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Staffing analysis recommends six new positions at estimated $376,800 for FY 2026'027
Summary
Town staff presented a staffing analysis at the Feb. 16 retreat identifying burnout risk in several departments and recommending six full-time positions (four General Fund, two Water and Sewer Fund) with an estimated total cost of $376,800.
Staff presented a staffing analysis that reviewed workloads, staffing capacity and operational needs across town departments and identified moderate-to-high burnout risk in several areas. The analysis recommended adding six full-time positions for FY 2026'027: a full-time Fire Chief; a Parks & Recreation groundskeeper; a Streets groundskeeper; an Administrative Assistant to support Administration and Finance; and two Water and Sewer Fund positions (a Finance Billing Clerk and a Public Works Administrative Assistant).
The presentation estimated the total cost for the recommended positions at $376,800. Staff argued the additions would reduce burnout risk, increase operational capacity and support planned capital projects and service levels. The staffing analysis also prompted discussion at the retreat of related human-resources items, including a proposed pay and classification study and consideration of police starting salaries and fringe benefits.
The council did not take a formal vote at the retreat; staff identified these recommendations for inclusion in the FY 2026'027 budget development and further review by the council and finance staff.
