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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 8, 2008 MAYOR AND The City Administrator reported that the Mayor's and Council Members' COUNCIL salaries have not been increased since 1997. He presented the Council SALARIES with information on the salaries being paid by comparable cities, noting that Little Canada salaries are now low in comparison. The Administrator noted that any salary increases would have to be enacted before a City election and could not take effect until after the election. The Council had a lengthy discussion on whether or not to increase their salaries. Allan felt an increase should not be adopted at this time given the current economy. Blesener pointed out that these are not positions that should be highly paid; however, they are not positions that should be voluntary. He noted that the Mayor and Council Members put in a lot of time. McGraw indicated that he was surprised that these salaries have not been increased since 1997, and felt that they should be reviewed on a more fi•equent basis. The City Administrator noted that these salaries were reviewed in 2004 and 2005 and the Council decision was to not adopt increases at those times. The Council continued their review of the salary issue, and based on the information provided the consensus was to consider an increase to $5,700 per year for the Mayor and $4,630 per year for Council Members. Allan indicated that she would like to see an increase considered for Planning Commission Members as well. The City Administrator indicated that surrounding cities would be surveyed to determine compensation levels for Planning Commission members and Parks & Recreation Members. Mr. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO.2008-10-253 -INSTRUCTING CITY STAFF TO PUT TOGETHER AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PROPOSING AN INCREASE IN THE MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNUAL SALARIES AT $5,700AND $4,630 RESPECTIVELYFOR CONSIDERATIONAT THE OCTOBER 22, 2008 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Blesener. Ayes (3) Montour, Blesener, McGraw. Nays (1) Allan. Resolution declared adopted. LCRA Montour reminded the general public that the Little Canada Recreation HALLOWEEN Association will be holding their annual Halloween Dance on Saturday, DANCE October 25, 2008. Tickets can be obtained at City Hall or at the door.