HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven City Council took time to discuss matters regarding personnel for Public Works and an overall wage study for the city during Monday’s meeting.
Public Works Director Derek Stoll asked members to consider a restructure of the Public Works Department, including promoting Maintenance Technician Steve Carmichael to Assistant Public Works Director and increasing his hourly pay rate from $15.90 to $20.
Information distributed to members detailed the financial effect of this proposed change. Members were also provided with a proposed job description for the Assistant Public Works Director position.
During the discussion, councilwoman Kylie Rush suggested a wage study to review the wages of others, particularly those that have more longevity. Councilmember Sandra Williams agreed that it is time to implement a pay bump for city employees, but wanted to go ahead and take care of the one in front of the council during the meeting first.
Rush asked City Clerk Leslie Atherton to look into a wage study for her department for the next council meeting.
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