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Batesville library reports updates; council recommends 2027 salary increase
Summary
The Batesville Memorial Public Library presented recent activities and the council discussed a proposed 2% 2027 pay increase and new longevity schedule; council also received news about an Arts & Innovation Hub in Batesville but took no formal salary vote at the meeting.
During new business at the April 20 Ripley County Council meeting, Mark Stenger of the Batesville Memorial Public Library provided an update on library activities and noted ongoing developments tied to a new Arts & Innovation Hub in the City of Batesville.
The presentation was informational; the transcript records an update but does not show council adoption of any library-specific requests. Councilmembers acknowledged the report and moved on to routine appropriations.
On personnel, the council reported a recommendation for 2027 salaries: a two percent raise for all employees and a longevity stipend of $150 per year beginning at year five with a maximum at 25 years of service. The recommendation was described as the council’s proposal; the transcript does not record a formal vote to adopt the salary schedule at this meeting.
Committee reports followed: Councilman Andrew Decker briefed members on the READI grant and the Comprehensive Plan; Diane Macek reported on regional planning and said Ripley County is missing opportunities from WorkOne; David Tebbing (Solid Waste District) and Stan Wiedeman (Grants Committee) reported no additional items.
What’s next: library leaders and the council may follow up outside the recorded meeting; the salary recommendation will require further action if the council intends to adopt it formally.
