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GIS manager seeks staff step increases and selective laptop upgrades in budget hearing
Summary
Heather Studley, GIS manager, told commissioners she is asking for step increases for staff (putting her at the top step for her grade) and for limited laptop replacement and travel funding; she highlighted recurring ink and plotter cartridge costs as a steady operating expense.
Heather Studley, manager of the county GIS department, presented her budget request and told commissioners the department is seeking step increases and limited equipment upgrades.
Studley said she is requesting a step increase for staff and noted that the request would place her at the final step for her pay grade; she described increased responsibilities for staff who have taken on programming, server and project management tasks. She identified a part‑time employee (John) at step four and said that position would be a future personnel discussion.
On non‑personnel costs, Studley requested modest increases for shared incidentals, citing a higher price for the shared water cooler and higher anticipated travel costs. She said some laptops need upgrades per IT recommendations and that she will pursue a partial refresh rather than a full turnover this year. Studley also flagged the high recurring cost of ink and toner for a large plotter: cartridges run about $200 each and the device uses multiple colors.
Commissioners asked about plotter repair versus replacement; Studley said the plotter is new and the line mainly covers ink and incidental parts. She also noted the department’s overall request is lower this cycle because an intern and property acquisitions are not budgeted for the upcoming year.
No formal action or vote occurred during the presentation; commissioners accepted the department’s explanations and moved on in the hearing.
