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Commissioners request 2% and 3% raise scenarios, set insurance bids for May 28
Summary
At the May 14 meeting, Coffee County commissioners discussed an employee medical-cost proposal, asked staff to prepare fiscal-impact figures for 2% and 3% pay increases for the 2027 General Fund, and scheduled bids for property, liability and workers' compensation insurance on May 28.
Coffee County commissioners used their May 14 Budget and Finance meeting to flag personnel costs as a priority for the 2027 General Fund budget and to set a schedule for county insurance procurement.
Commissioner Chambers discussed a proposal related to employee medical costs, though the minutes do not record the proposal's specific terms. Following that exchange, commissioners asked staff to prepare comparative figures showing the budgetary impact of 2% and 3% pay raises for county employees. The request was directed to Mariana Edinger; the minutes state only that commissioners requested Mariana to bring the numbers and do not record a departmental presentation or supporting cost estimates.
Under new business, the committee noted that bids for Property, Law, General liability and Workers' Compensation insurance will be taken on May 28. The committee set that date as part of routine procurement scheduling; the minutes do not record carrier names, estimated premiums, coverage limits, or the procurement procedure.
The minutes do not include public comment, detailed fiscal estimates, or vote tallies related to these items. Commissioners scheduled a follow-up meeting for May 28, when minutes indicate the amendment approval and other procedural items will be finalized.
