ELLIS CO.

Ellis County Commissioners will discuss employee input into wage and benefit decisions during their meeting today.

The commission voted Dec. 18 to rescind the county’s coverage under the Public Employer-Employee Relations Act (PEERA) as of the end of
2018. Commissioner Barbara Wasinger suggested formation of a permanent wage and benefit committee.

Other agenda items include discussion of proposed rate increases at the Ellis County Solid Waste/Transfer Station to cover increased costs. According to Public Works Dir. Bill Ring, it’s been 10 years since the last rate increase.

Commissioners will also hear a proposal to televise their meetings.

The complete Jan. 2 agenda may be seen here. The meeting starts at 5 p.m. in the Ellis County Administrative Center, 718 Main.