HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-02-2008 Council Compensation Committee MinutesCOUNCIL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008 – NOON
919 PALM STREET, CONFERENCE ROOM 1
Committee Chair Mathis called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.
Present:
Council Compensation Committee Members: John Ewan, Amy Kardel, Louise
Matheny, Steve Mathis, and Orval Osborne
City Staff: Audrey Hooper, Rachael Hendricks, Julie O’Connor,
Human Resources Intern - Matt LaFreniere
The Committee discussed the Compensation Philosophy (Resolution 9335 2007
Series).
On motion of Committee Member Kardell and seconded by Committee Member Ewan,
the Committee recommended the following language be added as an introduction to
Council Policies & Procedures, Chapter 2: “In recognition of Council’s service to the
community, a salary is provided to compensate for substantial time demands, however,
this salary is not intended to be a sustaining income”; motion carried 5:0.
The Committee explored long-term disability options for Council. Human Resources
Analyst Hendricks indicated that Council is not currently covered under the program but
could be added at a small cost each month, resulting in an annual expenditure of
approximately $400. However, she noted that the amount is based on Council salary
not a sustaining wage. After further discussion, the Committee decided not to take
action on this item.
The Committee reviewed Council Compensation and agreed that small incremental
increases should take place during each review rather than a large increase over a
period of time. City Clerk Hooper suggested that rationale behind the Committee’s
decision be included in the staff report.
On motion of Committee Member Osborne and seconded by Committee Member Ewan,
the Committee recommended, based on the approximate Consumer Price Index (CPI)
over recent years, to increase Council Compensation by 6%, effective January 1, 2009;
motion carried 5:0.
In response to the Committee’s inquiry at the March 12th meeting, City Clerk Hooper
provided information regarding Planning Commission and Architectural Review
Commission Compensation.
On motion of Committee Member Ewan and seconded by Committee Member Kardel,
the Committee indicated that, based on the Council Compensation Survey, the Planning
Commission and Architectural Review Commission are currently fairly compensated.
Therefore, the Committee recommended this level be maintained; motion carried 5:0.
City Clerk Hooper indicated she will prepare a draft agenda report and email to the
Committee for recommended changes and anticipated presentation to Council at the
end of May or the first part of June. Committee Chair Mathis will attend the meeting to
present the report and answer Council questions.