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169 The $25,000.00 for overtime was distributed by the Budget Officer as follows: $16,000.00 to Account 101 of the Emergency Medical Services budget, $5,000.00 to Account 101 of the Sheriff's Department budget, and $4,000.00 to remain in the Salary Adjustment line item for distribution to departmental budgets as overtime is paid. UPON MOTION of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Hamby and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Ms. Diane Seaford, Budget Officer, to adjust the Sheriff/Jail budgets to reflect the increase by the State of North Carolina in the contribution rate for Law Enforcement retirement from 3.86 percent to 4.24 percent. The Board discussed the County's pay system and the need to review, and possibly revise, the current plan. There was lengthy discussion relative to the rate of growth in the County's payroll cost and possible options to control this rate of growth. Specific proposals by the Board included the following: Chairman Simmons - Change from the current step system to a sliding system and eliminate self-escalating clauses. Commissioner Barnhart , Compare the County's system with pay systems in industry and set an annual percentage for growth in payroll costs (including merit, cost of living, etc.) with 'instructions to staff to develop a plan to spend the funds. Commissioner Carpenter o Freeze merit increases, training rates, and longevity at this time. Commissioner Hamby - Defer action on the County's pay system at this time and review plan prior to preparation of the next fiscal year budget. Commissioner Payne - Look at pay systems in comparable counties and determine if changes are needed in the current pay system for Cabarrus County. In conclusion, Chairman Simmons instructed Mrs. Cynthia Eades, Personnel Officer, to obtain pay plan information from comparable local governments in order to determine the changes needed to the current pay plan and to begin the development of a new pay plan for Cabarrus County. UPON MOTION of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Hamby and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following Pay Plan Adjustments as presented by Mrs. Cynthia Eades, Personnel Officer. PAY PLAN ADJUSTMENTS Number of Current Positions Title 2 Property Mapper I 2 Asst. Register of Deeds 6 Maintenance Mechanic I 5.5 Heavy Equipment Operator 2 Planner I Proposed Annual Grade Title Grade Cost 59 N/C 60 $1,639.00 62 N/C 63 $ 993.00 60 N/C 61 $4,295.00 58 N/C 60 $6,673.00 68 N/C 69 0.00 Total Cost $13,600.00 RECLASSIFICATIONS Number of Current Positions Title 1 Computer Operator 1 EMT-Paramedic 1 Local Public Health Administrator IV 1 Environ. Health Supv. II Clerk Typist III Grade Proposed Annual Title Grade Cosy 62 Computer Operator II 64 $1,940.00 65 Training Officer 68 $3,628.00 80 Health Director III 84 $2,909.00 72 Environ. Health 74 $1,874.00 Supv. III 57 Patient Account 59 $ 707.00 Rep. IV Total Cost $11,058.00 The Board discussed the salary for the County Manager, Register of Deeds, and the Sheriff. It was noted that the salaries for the County Manager and the Register of Deeds were below market rate by three percent (3%) and one percent (1%), respectively, and that the Sheriff's salary was above market rate. No adjustments were made to these salaries other than the four percent (4%) cost of living increase.