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Committee approves waiver to county policy and FTE reclassifications tied to compensation package
Summary
The committee approved a waiver to McLean County policy provisions linked to a compensation package, and members approved an FTE resolution that reclassifies civil engineer positions to reflect hiring needs; details of the compensation were discussed in closed-session materials and not disclosed at the meeting.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee approved a waiver to two sections of McLean County policy and a companion FTE resolution to reclassify civil engineer positions after discussing a county compensation package.
The committee voted (motion by Member Reeves, second by Member Duffy) to allow Member Abel to participate remotely and later approved a waiver to McLean County Policy Sections 108‑46 and 108‑52 related to the compensation package; staff indicated those waiver details were the subject of materials provided by email and that the committee could choose to enter closed session but did not do so. Committee members confirmed they understood the compensation matter sufficiently to vote. The motion passed unanimously.
Following that action, the committee considered an FTE resolution amendment. Highway Department staff said the county’s original budget included three Civil Engineer I positions; interviews indicated successful candidates were better suited for Civil Engineer II classifications. The resolution moves some FTE allocation from Civil Engineer I to Civil Engineer II so the department can hire and pay competitively. Staff said one Civil Engineer II is scheduled to start the following Monday, one Civil Engineer I vacancy remains, and another candidate declined an offer because federal park‑system compensation was higher.
Committee discussion included recruitment methods (postings on the county website, Indeed and outreach to universities) and a note that staff would consider re‑advertising open positions. No additional formal action was recorded beyond approval of the waiver and the FTE resolution amendment.
