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Council adopts wage resolution for town staff after adjusting job descriptions; lifeguard pay increase included
Summary
The council moved forward with updated job descriptions and approved a wage resolution that passed 3-1; discussion included lifeguard staffing and Montana minimum wage references.
The Stevensville Town Council considered updates to job descriptions and adopted a wage resolution affecting town staff, including seasonal lifeguards, after discussion and one recorded no vote.
The council introduced Resolution 5-31b to adopt updated job descriptions; changes discussed included supervisory responsibility for pool staff and certification expectations (pool operator and playground safety inspector/CPSI) for certain positions. A typographical correction to a cited Montana code reference (noted as 7-4-420 in the draft, with a correction to 7-4-4201) was identified during review.
Why it matters: Job descriptions set expectations for certifications and supervision; the wage resolution affects pay for town employees, including lifeguards, and impacts personnel budgeting.
On resolution 5-69, adopting wages for full-time and seasonal staff, councilors noted the unusual timing of approving wages before the final budget but said seasonal staff had not received planned raises from prior years. The council discussed lifeguard staffing shortages and the need to plan a year ahead because the summer season overlaps fiscal years. Council member Smith asked about Montana's minimum wage; a councilor responded that Montana's minimum wage was $10.55.
Action taken: The council voted to approve the wage resolution (Resolution 5-69) by a vote of 3-1. The meeting transcript shows Councilor Brown voting no and the other voting members in favor. Councilors asked staff to ensure future budgets account for the seasonal wage timing so raises are incorporated in advance of the season.
Follow-up: Staff and department heads were asked to coordinate pay and hiring plans for the pool and to include wage adjustments in the next budget cycle; no retroactive pay was approved.
