Can't make the EMS meeting the 22nd?

[BeaverIslandAssociation]

It is our understanding that Joe Moore will both tape and live stream the meeting along with it being broadcast live on WVBI.

Have a question you would like answered?

Send it the BIA at the e-mail address below and it will be it will be submitted to the panel, your name will not be used.

Thanks

The Beaver Island Association

[BeaverIslandAssociation]

Here are some questions that will be discussed at the Forum

â?¢ Paramedics, EMTâ??s, Nurse Practitioners, doctorsâ??who can do what when, called in an emergency?
â?¢ Why the sudden need for extra funding?
â?¢ If the millage fails how much time will we have before ALS and BLS ceases operations?

It's 2:00 PM Saturday, also on WVBI and live streamed on Joe Moores web site:

[BeaverIslandAssociation]

One of the most asked questions:


Could Health Center staff replace paramedics?

[Jeff]

I'd like to see some detailed discussion on the cost.

For a Peaine primary residence (homestead) the 2015 millage was 16.87 for the Peaine winter tax and 10.7 for the Peaine summer tax.
If I understand correctly, the proposal is a 2 mill increase for EMS which represents a ~7.25% property tax increase. Is this correct?

Are there any elective items or less important millages that might be reduced to even things out, or are most homeowners in favor of a property tax increase to provide services?

[BobTidmore]

Thatâ??s a good question and while EMS/ALS finances will be discussed at the meeting today I donâ??t think they will get into the overall tax structure on the island. At one meeting I attended there was a discussion on whether on not this full amount would actually be needed and if not the rate can be adjusted next year.

Bob Tidmore
26025 Main Street
Beaver Island, MI

[BeaverIslandAssociation]

We had a great meeting and lots of discussion on the EMS millage, all positive. Thanks to all those who attended, watched on Joe Moore's web site or listened on WVBI.

A flyer and brochure was passed out at the meeting they are posted below.

[BeaverIslandAssociation]

Page 2 of the brochure