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Soddy-Daisy approves 2022-23 budget, 3% employee pay raise and judge compensation
Summary
The Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the fiscal 2022-23 budget and tax rate, approved a 3% pay increase for city employees and set city judge compensation for Sept. 1, 2022'Aug. 31, 2030. The measures include capital outlays for vehicles and park projects and paving priorities for Dayton Pike.
The Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners on Thursday adopted the city's annual budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2022-23 and approved related personnel measures, all by unanimous vote.
City Manager Burt Johnson told the board that planned capital outlays include two fire trucks (both ordered and one already paid for), three patrol vehicles, several park improvements, a new creek bridge in the Gulf and a new concession stand in South Park. He said the city expects to spend about $600,000 on paving over the next two years and that resurfacing Dayton Pike is estimated at roughly $3.5 million, with bids planned to open in July. Vice‑Mayor Cothran moved and Commissioner Everett seconded the budget ordinance (Ord. No. 11); the measure passed unanimously.
At the same meeting the board gave second and final reading to Ordinance No. 12, which sets compensation for the city judge for the period Sept. 1, 2022'Aug. 31, 2030. City Manager Johnson said the ordinance must be in place prior to the election; the board approved the measure unanimously.
The board also adopted Resolution No. 7, the city's classification and pay plan for 2022-23, which City Manager Johnson said includes a three percent pay increase for all employees and adds a court officer position to replace a retiring employee who expressed interest in the role. Commissioner Coleman moved the resolution; Commissioner Everett seconded, and the vote was unanimous.
Board members also approved several administrative motions tied to the budget: a surplus list including vehicles and a mower; and authorization for the city manager to spend up to $200,000 to purchase a fire apparatus should a suitable unit become available, with staff inspection required before purchase. Those motions passed unanimously.
Why it matters: the budget sets near-term capital priorities for public safety, parks and paving work and includes a modest across-the-board pay raise and a staffing change intended to maintain court operations. The Dayton Pike resurfacing project, estimated at about $3.5 million, was identified as a high priority following recent utility work in the roadway; the city plans to open bids in July.
The board adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
