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Probation leaders ask council to reclassify support staff; council refers reclassification to HR consultants
Summary
Steve Irick of adult probation asked the council to reclassify two support positions and convert a LaPorte part‑time secretary to full time using probation administrative funds; council voted to have HR and classification consultants (Wagner/Shealy) review the requests.
Steve Irick, adult probation supervisor, requested that the county reclassify two positions — upgrading a Michigan City support staff from Comet 4 to Comet 5 and converting a LaPorte part‑time secretary to full‑time — to ensure coverage for payments and administrative duties. Irick said the probation administrative fund holds roughly $152,000 and could cover the salary and benefits for the change.
Council members expressed caution because of a long‑running hiring freeze and concern about adding full‑time positions that carry benefits. Several members said classification consistency must be maintained across county departments. After discussion about fund sustainability and operational needs during tax‑collection and court hours, the council moved and seconded a referral to HR and to classification consultants (Wagner and Shealy) for review of both the classification change (4→5) and the part‑time→full‑time proposal.
The motion to refer was approved; council asked HR to coordinate the request and to report findings back to council so a budgetary decision can be made later.
