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Perfume dispute, library staffing and a hospital annexation: Daniels County handles personnel and land-use moves
Summary
Commissioners addressed a workplace perfume complaint that HR had been asked to document, discussed a library staff resignation and potential internal promotion, approved the TAC officer appointment, and agreed to begin annexation proceedings so a nearby hospital can extend city services to its property.
Daniels County commissioners covered multiple personnel and land‑use matters on April 20, including a staff health complaint, library staffing changes and a hospital request to annex a short stretch of Airport Road to permit a hospital annexation.
HR matter: A clerk raised a repeated perfume complaint from a co‑worker who said the scent aggravates lung issues and has been previously warned. County staff and the employee discussed options including taking the day, using COBRA, or changing personal hygiene practices; the clerk said the incident will be documented and a write‑up placed in the employee file if the behavior continues.
Library staffing: Arlene Kegley, who identified herself as representing the library, said an employee (Rhonda) submitted a resignation and asked the board to consider promoting an internal staffer (Stephanie) from the 32‑hour position rather than hiring a new 32‑hour employee. Commissioners discussed options for advertising hours; Arlene said she will confirm board timing and the library will follow required posting procedures.
Public safety appointment: The sheriff recommended Susan be appointed to the regional TAC officer role (to replace Shauna). Commissioners moved, seconded and approved the appointment, with the appointment effective May 1. The sheriff and commissioners discussed whether the Department of Justice agency agreement was on file and who should sign required documents.
Annexation request: Hospital representatives asked the county to petition to annex 544 ft of Airport Road so the city can legally annex hospital property and provide sewer/water services. Commissioners approved initiating the process and set a public hearing for May 6. Staff noted the hospital will fund paving to its property and that notices to nearby property owners and procedural filings are required.
Next steps: HR will document the perfume complaint following county policy; the library will advertise per board-imposed timelines or promote internally as allowed; county staff will finalize TIG paperwork, publish public‑hearing notices and coordinate the annexation schedule.
