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MINUTES OP THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 1989 1990 COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT - RESOLUTION #2741 • It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to adopt Resolution #2741, establishing the compensation schedule for 1990. Councilmember Peterson said that she still does not understand the proposal for lump sum payments to certain Public Works employees. Bernhardson said that the purpose of lump sum payments is to bring those employees in line with the comparable worth. Bernhardson said that these persons will receive a 3% increase and a 1% lump sum payment payable quarterly. He said that the standard 4% increase could be used if the Council would prefer. Councilmember Goetten indicated that she would prefer to see a merit system used for raises rather than an across - the -board raise. Goetten said that she failed to see where there is any incentive if an employee already knows of his /her raise for the year. Bernhardson said that he has looked into the aspect of merit raises and would bring that information forward at a future meeting. He said that in order for an employee to receive this increase he /she must be performing at an adequate level. He said that the system does not provide a way to reward those that are is doing superior performance. Motion, Ayes =3, Peterson, Goetten Nays; Goetten would prefer to see a merit system, Peterson concurred and would like to see the Public Works employees receive 4 %, rather than the lump sum payments. Motion passed. STUBBS BAY SEWER - ESTABLISH MEETING DATE Councilmember Callahan questioned whether there would be a joint meeting with the Planning Commission every time there is an issue to be discussed? Mayor Grabek said that joint meetings with the Planning Commission are a good idea. He said they don't have to meet with them every time. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to establish January 30, 1990 as the date for a joint meeting with the residents of the Stubbs Bay area regarding Stubbs Bay Sewer. Motion, Ayes =S, Nays =O, Motion passed. CANINE PROGRAM City Administrator Bernhardson presented information to the Council following up on the meeting earlier this summer. Bernhardson said that he would address any comments or questions the Council may have, but is recommending tabling. • It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded by Mayor Grabek, to table this matter until the January 8, 1990 Council 19