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Board converts HSA benefits to wages, approves bonuses and hires part‑time police help
Summary
Following executive session, trustees converted HSA benefit payments to wage adjustments for two employees (Smith and Ries), approved Christmas bonuses for several staff, and hired Gene DeVaulkenere for police hours at $22 per hour; all motions carried 5–0.
After returning from executive session, the Village Board approved several personnel and compensation actions. The board voted to convert Village HSA benefit payments for two employees into wage adjustments beginning with the December 2025 payroll: Employee Smith will receive an additional $2 per hour and Clerk Ries will receive a $5,148 annual salary increase to compensate for the loss of HSA benefits.
The board also approved Christmas bonuses—$150 each for Lanxon, Paulsen, Ries and Smith, and $100 for Horrie—and authorized hiring Gene DeVaulkenere for police hours at an hourly rate of $22. Each action was adopted by roll call vote (5–0; Trustee Barry absent). The minutes do not include further personnel details or employment contract terms for the new hire.
