Don't call it a bonus for union essential workers that are being compensated through COVID money by the DeWitt County Board. 

Tuesday night at the DeWitt County Board meeting, the Board had to rescind a motion from July that offered a bonus to public safety union essential workers but Administrator Dee Rentmeister says they can't call it a bonus if the Board plans to use COVID dollars.

The Board also approved a hazard pay for non-essential workers for the same period from last March to May. A similar measure in the summer failed but was brought back up again this month. 

County Clerk Dana Smith has requested the finance committee consider her department for hazard pay for their efforts during the election. Board Chair Terry Ferguson says that will likely be something they have to consider next month.

The Board approved hazard pay for non-union employees in the amount of $2,000 for full-time employees and $1,000 for part-time employees.