Board authorizes consultant pay to support court clerk transition

Aug 12, 2026

Trustees authorized payment of $1,175 for 23.5 hours already worked by consultant Kathy Costello and budgeted an additional eight hours ($400) to finalize court-clerk training amid a transition, with the mayor authorized to approve payment.

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Trustees discussed the recent overhaul of the court clerk function and the need for consultant support during the transition. The chair said consultant Kathy Costello performed 23.5 hours of work in June (at $50 per hour, totaling about $1,175) and recommended authorizing an additional eight hours ($400) to complete training; the board moved, seconded and authorized the mayor to approve the payment and budget for the extra time.

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