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Committee approves $1,000 overtime boost for animal shelter after staffing concerns
Summary
The finance committee approved increasing the animal shelter's overtime line by $1,000 to address weekend coverage after the department lost positions and one staffer is covering many duties.
The Budget and Finance Committee voted to increase the animal shelter’s overtime budget by $1,000, raising the overtime line to $1,500, after staff described weekend overtime needs tied to reduced staffing.
Commissioners heard that the department removed one full-time and one part-time position last year and that current shelter attendant Jonathan Yates has been covering weekend duties — coming in on Saturdays and Sundays for two or three hours to care for animals and show dogs. A committee member said, “He’s doing a great job,” reflecting the staff reports about quick turnaround and rehoming of animals.
Commissioner Chris Gregory moved to approve the $1,000 increase with a second from Commissioner Beverly Atwood. The motion carried on a voice vote. Staff noted the budget change will slightly affect payroll-related lines such as Social Security and retirement and that the exact bottom-line change will be disclosed to the committee.
