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Soddy-Daisy commissioners adopt pay-plan changes, approve purchasing ordinance and extend short-term rental moratorium
Summary
The Soddy-Daisy Board of Commissioners on March 2 approved a pay-plan amendment (4–1), adopted updated purchasing limits unanimously and held a first reading to extend a moratorium on non‑owner‑occupied short‑term rental applications from March 15 through May 1.
The Soddy-Daisy Board of Commissioners voted March 2 to amend the city employee pay plan, adopt revisions to city purchasing limits and begin a six‑week extension of the moratorium on new non‑owner‑occupied short‑term rental applications.
The pay-plan amendment (2022–2023 Resolution No. 5) passed 4–1 after discussion about retention and competitiveness. City Manager Johnson told the commission the amendment is intended to keep city salaries competitive with surrounding jurisdictions. Vice‑Mayor Coleman cast the lone dissent, saying he wanted larger increases for the Public Works Department. The proposal raises police salaries by approximately 15% and would increase pay for…
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