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Committee recommends $14,100 FY26 cell-phone stipend, $50/month for field staff
Summary
After reviewing five options, the committee recommended a FY26 ceiling of about $14,100 for phone stipends, $50/month for field personnel and a data‑collection requirement for reimbursed months; department directors will decide allocations for remaining funds.
The Finance and Human Resource Committee recommended that the village budget a $14,100 ceiling for cell‑phone reimbursements in fiscal 2026, including a $50‑per‑month stipend targeted for field staff and a requirement that employees keep a simple usage log for months they request reimbursement.
Why it matters: Committee members said field employees (inspectors, DPW staff) need reliable mobile access and that the village should…
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