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Columbia County commissioners approve jail EMT hire and routine minutes
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Summary
At their Feb. 19 meeting, the Columbia County commissioners approved the prior meeting’s minutes, hired Rachel Ray as an EMT for the county jail effective March 1, 2026 at $23.94/hour, recorded no hires for elected officials/court employees, and adjourned.
Commissioner Brewer called the Columbia County Board of Commissioners to order Feb. 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Conference Room at 700 Sawmill Road and noted attendees present in person and via Zoom.
The board approved the minutes of the prior meeting after Commissioner Karschner moved for approval and Treasurer Creveling seconded; the motion was recorded as approved by all present.
Under New Business, the commissioners approved Item A, which authorized hires, step increases and promotions. The action included hiring Rachel Ray as an emergency medical technician for the county jail, effective March 1, 2026, at an hourly rate of $23.94. Commissioner Kovach moved the personnel action; Treasurer Creveling seconded and the motion was recorded as approved by all present.
Item B, covering salaries for elected officials and court employees, listed no hires, step increases or promotions and required no action.
With no further business, Treasurer Creveling moved to adjourn; Commissioner Karschner seconded and the motion was recorded as approved by all present. The meeting then concluded.