2013-10-30 Minutes Salary Commission

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Salary Commission October 30,2013 Motion to Approve: Ms. Stroh moved to set the effective date as November 1st for the salary increases to take effect. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sumja. The roll call vote, was as follows: AYES: Commission Members Handgis, Lassiter, Morimoto, Stroh, Sumja, and Chair Lundkvist—6. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commission Member De Lima- 1. EXCUSED: None. Following some discussion on scheduling the next Salary Commission meeting, Mr. Morimoto inquired what topics would be considered at the upcoming meeting. Ms. Toriano informed the Commission that Bargaining Unit13 had just voted on their contract and the jurisdictions are having their council's meet to determine whether they will be funding the salary increases. There are other departments that possibly need to be evaluated given the change in the highest paid subordinate salaries. Chair Lundkvist stated that she served on the Commission since 2009 and it seemed as though the meetings just started this year. She felt that it's prudent for everyone to discuss the purpose of the Salary Commission and what the Commission hopes to achieve in the coming new year. Also,they could elect their new officers for 2014. Ms. Lassiter thought that Ms. Toriano's idea was a good one and that it would be a good time for the Commission to look over the salaries, and asked Ms. Nitahara to provide the Commission with the rate sheets. Mr. Sumja agreed. Chair Lundkvist said that she will be leaving the Salary Commission at the end of the year, and will need another replacement. If anyone knows of someone who may be interested in serving on the Commission,that they be sure that they're residing in the correct district because the districts have changed. SCHEDULE NEXT The Chair directed the Commission to proceed to the next order of business, MEETING DATE Schedule Next Meeting Date. (Item 5): The Salary Commission will convene on Thursday, December 12, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at the County Council Room. Page 5