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Committee approves proposed wage ranges for exempt and non-exempt positions

City of Sidney Budget and Finance Committee · April 14, 2026
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Summary

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended approval of proposed wage ranges and pay scales for exempt and non-exempt positions; the motion passed unanimously among voting members with a review of certification-based raises noted.

The committee voted to recommend approval of the proposed wage ranges and pay scales that separate non-exempt and exempt classifications, advancing staff proposals for implementation.

During discussion, Clerk/Treasurer Chamberlin reiterated that many starting wage ranges are intentionally narrow because employees typically receive raises tied to certifications. The motion to recommend approval was made by DiFonzo and seconded by Buxbaum; voting yea were Christensen, DiFonzo and Buxbaum.

Committee members recorded that the approved ranges will be implemented under the new budget policy and may be adjusted in subsequent budget cycles as staff refines the policy and pay scales.