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Council adopts pay philosophy, approves levy limit motion and salary housekeeping; job-classification ordinance introduced
Summary
At its Aug. 11 meeting, the Johnson County Council adopted a pay-philosophy statement, approved estimated levy limits, passed a housekeeping salary ordinance amendment, and introduced a job-classification ordinance for later consideration.
The Johnson County Council on Aug. 11 took several routine administrative actions: it adopted a written pay-philosophy position for county employees, approved estimated property tax levy limits tied to a 4% statewide growth quotient, passed an amendment to the county salary ordinance, and introduced a job-classification and maintenance plan ordinance for later action.
Council member Ron Bates read the pay-philosophy statement and the council voted to adopt it. The policy states the county—s goals are "consistent base pay within similar job classifications," annual cost-of-living adjustments and a future longevity add-on, and it emphasizes market awareness, transparency and fiscal sustainability. John Mallers made a motion to adopt the pay-philosophy as read; the motion was seconded and passed.
Separately, the council reviewed a list of taxing units and approved a motion that each unit—s 2026 property tax levy not exceed its 2025 levy multiplied by the statewide growth quotient of 4%. Michelle Ann Graves moved the motion; John Dittmers seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The council also approved an ordinance amendment updating salary appropriations for May through July 2025 as a housekeeping item. That motion passed on a voice vote. Finally, Tiffany (county staff) presented an introduction of an ordinance to adopt the County job-classification system and maintenance plan (the FES classification system); the council agreed to place the ordinance on the September agenda for final action and asked members to review the draft in advance.
Votes at a glance: - Motion to set 2026 levy limits at 2025 levy multiplied by 4% growth quotient: mover Michelle Ann Graves; second John Dittmers; outcome: approved unanimously. - Approval of salary-ordinance amendments (May—— July 2025): mover Michelle Ann Graves; second John Dittmers; outcome: approved unanimously. - Adoption of Johnson County Council pay-philosophy position: mover John Mallers; second (recorded) Michelle Ann Graves; outcome: approved unanimously.
Next steps: the job-classification ordinance will be scheduled for a September vote after council review and any suggested revisions.
