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Council grants city manager a cost-of-living adjustment after positive evaluation
Summary
Council reviewed a performance evaluation for City Manager Barry, who received a 92% score in the council's tabulation; council approved a cost-of-living adjustment in the 2.7%–3% range and ultimately recorded approval consistent with the city's practice for employee adjustments.
The Baker City Council reviewed the annual performance evaluation for City Manager Barry and discussed applying a cost-of-living adjustment. According to materials cited in the meeting, Barry received a 92% evaluation score in the council's tabulation; staff noted that 80–85% generally meets expectations while scores above 85% exceed expectations.
Based on the evaluation, staff recommended awarding a cost-of-living adjustment between 2.7% and 3%. Councilors debated the precise percentage, with one councilor moving for a 2.7% increase and another proposing 3% as an amendment. The council adopted the adjustment (the transcript records approval and no opposition). The city manager review item was presented as part of the personnel and contract review process; staff said city employees had previously received a 2.7% adjustment in July and that the council's action would align the city manager's adjustment with employee pay practice.
No additional performance targets or conditional language were recorded in the meeting minutes excerpt beyond direction to apply the chosen adjustment rate.
