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Clay County approves filling full‑time detox technician position at withdrawal management facility
Summary
The board approved a motion to fill a budgeted full‑time detox technician position after a recent resignation; the position is budgeted and may yield salary savings depending on the hire.
The Clay County Board of Commissioners voted Aug. 19 to approve filling a budgeted, full‑time detox technician position at the county’s withdrawal management detox facility after staff reported a recent resignation.
Troy Amundson, director at the detox facility, told commissioners the role is budgeted and that the county wants to return the unit to full staffing. When asked whether the requested hire would be a backfill, Amundson said, “I don't believe so.” Commissioners asked whether salary calculations showed savings; Amundson replied that there could be “some savings, possibly depending on who applies.”
Commissioner Bair moved the motion to fill the position “with backfill if needed,” which was seconded by Commissioner Ebinger. The motion carried by voice vote; commissioners recorded the measure as approved during the meeting’s open session.
Clarifying details provided at the meeting indicated the position is budgeted and intended to restore staffing levels; no new classification or pay‑grade change was proposed at the Aug. 19 meeting.
Speakers quoted in this article are listed in the meeting transcript and included in the article’s speaker list.
