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Council re-titles highway role to Bridge Foreman and approves pay increase

Washington County Council · December 1, 2024
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Summary

The council approved re-titling a highway department employee to 'Bridge Foreman,' raising the hourly rate from $20.60 to $22.82; the president said the change does not add money to the budget overall.

Councilmember Gerald Fleming moved to re‑title a highway department employee to 'Bridge Foreman,' which increases the hourly pay from $20.60 to $22.82. Councilmember Preston Shell seconded the motion and the council approved the change.

Council President Mark Abbott stated the change is a retitling and not an additional budgeted position or extra money beyond existing salary lines. The transcript does not specify which employee is affected or whether this is a single position reclassification or a broader ordinance amendment affecting multiple roles.