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Council sets COLA, plans staff merit review sessions in May
Summary
Council discussed a cost-of-living adjustment and scheduled employee merit review sessions for early May to allow merit increases to be included in the tentative FY 2025–26 budget.
Milford City Council discussed employee compensation during the April 15 work session, confirming a cost‑of‑living adjustment and scheduling merit review sessions for staff.
Staff reported the 2025 cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) figure used in planning, and councilors discussed step increases that are automatically applied for employees on salary scales. Council members noted that merit increases must be decided and scheduled in time to be included in the tentative FY 2025–26 budget, which the council will consider before the May 20 meeting.
To accommodate merit reviews and ensure any awards can take effect before the tentative budget, councilors proposed hosting review sessions the week of May 6 (options discussed specifically included May 6 and May 13). Council members discussed using 15‑minute appointment slots, calling in or inviting staff to meet, and holding sessions across two days so employees can select the date and time that works best. Staff emphasized that step raises auto‑apply and that merits are the variable element that needs the council’s timing decision.
Council members also flagged practical constraints (school events and staff schedules) and agreed to send a scheduling notice to employees so they can select appointments. No formal vote or amendment to salary schedules was recorded during the meeting; staff will return with final dates and the mechanics for applying any merit increases.
