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Sheriff to distribute old UHF radios to local schools, to hire part-time deputy to reduce overtime
Summary
Sheriff Thorton told commissioners he will distribute older UHF radios to local schools and plans to hire a part-time employee (up to 999 hours annually) at $17 per hour without benefits to reduce deputy overtime; he also noted contract routing through the county attorney and clerk.
Sheriff Thorton updated the board on equipment and staffing plans during the Sept. 9 session. Thorton said he will distribute old UHF radios to local schools — three radios to Tescott and three to Bennington — and explained that a contract he signed must be routed to the county attorney’s office and remain in the Clerk’s Office. He also said he plans to hire a part-time employee who will work no more than 999 hours per year, will not be eligible for benefits, and will be paid $17.00 per hour to reduce overtime among deputies.
No board vote was recorded on the hiring plan at the meeting; the items were presented as operational updates and procedural clarifications. The meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
