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Board approves temporary help, defers permanent Deputy raise; agrees to stipend review
Summary
After debate the Board failed to lift a hiring freeze for an Accounting Assistant but approved hiring temporary help for continuity; a proposed $70,000 salary for the Deputy Administrator failed, but the Board authorized a stipend to be determined at a Special Meeting and possibly retroactive to June 14, 2025.
Commissioners discussed multiple personnel items intended to maintain continuity as the county transitions administrators. A motion to lift the hiring freeze for an Accounting Assistant failed after concerns about budget and timing.
The Board did authorize seeking a temporary employee to assist the Deputy Administrator until an interim or permanent Administrator is hired. Commissioners considered a proposed increase to $70,000 for the Deputy Administrator but voted it down; instead the Board approved offering a stipend for additional duties, to be determined at a Special Personnel meeting in the week of July 21 and possibly retroactive to June 14, 2025.
County Administrator David Schaeffer and staff discussed deputy duties and budget implications; Commissioners asked counsel to ensure any changes would not create unfair labor practice issues.
