11:35 a.m. Conduct public hearing relating to requests from various departments to increase the budgeted salary amount for positions noted in the attached list and discuss (1) the reason for the payment in excess of the budgeted amount is being offered to the employee, including the public purpose that will be served by making the excess payment; and (2) the exact amount of the excess payment, the sources of the payment, and the terms for distribution of the payment that effect and maintain the public purpose to be served by making the excess payment.  These increases will be funded using excess salary funds in the current approved budget.

See attached documentation for details of positions and departments.

1. The reason for the payment in excess of the budgeted amount is to provide for an increased hiring salary for well qualified hires for the position. The increase to the positions will be funded using excess salary funds in the current approved budget.
2. The excess amount is $6,920.75 which will be paid through the normal bi-weekly payroll. The public purpose served by providing the increased salaries is the ability to reduce service delivery issues due to excess training required for less experienced employees.