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Board approves salary increase for department head Josh Houseman after debate over duties; vote recorded 3‑2
Summary
Commissioners approved a pay increase for department head Josh Houseman after discussion about whether added fleet‑management duties justify the raise. Several commissioners said fleet tasks were below the director’s pay grade and suggested an executive session for performance questions; the motion passed 3‑2.
County staff brought forward a proposed salary adjustment for department head Josh Houseman and asked the board to take action. The proposal appeared in materials provided to commissioners and included an effective date noted in the packet.
Several commissioners questioned whether fleet management tasks and administrative items should be reassigned rather than rolled into a director’s responsibilities. One commissioner said, "I don't feel the additional responsibilities of the fleet management should fall to the director of those departments," arguing that fleet duties are "below his pay grade" and could be delegated within the office. Staff noted that the fleet duties were not the primary reason for the requested increase but had been included in discussion.
A motion to approve the salary adjustment was made, seconded and carried with a recorded vote of 3 to 2. One commissioner indicated a willingness to discuss personnel performance in executive session if the board preferred that route.
Next steps: staff will finalize paperwork and routing for signatures. The board discussed, but did not immediately pursue, an executive session on individual performance tied to the item.
