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County staff report: HR turnover low, Expo activity steady; weed and farm budgets modest
Summary
Human Resources reported a 2.98% quarterly turnover, 24 new hires and a workers' comp premium holiday saving roughly $289,000; Expo director David Flaherty summarized facility improvements, 58 event days and farm/noxious-weed budget balances (farm ~$171,007.83; weed capital ~$207,000).
County staff delivered routine informational updates Feb. 17 on human resources and Expo/noxious-weed operations.
Human Resources Director Marilyn Leamer reported 24 new hires, 10 transfers/promotions and 11 separations for the mid-November to mid-February interval, producing a quarterly turnover rate of approximately 2.98%. She noted a workers' compensation premium holiday that saved the county about $289,000 and a one-time employee relief disbursement of roughly $52,000. Leamer outlined upcoming 1095-C reporting obligations, a continuity-of-operations drill in mid-March, and the start of 2027 salary-and-benefits projections.
Expo and Noxious Weed Director David Flaherty summarized capital and operational activity: 58 event days during the interval, new LED lighting and fans installed in Ag Hall, painting and maintenance projects, staff training and licensing progress for applicators, plans to solicit farm leases with a March 1, 2026 start, and budget snapshots (farm account balance reported at about $171,007.83; weed capital outlay balance roughly $207,000). He said the noxious weed budget was low year-to-date because spring chemicals had not been purchased yet.
These items were informational; no action was requested. Staff will incorporate the items into ongoing departmental planning and budget work.
