Long Beach Human Resources Committee May 20, 2026

The Long Beach Human Resources Committee met on May 20, 2026, to discuss several personnel and compensation matters. Key procurement-related discussions included a proposal to implement a minimum four-hour overtime pay policy for winter snowplowing callouts for street and water department employees, with an estimated annual cost of approximately $2,380 for four employees. The committee also reviewed the upcoming retirement of the water superintendent and recommended promoting the assistant superintendent to the role with a salary increase from $29.12 to approximately $31.12 per hour, while keeping eligibility for future raises. Additionally, the committee discussed aligning pay rates for full-time and part-time administrative assistants to reduce disparities, considering responsibilities and benefits such as health insurance. They also agreed to add a one-year probationary period for new employees in the town handbook to provide clearer employment terms. The committee planned to finalize recommendations on salary adjustments and handbook updates in upcoming meetings before presenting them to the town council for approval. No contract awards or vendor selections were discussed.