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Makanda board OKs $985 shop press to support street repairs, discusses new hire pay
Summary
Trustees approved buying a shop press to enable street sweeper and equipment repairs and discussed hiring a Streets & Roads applicant; the board recommended a $20/hour starting offer and potential pay adjustments for existing staff.
The Village of Makanda Board of Trustees voted Nov. 4 to buy a shop press to support in-house repairs for the street sweeper and other equipment.
Trustee Wolff, citing a report from Streets & Roads staff that the village street sweeper needs major repairs, presented vendor quotes ranging from $349 at Harbor Freight to $985.49 at NAPA and up to $1,200 elsewhere. Wolff moved to approve purchase from NAPA for $985.49 if a suitable used unit could not be found; Trustee Dalton seconded. "All members present at roll call voted yes. Motion carried," the minutes record. Victor offered to look for a used press to reduce cost.
The board also discussed hiring a candidate, Nick King, who met with Streets & Roads staff on Oct. 29. President Tina Shingleton reported King grew up in Makanda and has equipment operation experience. Board members debated starting pay levels — $25/hr and $22/hr were discussed — and the board recommended offering $20/hr. as a starting salary for a six- or 12-month period, with proposed pay adjustments for current staff (Dan referenced as existing crew). The minutes record this as a recommendation and do not show a formal recorded hire or final employment contract.
The shop-press purchase is intended to let staff perform repairs on-site, addressing the immediate need to service the sweeper rather than send equipment off-site for costly repairs. The board did not specify a delivery timeline or vendor contact in the minutes.
