Minutes - Feb. 9, 2015 Budget Work Session

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BK - 00027 PG - 0270 The next item of business was a request to implement a pay classification study. Human Services Director Joyce McGehee stated that based on Lee County's Financial Policy — a pay and classification study must be conducted every 5- years. Lee County contracted with Springsted, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, in November 2011 to conduct a study. The study was completed and presented to Commissioners in April 2012. In November 2012, Commissioners approved the use of the new job descriptions and job titles as well as using the new methodology to develop new job descriptions and classify new positions as needed developed by Springsted. Salary adjustments were not made at that time due to budget constraints. Ms. McGehee stated several factors have changed since the completion of the last pay study. Economic conditions have changed and employees are taking positions in other jurisdictions at higher pay. Several applicants have declined offers to come to Lee County due to the amount of salary offered. No changes have been made to the pay ranges since June 2011. Ms. McGehee stated if the Board approved a pay classification study at this time it could be completed within 70 days, and incorporated into the upcoming budget. After discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve a pay classification study with Springsted, Inc., not to exceed $20,000. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. County Manager John Crumpton discussed goals and guidelines for the FY 2015 -16 Budget to give staff clear guidelines of the board's expectations. A list was provided to Commissioners of items from the FY 2014 -15 Budget process that were not funded and the Board wanted to reconsider in FY 2015 -16. After discussion, Commissioner Reives suggested Commissioners look at the list provided and prioritize what they would like to see funded in the upcoming budget. With no other items to be considered, Commissioner Reives moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Smith Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 7:15 o• - Amy M. balrymple, Chair Lee County Board of Commissioners jr i � v — 1:�ay6elf M. Lee, Clerk to the Board NORTH CAROLINA, LEE COU�1Y Presented for registration on ft � �,y of M e , , J — 20, ( S at •0� recorded in Book -al Pamela G. Britt, Register of Deeds 3