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Lawrenceburg Utility Board approves Robert (Rob) Schneider as utility director and adopts 2025 employment contract
Summary
The Utility Board approved the appointment of Robert Schneider as utility director, set a Sept. 29 start date, and approved his 2025 employment agreement; board members confirmed a standard 90‑day probationary period for new hires.
The Lawrenceburg Utility Board on Sept. 2 approved Robert (Rob) Schneider as the new utility director and voted to adopt his 2025 employment agreement. Members also confirmed that new employees have a 90‑day probationary period.
Why it matters: The utility director oversees water, sewer and related capital projects; the board’s pick and contract set leadership and terms for utility operations through the coming fiscal year.
What happened at the meeting: Miss Felix recommended Schneider and presented a copy of the proposed 2025 employment agreement. Board member Tony Abbott asked whether Schneider’s appointment included a probationary period; Miss Felix responded, “All employees have the 9 have a 90 day probationary period.” Members voted to approve Schneider’s appointment, his employment contract and to include him in the bundle of city employment contracts to be executed later this year. The board recorded approval by voice vote. Schneider’s start date on the agenda was set for Sept. 29.
Context and next steps: The board briefly discussed that the initial contract term (Sept. 29–Dec. 31) was budgetary in scope and that full wage adjustments would align with the union payroll at the start of the new year. Staff will finalize and execute the contract and complete onboarding.
Ending: Schneider will begin as utility director Sept. 29; the formal contract is approved and the board will include it in the city’s year‑end contract execution process.
