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Overbrook approves holiday bonuses and a 2.5% COLA for city staff
Summary
Council approved a one‑time holiday bonus schedule for staff and a 2.5% cost‑of‑living raise for employees; motions passed unanimously and the council directed staff to check budget impacts with the CPA.
The Overbrook City Council approved a set of one‑time holiday bonuses and a 2.5% cost‑of‑living adjustment for city employees during its Dec. 11 meeting.
Council Member Kyle Maichel moved to approve the holiday bonus schedule (amounts range from $50 to $400 depending on employment status); Cheryl Miller seconded and the motion passed 5‑0. Council then moved to provide a 2.5% COLA (motion by Hanna Smith, seconded by Matt Craig); City Clerk Jim Koger asked whether the COLA should be contingent on CPA budget review, and council recorded the COLA motion as passed 5‑0.
The minutes note a prior recommendation from the city handbook to implement raises "if budget allows" and the clerk asked staff to consult with CPA Bryan Nyp on budget implications. Council approved the compensation changes as presented; implementation timing and budget adjustments will follow standard payroll procedures.
