their appreciation to the Sheriff and Deputies for their dedication to the public and the County. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the wage scale increase with great appreciation as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of Adding a Fire Warden Assistant Position

Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips explained that the State is looking to hire an assistant for the Fire Warden. He proposed that the county hire a full-time employee to assist the fire warden and manage fire mitigation. This would keep the mitigation in-house instead of hiring a contractor seasonally. This position could also be used for another engine boss to assist the county and add additional revenue if used on federal fires. Fire Warden Brandon Peck agrees this position would benefit him and the County. The state fire mitigation match is $160,000 each year. The position's salary could be counted as matching fire mitigation funds. The parties discussed the benefits of adding the position. Commissioner Killian made a motion to add the additional position of an Assistant Fire Warden. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Director Phillips updated the public on the potential flood conditions caused by the Yellow Lake fire. There are no immediate concerns.

Auditor's Office – Vouchers

Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn presented the April 14, 2025, vouchers, check numbers 168706 through 168786, for $340,732.92. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the vouchers for April 14, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Recess 9:49 a.m. to 10:07 a.m.

Commissioner Chugg made a motion to saunter. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Consideration of Minutes of the Combined Commission Meeting held April 7, 2025

The parties reviewed the combined Commission meeting minutes for April 7, 2025. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the minutes for April 7, 2025. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion of Possible Subjects for the Next Meeting

Calendaring & Weekly Update on Events

Human Resource Update

Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson gave an update for her department. She presented policies 402: Reimbursement for Travel and 405: Vehicle Use with the changes highlighted in red ink. She explained the proposed changes. The parties discussed the policies and proposed changes. Director Stevenson listed the upcoming interviews and open positions.

Closed Session – Strategy Session to Discuss: The Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual

Commissioner Chugg made a motion to go in and out of a Closed Session to discuss: The Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.