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I I ! I 252 DRAFT /S/ Robert M. Freeman Chairman, Board of Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ Frankie F. Bonds Frankie F. Bonds, Clerk to the Board 2001 County Employee Compensation Study Mr. Don Cuaunings, Human Resources Director, presented a brief overview of the 2001 Salary Compensation Study prepared by The Scott Group in accordance with a County policy instituted in 1994. The compensation and classification of County jobs are reviewed every two years to stabilize salaries paid County employees, enhance recruiting and retain quality employees. The 2001 study resulted in recommendations to upgrade 36 positions and downgrade two positions. If the changes are instituted in January 2002, this fiscal year expense will be $197,378.00 and is included in the current budget. The County Manager position was not included in the proposals for increase. However, if the proposed changes are approved, the differential between' the County Manager position and the Deputy County Manager position will be reduced to two grades rather than the recommended minimum of five grades. Options to address the County Manager position were as follows~ {1) Remove the County Manager position from the pay plan; (2) Expand the pay plan to allow additional grades to maintain a minimum differential; (3) Change the position to Grade 89; or (4) Leave the position at Grade 87. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board removed the County Manager position from- the County's pay plan. The Board will make adjustments to the Manager's salary based on performance reviews. There was brief discussion concerning the 1994 policy and the need to keep employees the County has trained, particularly in the areas of Social Services and law enforcement. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the recommendations from the 2001 Cabarrus County Compensation Study as presented. The Classes and Grades as approved were as follows: Clerk - 54; Senior Center Supervisor - 54; Park Ranger - 60; Facility Services Crew Chief - 61; Social Worker I - 64; Deputy Sheriff - 65; Budget Analyst - 65; Child Support Agent I - 65; Social Worker II - 67; Child Support Agent II - 67; Social Work Supervisor I - 67; Lead Child Support Agent - 68; Aging Services Program Manager - 67 (Downgrade); Child Support Supervisor I - 69; Recreation Program Supervisor - 67 (Downgrade); Social Worker III ~ 69; Grounds Maintenance Supervisor - 69; Social Work Supervisor II - 70'; Child Support Supervisor II - 70; Child Support Supervisor III - 71; Social Work Supervisor III - 73; Revaluation Supervisor - 75; Social Work Program Manager - 74; Business Personal Property Manager - 73; Register of Deeds - 75; Aging Services Director - 75: Social Work Program Administrator I 75; Library Director 79; Development Services Director - 79; IT Assistant Director - 79; General Manager, Expo Center - 80; Human Resources Director - 80; Planning Services Director - 80; Tax Administrator - 80; Sheriff - 82; County Social Services Director - 83; Deputy County Manager - Administration - 85; and Deputy County Manager Operations - 85. Also, the Secretary position (60) at .Parks and Recreation was changed to Office Assistant (58). Resolution Commending Congressman Hayes Commissioner Fennel presented a proposed Resolution commehding Congressman Robin Hayes for his efforts to assist the textile industry in North Carolina and Cabarrus County, specifically Pillowtex and its employees. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Vice Chairman Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following Resolution. Resolution No. 2001 - 40 RESOLUTION COMMENDING CONGRESSMAN ROBIN HAYES WHEREAS, Congressman Robin Hayes has effectively represented the interests of the eighth congressional district of North Carolina for a number of years; and WHEREAS, Congressman Hayes has voted against legislation that would adversely impact businesses operations in Cabarrus County; and