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HUBBARD – The City Council is preparing to move forward with pay increases for four city positions, in addition to four others that will receive raises as discussed at last month’s meeting.

Councilman Robin Zambrini, D-2 Ward, requested during Monday’s council meeting that legislation be written for the Nov. 18 meeting to provide raises to the mayor’s secretary, safety director, service director and wastewater treatment plant superintendent.

All increases would take effect Jan. 1, 2025, and receive three council readings. Those included in the legislation will be the mayor’s secretary at $36,500 to $44,850 per year; safety director from $16,800 to $24,000 per year; service director from $16,800 to $24,000 per year; and wastewater treatment plant superintendent from $67,500 to $72,500 per year.

Given a first reading Monday it was increasing the wages of:

• Service superintendent, which now costs $65,000 per year, will increase to $68,250 effective January 1.

• The accountant, which is now $51,000 per year, will remain at $51,500 per year in 2025, and will be increased to $60,000 effective January 1, 2026, when a new term begins; $62,000 from January 1, 2027; and $64,000 from January 1, 2028.

• Treasurer, now $10,200 per year, will increase to $10,300 in 2025, and will be increased to $12,000 effective January 1, 2026, when a new term begins, $13,000 effective January 1, 2027, and $14,000 effective January 1, 2028 .

• The city manager, which now pays $7,500 per year, will increase to $8,000 effective January 1, 2025.

Zambrini said a review of the various positions was conducted to see what pay adjustment was recommended.

SUBSIDIES RECEIVED

In other business, Mayor Ben Kyle reported that the city has received $200,000 in Ohio Public Works Commission funds for two paving projects in 2025: Roosevelt Drive in Harding Park and Elmwood Drive. Councilman Jerry Crowe, D-at Large, said the Harding Park project has been discussed for several years. Kyle said part of Roosevelt Drive is in a residential area and part of it is in Harding Park.

In other business, Councilman Michael Mogg, D-3 Ward, asked if council meetings could be videotaped and broadcast.

He said there was discussion about broadcast meetings during the coronavirus pandemic.

“I would like to explore whether this is possible,” Mogg said.

Auditor Michael Villano said a camera and other equipment previously purchased for recording meetings is available.

Kyle reported that Trumbull County commissioners approved $300,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for the wastewater treatment plant generator replacement project.

A $40,000 reimbursement grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation was also received for the water department’s valve trailer used for opening and closing valves.

“It’s a pretty extensive outfit,” Kyle said.