Wage increases approved in Port Washington

At the Nov. 19 meeting of Port Washington Village Council, Brandi Bourne, council member, asked for wage increases for Tax Administrator Donna Meek and Fiscal Officer Darissa Lute as recommended by the finance committee of Bourne, Nate Penrod and John Little.

Council approved increasing Meek’s pay from $23-$25 per hour and for Lute’s pay to increase from $1,400-$1,600 per month beginning Jan 1. 2025, with all members present voting. Penrod was absent.

Reports to council

Mayor Tom Gardner reported he and patrolman Tom Casimir had surveyed the village for junk vehicles and determined where cleanup notices will be issued by Casimir. Casimir will continue issuing notices as needed.

Street Supervisor Rick Swiger reported continuing issues with blacktop cracking on the east end of Canal Street and in other locations. He said some of the damage was caused by a gas line being dug up, which has now settled. Swiger will add sealing product to the blacktop in an attempt to prevent further problems.

Swiger requested funds to purchase a variety of hand tools and a toolbox for the street department, which council approved.

Announcements

The following announcements were made:

—Santa will be at the fire station on Dec. 22 from 5-7 p.m.

—The next Delaware Valley Volunteer Fire Department breakfast will be Dec. 14 from 8-11 a.m.

—The fire department Christmas party for village employees and administration will be Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. All those attending are asked to bring a covered dish.

The next council meeting will be Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Port Washington Council meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Village Hall. All meetings are open to the public.