The Galesburg City Council on Monday denied a one-month contract extension to the interim Public Works Director on Monday night. It was originally on the consent agenda before the contract extension was removed and then tabled, effectively leaving the city without a Public Works Director. The vote was 5-2. Voting to table was Bradley Hix, Wayne Dennis, Evan Miller, Heather Acerra and Steve Cheesman. Ward 1 Council member Bradley Hix says he doesn't think the council has enough information to extend given that interim Mark Rothert's contract pay is equivalent to $183,000 a year. City Manager Gerald Smith says Rothert has operated under this contract for the past two months and the cost includes salary, insurance, and benefit costs. Ward 5 Council member Heather Acerra moved to table the item which was seconded by Ward 3's Evan Miller. Acerra says that $183,000 is still higher than many other similar city administrative positions when you factor in things like benefits. Wa