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LaSalle County committee briefed on recorder supervisor replacement; internal promotion proposed with $55,000 salary
Summary
At a March 26, 2025 LaSalle County Salary and Labor Committee meeting, members were briefed on plans to replace a longtime recorder supervisor retiring April 4 and on a proposed internal promotion to fill the post at $55,000; committee members asked questions but recorded no formal vote on the promotion.
At a March 26, 2025 meeting of the LaSalle County Salary and Labor Committee, Chair Steve Aubrey said the committee was being informed of plans to replace the county recorder supervisor, who will leave effective April 4 after about 37 years in county service.
Committee members were told the current supervisor earns $66,893.06 and that a deputy currently paid $44,071.80 is proposed to move into the supervisor role at an annual salary of $55,000. That internal shift would create an opening for a grade 1 position; the committee was told the planned reassignments should yield roughly $18,000 in salary savings for the current fiscal year.
The presenter (identified in the meeting as Karen, a county staff member) said the deputy has about 12–13 years of experience in the office and is familiar with records and the recording system. Karen said, "we should be saving around 18,000 for a budget for this year," and described $55,000 as "a suitable amount for her to come in taking over those duties and responsibilities." She also noted the deputy would be moving from a union position into an exempt (non‑union) supervisory role.
Committee members pressed for details about the size and timing of the raise. One member questioned "a $10,000 bump just because of the change in title," and another suggested staging an initial $5,000 increase with a later performance review to consider further adjustment. Supporters of the internal promotion argued that posting the job externally would likely require a similar salary to attract qualified applicants and that promoting a long‑tenured employee reduces recruiting and probationary risks.
The committee also heard a comparison point: the county's chief deputy was reported as earning $63,430. Committee discussion included reference to the county's grade structure (two grade 2 positions, one grade 1, and one grade 3 in the office) and a remark that grade 1 "they start at 18," with no unit specified in the record.
No formal committee vote on the proposed promotion and salary increase was recorded in the transcript. Chair Aubrey characterized the committee's role in the matter as being advised of the department's plan rather than exercising direct approval authority.
Votes at a glance
- Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to "resolution 20 three-fifty 3": moved by Mike McEmory, seconded by Kathy/Cathy Bright; voice vote, outcome: approved.
- Motion to approve minutes from the previous meeting: moved by James Bailey, seconded by Mike McEmory; voice vote, outcome: approved.
- Motion to enter executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c) for collective bargaining matters: motion moved (first: James Bailey), second noted (Micah/Tom indicated in the record); roll-call votes recorded as Aye from Joe Osempinski, Kathy/Cathy Bright, Mike McEmory, James Bailey and Chair Steve Aubrey; one member (Tina Bush) was recorded as not voting/"not"; outcome: approved and motion passes.
The meeting then moved toward executive session discussion on collective bargaining and compensation matters. The record shows the committee was briefed and debated the internal promotion and salary placement but did not record a formal approval of the personnel change in open session.
