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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL. MLETING HELD FEBRUARY 25, 1985. PAGE 8 <br />SALARY & BENEFIT It was recommended that the increases noted on the <br />REVIEW FOR EMPLOYEES tabluation sheet be retroactive back to January 1, 1985. <br />City Attorney Radio asked staff to explain the longevity <br />plan. <br />Public Works Coordinator Gerhardson stated thet the <br />longevity plan is based on the number of years an <br />employee has been with the City as follows: <br />after 4 years with the City an <br />to the base rate <br />after 8 years with the City an <br />to the base rate <br />after 12 years with the City an <br />to the base rate <br />after 16 years with the City an <br />to the base rate <br />increase of 3% in salary <br />increase of 5% in salary <br />increase of 7% in salary <br />increase of 98 in salary <br />Gerhardson noted that the above longevity plan went into <br />effect January 1, 1984 for the police department. <br />Councilmember L. Adams stated that he is interested in <br />fairness to those who are entitled. Adams felt that he <br />was not ready to vote on such a matter because he just <br />received the tatulations. Adams asked staff for the <br />history of raises for employees for the past 5-10 years. <br />Councilmember Grabek asked for the impact suc!� increases <br />would have on the overall city budget. Grabek also <br />asked for a comparison with other cities in regard to <br />salary and benefits. <br />Police Chief Kilbo stated that the sergeant who has been <br />with the City for 16 years is only $39 above the top <br />patrolman's salary. Kilbo noted that the same is true <br />for the assilstant police chief. Kilbo noted that both <br />positions are non -union positions. Kilbo stated it <br />would be more worthwhile for the sergeant and asst. <br />police chief to resign their position and become patrol <br />officers again. Kilbo recommended Council look at these <br />two positions. <br />Acting Mayor Frahm stated that the Council should assure <br />the employees that whatever decision the Council makes <br />would by retroactive back to January 1, 1985. <br />Councilmember L. Adams moved, Acting Mayor Frahm <br />seconded, to assure staff that whatever action is taken <br />regarding salaries and benefits would be retroactive <br />back to January 1, 1985. Motion, Ayes (3), Nays (0). <br />