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Interim Chief Needham prefers hourly pay as board hears officer shortages
Summary
At the May 11 meeting, Interim Chief Mike Needham said he preferred hourly pay rather than a salary; the board also heard that the department is down one full-time and two part-time officers and that a retirement badge for Chief McTague is on order.
Ken Caisse raised a question about whether Interim Chief Mike Needham should be paid hourly or on salary; Interim Chief Needham said he prefers hourly pay.
Chief Needham reported that the department is down one full-time officer and two part-time officers but said the remaining officers are "doing well." He also said a retirement badge for Chief McTague has been ordered and will arrive in about six to eight weeks.
No formal motion or vote on the compensation structure was recorded in the minutes. The matter was discussed as part of new business and could reappear on a future agenda if the board decides to act on the pay structure.
