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North Baltimore council hires code‑enforcement and economic‑development staff, approves backup clerk arrangement
Summary
Council voted to hire Jacob Lamb as part‑time code enforcement officer and Joe Bernyk as full‑time economic development specialist, and approved a backup clerk arrangement for Gary Hefner with an abstention by Council President Hefner.
At the May 13 Village of North Baltimore council meeting, the council approved multiple personnel appointments and clarified a proposed education‑reimbursement condition.
On the recommendation of Village Administrator Mr. Bender, Mr. Richmond moved to hire Jacob Lamb as part‑time Code Enforcement Officer at $18.00 per hour, with a start date of May 19, 2025; Ms. Hefner seconded and the motion passed. The council also approved hiring Joe Bernyk as a full‑time Economic Development Specialist at $24.00 per hour, with a start date of June 23, 2025; Mr. Soltis moved and the motion passed.
Separately, Mr. Soltis moved to appoint Gary Hefner as a backup for Clerk Becky Buby Walter at $100 if covering meetings only and $200 if full clerk duties are required. The motion passed with five council members recorded as approving and Ms. Hefner recorded as abstaining. The minutes do not list individual yea/nay votes beyond that summary.
Council also discussed an education‑reimbursement policy for employees that would require an employee receiving payments to remain employed with the village for 1.5 years per $1,000 in assistance and to pass any required certifications.
