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Rushford Village approves $24,000 maintenance-shed work and budgets for chip sealing; council debates staff health insurance and part-time hours
Summary
Council voted to install maintenance-shed doors and electrical this year at an estimated $24,000 and discussed a proposed levy of $583,150, health insurance for Clerk Mary Miner, and increasing part-time help pay to $20/hour.
Rushford Village council members voted Oct. 15 to proceed with installing doors and electrical for the public works maintenance shed this year, a project council estimated would cost about $24,000.
Council Member Mike Ebner and others argued completing the doors and electrical this year would secure the building for winter. Council Member Robert Hart moved to proceed; the motion carried (second by Ebner). The council noted completing the work in 2024 would reduce the 2025 budget carryover by about $24,000.
Clerk Mary Miner presented an updated proposed levy of $583,150 and a draft 2025 budget that includes $56,000 for the proposed chip-seal program. Miner said she will need health insurance after an employee (Duane) retires Dec. 31; the budget currently includes $1,500 per month for Miner under Minnesota Public Employee Insurance Program (MN PEIP). Miner asked for more time to finalize enrollment details and the council agreed to discuss the item further.
The council also discussed hiring part-time maintenance help at $20 per hour for approximately 10–12 hours per week during peak months. Public Works Supervisor Trenten Chiglo said 10–12 hours would be appropriate for mowing, trimming and hall maintenance, and recommended extending the seasonal help into mid-October to assist with winter equipment preparation. Council members noted that moving to 12 hours per week would add roughly $1,000 to the budget.
Treasurer Judy Graham reminded the council of the need to set aside funds for road and park capital (CD purchases) at year-end and said she will provide a list at the November meeting. The council left several items for further review as it finalizes the 2025 levy and budget.
