Ambulance District Governing Board – June 15, 2026

Meeting Date: June 15, 2026 10:00 am

Minutes

Meeting Minutes

***Monday, June 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Ben Robertson, Commissioner Tim Bertling, Commissioner Lester Pinkerton, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Stephanie Sims.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to recess as the Boundary County Board of Commissioners and reconvene as the Boundary County Ambulance Service District Governing Board. Chairman Robertson stepped down as chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Chief Jeff Lindsey called in to the meeting at 10:01 a.m.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to approve minutes the minutes from May 18, 2026. Chairman Robertson stepped down as chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Chief Lindsey stated that for the month of May, they had a chute time of 1 minute 39 seconds, which is well within the 2 minutes. They had 121 calls with 17 of those being out of county transfers which can take 4-6 hours per transfer. Commissioner Pinkerton asked what the destinations were for those. Chief Lindsey stated that 90% of them are going to Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene. A few to Bonner General and the rest to Spokane.

Chief Lindsey said they are in the beginning stages of planning for the Boundary County Fair where they will have a booth that was staffed for the duration for both first aid and education.

Commissioner Pinkerton asked if they still have open EMT positions. Chief Lindsey replied that those have been filled and they are currently working through the background/paperwork process.

The call with Chief Lindsey ended at 10:06 a.m.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to adjourn as Boundary County Ambulance Service District Governing Board and reconvene as Boundary County Board of Commissioners. Chairman Robertson stepped down as chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.

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Ben Robertson, Chairman

ATTEST:

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GLENDA POSTON, Clerk

By: Stephanie Sims, Deputy Clerk

 

All times are tentative unless identified as a specific appointment or public hearing & the Board will address items on the agenda as they are completed, which may either shorten or lengthen the times for which items are addressed on the agenda. Today’s meeting will be held at the Courthouse 6452 Kootenai St., Bonners Ferry, ID.

June 15, 2026

10:00 a.m. Call to Order.

*Approve May 18, 2026 meeting minutes. ACTION ITEM.

*Update from Boundary Ambulance Service.