If the residents of Worth are complaining about how much money the new mayor

 

would make, what would they say about how much money the Park Director makes.

 

According to his contract which he wrote up and presented to the Park Board, the first

 

year he would make $55,000 with an annual increase of 5% each additional year. 

 

The  second year he would make $57,750 and the third a salary of $60,500.  He is

 

also eligible for merit raises in addition to his annual salary increases. 

 

 

     His benefits are as follows.  After his first day of work he is entitled to insurance

 

coverage, 12 accumulated sick days and 15 vacation days.  He also has a monthly

 

vehicle allowance of not less than $80.00 per month after State and Federal taxes for travel 

 

 including to and from his house in Romeoville.

 

 

     The terms of this contract are for three years.  If the Park Board decides to keep the

 

Park Director on after three years the contract would be for two years but otherwise

 

would remain the same.  The District can terminate the contract by giving 365 days notice

 

or pay the Director 50% of his annual salary and benefits.   The Director may terminate his

 

employment with the District upon 30 days notice. 

 

 

     What were the Park Board Commissioners thinking when they signed this contract?

 

 

                                                                                          Donald Schmiege

                                                                                           Former Vice President

                                                                                           Worth Park District