WLKM Radio 95.9 FM
St. Joseph County Fair Board members have started the process of moving forward after last week’s unexpected dismissal of fair manager Missi Tefft.
During a lengthy special meeting Friday night, the fair board made much-needed strides to address its immediate and long-term needs.
Friday’s 2-and-1/2-hour-long meeting was called in the wake of a 7-to-5 vote Oct. 10 to dismiss Tefft from her 18-month post as fair manager.
In the end, the board gave its executive committee approval to hire two employees at $18 an hour to help in the office and aid winter storage. Also, the executive committee was granted authority to use a temp agency to secure someone able to handle payroll and accounts payable/receivable until a full-time manager is hired.
Board members also agreed to set another special meeting. It will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the fair office.
