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Waynesville council approves pay and classification changes and a $250 donation
Summary
The Town of Waynesville Town Council on Jan. 28 approved a classification upgrade for an armory maintenance position, raised the hourly rate for retired part‑time law enforcement, and authorized a $250 donation for the annual Polar Plunge fundraiser.
The Town of Waynesville Town Council voted on three personnel and administration items during its Jan. 28 regular meeting.
Council members approved reclassifying one maintenance technician position at the armory to a “maintenance and grounds technician” and increasing the job grade from 53 to 56 to reflect added plumbing and carpentry responsibilities. Council made the change after staff said the upgrade is intended to help recruit and retain a replacement for a longtime employee who is retiring after 30 years.
The council also voted to raise the maximum hourly rate paid to retired law enforcement officers working part time from $25 to $27. Chief Adams told the council the department currently employs two retirees under that classification and that the additional cost is minimal and covered by the existing budget.
Finally, council approved a $250 donation from the town to support the Haywood Waterways Polar Plunge event. A motion to donate the amount was made during the manager's announcements and approved by voice vote.
Each item was approved by voice vote; the meeting minutes record “all in favor, say aye” for these motions. The council did not record roll‑call tallies in the transcript for these particular votes.
Notes on procedure and context: staff said the armory classification change is budgeted, and managers emphasized the change is meant to broaden skills required for the position to include immediate grounds maintenance. The pay increase for retired officers was presented by Chief Adams, who said the department can cover the change within the current budget.
