Du Bois County council approves salary notice and several budget transfers, authorizes ammunition advertising

The Du Bois County council approved multiple budget and personnel actions during the meeting, taking voice votes on salary and appropriation items.

Salary notice and personnel: The council considered a salary notice (the notice discussed a maximum hourly rate for a driver position with an increase to begin in June 2026). Sonia moved to approve the salary notice and Michael Coleman seconded; the chair called for the vote and members responded in the affirmative by voice.

Park & Recreation transfer: Council approved a transfer of $1,000 from lake maintenance (other services) to sanitation/restrooms (supplies) to address restroom maintenance. Alex moved the transfer; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Opioid fund transfers: Two separate transfers were approved to support the CARES program: an unrestricted transfer of $25,956.50 and a restricted transfer of $22,763. Both motions were made and passed by voice vote.

Sheriff ammunition procurement: The sheriff requested authorization to advertise for ammunition purchases totaling $6,350.40; the council agreed by voice consensus to advertise the procurement.

Highway property purchase: The highway department asked to pursue purchase of the Holland site for up to $25,000 (plus title/closing costs); council discussion focused on funding source (local income tax/economic development) and potential site improvements, and a show of hands indicated unanimous support to proceed.

Resignations and appointments: The council noted the resignation of a Du Bois County Regional Sewer District appointee (effective May 8) and said it will seek a replacement from the Southwest School District before the next meeting.

All motions described above passed by voice vote; individual roll-call tallies were not recorded in the transcript.