2024-06-24 County ManagerCounty Manager Update
June 24, 2024
9:36 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Swope, County Manager Ryan
Barrett, Becky Butler, Sherri Dokken, Alex Murray, Josh Metcalf, Doug Carey, Matt Jaeger, Meja Handlen
Guest(s):
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
Public Works updates: County Manager Ryan Barrett said Public Works will begin providing updates the
second Monday of each month.
Tractor pull insurance: Becky Bugler said BJ Kuykendall has indicated he will draft a contract regarding a
sponsorship to cover insurance costs for a tractor pull event but that he has not yet provided a contract
for review.
Facilities Spy Glass: Alex Murray discussed the potential to partner with Spy Glass for a software / fee
audit that would capture potential savings. Alex noted that there would be no cost for the audit and that
Spy Glass would be paid out of the savings.
Parts specialist: Josh Metcalf requested permission to move Public Works Central Shop Parts Specialist
Ben Sabin from a Step 5 to a Step 7.
Commissioner Swope made a motion to increase the Parts Specialist position to a Step 7 as proposed,
effective July 1. Commissioner Pollock seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Historic Preservation Grant letter of support: Doug Carey requested a letter of support regarding the
county’s historic preservation Grant. The commissioners agreed to provide a letter of support.
Becky Butler said Chief Chris Sweet will meet with the commissioners the following week to present
information about $2.5 million in funding for jail re-entry.
Meeting adjourned at 10:04 a.m.