Lewis County Ambulance May, 2026 Board Of Directors Meeting

LEWISTOWN, Mo- *Key notes from the Lewis County Ambulance Board of Directors meetings held on May 14, 2026.

First meeting — 6:10 p.m.

The Lewis County Ambulance Board of Directors met at the Lewistown base. The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Vice President Chris Heimer. Present were Chris Heimer, Sierra Porter, Sarah Job, Donnie Martin, Marsha Allison, and Administrator Martha Bogguss.

The agenda was approved with no additions. The board approved the minutes of the March meeting. The financial report was reviewed, questions were asked and answered, and the board voted to accept the financial report as presented.

Under old business, the board discussed work needed on Medic 3 related to the remount. Insurance was also discussed, with companies scheduled to present to the board at the June meeting.

The board discussed the sales tax item. John Waterman joined the meeting by FaceTime at 6:35 p.m. A motion was made to approve the resolution to put the tax increase on the ballot. The vote was recorded as yes from John, Donnie, Sierra, Marsha, Sarah, and Chris.

The board also handled the declaration of election. Marsha Allison and Chris Heimer were up for reelection and won. The board voted to approve the election results. No closed session was held, and the meeting adjourned.

Second meeting — 6:48 p.m.

A second Lewis County Ambulance Board of Directors meeting was called to order at 6:48 p.m. by Vice President Chris Heimer at the Lewistown base. Present were Chris Heimer, Sierra Porter, Sarah Job, Donnie Martin, Marsha Allison, and Administrator Martha Bogguss.

Two new items were added to the agenda, and the board approved the additions. Chris Heimer and Marsha Allison were sworn in and signed their oaths. The board also voted for officers to keep their current appointments.

Under new business, the board reported nothing new at this time on the remount, insurance, or sales tax. EMS Week was discussed, along with upcoming event and standby coverage needs. The board also discussed equipment options to better serve the community. Chris Heimer made a motion to approve $50 cash to be given to employees for educational assistance, and the motion passed.

The board discussed an EMS legal contract, which starts in July, and tabled it for now. The board also discussed release of liability and insurance company coverage. No closed session was held, and the meeting adjourned.

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