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Madison County approves on-call backup driver for senior bus
Summary
The Board of Madison County Commissioners approved an on-call backup driver position for the county senior bus after Senior Bus Driver David Blank requested the staffing; commissioners said funding is available within the existing budget but the hiring details and salary were not specified.
Madison County commissioners approved an on-call backup driver position for the county senior bus after a request from the department's senior driver.
David Blank, the county's senior bus driver, appeared at the work session to ask the board to authorize an on-call backup driver to cover service needs. The board approved the proposal and indicated funding is available within the current budget to support the hire; the transcript does not record a formal motion or the hiring timetable, and no dollar amount was specified.
Why it matters: The senior bus provides transportation for older residents and others who rely on county services for mobility. A backup driver is intended to maintain service continuity when the regular driver is unavailable.
Details: Commissioners discussed the operational need and confirmed budget capacity to support the position but left final hiring steps and classification to staff. The item will proceed through regular personnel and payroll processes for implementation.
Next steps: County staff will proceed with recruiting or assigning the on-call backup driver consistent with county hiring policies and budget constraints.
