Discussion & Consideration of the 2026 IRS Mileage Rate

Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented a County Commissioners’ Approval Form for the 2026 IRS mileage rate of $0.72.5 per mile. The parties discussed the rate and the rate for employees if a fleet vehicle is available. Commissioner Killian made a motion to accept the mileage rate change of .72.5 cents per mile. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Chugg voted aye. The motion passed.

Calendaring & Weekly Update on Events

Human Resource Update

Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson gave an update on her department. They are working on the COLA increases. There is a staff meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 9:00 am. They are working on the Department Recognition for the Commission Meeting on January 26, 2026. A booking clerk/control room position is open at the jail. They are waiting for the candidate to accept the Deputy Clerk-Auditor position.

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, and Commissioner Chugg voted aye. The motion passed.

Consideration to take action during the closed session

No action to be taken.

Adjournment

Commissioner Killian made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:53 a.m. Commissioner Chugg stated that the end of the agenda had been reached, and the forum adjourned.