By Jef Rietsma
Roundup of news from the May 18 meeting of St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners:
Commissioners approved two exceptions to the county s hiring freeze. The board granted a request by undersheriff Jason Bingaman’s for a typist/clerk. The position pays about $57,000 per year, including benefits. Commissioners also OK d a freeze-exception for the position of deputy probate register position, which handles personal-protective orders for all four courts. The opening is the result of Amanda Himes moving to a position in district court.
The board approved the $8,900 purchase of a mobile/video recording system for animal control officer Greg Musser and his vehicle.