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Board approves contract with outside supervisor for adult and child protection casework
Summary
The board authorized a services contract to retain a contractor to serve as supervisor and APS/CPS caseworker through April 10, 2026, at a monthly fee; commissioners discussed vehicle use and contractor classification.
Custer County commissioners approved a services agreement to retain an independent contractor to perform county adult protection and child-protection supervision and casework through April 10, 2026.
The contract names the contractor as Dreama Ortevez (identified in the draft) and sets a flat monthly payment; staff referenced a $3,800 monthly payment in discussion. The agreement treats the contractor as an independent contractor (1099) and does not specify a minimum weekly hour requirement. Commissioners asked staff to confirm insurance, vehicle use, and supervision arrangements if the county later hires an employee for a similar role.
Staff said the contractor would be allowed to use a county vehicle by permission and that county auto insurance follows the vehicle when used for county business. Commissioners expressed concern that an independent contractor supervising an employee could raise employment-law issues and requested staff confirm liability and insurance coverage with the county's insurer.
The motion to accept the contract passed by voice vote. Commissioners directed staff to ensure insurance and operating details (vehicle use, liability coverage) are clarified and to revisit supervisory arrangements if the county hires a regular employee for the caseworker position.
