County Board Splits on Appointments to Ambulance Oversight Committee Published on December 21 2020 6:58 pm Last Updated on December 21 2020 6:58 pm Written by Greg Sapp
The Effingham County Board appointed Mike DePoister and Debra Murbarger to new terms on the County s Ambulance Oversight Committee at Monday s meeting, but it was a split vote.
Member John Perry was most vocal in his opposition, saying Status Zero calls are a problem, and have been for some time. Perry said he would have voted against whatever holdover board members had been up for reappointment.
Member Rob Arnold, though, said COVID is the cause behind most of the Status Zero problems, as it has led to staffing problems and more calls. Arnold said, COVID is the 900-pound gorilla in the room.