HR Office – Payroll

Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the payroll report for the period ending December 20, 2025; 213 employees were paid. The parties reviewed the payroll. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the payroll for the period ending December 20, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Auditor's Office – Vouchers

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis presented the vouchers for check numbers 171546 through 171601, dated December 29, 2025, totaling $646,875.29. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the vouchers for December 29, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Auditor's Office – Tax Abatements

Treasurer Stephen Potter presented the Final 2025 Individual Abatement Report dated December 26, 2025. The totals are as follows: Blind – 9 for $1,207.49, Circuit Breaker – 196 for $121,161.70, Indigent – 46 for $27,264.93, 20% Circuit Breaker – 116 for $55,692.47, Veterans – 158 for $258,593.07, Military – 1 for $1,162.58 for a total of 526 for $465,082.24. The parties discussed the tax abatements. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the abatement report as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Recess 9:53 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

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

Consideration of Minutes of the Combined Commission Meeting held December 22, 2025

The parties reviewed the combined minutes of the Commission meeting held on December 22, 2025. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the minutes of December 22, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion of Possible Subjects for the Next Meeting

Calendaring & Weekly Update on Events

Discussion & Consideration of County Volunteers

No volunteers to approve at this time.

Human Resource Update

Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson gave an update on her department. They are uploading the County Policies into the new platform. They will have a training at the upcoming staff meeting on how to access them.

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

Commissioner Killian 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 Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.