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HUBBARD — The City Council is preparing to move forward with pay raises for four city positions in addition to four others that will receive salary increases that were discussed at a meeting last month.

Councilwoman Robin Zambrini, D-2nd Ward, at Monday’s council meeting requested that a bill be prepared for the Nov. 18 meeting to increase the salaries of the mayor’s secretary, safety director, service director and wastewater treatment plant manager.

All increases will take effect on January 1, 2025 and will be considered by the council in three readings. The bill included costs for the mayor’s secretary ranging from $36,500 to $44,850 per year; security director from $16,800 to $24,000 per year; director of services from $16,800 to $24,000 per year; and wastewater treatment plant manager, $67,500 to $72,500 per year.

Taking into account the first reading on Monday, the wages were increased:

• Service Superintendent, currently $65,000 per year, will increase to $68,250 on Jan. 1.

• The auditor currently receiving $51,000 per year will remain at $51,500 per year in 2025 and will increase to $60,000 on January 1, 2026, when the new term begins; $62,000 effective January 1, 2027; and $64,000 effective January 1, 2028.

• Treasurer, currently at $10,200 per year, will increase to $10,300 in 2025 and will increase to $12,000 on January 1, 2026 when the new term begins, to $13,000 on January 1 2027 and up to $14,000 from January 1, 2028. .

• Effective January 1, 2025, the council secretary’s salary, currently $7,500 per year, will increase to $8,000.

Zambrini said an analysis of various positions was conducted to determine what salary adjustments were recommended.

GRANTS RECEIVED

In other business, Mayor Ben Kyle said the city 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 Crow, a Democrat from the district, 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.

Additionally, Councilman Michael Mogg, D-3rd Ward, asked about having City Council meetings videotaped and broadcast.

According to him, during the coronavirus pandemic, issues of broadcasting meetings were discussed.

“I would like to look at the possibility of doing this,” Mogg said.

Auditor Michael Villano said a camera and other previously purchased equipment were available to record the meetings.

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

A $40,000 grant was also received to reimburse the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for the sump valve trailer used to open and close the valves.

“It’s pretty sophisticated equipment,” Kyle said.