Shelby County Board Approves Pay Raise and New EMS Leadership
In a recent meeting, the Shelby County Board approved a $2,500 pay raise for Interim EMS Director Jordon Sanders and appointed a new EMS Assistant Director. Discover how these changes, along with vital updates on road safety and staffing, impact Harlan's community.
In a recent meeting, the Shelby County Board of Supervisors approved a $2,500 annual pay increase for Interim EMS Director Jordon Sanders, following a recommendation from the EMS Advisory Council. The Board also appointed Alex Londo, the EMA Coordinator, as the new EMS Assistant Director.
Londo presented a quarterly report to the Board, mentioning a lack of local staffing from FEMA to meet the county's urgent needs. During the meeting, Chairman Steve Kenkel inquired about responses from Summit Carbon Solutions regarding pipeline safety, but no significant replies were received.
Additionally, Shelby County Engineer Chris Fredericksen provided road updates, including the approval of road right-of-way utility permits and a resolution to place a stop sign at the intersection of Yellowwood Road and 600th Street. This move will require all northbound traffic on Yellowwood to stop.
Other highlights included committee reports on various county meetings and plans for the upcoming annual bid acceptance for county-owned farmland on December 17.
For more details on these important developments in Harlan and Shelby County, visit the original article: Harlan Online.
