Adams County Board Public Health & Safety Committee met March 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
At 6:00 PM in the ROE Conference Room Overseeing the Sheriff, Emergency Management, Coroner and Animal Control.
Committee members present were Barbara Fletcher, Taylor Rakers, David McCleary and Steve DeMoss. Also present were Coroner Scott Graham and Jessica Frese from the Adams County Ambulance .
All bills were reviewed and appeared to be in order.
A motion to approve the minutes of the February 15, 2022 meeting was made by Steven DeMoss and seconded by David McCleary. Motion passed.
Sheriff’s Report: Sheriff Wagner
No Report
Coroner’s Report: Coroner Graham
Coroner Graham reported that during the month of February 2022 there were:
86 reported deaths
3 autopsies
No abandoned cremations
44 cremation permits issued
2 suicides.
Coroner Graham reports that the numbers are down to average.
Ambulance/Emergency Management: Assistant Chief Jessica Frese
The Ambulance Service responded to 739 calls in February, which is down from January. They are experiencing a consistent increase in calls for service.
The EMT class graduates next week.
They will be offering an Emergency Medical Response Class in April. Jessica presented the Intergovernmental Agreement between Adams and Hancock Counties to the Committee and explained it. A question was asked regarding Hancock County’s insurance, and Jessica stated that CERMA has recommended that Hancock County continue to maintain its own insurance.
Old Business
None
New Business
None
Appointments
None.
Business being concluded, a motion to adjourn was made by Steve DeMoss and seconded by David McCleary. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM.
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