The Central City Village Board went into closed session for about an hour Thursday night to discuss the findings of an investigator into a complaint filed against an employee.
Mayor Ken Buchannan said before the closed session the village attorney who coordinated the investigation indicated the board would have several alternatives to handle the situation. He says the board elected for further investigation, but would not say anything else about the case.
Former City Clerk Cammi Starr, told the board in public comment, that she worked at village hall for ten years and had never been harassed or felt uncomfortable. No action has been taken against the employee pending the outcome of the investigation.
The Central City Board, at its special meeting, approved its budget for the coming fiscal year. It will include a three-percent across the board wage increase for
employees. It also includes a $79,000 grant the city has obtained to tear down six substandard homes and $39,000 in federal COVID relief money that has not yet been allocated. Central City has also received a $190,000 low interest loan through the South Central Illinois Regional Planning Commission to replace four sewer lift stations as well as some sewer line. Work on the sewer work will begin shortly.
