In a brief 30-minute meeting, the Hardy County Emergency Ambulance Authority board voted on regular monthly business at their meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 10.
The total revenue for the month of July was $170,155.90. The revenue breakdown is: $65,000 from the County Commission; $41,039.54 from services; $4,116.36 from “other” incomes; and a $60,000 loan from Summit Community Bank for equipment.
Total expenses for the month of July were $151,592.76. During the treasurer’s report, HCEAA executive director Derek Alt said expenses across the board are rising.[private]
“Every year the month of July total is going up, every year it seems to get worse. This is by far the worst,” said Alt.
“Fuel and medical supplies have almost doubled. We’ve been keeping up with the same funding we’ve had — we’re just making it up in other ways — but if costs keep going up, it’s something we’ll need to address.”
Office of Emergency Management director Paul Lewis said calls for July were: 117 calls for West Hardy EMS; 90 for HCEAA; and 36 for Wardensville EMS.
Alt reported that all vehicles are in service, including the ARGO. Board members also passed a motion to pay invoices. [/private]
The next Ambulance Authority meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the 911 Center at 157 Freedom Way in Moorefield. Ambulance Authority meetings are open to the public.