Lewis County Ambulance Oct 2025 Board Of Directors Meeting

Lewis County Ambulance Board of Directors 
October 9, 2025 

A meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chris Heimer at the Canton base. Those present were Chris Heimer, Vice President, Sierra Porter, Secretary, Sarah Job, Marsha Allison, Donnie Martin, and Martha Bogguss, administrator. 

2 new additions were added to the agenda. Equipment for the office and Minimum Wage increase was added to the agenda. Sierra made a motion to adopt the agenda. Marsha seconded. Motion carried, all in favor. 

Marsha made a motion to approve the minutes of the August meeting. Sierra seconded. Motion carried, all in favor. Sierra made the motion to approve the minutes of the tax meeting held in August, Donnie seconded, motion carried, all in favor. 

Financial Report: Financial report was reviewed. Donnie seconded by Chris, moved to accept the financial report as presented. Motion carried, all in favor. President, John Waterman arrived at 6:10pm 

Old Business: 

1. Base Repairs: Contractor has completed the siding on the south side of the Lewistown base. 

2. Osage Ambulance: Received back May 28th. Noticing a few errors. Osage Representative has not come to review yet. 

3. Grants: The final grant being worked on was approved and money received. 

New Business: 

1. Accounts Payable: Chris made the motion, seconded by John to have automatic payments taken out of checking account as it will save money each month on the billing. Motion carried, all in favor. 

2. Employee education: Motion made by Chris seconded by John to continue to 

give employees education reimbursement of $100.00. Motion carried, all in favor. 

3. Employee training: Per requirements of the state for all ambulance districts, 

administrative and board members must have continuing education. Administrative training will be held virtual and in seat. John asked if Board member training will also be virtual and could it be done evenings. Martha will inquire with Frank Flaspohler and let board know. 

4. Refusals: It was decided to increase call out fees to two hundred fifty two dollars ($252.00) at the last meeting. Martha has asked when the call out fee will be billed to the patient, after much discussion it was decided to have 1 call out per year at no charge then subsequent call out of treat/no transport would be then billed. Martha reviewed with the board how payer sources handle treat/no transport. Chris made the motion, seconded by John to 1 call out per year without charge with subsequent call out being charged. Motion carried, all in favor 

5. Office Equipment: The main printer in the office has quit. It was purchased in 2023. Pro Tech will be in the office tomorrow to trouble shoot the issue.. 

6. Minimum Wage: Martha informed the board that as of January 1, 2026, minimum wage will increase. Tabled for now. 

No closed session. 

Sara motioned to adjourn, seconded by Chris. Motion carried, all in favor. 

Submitted by Martha Bogguss 

Chris Heimer, Vice President 

11-19.25