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Board hears village attorney’s time estimates and debates raises, part‑time benefits reform
Summary
Village attorney described weekly hours and billing practices; trustees debated across‑the‑board raises, small stipends for part‑time roles, and a proposal to limit costly part‑time benefits. The board agreed to lower the attorney personnel line in the draft budget.
The Menands Village budget workshop included a detailed review of personnel lines, from the village attorney’s compensation to proposed modest raises and a trustee proposal to reform part‑time benefits.
Village attorney Steve Rafus, identified in the budget packet as the village attorney, described his workload and billing practice and said he typically spends "10 to…
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