Wayne County Fiscal Court Meeting Summary
Key Decisions:
- Doughboy Statue: The court voted 3-0 (with 1 abstention) to keep the Doughboy statue in its current location on the downtown square. This decision followed a public meeting where community input was gathered regarding a potential relocation due to a proposed road project.
- Coroner’s Stretchers: The court approved funding 20% of the cost for two new stretchers for the coroner’s office. This decision follows a grant application for 80% funding.
- WCEMS:
- The court approved hiring Harley Baldwin as a part-time EMT.
- Bengie Howard, a paramedic, has transitioned from full-time to part-time employment.
- WCEMS reported 3,976 runs in 2024, with 2,757 in the city and 1,153 in the county.
- Year-end billing totaled $2,946,633, with $1,316,928 received and $156,811 deemed non-collectable.
Other Notable Points:
- Jailer’s Report: The jail currently houses 115 inmates (81 state, 34 county). Revenue for November totaled $121,074, with $88,385 billed for December.
- Equipment Issues: Technical difficulties with the meeting broadcasting equipment were experienced. Judge Executive Gehring plans to install new equipment before the next meeting.
- Road Matters: The court:
- Adopted 1100 feet of Timberlake Lane into the county road system.
- Agreed to advertise for the adoption of 850 feet of Cart Bell Lane.