The LaSalle County Salary & Labor Committee on Nov. 19 approved a limited hazard‑pay reimbursement for two maintenance employees who performed biohazardous‑material cleanup at the county detention home.

County staff (Unidentified Speaker 2) told the committee the relevant contract clause had lapsed and that the maintenance department requested a one‑time reimbursement limited to two employees who each worked 21 hours on the assignment. Staff described the proposal as $10 per hour for each employee for 21 hours (total $420). Staff said the union had been consulted and was in agreement with reimbursing those two employees for this specific event.

The committee moved (mover: Kathy Bright; second: James Bailey) and approved the hazard‑pay reimbursement by voice vote. The motion was limited to this single occurrence and these two individuals; staff indicated they have not yet determined whether to pursue a broader policy to reinstate a standing hazard‑pay clause for future incidents and said they would consult the incoming maintenance director before extending a broader agreement.

The committee did not provide a roll‑call tally in the transcript for this motion; approval was recorded by voice vote.