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Council adopts FY2026–27 compensation schedule; Olsen votes no over merit-increase concerns
Summary
Toquerville City Council adopted the annual compensation schedule required by state statute, including COLA and merit increases; the ordinance passed 3-1 with Councilman Wayne Olsen opposed, who raised concerns about merit increases.
On June 3, Toquerville’s City Council adopted Ordinance 2026.XX, establishing the city’s compensation schedule for fiscal year 2026–27 following a staff presentation on cost‑of‑living and merit adjustments.
City Manager Ben Billingsley presented the schedule and explained the mechanics of merit increases. When questioned about process, Billingsley clarified, "a merit increase moves an employee up within their pay range rather than increasing the pay range itself." Councilman Wayne Olsen expressed concern about granting merit increases under current financial controls. Councilman Sands and Councilwoman Chamberlain supported adoption. The ordinance passed on a 3-1 roll-call vote (Olsen opposed).
The compensation schedule is adopted annually by ordinance as required by state statute; the Council’s approval allows the city to implement the COLA and merit steps included in the schedule. The transcript does not specify dollar amounts or percentage COLA; those details were presented by staff but are not recorded in the minutes.
