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Washington County commissioners approve personnel moves, grants and multiple construction and procurement contracts
Summary
At a regular meeting commissioners unanimously approved a transitional sheriff contract, a position reclassification, multiple grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and Day Reporting Center, several construction/procurement awards including chip-seal, Professional Boulevard phase 3–4, a fire training tower, pump upgrades and more.
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a set of personnel actions, grant applications, and procurement awards at its meeting.
Personnel and appointments: The board approved a transitional contract for Colonel Pete Plasich to provide continuity in the sheriff’s office from July 1, 2025, through Dec. 30, 2026; the contract salary was set at the prior 2025 rate cited in staff materials. The commission also approved a reclassification in the State’s Attorney's Office that changes a caseworker (grade 8, step 16) to a digital evidence technician (grade 10, step 1); staff said the reclassification will save the county about $15,413 annually. The board reappointed Don Wintermoyer to the Washington County Gaming Commission for a two-year term.
Public-safety and law-enforcement grants: The commissioners approved three grant applications and acceptances supporting the Washington County Sheriff’s Office: - Warrant apprehension grant: $49,980 to fund overtime for targeted warrant sweeps and investigative work. - Domestic…
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