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Trustees table bonus request for street crew amid mixed views
Summary
Trustees tabled consideration of a bonus for the street department; proponents cited prolonged understaffing and saved payroll dollars, while others noted prior raises and a $500 signing bonus.
Trustee Nelson said the street crew has been "a body short since April 2nd" and argued workers deserve additional compensation after the department operated shorthanded; he said the village has "probably saved fifteen some odd thousand dollars." Nelson moved to table the bonus discussion for further consideration. Several trustees emphasized competing budget priorities and noted prior compensation arrangements: Trustee Broccardo reminded the board that employees received a $500 signing bonus and raises under the union contract.
Mayor Pezze and other trustees discussed whether current savings from not having a foreman and other staffing changes factor into additional bonuses; no payment was authorized at the meeting and trustees agreed to revisit the item, possibly at the holiday period or after clearer budget accounting.
