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Commission considers resuming emergency-preparedness grant funding and assigning role to county staff
Summary
Commissioners discussed reapplying for a grant that would cover 50% of an emergency-preparedness manager's salary; staff recommended naming Mackenzie (county staff) to the role and returning with a formal plan and the grant requirements.
County staff presented a grant opportunity that would cover roughly 50% of an emergency-manager position and asked the commission whether to pursue it and how to staff the role. Commissioners discussed assigning the emergency-manager duties to Mackenzie (the state's-attorney's assistant, who already performs related tasks) or opening the position to applicants.
Staff estimated budget lines in the proposal at approximately $9,147.44 for the position salary allocation and additional funds for supplies. The grant would reimburse roughly half the salary; staff also noted the position requires quarterly reporting and some travel to regional meetings and training.
Commissioners asked staff to circulate the grant details and bring a proposal back at a future meeting. No final appointment or hiring action was taken at this session; the commission discussed options for making the role part-time or adding duties such as grant writing to make the position sustainable.
The commission directed staff to provide more information and to return with a draft job description and grant-application plan.
