Ephraim council favors one-time project bonuses but not performance bonuses
October 7, 2026, 6:00 p.m. · Ephraim City Hall Board Room
At an Oct. 7 work meeting on the employee handbook the Ephraim City Council supported allowing one-time bonuses for special projects, did not favor performance-based bonuses, and supported a set ten hours of on-call pay that covers required hydroelectric facility and well checks. No votes on the policy were taken; revisions will return.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 5, 2026.
In brief
2 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 discussed.
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4 members were present and 2 absent (Councilmember Dennis Nordfelt, Councilmember Jack Dalene).
The previous City Council meeting was on October 7, 2026: Ephraim hires Sunrise Engineering for a $129,500 impact fee update
The next one was on October 21, 2026: Ephraim approves rules for residential uses in commercial zones and names a land use appeal authority
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Proposed employee bonus policy | Discussed |
| Compensatory time and on-call pay | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · personnel
Proposed employee bonus policy
Discussed
The council discussed a new bonus policy and supported allowing one-time bonuses for special projects or assignments beyond an employee's regular duties. Certification bonuses remain under consideration and performance-based bonuses were not favored.
Item 2 · personnel
Compensatory time and on-call pay
Discussed
The council reviewed revisions to compensatory time and on-call compensation, including whether to keep offering comp time, with no final direction. It supported a set ten hours of on-call pay that includes required checks of hydroelectric facilities and wells. The revisions will return for further consideration.
What residents said
No public comment.