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Wadesboro council approves $750 one-time Christmas bonus for town employees
Summary
Council discussed bonus options and approved a one-time $750 Christmas bonus for all town employees, with staff estimating the cost at roughly $37,500; the audit status and budget constraints were also discussed.
Wadesboro’s Town Council approved a one-time $750 Christmas bonus for all town employees after debating several options and reviewing cost estimates.
Council members discussed alternatives—$500, $750 and $1,000 per employee—and staff offered approximations for each. The manager presented rough cost estimates: about $27,500 for a $500 bonus, about $37,500 for $750, and roughly $55,000 for a $1,000 bonus. A council member argued for the larger amounts to recognize employees’ work and because bonuses are a one-time expenditure rather than a permanent pay increase.
The motion to provide $750 per employee was made, seconded and approved as announced at the meeting. The manager and finance staff noted the town has cash reserves but the final availability of funds will be clearer when the audit and back-billing issues with a vendor are resolved; staff said the bonuses could be funded from savings and that the audit firm’s timeline will shift if outstanding contract matters are not resolved.
Council members emphasized that a bonus, unlike a permanent raise, does not lock the town into ongoing salary increases. The decision will be reflected in payroll processing once staff confirm final budget details.
Action summary: Council approved a one-time $750 bonus for all employees; transcript provides cost estimates but does not record a full roll-call vote tally in numeric form.
