After private evaluations with commissioners, the City Commission on Oct. 23 reached a consensus to award a 5% salary increase plus a $1,000 one-time amount to City Manager Tom (last name not specified in transcript) consistent with the raise granted to other city employees.

City staff presented the recommended package as matching the percentage most other employees received; the manager’s raise was discussed as part of the personnel and budget review. Several commissioners said they had met with the manager in one-on-one sessions. Commissioner Michael (last name in transcript: Holland) said he does not favor a 5% increase and expressed concerns about performance and financial comparators; others said they felt the manager should be treated comparably to staff raises and that the city should provide clearer direction to staff.

Vice Mayor Ashcraft and other commissioners spoke in favor of the raise as recognition of work done and to maintain competitive pay. Commissioner George (last name varies in the record) noted a need for clearer, consistent direction from the commission to the manager and urged a focus on execution. Commissioners also discussed the city manager vehicle allowance line that staff had proposed in the budget process.

No formal roll-call vote was recorded in the transcript; commissioners reported a mix of positions in discussion and then stated consensus to apply the same 5% increase (plus $1,000) that other staff received. Staff and commissioners agreed follow-up items include documented feedback from the evaluation and steps for improvement.