Supervisors debated whether to expand the county take-home vehicle list and whether every county take-home vehicle should be fitted with GPS equipment. Several supervisors said current policy is outdated and requested a modernized policy, GPS reporting and documented defensive-driving certification before approving new take-home assignments.

One supervisor said, "I I can't even read it well. But, basically, I see no need in anybody taking a vehicle home unless they're subject to call that for," expressing concern that nonessential personnel should not keep vehicles at home. Other supervisors argued some employees — notably road department staff who respond to frequent call-outs — require ready access to county vehicles. The group agreed that the county should require proof of personal liability insurance for employees granted a take-home county vehicle and that HR should retain defensive-driving certificates in personnel files.

Supervisor Dan moved that every vehicle on the take-home list, except supervisors' vehicles, must have GPS reporting and that vehicles without GPS should be removed from the list unless devices were ordered and installed. The motion drew a second and discussion; supervisors asked staff to return to the first meeting in December with verification that GPS modules were ordered or operational for all listed vehicles.

Board members also discussed liability and the county's exposure when employees operate county vehicles off duty. A supervisor asked that employees who take county vehicles provide proof of liability insurance for their personal vehicles; staff noted that coverage and application of the sovereign-immunity or tort-protection regimes depend on whether the employee was acting in the course and scope of employment at the time of an incident.

The board ultimately voted to table additions to the take-home list until staff compiles GPS status and certification records and to require HR to collect defensive-driving documentation. The motion to table carried.

Ending: Supervisors directed staff to provide GPS installation status and certification documentation at the next meeting to enable a reviewed list and a final policy update.