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Fremont County commissioners approve holiday closures, personnel cards and several hires; advertise adult therapist role
Summary
At its April 26 meeting, the Fremont County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2025‑15 on legal holiday closures, authorized staff credit cards, confirmed promotions in building maintenance, approved the West Spring subdivision and directed staff to advertise for an adult therapist for CAST with a $62,500–$66,000 salary range.
The Fremont County Board of Commissioners on April 26 approved a slate of routine and personnel measures while directing staff to recruit for behavioral‑health staff needed to restart services.
Commissioners adopted Resolution 2025‑15, setting the county's legal holiday closures, after Speaker 1 introduced the measure and Speaker 2 moved and seconded the resolution. The motion carried by voice vote.
The board approved payment of Title 25 bills presented, including line items noted by Speaker 4 (counseling: $3,200; transportation assistance: $2,387.67; and a behavioral item: $3,770), and authorized several employee credit cards: a $2,500 card for John Gardner, a $1,500 funeral/credit card for Frank Stewart and a $5,000 card for John Harmelink. Those motions were moved, seconded and carried.
On planning matters, County Planning representative Keith Baumann told commissioners the West Spring three‑lot subdivision met standards and had planning‑commission backing; the board approved the subdivision as recommended.
On personnel, the board moved and seconded promotions recommended by hiring interview panels for the building maintenance unit and later set salaries (see separate item). The board also voted to advertise for a Maintenance I position with a salary range of $41,300–$46,600.
After an extended discussion about the CAST (court‑associated services) and juvenile program, commissioners voted to vigorously advertise for a full‑time adult therapist for CAST with a salary range set at $62,500–$66,000; speakers also agreed that if a candidate with clinical‑supervisor qualifications is found the board may need to increase the offer.
In executive‑session actions taken after a closed meeting, the board accepted a $50,000 settlement in an executive‑health matter and denied a requested sign‑up extension for employee benefits. The meeting adjourned following those votes.
The board's decisions were routine approvals and hiring directions; follow‑up items include advertising for the adult therapist position and budget analysis related to clinical‑supervision funding.
