County Public Works Department, which maintains the North Fork Road [County Road #7], to determine if a right of way encroachment permit will be required. The parties discussed the letter and the project. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the letter of support for the Strata Networks Fiber Optic Cable installation. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Recess 10:05 a.m. to 10:19 a.m.
Commissioner Killian made a motion to recess. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Auditors Office – Vouchers
Deputy Clerk-Auditor Becky Broadhead presented the October 7, 2024, vouchers, check numbers 166736 through 166805, for $1,821,940.18. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the vouchers for October 7, 2024, as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
HR Office – Payroll
Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the payroll report ending September 28, 2024; 235 employees were paid. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the September 28, 2024 payroll, as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Tax Adjustment - Abatement Approval
Deputy Treasurer Connie Sweat presented the Auditor’s Individual Abatement Report. Totals for the Abatement report are as follows: Residential Buildings - 174 for $87,877.23, Residential Land – 79 for $12,299.09, total - 253 for $100,176.32. The breakdown totals are as follows: Blind – 8 for $930.69, Circuit Breaker – 164 for $100,176.32, Indigent – 44 for $24,538.70, 20% Circuit Breaker – 102 for $47,386.06, Veterans – 129 for $215,994.89, for a total of 447 for $389,026.66. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the 2024 Individual Tax Abatement as presented. 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
Discussion & Consideration of the 2025 Employee Benefits
Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson presented the medical negotiated renewal rate. For 2025, it will increase by 1%. Dental insurance will now be with Sun Life, with a $1,500 annual benefit, and the rate should stay about the same. Vision insurance will increase by 4%. The parties discussed the benefits and cost increase. The benefits will be approved at a later meeting.
Human Resource Update
No update at this time.
Closed Meeting – 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 meeting for a strategy session to discuss: The Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.