Motion to table deferred-comp increase in Sheriff’s contracts fails 3–3; training costs cited
A motion to table a deferred compensation increase in the Sheriff's department contracts failed on a 3–3 vote; Corrections officers and the Sheriff noted recruitment and training costs—one officer said training a new officer cost "just under $50,000" in 2017.
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Councilmember Denise Konkle moved to take the deferred compensation increase off the Sheriff's contracts until such benefits could be offered to all county employees; Jim Freiberger seconded the motion to table. The motion failed on a 3–3 vote, with Danny Short, Connie Moon and Dale Bagshaw recorded as opposing the table. Several members, including Connie Moon and Commissioner Danny Short, emphasized the value of Merit and Corrections officers and the role of incentives in retention.
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