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Three significant pieces of Vicksburg’s budget puzzle were addressed by Village Council members during a special meeting June 24.
Fiscal year 2024-25 funding related to major and local streets, Angels Crossing Golf Course and employee compensation were addressed by Village Manager Jim Mallery.
Regarding employee compensation, Mallery proposed a 4 percent salary increase for village treasurer Michelle Morgan, clerk Christian Wines, police chief Scott Sanderson, Public Works Director Jimmy Meyers and the five-member DPW staff.
Mallery noted police department officers operate on a contract that netted them a 3.5 percent raise.
In addition, Mallery recommended each municipal employee receive $1,500 into their health-care savings plan. The proposal and recommendation for staff raises were approved by village council members.
Mallery then singled out Sanderson, Morgan, Meyers and Wines, calling them “pillars of commitment, tirelessly working for the betterment of our community” and recommended a one-time merit payment of $1,500.
Mallery’s recommendation for the merit payment to Sanderson, Morgan, Meyers and Wines was approved unanimously.
