Celina Employees Granted An Extra Holiday Day
Celina city employees will receive an extra day off this holiday from the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Luke Collins said the time off will serve as a floating day. Collins said department heads will work with employees to stagger the schedule. “That way the day to day operation of the city continues, but the employee […]
Celina Aldermen Increase Pay For Next Term Of Elected Officials
A charter change by the Celina Board of Aldermen will bring increased pay for Aldermen and Mayors starting in 2025. The board approved Aldermen pay to increase to $300 per meeting as well as increasing the mayor’s compensation Tuesday. Mayor Luke Collins said the raise was based on surrounding municipalities. “For too long, that charter […]
Celina Aldermen Approve EMS Raise, Adoption Pends Commission Approval
Clay County EMS employees are a step away from receiving a $1 per hour pay raise. Clay County’s EMS committee approved the increase at its latest meeting. City Mayor Luke Collins said with the Board of Aldermen’s approval on Tuesday, the action only pends a vote from the full commission. “Good news is, we’ve had […]
Celina Mayor Prepares Drawings To Gauge Interest For New Park
Celina Mayor Luke Collins has shared tentative drawings of a proposed park at the old high school gym property. Collins said his plans have a small splash pad as well as the largest small mouth bass statue in the world. “We’ve been in contact with the folks of the Guinness World Records and been on […]
Celina EMS Gets State Help By Allowing EMT Students To Work
The State Department of Emergency Services has given Celina EMS permission to let local EMT students drive ambulances. Mayor Luke Collins said the opportunity means progress in finding workers for a short staffed ambulance department. “We appreciate the state helping us on that, and we have spoke with some schools,” Collins said. “I know there […]
Celina To Offer Leak Insurance For Farms And Businesses
Farms and businesses that purchase water through Celina will soon be able to utilize leak insurance. The Board of Aldermen approved coverage up to $1,000. Mayor Luke Collins said home owners already had the option, so the city wanted to expand the coverage. “Commercial leaks happen and leaks happen on the farm,” Collins said. “With […]
Celina Aldermen Discuss EMS Contract And Recruiting More Workers
Celina officials are exploring options to find more EMS workers after several employees have left the department. Interim Director Andy Hall presented the situation to the Board of Aldermen Tuesday. Hall said six full-time employees have quit, leaving just six workers operating emergency services in Clay County. “Five or six are working at least 3-4 […]
Celina To Begin Movie Nights At Donaldson Park
Celina looks to bring monthly move nights to Donaldson Park. The Board of Aldermen approved the some $12,000 purchase for a projector screen and sound system. Mayor Luke Collins said he would like to have a showing this month. “Through town meetings and also through just listening to people when you go to ball games […]
Celina To Give Holiday Pay To Local EMS Workers This Year
Celina Mayor Luke Collins said local EMS workers will receive holiday pay moving forward. The town’s EMS employees have voiced concerns over equal benefits after being excluded from several departmental raises. Collins said he hopes the increased wages improves Celina’s relationship with emergency workers. “This has got to make them feel better,” Collins said. “So […]
Celina EMS Workers Concerned About Lack Of Pay Raise
Celina ambulance employees voiced concerns over equal benefits during Tuesday’s Celina Board of Aldermen meeting. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said police and water department employees will receive pay increases. However, Collins said local EMS workers will not this fiscal year due to financial constraints. Paramedic Andy Hall said members still want to be treated the […]
