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Commissioners probe Intermountain ESD care agreement: vehicle use stipend, supervision and liability
Summary
County staff described an amended agreement with Intermountain ESD to support care specialists; commissioners flagged questions about a $4,000 annual vehicle stipend, supervision of IMESD employees using the county vehicle and liability if an IMESD employee causes damages.
Umatilla County staff briefed commissioners on an amended agreement with Intermountain ESD (IMESD) to support regional care specialists. The county's role would be mainly collaborative and include providing a vehicle and limited training funds; staff identified a $4,000 annual stipend for vehicle use.
Commissioners asked whether the county would supervise IMESD employees or be liable for accidents involving IMESD employees driving the county-provided vehicle. Staff said IMESD employees administer program tasks and that the county's primary responsibilities are vehicle provision and program direction; Bobby Spencer was mentioned as the county’s care coordinator involved in day-to-day administration. Commissioners requested clearer language on insurance, liability and supervision before finalizing any agreement.
Staff said there could be invoicing for prior-year vehicle usage and that some grant funding may flow through the county for training, subject to availability. No formal agreement was executed during the work session; staff will clarify liability, insurance and supervisory arrangements and return to the board with recommended contract language.
