By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

The Ellis County Commission will discuss open positions within the Emergency Medical Services, new gear for the Ellis County Rural Fire Department and the 2016 Senior Citizens budget at Tuesday evening’s commission meenting.

In July, EMS Director Kerry McCue presented the commission with a request to fill two full-time positions with another opening coming this month. The commission approved the hiring of one position.

Rural Fire Director Darin Myers will present the commission with a proposal to purchase new bunker gear.

The commission will also discuss the 2016 Senior Citizens budget. The Ellis County Council on aging requested an increase of $5,000 for next year’s budget. The commission chose to fund all outside agencies at the same level as last year.

Tuesday’s meeting is at the Ellis County Administrative Center, immediately following the Public Building Commission meeting, which is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.