Council keeps county pay rate for health program employees

Davis County commissioners voted to keep health-program staff on the county-established hourly wage rather than adopt separate grant-based pay rates. The motion, made by Commissioner Tom and seconded by Commissioner Matt, passed by voice vote.

Council discussion focused on whether employees paid from different grants should be paid at the uniform county wage or at varying grant-specified rates. A council member explained the choice was between paying "all of that wage ... at that county set wage" or doing "something different." The council chair asked for a motion to keep the county rate. "Yes. I'll make the motion," said Commissioner Tom, and the chair called the voice vote: "Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries."

Discussion only: Commissioners and staff noted some positions have varying rates under different grants, and the council's action was intended to maintain consistency for the coming budget period. Decision: the council directed staff to pay grant-funded health-program employees at the county-established rate and to keep the county-level rates for the health officer exceptions previously identified.

The council did not change wage scales for the health officer role, which was described as having varying amounts tied to prior grant arrangements. Staff and commissioners indicated they would continue to coordinate payroll implementation to reflect the council's direction.