Commission approves multiple hires, a transfer and countywide merit increases

The Limestone County Commission approved a package of personnel actions including four hires, a transfer and countywide merit increases.

The commission approved hiring Cody Williams as an equipment operator in District 2; Preston Moore and Morgan James as corrections officers; and Richard Smith as a part-time van driver and counseling agent. Commissioner Townsend moved the combined hiring motion; Commissioner Gatlin seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

The commission also approved transferring Jacob Lamar from corrections officer sergeant to deputy sheriff at the courthouse. Commissioner Turner moved the transfer and Commissioner Townsend seconded; the transfer was approved unanimously.

Finally, the commission approved merit pay increases for employees as listed on the meeting agenda. Commissioner Gatlin moved the merit increases and Commissioner Townsend seconded; that motion also passed unanimously. No debate or public comment was recorded on these personnel items.

The meeting record did not include salary amounts, effective dates for the hires or merit increases, or detailed job descriptions beyond the titles recorded during the meeting. Those details were not specified and require follow-up with county human resources for precise implementation information.