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Committee weighs Chapter 151 longevity pay and fire department SAFER grant
Summary
Members discussed adding a small longevity increase at 25 years for non-union staff under Chapter 151 and noted the fire department intends to apply for a FEMA SAFER grant to fund additional staff. Both items were left for further discussion; no votes recorded.
The committee discussed proposed adjustments to Chapter 151 affecting non-union staff, including a possible small increase in longevity pay at the 25-year mark and consideration of longer work/retirement provisions. The meeting notes list the item for further discussion rather than recording an adopted change.
Separately, the fire department indicated plans to apply for a SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) grant to fund additional staffing. The transcript records the application intent but does not include a formal motion, commitment of matching funds, or timeline for the grant application.
