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December 28, 1981 and how the percentages were computed. Mr. Kulaszewicz discussed the number of hours of comp time accumulated by the department heards. Mr. Schumacher noted that this is expected of the individuals. The other employees are paid hourly and this is one reason department heads are considered for a higher percentage increase. Mr. Kulaszewicz akded what would happen of one of these individuals quit - would he be paid for the accumulated comp time? Mr. Schumacher said he would not recommend this. Mr. Marier moved to accept the salary recommendations of the City Administrator with Chief Myhre's salary increase to be 12.5% and Donald Volk's a 9% increase. Mayor Gourley asked that Mr. Marier remember this motion for a moment since there is another motion on the floor. This motion is to table the salary considerations. The motion failed with Mr. McLean and Mr. Kulaszewicz voting favor - Mayor Gourley, Mrs. Elsenpeter and Mr. Marier voting against. Mayor Gourley said the Police Contract is still unsettled and this calls for a 1 -% differential between the Sergeant and the top patrolman and he felt that this differential should be maintained between the Chief of Police and the Sergeant. He felt this salary should not be tied to a dollar figure or a percentage figure since the contract has not been settled. Mr. Marier felt that a 12.5% increase should be given at this time for the Police Chief and at the time time contract is settled, see that the required separation is there. Mayor Gourley agreed that this was fair. Mr. Marier maintained his suggested 9% increase for Mr. Volk. Mr. Marier moved to accept the salary recommendations for non - classified employees with the exception of Chief Myhre, his to be 12.5% and Mr. Volk, his to be 9%, with a review for Chief Myhre when the contract is settled. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Mrs._Elsenpeter disagreed with the 9% increase for the Public Works Department. She felt the increase for this department head should be the same as other department heads. Mayor Gourley called for a division of the question - deleting Mr. Volk's salary recommendation. The motion on the remainder of the salaries was called for a vote and carried unanimously. Mrs. Elsenpeter felt the increase should be the same as the other depart- ment heads since the manner of review had been the same. She pointed out that the recommendation was for 11.5%. Mr. Marier felt that this is too high for that position and in a couple of years this position would be out of sight. Mr. Schumacher felt that this position should be within a $2,000.00 differential between this department and the Police Chief and he felt this fugure should be maintained regardless of what the percentage computes. Mr. Marier said his motion stood. On voting on the question, the motion passed with Mayor Gourley and Mrs. Elsenpeter voting, No.