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Goal Setting Minutes -6-- July 2, 1986 VIII. HOUSING The Manager stated that he was reviewing the Mass. Housing Partnership Program to see what opportunities might be available but pointed out that public lands would have to be looked at for affordability if any home ownership items were to be seriously considered. This would include looking at old school sites. Board members indicated that an aggressive effort should continue to provide affordable housing opportunity but more emphasis might be given to rental housing. This would be listed as an . item for discussion With appropriate agencies such as the Housing Authority, Planning Board and LexHAB in a fall /winter meeting. Selectman Eddison and the Manager will coordinate. Ix. MUNICIPAL PAY PLAN The Manager presented a proposed pay plan for non -union employees that called for a 3% adjustment to the management ranges, a 6�% adjustment to the clerical ranges and 5% for special positions. The Manager pointed out that individual increases range all the way from 3% to 10% with the total cost for the 40 management employees of approximately $78.000 or an average increase of 6.2 %; for the 28 clerical employees a cost of $30,069 or an average increase of 6.6 %; 12 employees in the special with an average increase of 6�% at a cost of $28,069. In addition, the Library employees, because of mid -year adjustments, averaged 7.32 %. The ranges were reviewed-by the Personnel Advisory Board and have their support. Individual increases are the responsibility for the Manager to make within the ranges. Board Members aMnowledged that this had been a ' busy, constructive year and stated that this plan appeared to be acceptable. It was noted that the proposed increases were once again running in excess of the rate of inflation and that some lessening of increases should be looked at next year. The Manager emphasized that the non -union employees of the Town were all performance rated and did not enjoy the benefit of automatic steps. The Manager was asked to leave while they discussed his performance. Town .Manager Hutchinson then left. After some discussion, the Manager was invited to return. Selectmen Marshall made a motion, seconded by Selectmen Dailey and the Board voted to accept the proposed pay plan and establish a salary of $67,000 for the Town Manager. The Manager was instructed to bring back goals at a subsequent meeting for additional discussion and adoption. The Meeting concluded at 8 :15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Robert M. Hutchinson, r. Town Manager