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Council tables salary ordinance for new sheriff deputy/social worker; discusses out-of-county prisoners request
Summary
The council acknowledged creation of a sheriff deputy/social worker position to be funded by a Justice & Mental Health Grant but tabled a salary ordinance until planning clarifies funding timing; a Sheriff request for a letter supporting out-of-county prisoners drew discussion but no action.
The Dubois County Council on March 18 heard updates on a grant-funded Sheriff Deputy/Social Worker position and discussed a request from the sheriff for a letter supporting out-of-county prisoners.
Auditor Sandra L. Morton reported that the Board of Commissioners created a combined Sheriff Deputy/Social Worker position that will be funded from the Justice & Mental Health Grant over a three-year period, but funds will not be available until the planning phase, possibly mid-2024. The wage classification was set as MPOLE II; the council reached consensus to table approval of the related salary ordinance until additional information is provided.
Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter requested a letter of support to hold out-of-county prisoners. The council held a discussion in which various concerns were expressed; the minutes record that no formal action was taken on the request.
The council also received routine updates on the Emergency Management Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and jail construction timelines. The jail project was reported as expected to be completed by the end of April 2024.
