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Council votes to implement revised salary scale April 1
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Summary
After a presentation by PayPoint HR, the Centreville council approved an early implementation of a revised salary scale (25 steps, 60% range spread) effective April 1, citing recruitment and retention concerns; the one‑time FY26 cost will be covered from fund interest and reserves.
The Centreville Town Council voted to implement a revised employee salary scale effective April 1, 2026, following a presentation from PayPoint HR.
Karen Campbell of PayPoint HR told the council the study found Centreville pay averages roughly 10% below market median and recommended a phased update that moves underpaid roles toward the 40th percentile in year one and the 50th percentile in year two. “On average, Centerville salaries are approximately 10% below the median of the market,” Campbell said during the presentation.
Councilmembers and staff discussed comparator selection, benefit competitiveness and budget timing. Councilmember (speaker 2) noted the budget already contains the new scale in the proposed FY27 budget but asked whether the town could accelerate a portion of the cost into the current fiscal year. Finance staff and the manager indicated there are sufficient interest earnings and other non‑recurring balances to absorb the one‑time cost through June 30 without raising taxes.
Speaker 10 moved to approve implementing the PayPoint HR recommendations (a 25‑step schedule with a 60% range spread) effective April 1; the motion was seconded and passed on a voice vote. The motion directs staff to apply the salary adjustments consistent with the study and the personnel policy and to report back on implementation timing and costs at the next budget session.
The study recommended routine market reviews every three to five years and provided job‑description and placement tools to help the town administer future adjustments. Campbell emphasized that benefits are a strength: PayPoint found Centreville’s total rewards package (including pension and employer health contributions) compares favorably with the market and offsets some base‑pay gaps.
The council’s vote implements the scale early for FY26 and leaves routine future adjustments to the normal budget process.
