Salary and Labor 6-24-26

The LaSalle County Board's Salary and Labor Committee met on June 24, 2026, to discuss several personnel and budget-related matters. Key procurement-related discussions included a proposal to realign the administrative deputy coroner position to a higher pay grade consistent with similar county roles, which would not increase the overall budget due to a recent retirement. The committee also approved a motion to increase the hourly wage for a newly created senior deputy coroner part-time position to $25, subject to further approval by the Public Safety Committee. Additionally, the committee addressed wage adjustments for nursing home PRN (as-needed) nursing staff, approving an increase from $40 to $45 per hour to reduce reliance on costly agency fees and attract local part-time workers. Lastly, the committee discussed hiring mechanics for the highway department without a required CDL license upfront, proposing to pay for CDL training with a five-year employment commitment or a pay offset arrangement. The committee authorized staff to negotiate with the union on this matter and report back with options. These discussions involved motions, votes, and budget considerations impacting future staffing and compensation policies.