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Board approves pay-out for Fire Chief Scotty Bush’s excess vacation time after heated debate
Summary
After questions about prior emails and HR guidance on vacation carryover, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved Ordinance 2025-16, compensating Fire Chief Scotty Bush for vacation hours carried over beyond the usual cap; the measure passed 10–3.
At its Oct. 14 meeting, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved second reading of Ordinance 2025-16, an amendment to the city budget to recognize and compensate Hendersonville Fire Chief Scotty Bush for vacation carryover hours beyond the usual maximum.
The motion was made by Alderman Sasse and seconded by Alderman Robertson. After extended discussion about prior email guidance and whether city HR had set deadlines for using carried-over vacation hours, the board voted 10–3 to approve the ordinance.…
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