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Freeburg board approves 2.5% pay increase for four full‑time staff, retroactive to April 1
Summary
The board approved a 2.5% pay increase effective April 1, 2025 for full‑time staff members Matt Trout, John Tolan, Mike Schutzenhofer and Tim Pruett; the motion passed unanimously.
The Village of Freeburg Board approved a 2.5% pay increase for four full‑time staff members, effective April 1, 2025.
Mayor Seth Speiser announced the increase for Village Administrator Matt Trout, Public Works Director John Tolan, Chief of Police Michael (Mike) Schutzenhofer and Village Engineer Tim Pruett. Trustee Elizabeth (Lisa) Meehling moved to approve the pay increase and Trustee Tom Carpenter seconded; the minutes record a unanimous roll call (6–0) in favor. The motion in the minutes reads: "Trustee Elizabeth (Lisa) Meehling motioned to Recommend to pay the increase of 2 1/2% to full time staff Village Administrator Matt Trout, Public Works Director John Tolan, Chief of Police Mike Schutzenhofer and Village Engineer Tim Pruett, and Trustee Tom Carpenter seconded the motion."
The minutes do not specify the budget line or funding source for the increases nor whether the raise is reflected in amended contracts.
