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Board hires Chris LaBar as temporary parks staff; nepotism noted in minutes
Summary
The Town Board approved hiring Chris LaBar as temporary parks staff at $19.76 per hour, starting Sept. 22, 2025 and ending (as recorded) Jan. 31, 2025, with the minutes noting he is the brother of Councilmember David LaBar.
At its Sept. 25 meeting, the Minerva Town Board approved a motion to hire Chris LaBar as temporary parks staff at a rate of $19.76 per hour. The motion was moved by Councilmember Keith Dubay and seconded by Councilmember Scott Fish; the minutes record the vote as carried 5-0.
The minutes state the hire begins Sept. 22, 2025 and ends Jan. 31, 2025 (the recorded end date predates the start date and appears to be a transcription error in the minutes). The record also notes that Chris LaBar is the brother of Councilmember David LaBar. Payment for the temporary hire was recorded to come from account 16201.01.
The minutes do not record further discussion of recruitment, background checks, or conflict-of-interest procedures. The board recorded the personnel authorization as a standard motion with a unanimous vote.
