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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CODNCIL ML•'ETING HELD FEBRUARY 25, 1985 . PAGF 8 <br /> SALARY & BENEFIT It was recommended that the increases noted on the <br /> REVIEW FOR EMPLOYEES tabluation sheet be retroactive back to January l , 1985 . <br /> City Attorney Radio asked staff to explain the longevity <br /> plan. <br /> Public Works Coordinator Gerhardson stated that 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 increase of 3o in salary <br /> to the base rate <br /> after 8 years with the City an increase of 5� in salary <br /> to the base rate <br /> after 12 years with the City an increase of 7� in salary <br /> to the base rate <br /> after 16 years with the City an increase of 9$ in salary <br /> to the base rate <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 tabulations . Adams asked staff for the <br /> history of raises for employees for the past 5-10 years. <br /> Councilmember Grabek asked for the impact such increases <br /> would have on the overall city budget. Grabek also <br /> asked for a comparison w�.th other cities in regard to <br /> salary and benefits. <br /> Police Chief Kilbo stated that the sergeant who has been <br /> w�th 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 assistant 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 be 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 l, 1985 . Motion, Ayes ( 3 ) , Nays ( 0 ) . <br />