Miss Sanchez (HR) presented three changes in Ordinance No. 25‑20‑25: 1) adjust specific positions to match a 2.4% increase in the state minimum wage, 2) formally place five full‑time employees transferring from the Center for Restorative Programs into appropriate pay‑plan grades while maintaining their current pay, and 3) make classification and succession‑planning adjustments for water and wastewater treatment plant operators. HR noted the 2026 budget did not include a general cost‑of‑living increase.

Councilor Hensley moved to approve the ordinance on first reading and to set the public hearing for Dec. 3; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. The ordinance will return for a public hearing and second reading where additional details or changes may be considered.