Hospital director opts to resign

By Melinda L. Lucas

Kraymer Harbold resigned from his seat on the board of the Shackelford County Hospital District at a July 17 meeting, stating that he feels he can serve the community more efficiently as a part-time paramedic, which he is not allowed to do as a board member.

Harbold, who was appointed to a vacant seat in January and later filed for the unexpired term, is a full-time paramedic and firefighter in another community.

The resignation was accepted, with the position now open to the appointment of a Shackelford County resident who would be interested in serving until the next election in May 2024.

Other Business

•The directors were in closed session with their legal counsel, John Montgomery, for about a half hour concerning a former employee, but no action was taken when the board reopened the meeting to the public.

•The possibility of billing the Fandangle for ambulance services will be discussed at the August meeting

•The board also plans to propose a budget and tax rate at the next session.

•Only one case of -COVID was reported by the clinic during the month of June.

•District administrator Brandi Green was instructed to obtain at least three bids to replace the AC unit at the clinic building.