County IT staff seeks help; commissioners agree to ask council for funding

Andrew, the county’s IT staffer, told commissioners he has been the sole IT person for 13 years and described heavy on-call duties and security risks. "I've done it for 13 years and have put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into this county," Andrew said, arguing an assistant would improve help-desk coverage and response to security incidents.

Commissioners discussed options including part-time hires and outside contractors, citing a 30-hour cap on part-time county positions and concerns about continuity and vendor access to sensitive systems. Commissioners agreed the practical constraints made a full-time assistant preferable and voted to ask county council to consider funding; the motion carried with one recorded opposing voice. The board directed Andrew to pursue the request through council.

The discussion leaves open the size and timing of a budget request; commissioners said the matter requires council approval before payroll changes occur.