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Council approves $50 holiday stipend for city staff, contingent on counsel review
Summary
The council approved a motion to give staff a $50 holiday thank-you if counsel confirms the payment is legal; one member voiced opposition citing potential legality concerns.
Council member Duke moved that the council give city staff a small holiday stipend as a thank-you; the motion was seconded and a voice vote followed. ‘‘I would like to make a motion that we do something for them, maybe a $50 thank you,’’ Duke said. The motion was seconded by Larry.
During the voice vote one council member objected, saying the payment might not be legal. "I don't think it's legal, so I'll not," said S5. The chair asked staff to check with counsel; the council framed the approval as contingent on counsel confirming the payment is permissible. If counsel approves, the motion will be carried out. The item was otherwise not contested on policy grounds; the council praised staff for the potluck and the year-end work.
