County staff told the board they had received a request from the sheriff's office for a supplement to cover inmate medical and food costs but recommended delaying any action until the next fiscal year because county budget deadlines (auditor submission dates in early December) would not allow the supplement to be processed in time.

Staff described a related arbitration award for an employee that initially was characterized as a six-figure figure but, after offsets for tax returns and interim earnings during the separation period, is now estimated in the $50,000–$60,000 range. The board was told the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is treating the arbitrator’s electronic award as though it required a wet (ink) signature; staff said they will contact the arbitrator to request a signed page to satisfy PERS' administrative requirement so PERS can determine pensionability.

The board indicated it preferred to fold any necessary payments into the next year’s budget rather than attempt piecemeal payments late in the current fiscal year. Staff noted that union or procedural disputes about how offsets are calculated could be addressed next year if needed. There was no formal vote to obligate this year’s funds; the board’s direction was to defer and revisit during regular budgeting cycles.