At the DeWitt County Board's special work session to focus on the future of ambulance service in DeWitt County, several DeWitt County emergency officials felt the meeting was productive.

DeWitt County's 9-1-1 Coordinator, Tony Harris feels the Board's decision to establish a separate board for the ambulance service was a good thing. Harris would like to see the board consist of people familiar with EMS operations.

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Harris would like to see County officials represented on the board. Positions such as the Sheriff or Police Chief, a representative from Cencom, and other emergency services within the county. It was suggested to have a member of the public be a part of the board, which Harris feels is a good thing.

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Clinton Fire Chief Shawn Milton felt the discussion the County Board had Thursday was good discussion and he agrees with Harris, having a board put together with people familiar with EMS and how things operate.

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Chief Milton says he doesn't favor one idea over another, but he partial to the Fire Department running things because they are the biggest EMS entity in the nation.

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DeWitt County Board Chair Melonie Tilley felt very good about the meeting Thursday. She said her goals were to get the thoughts of the Board and the thoughts of the public.

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The County Board will meet next Thursday to discuss and take possible action on what kind of board they would like to form and who that board will consist of.