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Public Input at Chatham County Commissioners Meeting

Bunkey Morgan

1970 Marthas Chapel Rd.

Apex, NC 27523

June 21, 2010

Last year as you were preparing the budget for FY 2009/2010 I reminded you to include the Pay for Performance (PFP) obligations you agreed to pay county employees meeting their requirements during FY 2008/2009. On a number of occasions this year I have reminded you again. Vice-Chair Lucier responded saying he would explore the employee pay issues. Chair Kost responded stating the importance of providing salary increases but this board did not include salary increases in the tentative budget.

May I remind you again, I am not requesting you to budget a salary increase for FY 2010/2011, all I am requesting is to pay county employees for work performed in FY 2008/2009. The compensation should be booked in the current year FY 2009/2010. Today is June 21, 2010 and there are nine days remaining in the current budget. As I stated before, I do not care where the funds come from, just pay the employees.

I am aware of the fact some employees did not complete all requirements because during your budget deliberations in May and June of 2009 some employees heard by the grape vine you were not going to fulfill your obligations. Yes, some employees just stopped, but many of them had already completed their part of the agreement. The employees who did stop should at least get the percentage increase of completion. The PFP quarterly reports would show what percentage they reached. A sample of the blank form is enclosed.

This agreement/contract was not officially changed by your board or staff before the employees and staff agreed to all terms and conditions. There is a copy of the policy enclosed. Once again the county not fulfilling the compensation for that one period could justify a law suit. Sure employees may not bring action because of being afraid of getting fired, but I’m sure some citizens may.

Included in your package is current information taken off the Chatham County Internal Web site today June 21, 2010. It includes:

·         Index page for Chatham County Internal Web showing links for 2008 Performance Agreement-Quarterly Review Form (Fill In & Print Out)

·         2009 Performance Agreement-Template

·         Policies & Procedures linking to County Policies linking to Pay for Performance Policy (see enclosed Policy Revised July 20, 2005)

I realize this expense will play havoc with your budget, but you have no choice except to pay the bill.

Thank you,

Bunkey Morgan