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Salem Lakes board authorizes part-time fire captain, cites modest budget impact
Summary
The Village of Salem Lakes approved creation and funding of a part-time fire captain position to formalize duties performed by a current lieutenant; staff estimated about 190 hours annually and an $1,100 yearly budget impact.
The Village of Salem Lakes authorized a part-time fire captain position on a motion approved by the board after staff described the post as a formalization of duties already being performed.
Village staff told trustees the role would revitalize a vacant command post, help build command capacity and balance workload in a combination fire department. The candidate described in packet materials worked roughly 189.25 hours last year; staff said many hours now performed by the lieutenant are not fully captured in registers. The position was described as part time and estimated to cost the village about $1,100 annually due to roughly a $6-an-hour increase from lieutenant to captain for the incumbent.
Trustees asked clarifying questions about part-time status and budget impact before Trustee Brooks moved to authorize and fund the position; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. After the vote, staff thanked the board for supporting the department.
Why it matters: The change formally recognizes duties township operational staff said are already being carried out, and it establishes a modest recurring wage increase and a formal chain-of-command assignment for the village’s fire operations.
What’s next: The funding and position authorization were approved by the board; staff will finalize the position paperwork and compensation adjustments as described.
