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Board agrees to advertise for clerk; moves to closed session on personnel and contracts
Summary
Trustees voted to begin advertising for a full- or part-time clerk (discussed wage range $23–$25/hr) and then moved into closed session to discuss personnel matters and contracts for the police chief and public works superintendent under state statute.
Trustees agreed to begin advertising for a full- or part-time village clerk, with discussion centering on a proposed hourly rate of $23–$25, whether to include a wage range in the posting, and the need to offer benefits to attract qualified candidates. One trustee argued that benefits would be necessary to recruit a qualified, stable clerk.
A trustee made a motion to start the advertising process; trustees signaled approval and discussion followed about whether to list wage rates and job qualifications. The transcript records general agreement to advertise and to have personnel and finance prepare a duties list and wage comparison.
After the clerk discussion, the board voted to go into closed session to address personnel matters and contract negotiations for the police chief and public works superintendent, citing Wisconsin statute (transcribed as "19.851 b e"). The chair proceeded to ask for roll call; trustees Greg, Josh, Larry, Jamie, Ella and Dwayne responded present.
