Trustee proposes $1 hourly raise for part‑time course worker; board asks staff to formalize request

Trustees of the Took Municipal Golf Authority discussed a proposed hourly raise for part‑time course staff during the meeting, but no formal salary action was taken.

Trustee (Speaker 7) raised the subject and said the employee in question "deserves it," noting the staffer performs substantial work. Wage figures discussed in the meeting included references to $16 an hour for several employees and a possible $1/hour raise; one trustee estimated that a $1/hour increase for a part‑time employee would amount to roughly $1,500–$1,700 annually.

Speakers emphasized proper process: payroll and formal approval procedures require coordination with (named) Danny; Speaker 3 and staff said any raise needs to be brought through the established agenda and payroll channels and that the superintendent/staff should discuss the proposal with payroll before the board acts.

Speaker 2 said the matter "would need to be on the agenda" for formal approval and that staff would discuss recommended levels with Danny and return with a formal proposal. No vote or formal motion to amend salaries was recorded.

The trustees generally expressed support for giving merit increases where affordable, while also cautioning about budget implications and ensuring proper approval steps. The board directed staff to review payroll details and, if appropriate, place a salary item on a future agenda.