(KLZA)--Newly elected officials were sworn in during the June 16th meeting of the Mound City Board of Aldermen. 

The Mound City News reports Joe Laukamper was sworn in as Mayor with re-elected Council members Bob Heck in the North Ward and Jim Krueger in the South Ward. 

Krueger was appointed President of the Board.  Department supervisors and other appointments remained the same.  
 
Following a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year budget and capital expenditures the budget was approved.  The budget ordinance calls for revenues of $1,336,225 and capital expenditures of $1,203,990. 

Two percent pay increases were approved for Mound City employees.  It was agreed that employee evaluations will be completed in the next month with the possibility of individuals employees receiving total pay increases up to five percent based on the evaluations.