Government Operations Committee Minutes
Key discussions included the approval of resolutions to create and appoint a Temporary Account Clerk within Emergency Management and to appoint a Mental Health Deputy Director. Updates were provided on grant initiatives, noting that Wayne County secured funding for a Rural Justice Hub and highlighting potential challenges for school districts without ESD and SVP grants. Private funding, amounting to approximately $450,000, is expected to improve the early intervention environment. The GIS Department is modernizing the Highway Department's field data collection process to a digital format and is assisting with the Wallace Foundation project by deploying surveys and analyzing data. The GIS Department is also upgrading the Mental Health Department's community resources guide using digital and AI tools. The County Clerk's Office reported on exploring an upgrade to the credit card payment processing system, which could cost nearly $12,000, and discussed a proposal to upgrade a Clerk Typist position in the County Historian's Office based on qualifications. Human Resources presented updates on labor relations, including FLSA compliance, where the Committee requested a resolution for next month regarding salary thresholds for overtime exemption for management confidential positions. Furthermore, it was announced that health insurance deductions would be taken from the third paycheck during months with three pay cycles to address financial challenges in the Health Care Trust. Capital planning submissions are due shortly, with presentations expected in April. The Committee entered into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation.