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Council discusses annual COLA for part-time, non-benefited town employees; will place numbers on next agenda
Summary
Councilors discussed adopting an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for part-time, non-benefited town employees (typical ranges discussed around 2.5%) and agreed to place specific figures on next month's agenda for a formal vote.
The Cleveland Town Council discussed whether to adopt a recurring annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for part-time, non-benefited town employees during its April 10 meeting.
Councilors and staff described a COLA as an automatic, recurring percentage increase in pay each fiscal year, in contrast to ad hoc raises. Shauna (identified in the meeting as Shauna) told the council her typical recommendation is about 2.5 percent; councilors said they will gather numbers and include a specific proposal on next month's agenda so the council can vote.
Councilors noted that part-time employees do not receive benefits or overtime and that any COLA would need to be budgeted in the town's fiscal planning. The mayor reminded the council that line items must be prepared for the May budget deadline so the council can finalize figures before the fiscal-year start.
No vote was taken on April 10; the council asked staff to prepare cost estimates and present them for a vote at the next meeting.
