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Coats manager proposes 2.5% COLA, new Parks & Recreation director in draft budget
Summary
Town Manager Barbara Hollerand presented a draft budget proposing a 2.5% cost‑of‑living increase for employees (excluding the town manager and finance director), a full‑time Parks & Recreation director post, finance department staffing changes, and one‑time equipment purchases.
Town Manager Barbara Hollerand told the Board that the draft budget includes a 2.5% cost‑of‑living adjustment for all employees except the Town Manager and Finance Director/Town Clerk. The draft also proposes a full‑time Parks & Recreation Director position supported by seasonal part‑time staff and recommends a pay adjustment for the Finance Director plus the addition of a part‑time finance employee.
Commissioner Kelvin Gilbert said he would "like to see more than 2.5% COLA for employees," and Hollerand responded that the town hopes to move toward a merit system or a combination of COLA and merit increases in future years. Hollerand also suggested a pay study to provide justification for pay adjustments and noted that placeholder funds for a patrol vehicle could be reallocated for one‑time bonus pay if the Board preferred.
