Discussion of the financial responsibility of an annual 3% cost of living raise headlined Scott’s City Council meeting on Thursday.  Council members agreed it’s time to revisit the ordinance.

The pay raise ordinance was established in 1998 and revised in 2004 and applies to all city municipalities.  Mayor Pro Temp Jan-Scott Richard introduced the discussion item in Thursdays meeting. He suggests an annual evaluation of the pay raise. “Raises are good and it keeps the morale up it keeps the community together we have a great staff however were in an economy right now that is tough fortunately for us we’ve managed our money responsibly and we show surplus however we may face some years where that threw percent could be the bottom line factor in whether we break even or whether we make a surplus.”

Richard says revisiting the ordinance is a preemptive measure. The goal is to find a balance between the most effective use of tax payer dollars and agreeable wages for employees.

“We gotta take care of our people I fully believe that these people are the ones that are on the streets everyday making sure our city runs properly effectively and efficiently however it is our responsibility as elected officials to also make sure we’re fiscally responsible and somewhat frugal…I just think that someone with a financial background should take a closer look and see if what we’re doing right or if it’s something that we could maybe tweak and maybe even make it better.”