Council narrows city manager salary range, sets application process and 30‑day posting window

City council members signaled consensus to advertise the City of New Carlisle’s city manager position with a salary range of $100,000 to $140,000 (previous ad language cited $103,000) and to accept applications for roughly 30 days following publication.

Council and staff discussed the desired experience and compensation range at length. Several council members said they expected stronger candidates with several years of municipal management experience would likely command salaries at or above $100,000; others said they preferred clarity that the posted range is a maximum up to $140,000 depending on qualifications. Council member comments emphasized that starting offers would depend on candidate experience and that HR would pre‑screen applications before council members received a package for review.

Staff reported they will post the job on typical municipal channels, including the Ohio Municipal League, and will collect applications via the city HR email box. The timeline discussed mirrored earlier practice: a roughly 30‑day application window, followed by a “dump” of initial applications to council for first‑round review and then the council will select candidates for interviews. Staff said they will perform initial vetting to ensure applicants meet the charter’s minimum qualifications and will conduct pre‑employment checks for finalists.

Council did not enact a formal motion or appropriate funds at the meeting; the change in the posted salary range was recorded as council consensus. Staff also noted they will coordinate posting materials and provide council with application packets after the initial deadline.