Merit and Compensation Policy
At a glance
- What: how the town sets cost-of-living adjustments, merit pay and starting pay.
- Status: staff will present options for FY2028, including lower merit tiers.
- Key points: 1 percent cost-of-living adjustment with merit of 3, 4.5 or 6 percent; starting pay set at 95 percent of market; benefits add about 28 percent to salary.
(From auto-captions; names and numbers may be misheard.)
Log
- 2026-08-22 - Town Council Retreat - Several members were open to lowering merit tiers while opposing a pay freeze or benefit cuts; staff described the review of performance ratings and a new offer worksheet (from auto-captions)
From the video (October 27, 2026)
The personnel policy review was postponed until after January 1; no action taken. See 2026-10-27 - Town Council Regular Session.