Ambulance Council approves new two-year contract Wed, 03/17/2021 - 10:34am Bob Fenske New deal will begin July 1; council members also approve budget and rental space By: Bob Fenske The Chickasaw Ambulance Council unanimously approved a two-year contract with the county's current ambulance provider during a meeting Tuesday evening in which council members also approved a budget and a rental agreement to house two ambulances. Tuesday's meeting got off to a rocky start when Bassett Mayor Jim Ashley and Chickasaw Ambulance Service owner Jeremy McGrath argued over Ashley's contention that McGrath owned a "part-time service," but cooler heads soon prevailed. "I want to thank Jeremy for being willing to work with us," said Supervisor Jacob Hackman, who represents the county on the Ambulance Council, "and I'd like to thank this council for keeping it civil and working to get to an agreement. This is a move forward for the citizens of Chickasaw County."