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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 public works, courts and administration by about 7% on average.
The commission also completed second and final reading of 2022–2023 Ordinance No. 12, which amends Title 5, Chapter 5 (sections 5‑501(1) and 5‑502(2)) of the Soddy‑Daisy Municipal Code to revise purchasing limits. Vice‑Mayor Coleman moved the ordinance and Commissioner Penney seconded; the measure passed unanimously.
On short‑term rentals, the commission conducted a public hearing and held first reading on an ordinance that would extend the moratorium on accepting new applications for non‑owner‑occupied short‑term rental properties that are not the applicant’s primary residence. City Attorney Elliott said the city “needs additional time to evaluate the Ordinance relative to Short‑Term Rentals” and stated that “the moratorium is being extended for a six week period.” City Manager Johnson asked that the ordinance’s Section 2 effective date be set to March 15, 2023 to avoid a gap in protection; commissioners agreed to pursue that date. Commissioner Shipley asked the city attorney to review Hamilton County’s draft ordinance for possible ideas and changes.
Votes at a glance: 2022–2023 Ordinance No. 12 (purchasing limits) — adopted on second and final reading, mover: Vice‑Mayor Coleman, seconder: Commissioner Penney, outcome: unanimous. 2022–2023 Resolution No. 5 (classification and pay plan) — passed 4–1, mover: Commissioner Shipley, seconder: Commissioner Penney; ayes: Commissioner Keith, Commissioner Penney, Commissioner Shipley, Mayor Everett; nay: Vice‑Mayor Coleman. 2022–2023 Ordinance No. 4 (moratorium extension) — first reading and public hearing held; mover: Commissioner Shipley, seconder: Commissioner Keith; vote: unanimous on first reading; effective-date language to be set to March 15, 2023.
The commission’s actions leave the pay changes and purchasing‑limit update in effect; the short‑term rental moratorium extension will return for a subsequent reading and final action after the city attorney’s review and any additional edits. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
