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Selectboard approves $18 minimum for several town roles starting Jan. 1
Summary
The Middletown Springs Selectboard voted to raise appointed/part‑time positions paid under $18 an hour up to a $18 floor effective Jan. 1, before applying the board's planned percentage increase. The motion passed with one recorded no vote.
The Middletown Springs Selectboard voted to raise the hourly floor for several town positions, moving workers paid under $18 up to $18 an hour effective Jan. 1.
Isaac moved the motion, explaining the board should first bring assistant‑level positions to parity and then apply a general percentage raise: "I would make a motion that we we bump the 3 or anyone that is now being hired other than day labor under $18 an hour up to 18" (Isaac). Sean seconded the motion. During the voice vote several members said "Aye," and one member, Carl, said, "I'm opposed." Isaac announced that the motion passed.
Board members framed the action as restoring parity after recent hires and as a morale measure: proponents argued the step corrects a disparity between newly hired assistants and long‑serving volunteers; skeptics urged care not to undercut experienced employees. The board left the detailed percentage increase to apply after parity adjustments to be entered into the budget worksheet and reflected in the final fiscal figures.
Next steps: staff will enter the $18/hour floor into the draft budget numbers and calculate the town's across‑the‑board percentage increase to present at the next meeting.
