From the BND article: "The credit card statements also showed purchases made by Kreher, the current office manager,"
It appears Mr. Kreher moved into that position and from the BND ad: "Pontoon Beach Public Water Company hiring Water Operator, Requirements are as follows: High-school diploma or equivalent, valid Illinois drivers license, min Class D water operator license preferred not required, expertise to lift 75 pounds, do manual labor, knowledge of computers, and the expertise to report to work as emergencies arise" expired, so they must have found someone for that.