By HOLLY GASKILL
The Wells County Council kept things brief Wednesday after an already-long week with the primary election.
With the election in mind, the council unanimously approved a new $2,500 stipend allowed for the auditor and clerk through House Enrolled Act 1328. Clerk Beth Davis will \ receive a $2,500 stipend to compensate for her additional election duties. The council will be able to renew the stipend for the clerk during every general election.
Additionally, Auditor Lisa McCormick will also receive a $2,500 annual stipend for additional work required for duties to the council; this is effective immediately and will be renewed annually at the discretion of the council.
The stipends will be added to the salary ordinance at the council’s next meeting.
Also during the meeting, the council nominated Stephanie Tucker for a one-year appointment to the Ossian Economic Development Commission. The council had previously nominated Scott Elzey but has since been informed the board already had someone in mind and was permitted to recommend a nomination.
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