Commissioners delay signing contract with health officer

County commissioners have put off signing of an employment contract for Public Health officer with Dr. Tim Moody because of a snag in health insurance coverage.

Moody, who left his in-house position at the county health department July 11, will be retained by the county to pursue another position as the student health officer for Claremont Colleges in California.

County commissioners discussed the issue at Monday’s commissioner meeting and Tuesday’s health board meeting. The issue still remained if Moody could be covered under county health insurance.

County Health Department Director Fran Mar...