Board forwards proposed salary range for county position to finance

LaSalle County board members voted unanimously to forward a proposed salary range of 72.5 to 75 (pre-raise) to the finance office after a motion and second during an open session following an executive session. Craig moved to end executive session and Ray seconded; a roll call recorded aye votes and the board returned to open session before taking the salary motion. The motion to forward the salary range was seconded by Craig and carried without recorded opposition.

The proposal was described in the meeting as a salary range “pre the pre the raise” and was presented for forwarding to finance rather than as an immediate payroll change. Board members emphasized that the figure is being presented for budgeting purposes and that any additional across-the-board raise or separate adjustments would be handled later.

Discussion during the item touched briefly on deputy wages. Board members said the topic had been discussed only “very vaguely” and indicated they would wait to address deputy wages in more detail later; one board member proposed budgeting the higher amount now so funds would be available if an employee proves to be a good fit after a trial period. The meeting record shows a separate 90-day probationary pay practice mentioned in the context of employees generally receiving a modest increase after probation, though speakers differed on how that practice applies to salaried positions.

No specific dollar unit (hourly vs. annual) was specified in the meeting record for the 72.5–75 range and the transcript did not state a formal effective date for any change. The board’s action was to forward the proposed range and associated budget language to the finance office for inclusion in next steps.

The meeting concluded routine business after approving multiple fund items and bills; the board adjourned after recording a unanimous vote to end the session.