Ad Hoc Compensation Proposal Committee Holds Half Hour Meeting
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The meeting begins by addressing a new legal opinion that restricts the discussion of salaries for certain department heads because a collective bargaining process is underway for some positions, though specific department heads like the Police Chief and City Clerk are still in scope. Committee members then discuss the need for detailed financial data to determine the affordability of any proposed salary increases, emphasizing the necessity of clarifying cost projections and the calculation method to ensure the city can fund the changes without raising taxes or cutting services. The conversation further explores establishing a salary structure using grades and steps, reviewing comparable data from other municipalities, and considering whether to tie compensation increases to longevity rather than performance reviews to maintain objectivity and predictability in budgeting.