by John Beagle

Monroe City Council approved 4 new positions:
1. ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
2. PLANNER
3. FIRE INSPECTOR
4. SECOND INCOME TAX AUDITOR

Council amended the salary range for Assistant to the City Manager IT $40,000 to $55,000 per year and the salary range for the Administrative Assistant as $32,500 to $42,500 per year.

Photo: Councilman Bob Kelley had the only dissenting vote.

The impact on city payrolls and related employee expenses is estimated in the $200,000 to $300,000 per year range.