Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/1/2026
Item Status: New
From: Dr. Brian Pierce, Coroner
Troy Dyess, Chief Deputy Coroner
Deidra Hanak, Personnel Director
Submitted by: Bo Bonner, Assistant Personnel Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Coroner's Office - Employment of One (1) Death Investigator I Position
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the employment of Kyle Hattemar to fill the open Death Investigator I position (#5675) at a grade 310 ($25.00 per hour / $52,000.00 annually), with said salary due to experience, to be effective no sooner than September 8, 2026.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Death Investigator I position was vacated by the promotion of the previous employee. The Coroner respectfully requests that the above recommendation is approved.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $52,000.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10052400.51130
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Personnel - Implement Changes
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A