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Noble County Council approves veterans office pay bump, reallocates $180,000 for bridge work and OKs routine maintenance bill
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Summary
The Noble County Council voted Feb. 2 to raise the veterans office position’s annual salary from $19,473 to $25,000 to meet a state 1,000‑hour requirement; the council also reallocated $180,000 in unused ceded funds to 2026 bridge replacement projects and approved a $3,939.99 maintenance invoice.
The Noble County Council on Feb. 2 approved a pay increase for the county veterans office position, reallocated $180,000 in ceded capital funds to bridge replacement work and authorized routine maintenance spending.
Council members said the state now requires veterans office staff to meet 1,000 hours. Staff proposed moving the Public Service Officer position from an annual salary of $19,473 to a $25,000 salary (about $25 an hour for 1,000 hours) so payroll and a biweekly rate would be set before the new hire began. The council was told the new hire is Daniel Gray. "The state's requiring 1000 hours," a staff member said during the discussion, arguing the proposed $25,000 figure would allow the county to set a clear pay schedule when the employee starts.
Chair called for a motion to adjust the line item to $25,000 for the position. Brandon moved to make the increase; Casey seconded. The council approved the change by voice vote; the minutes record a voice "Aye" and the chair said, "Motion carries."
On capital spending, county staff explained a bridge replacement bill that came in 2026 used most of the 2026 funds; the request before the council was not new money but a reallocation of $180,000 that was unspent in 2025. Casey moved and Max seconded a motion to approve the additional $180,000 from the ceded plan for 2026 bridge replacements. Council approved the reallocation by voice vote.
Council also approved a $3,939.99 payment listed as routine maintenance for the county jail. Max made the motion and Tom seconded; the motion passed on a voice vote.
No roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript; outcomes were recorded as voice approvals. Staff indicated some follow‑up budget cleanup and amendment language would be corrected and republished as needed.
The meeting also included extended discussion of highway staffing, overtime and salt supplies, and items moved to information status for later follow‑up.
