St John council approves 2026 salary ordinance on second reading

The Town of St John council voted unanimously, 5–0, to approve Ordinance 18 90 on second reading, described in the meeting as an amendment to salary ordinance number 18 68 to establish the 2026 schedule of wages, salaries and benefits for town employees, including fire and police personnel and town officials.

Council discussion included an explanation that the ordinance creates an interim town manager post while the town seeks a permanent manager, and establishes an incentive program for the fire department’s part‑time staff. Councilmember Jerry Sweeps summarized the intent: the ordinance allows the town "the option of bringing on an interim" town manager and permits an incentive program that raises part‑timers' base pay and offers an incentive if they work a specified number of shifts per month over a three‑month period.

The ordinance was moved and seconded, and a roll call vote was held. The clerk recorded five ayes and no nays; the motion carried 5 to 0. The transcript does not specify the ordinance’s effective date or the exact dollar amounts for the pay increases and incentives.