Council OKs salary ordinance

Cheney’s City Council adopted seven ordinances at its May 24 meeting, most dealing with construction but also one that will pave the way for a reorganization of the city’s Police Department.

Ordinance W-92 amends the city’s 2016 wage structure for some positions within the Police Department. According to information from the city, the ordinance is needed because “Changes in job duties necessitates a wage change to accurately compensate employees for their assigned duties.”

City Administrator Mark Schuller said the salary adjustments are the first part of changes he and Police Chief John Hensle...