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Ottawa County hires two sanitation and labor positions effective April 20
Summary
The Board approved hiring Eric Peterson as Maintenance II ($32.60/hr) and John Gale as Laborer ($24.63/hr), both with start dates of April 20, 2026, contingent on background, BMV driving, and drug checks.
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners on April 7, 2026 authorized two hires recommended by the Sanitary Engineer. Eric Peterson was approved for a Maintenance II position with a base rate of $32.60 per hour and an effective start date of April 20, 2026. The appointment is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check, a Bureau of Motor Vehicles driving check and a pre-employment drug test.
John Gale was approved for a Laborer position with a base rate of $24.63 per hour, also with an effective start date of April 20, 2026 and the same pre-employment contingencies. Both motions were moved by Commissioner Donald A. Douglas, seconded by Commissioner Mark E. Coppeler, and passed unanimously (Stahl, Douglas, Coppeler voting yes).
The actions were recorded as taken on the recommendation of the Sanitary Engineer. No dissent or amendment was recorded in the minutes.
