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County staff said the vacancy opened Dec. 3 and the revised recruitment targets a candidate with at least seven years’ WIC experience; staff reported a potential candidate who previously worked for the department. The record shows the hourly rate under the prior classification (with no vacancy COLA applied) had been $18.57 per hour and would have been $19.22 per hour with the COLA applied. The motion to change the job title and salary was moved by the presiding commissioner and seconded by Commissioner Harry; the motion passed on an aye voice vote.

Commissioners noted the department would also refill a separate dietician position following a recent resignation, and they discussed covering the salary increase via the WIC contract so the county's general fund would not be affected. Commissioners asked procedural questions about documentation needed for the change; staff indicated the WIC contract would cover the increase in salary and benefits entirely and that the county would therefore incur no additional cost.

Why it matters: changing a vacant position’s duties and pay can affect recruitment, service delivery and budget tracking. The action is notable here because the county explicitly shifted the extra cost to the WIC contract, preserving county funds while aiming to strengthen breastfeeding support and related community outreach.

What the record shows: the vacancy was created Dec. 3, staff rewrote the job description to emphasize breastfeeding counseling and coalition leadership, the new hourly rate of $21.50 (approx. $44,720/year) was approved, and the WIC contract was cited as covering the increased salary and benefits.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cole County Commission Meeting 02-04-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved changing a vacant public-health position to 'Senior Breastfeeding Counselor and Professional Assistant' with a pay increase to $21.50 per hour (approximately $44,720 annually). The WIC contract will cover the additional salary and benefits, resulting in no county cost.","taxTitle","Cole County, Missouri","taxId",65809,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6668810,"Cole County adopts proclamation for Heart Month, discusses AED placement and public CPR training",125,219000,344000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2218049-953c67abb0cd133e5abd63a1b36c882a&start=219&end=344","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2218049-953c67abb0cd133e5abd63a1b36c882a/thumbnail_219000.jpg","/articles/6668810/Cole-County/Missouri/Cole-County-adopts-proclamation-for-Heart-Month-discusses-AED-placement-and-public-CPR-training","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668810-5edecfe75a984435560541e0cee4e093/orig.mp4?Expires=1775959904&Signature=mIQqBwWtg5a-DprKufcBuoEDDGzeZ8XeIEUw7PU7Rqq284AS68XF6R-Fv2o8tMnxhqprFSj9ZmW6u1PWPBI5l6frpyOpdUHiRfMWEp7WIW10ImgUQfCN75yQFnbC8UauSG9-~pYeIHZxetOgezv6VW7nJBNYd5xv7vfwc2ec~ZkgcGmI27CcpibUMbtP1PT3EcC7NMw5GteJdWyBUJrjWvv4TkHJ2-Hhf3jjnI0vMlk~ip89vXr5KeDFhOiYAqzXJ-7y~qe2VIfW3pLqJyhO5SYF5i2HlVAcfFTnMDovpOv~GUEDCwv2tioFFfxgXkVOBWwvohbjR9GkpG9AwTeNiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cole County Commission read and endorsed a proclamation recognizing February as Heart Month and discussed steps to improve survivability from sudden cardiac arrest, including expanding access to automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in county buildings and promoting hands-only CPR training.

A Jefferson City Fire Department official and Cole County Emergency Medical Services staff described heart disease as a leading cause of death and provided survival statistics the county cited: in 2024, emergency responders treated 66 patients for sudden cardiac arrest and six of those patients survived to hospital discharge (about 9.1 percent). The presenters said bystander CPR raises survival to about 35 percent, and when an AED is available combined with bystander CPR survivability approaches approximately 66 percent.

County staff outlined local efforts for the month: building a GIS-based repository of AED locations, hosting a public hands-only CPR training (noted in the record for Feb. 19 from 1:30 p.m. to about 4:30 p.m. in the police department classroom), and exploring an ordinance similar to one the city adopted the prior night that requires AEDs in new or remodeled city-owned buildings. The county official said the Premier Center would likely be the primary county facility affected if the commission chose to pursue a similar ordinance for county-owned buildings.

Commissioners responded supportively on the record. One commissioner noted that some remote county facilities such as garages or warehouses may need different AED planning and emphasized the need for maintained batteries. The proclamation as read encourages installation of AEDs in each new or remodeled building owned, occupied or operated by the county and urges county employees to learn hands-only CPR in line with American Heart Association guidance.

Why it matters: early CPR and defibrillation greatly increase chances of survival after sudden cardiac arrest. The county's steps — mapping AEDs and offering public training — aim to increase bystander intervention and reduce preventable deaths among county residents and employees.

