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Clay County approves $2 hourly temporary raises as Highway Administrator search continues
Summary
With the Highway Administrator position vacant, the board approved a $2/hour temporary increase for five highway staff effective June 15, 2026, authorized discussions to recruit mechanics and approved contacting vendors for shop electrical work.
The Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a temporary $2.00 per hour raise for specified highway personnel effective June 15, 2026, while the county searches for a new Highway Administrator. Commissioner Carlson made the motion, Commissioner Mayo seconded it, and the motion passed unanimously.
Affected employees named in the minutes are Jeff Germann (Assistant Highway Administrator), Ray Geer (Foreman), Troy Smith (Foreman), Joe Strode (Foreman) and Melissa Goff (Office Manager). County staff told the board the Highway Department is short two mechanics and one grader operator; the board authorized contacting Jimmy Nichols about potentially returning as mechanic and approved contacting electrician Tyler Stark for shop wiring at the grader yard located at 23rd Road and Buffalo Road.
