Hancock County names representatives and proxy for risk-pool board for 2026

Hancock County commissioners approved several appointments to represent the county with its liability and risk-pooling provider for 2026.

Speaker 2 moved to appoint Commissioner Sam Dibella as Hancock County's representative to the risk-pool board of directors for 2026; Speaker 1 seconded and commissioners voted in favor. The commission then approved county administrator Michael Crooker to serve as the county's proxy representative for 2026, with Speaker 3 seconding.

Speaker 2 next moved to designate the county administrator (the transcript uses both "Michael Krueger" and "Michael Crooker") as the county's point of contact with the risk pool for 2026; Speaker 1 seconded. Speaker 3 commented that the commission will try to make these appointments a regular, agendaed item to meet the risk pool's reporting deadlines.

Why it matters: Risk-pool representatives and proxies handle the county's relationship with its insurer/pooled-risk provider, including claims oversight and representation on board matters. Staff said meeting the risk-pool's deadlines requires a timely appointment so the county can provide required information.

Votes and next steps: The motions passed by affirmative voice votes recorded in the transcript; a single "No" was voiced once during the point-of-contact discussion but the commission proceeded to record the appointment. Staff said they will present these items on the regular agenda in future years to align with the risk pool's calendar.