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Motion to table deferred-comp increase in Sheriff’s contracts fails 3–3; training costs cited
Summary
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.
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.
Sheriff Steve Bush thanked the Council for listening to the department about Merit Officers' and Corrections' contracts. Corrections officer Shiloh Harris said the cost to train a new officer in 2017 was "just under $50,000," and said the physical demands of the job mean employees often retire earlier than other county staff, making deferred compensation an important retention tool. The Council did not adopt changes at the meeting; further discussion on funding sources was noted as ongoing.
