Decatur council narrows DPW director posting, discusses $70,000 starting salary and CDL requirement

Mar 16, 2026

Council discussed a Department of Public Works director job posting, considered reducing the advertised starting salary to $70,000 (down from an $82,000–$90,000 range), and proposed requiring CDL licenses for current and new DPW staff.

The full story

The Village of Decatur council discussed particulars of a Department of Public Works director job description and posting at its March 16 workshop, including pay and hiring requirements. Council members debated reducing the desired starting salary to $70,000.00 from a previously discussed $82,000–$90,000 range, with the option of raises tied to performance. Village Manager Christopher Tapper led the discussion of the search process and said the council planned to bring the three most qualified candidates forward for interview.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in