Discussion & Consideration of the Employer Elections to Pick Up Member Contributions for Public Safety Employees
Human Resources Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the Employer Election to Pick-up Member Contributions and explained that the percentage will increase from 4.73% to 5.98%. The parties discussed the program and the increase in the percentage. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the Employer Elections to Pick up Member Contributions for Public Safety Employees from 4.73% to 5.98% and authorize the chair to sign. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of the URS Options
Kevin Hurd with Utah Retirement Systems (URS) presented options for a Roth addition to the 401 (k) and 457 retirement plans. He explained how the Roth works and how it would benefit the employees. If the County added this option, there wouldn’t be any cost to the County. Mr. Hurd also presented the proposal to automatically enroll new employees in a retirement plan with an annual increase capped at 10%. The employee can change or opt out of the plan by logging into URS. The parties discussed the options and benefits of providing employees with more choices. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the designated Roth agreement and automatic enrollment. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of the ProScreen Agreement for Background & Drug Screening
Human Resources Director Judy Stevenson presented the ProScreening Background Check Service Agreement. She explained that she uses this company for job applications. She would like to extend the program by adding drug and background screenings. The company currently providing this service is difficult to work with. The parties discussed the agreement. Commissioner Killian made a motion to adopt the agreement with ProScreening and authorize the chair to sign. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Consideration of Minutes of the Combined Commission Meeting held February 02, 2026
The parties reviewed the combined minutes of the Commission meeting held on February 02, 2026. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the minutes of February 26, 2026, as amended. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. 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
Adjournment
Commissioner Killian made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:48 a.m. Commissioner Miles stated that the end of the agenda had been reached, and the forum adjourned.