Additional benefits for City staff nixed 3-2

A proposal to add dental and vision benefits for City of Schulenburg employees in lieu of pay raises was voted down 3-2 by the City Council at last week’s regular meeting.

Alderman Larry Veselka supported the measure when City Administrator Tami Walker brought it up on Sept. 8 but his motion died for lack of a second and the item was tabled. He said he asked for it to be placed on the Council’s Nov…