By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post
During the Ellis County Commission’s 8:30 a.m. meeting Tuesday, Ellis County EMS and Fire Department personnel will receive awards for their efforts in helping save the life of a firefighter.
On Feb. 9, the Ellis County Fire Department was dispatched to a grass fire threatening a structure near Celebration Community Church. While firefighters were gathering at the fire station, Firefighter Matt VanDyke collapsed due to a medical emergency.
Other firefighters took quick action, and once EMS arrived, fire crews made the difficult decision to leave VanDyke with EMS personnel so they could respond to the reported fire. Several hours later, VanDyke was flown to Wichita for a higher level of care.
He was released from the hospital about a week later and returned home. VanDyke will present awards to the EMS and fire personnel who played a part in saving his life.
Stonewood Estates North Addition Community Improvement District public hearing
Commissioners will conduct a public hearing for the proposed Stonewood Estates North Addition Community Improvement District and consider approving a resolution officially creating the district.
A community improvement district is a designated area where property owners agree to pay additional taxes or fees to fund road improvements. Subdivision roads in Ellis County are normally not maintained by the county.
Other business
• The commission will discuss future costs tied to Revenue Neutral Rate mailers as the county begins planning for the 2027 budget.
• Consideration of allowing Ellis County Public works to supply labor and equipment to complete the city of Victoria chip seal project
• Consideration of allowing the public works department to supply labor and equipment to complete the city of Ellis chip seal project
You can view the full agenda here.