What the record shows: the county proclamation cites the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Heart Association for the Chain of Survival links (early EMS access, quick recognition and CPR, early defibrillation and advanced care). The city adopted an ordinance the night before requiring AEDs in city-owned buildings moving forward; the county discussion centered on whether to pursue a parallel policy for county facilities and how to implement it.","Commissioners read a proclamation recognizing February as Heart Month, discussed AED placement in county buildings and public hands-only CPR classes; county staff said WIC and EMS will help develop an AED repository and community training.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6668816,"Cole County commissioners approve board appointments, vendor renewals and accounts payable",0,585000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2218049-953c67abb0cd133e5abd63a1b36c882a&start=585&end=585","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2218049-953c67abb0cd133e5abd63a1b36c882a/thumbnail_585000.jpg","/articles/6668816/Cole-County/Missouri/Cole-County-commissioners-approve-board-appointments-vendor-renewals-and-accounts-payable","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668816-bf3913620752350797855c063a0aabbc/orig.mp4?Expires=1775959904&Signature=eP5y~KKOwAH4s5FxUUchuqUNqZMPQ-Qv8gYLyXqRJ09gYQ49u1RGtNXdsRgkRXNTaJNU-qGgyBVSpM4cEprBgiGS1T8~xRcz4wkA2FE~rd4CcNZ7V6vHBCHSvlkFag2FJahmUlxxaOBhvEUd2-rFgTqDJo38e5GoRbZ8S87XweK-Ljm22omKtjxNj77mTFm6Zm3A95efK1vkUruzhkiQJK0lhHJc4w1QxJQG~nw~JkSbWqX2TpaINM8Jy84GcUjJ325c0abcIfSxK7~a8PAoeqRSMGxRoqUGbUkwQ4qoh~TnQZiToPZNFy0FECk4oBwGjfP6aygsubYHNfYmCm7Olw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cole County commissioners voted to approve a series of routine administrative actions including board appointments, a contract renewal and a sole-source supply agreement during a regular meeting recorded in the provided transcript.

Three appointments to the Cole County Special Services Board were approved: the reappointment of Mike Rehagen, the reappointment of Janet Owsley and the appointment of James Jenkins. Each appointment was moved by the presiding commissioner and seconded by Commissioner Harry. All votes were recorded as in favor (ayes).

The commission approved a second renewal with Bob Barker Company for inmate welfare products for the sheriff’s department. The sheriff’s office recommended renewal and noted a proposed 5% increase in product prices; commissioners said the sheriff’s office had been satisfied with the vendor’s service. The motion to renew was approved unanimously as recorded in the transcript.

The commission also approved signing a sole-source contract with Exon Enterprises for tasers and taser supplies for the sheriff’s department. The public notice for the sole source reportedly ran in the newspaper; the commission approved and signed the sole-source agreement after a motion and second.

Commissioners voted to approve accounts payable \"upon review\" and the motion passed after a second. The meeting record also notes a recess motion that was seconded and approved.

Several items were explicitly tabled or postponed: the transcript shows a drug-testing location discussion remained tabled until the following week, and a separate salary discussion was deferred to a future meeting when all commissioners can be present.

Votes at a glance (as recorded in the meeting transcript):
- Reappoint Mike Rehagen to the Cole County Special Services Board — motion moved by presiding commissioner; seconded by Commissioner Harry; outcome: approved (ayes recorded).
- Reappoint Janet Owsley to the Cole County Special Services Board — motion moved by presiding commissioner; seconded by Commissioner Harry; outcome: approved (ayes recorded).
- Appoint James Jenkins to the Cole County Special Services Board — motion moved by presiding commissioner; seconded by Commissioner Harry; outcome: approved (ayes recorded).
- Renew inmate welfare products contract with Bob Barker Company (second renewal; vendor proposed 5% price increase) — motion moved by presiding commissioner; seconded by Commissioner Sam; outcome: approved (ayes recorded).
- Approve and sign sole-source agreement with Exon Enterprises for tasers and taser supplies — motion moved by presiding commissioner; seconded by Commissioner Harry; outcome: approved (ayes recorded).
- Approve accounts payable upon review — motion moved by presiding commissioner; seconded by Commissioner Harry; outcome: approved (ayes recorded).
- Drug-testing location discussion — remained tabled until next week (no final action taken).
- Salary discussion (general HR/salary item) — deferred to next week for in‑person discussion (tabled).

The transcript records simple aye/nay voice votes rather than a roll-call tally by individual commissioner names for most items. No items in the record were recorded as failed or vetoed.","At a Cole County Commission meeting, commissioners approved three appointments to the Special Services Board, renewed an inmate-welfare products contract, approved a sole-source purchase for taser supplies, and approved accounts payable. Several administrative items were tabled for a future meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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