Benefits Study Presentation by Evergreen Solutions, LLC.

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Benefits Study Presentation by Evergreen Solutions, LLC. Mr. Rob Williamson of Evergreen Solutions, LLC. reviewed the benefits study conducted by his organization. He noted that the analysis showed that STWA’s benefits package excels in health coverage, long-term disability protection and paid leave which provides a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining talented staff. However, compared to other organizations, gaps remain in areas such as health plan diversity, vision coverage cost-sharing and the absence of EAP and tuition reimbursement. He noted that the compensation study presented in May showed that on average, STWA is 11% behind the market on minimum comparative salaries and stressed that any advantages on the STWA’s benefits package should be used as a recruitment and retention tool — not as a reason for maintaining below market salaries. M. Williamson summarized that after conducting the compensation study and benefits survey, he recommends placing employees within the recommended pay grades with a 15% cap in year one 1o maintain fiscal responsibility followed by moving employees to pay ranges to align with market average in year 2. No action was taken by the Board. S. Discussion and Action Proposed: Environmental Impact Study by Texas A&M University —=Kingsville Engineering Department. M. Ivan Luna of International Consulting Engineers (I.C.E.) stated that at the request of Mr. Marez, he is helping to find options for an environmental im

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