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Animal Control administrator outlines $50,000 budget proposal; board to revisit position

Bond County Board of Commissioners · May 5, 2026
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Summary

Animal Control Administrator Jim Hess presented a proposed budget for the Animal Control position—$35,000 salary, $10,000 part‑time, $5,000 expenses—and the Board agreed to continue discussion at the next meeting.

Animal Control Administrator Jim Hess attended the meeting and presented a proposed budget for the Animal Control position. According to the minutes, "He spoke on his new budget proposal which was $35,000 for his salary, $10,000 for part time salary, and $5,000 for expenses." The Board agreed to continue discussion at the next meeting.

The minutes record no formal action to hire or to set the salary at this meeting. Board discussion was limited to scheduling further consideration; the Animal Control building replacement was later mentioned under new business. Staff or the hiring authority will need to return with a detailed budget worksheet and any requested comparative salary data before the Board takes final action.