During a recent government meeting, commissioners discussed budget adjustments primarily focused on overtime and training expenses for the Human Resources department, as well as the maintenance of panic button systems.

The meeting highlighted a necessary increase in funding for panic buttons due to a vendor change, which resulted in an additional cost of $8,000. This item was deemed essential for maintaining safety protocols, with commissioners expressing unanimous support for its inclusion in the maintenance budget. Commissioner Trask emphasized the importance of ensuring all staff are trained on the use of these panic buttons.

Further discussions revolved around the Human Resources department's request for an additional $21,500 to cover increased overtime, travel, and training expenses. Current allocations for travel and training were noted, with existing budgets spread across various services. The commissioners debated the necessity of this increase, with some expressing a preference to revisit the request later in the fiscal year if needed.

Commissioner Schutti raised a point regarding the potential reimbursement from the risk pool for some training expenses, suggesting that if funds are recouped, it could justify the additional budget request. The meeting concluded with a consensus to further evaluate the training budget and its reimbursement potential before making final decisions.