Bellbrook council adopts salary schedule and merit pay adjustments for non‑bargaining employees

On July 14, 2025 the Bellbrook City Council adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑14, which sets the salary schedule for city positions not covered by collective bargaining agreements and authorizes merit and one‑time lump‑sum adjustments where necessary. Council approved the resolution by roll call vote.

City Manager Rob told council the resolution follows the city's annual wage review and that the funds for the adjustments are estimated in the 2025 Appropriations Ordinance. The resolution includes a retitling/reclassification of the finance and HR administrator position to "Central Services Manager" (the position held by Melissa Jones) and retains an executive assistant as a full‑time position while maintaining an administrative assistant as a part‑time role. The manager explained these changes reflect supervisory responsibilities and provide appropriate alignment.

The resolution also addresses compression in maintenance worker pay steps by removing duplicated steps and averaging increases across the maintenance worker classifications to create consistent progression across steps 1 through 15. The manager said this change corrects an unused discrepancy and aligns the classification system.

The resolution authorizes the mayor to submit merit and employment agreements consistent with personnel rules, and it states the merit pay will be based on current base salary. The council voted to adopt the resolution, with the changes taking effect as provided and the first pay containing August 1 noted for eligibility.

Vote: Resolution 2025‑R‑14 — adopted unanimously (5‑0).