03-17-2026 CAUCUS MEETING MINUTES

Mayor Jessica Fette called the caucus meeting of the Erlanger City Council to order in the City of Erlanger Council Chambers at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

The following Members of Council were present: Chris Farmer, Michele Fields, Tyson Hermes, Jennifer Jasper-Lucas, Diana Niceley, Rebecca Reckers, Renee Skidmore, and Renee Wilson. Member Tom Cahill was not present.

Also present were: Mayor Jessica Fette, City Administrator Mark Collier, City Clerk Sherry Hoffman, and City Attorney Jack Gatlin.

CAUCUS DISCUSSIONS
Mayoral Pay

  • Discussion
    • New data presented to Council by Councilman Hermes
    • An increase would not go into effect until 2031
    • Consideration of Council pay increase inclusion
    • Full-time Mayor
  • Powerpoint Presentation for Mayor Salary Review by Councilman Hermes
    • Mayor’s current salary – $15,000/yr
    • Hermes’ proposed salary – $27,000/yr
  • Action Requested
    • None

ADJOURNMENT

M/S, Jasper Lucas-Niceley, to adjourn from the caucus meeting at 7:41 P.M. All ayes, no nays, motion carried.