Decatur council tables proposal to create Department of Public Works director
After a broad discussion about need, cost and licensure, the Village of Decatur council voted 7-0 to table a proposal to create a Department of Public Works director position pending further input from staff and additional discussion.
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The Village of Decatur council debated whether to create a dedicated Department of Public Works director before voting to table the proposal. Trustees expressed mixed views: Trustee Beute said she believes the position is needed, Trustees Janssen and McCann said they were "on the fence," and Trustee Mead Jr. questioned whether the DPW needs a director and asked how long it would take to obtain licensure.
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