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Weston committee asks staff for more analysis before changing cellphone stipends or issuing phones
Summary
After reviewing a staff analysis, the committee asked staff to return with cost comparisons and allocation criteria for cellphone stipends versus village‑issued devices rather than adopt immediate changes; trustees cited equity, convenience, and a modest but nontrivial budget impact.
The Village of Weston Finance & HR Committee directed staff to return with additional analysis of cellphone stipends and the option of issuing village phones after a lengthy discussion of usage, cost, and equity.
Staff presented a table showing current monthly reimbursements (typically $25 for hourly/field positions and $50 for salaried staff), an estimate of in‑house costs to…
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