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St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners tied up a few loose ends last week.
First, commissioner Kathy Pangle said a major project centering on roof repair at the Three Rivers Commission on Aging facility has been completed.
In addition, water-caused damaged in the atrium has been repaired, she said.
Next, commissioners approved exceptions to the hiring freeze regarding two positions. The first, director of community corrections, pays $67,000 annually. The salary is fully funded by a grant from the Michigan Department of Corrections.
The other position was requested by treasurer Kathy Humphreys, who was seeking a deputy treasurer. Salary for the job is about $65,000.
It seems like every day I’m reading about another exception to the “hiring freeze”. Has the exception become the rule? Asking for the taxpayers.