Board debates full-time status for predator/pest technician; agrees to work session with weeds board

May 27, 2025

Lincoln County commissioners discussed making predator and pest control technician Barry Johnson a full-time county employee, consolidation with the weeds department, and a request to purchase a 20-foot container for equipment; the board set a work session with the weeds board and agreed to split overtime until a decision is made.

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Lincoln County commissioners discussed whether to convert predator and pest control technician Barry Johnson from two part‑time assignments into a single full‑time county position and how to structure oversight and budgets if that occurs. No formal personnel action was taken; the board directed staff to meet with the weeds board and continue current operations while splitting any overtime between the two departments.

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