Brooke County considering change in 911 employee scheduling
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WELLSBURG - Brooke County officials are considering an adjustment to the scheduling and pay structure for the county’s 911 employees.
Commissioners were set to consider a proposal, during their regular meeting Wednesday, to change the pay for all 911 employees from a salary to an hourly basis, to be effective Sept. 1. However, the agenda item was tabled, at the request of the employees, who noted they wanted to make sure it also included a planned change to 12-hour shifts.
Some of the 911 employees in attendance explained the proposal was presented to them in a way where both the schedule and structure changes were part of the plan, with 911 Director Kristen Richmond-Siranovic requesting the tabling.
Commissioner Christina White agreed, saying the information the commission was presented only had the change to hourly pay stipulated.
"It only states on here from salary to hourly," White said. "We want to do it properly."
Richmond-Siranovic noted the commission already had been presented with the 911 call center’s work schedule for September, which includes a mix of 12-hour and eight-hour shifts in preparation of the changeover.
In response to concerns about timing of pay periods because of the week’s delay, Chief Deputy Clerk Heather Watkins said she is ready to make the change for Sept. 1.
"I’m ready to go. I’m just waiting for you," she said.
Commissioner Stacey Wise said they would make certain both elements of the proposal would be included at the commission’s meeting next week.
"It was just an oversight," Wise said.
Commissioners also agreed to an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Wellsburg concerning the transfer of property to the city of 840 Charles St.
"This agreement was entered because we, as a county, will retain use of the bottom floor," Commission President Tom Diserio explained, noting the space will be the home of the WVU Extension Service.
The official deed transfer documents are being finalized, according to officials.
In other business, Wednesday, commissioners:
Went into an executive session for 44 minutes to discuss a personnel matter, resulting in the termination of Assistant Animal Shelter Director/Assistant Dog Warden and Humane Officer Caitlin Wood.
Accepted a letter from Sheriff Rich Beatty to be removed as administrator of the Hoffer Estate, and to appoint Mary Margaret Tennant, noting she is the only living heir;
Approved the invoice for reimbursement from the West Virginia Spay/Neuter program, at $1,450, which covered the spaying of nine cats and neutering of one cat;
Approved the resolution concerning funding for the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle;
Approved the hiring of Preston Fisher and Kayla Holmes as part-time emergency medical technicians, beginning Sept. 1, pending background checks and drug screenings;
(Howell can be contacted at chowell@weirtondailytimes.com)