The number of city staffers in Coquitlam earning more than $100,000 per year grew last year, according to the municipality's 2012 Statement of Financial Information.
The document, which was presented to the council committee of the whole on Monday, showed that 14 people joined the $100,000 or more club for a total of 107 in 2012, up from 93 in 2011. In total, the city spent $64.6 million on staffing remuneration in 2012, with $27.9 million going to employees who earned $75,000 or more.
City manager Peter Steblin led all staff in earnings, taking $271,428 in remuneration in 2012, while deputy city manager John DuMont came in second with $242,189.
The document also shows Mayor Richard Stewart taking the highest council wage at $123,696, while councillors are each paid a base rate of $53,836.
Stewart also led the way in expenses, spending $16,092, while Coun. Neal Nicholson came in second at $12,291 and Coun. Linda Reimer spent $12,236. Coun. Selina Robinson spent $10,714, Coun. Lou Sekora spent $9,436, Coun. Terry O'Neil spent $9,093, Coun. Mae Reid spent $8,862, Coun. Craig Hodge spent $8,742 and Coun. Brent Asmundson spent $6,446.
COQUITLAM'S TOP 10
Coquitlam's top 10 staff incomes were:
Peter Steblin, city manager - $271,428;
John DuMont, deputy city manager -$242,189;
Maurice Gravelle, general manager of strategic initiatives - $193,805;
Tony Delmonico, fire chief -$191,872;
Jim McIntyre, general manager of planning and development -$190,401;
Sheena MacLeod, manager of financial services - $187,969;
Bill Susak, general manager of engineering and public works -$187,097;
Lori MacKay, general manager of parks, recreation and culture - $185,705;
Ronald Price, manager of human resources - $160,543;
Greg Mayberry, deputy fire chief - $155,489.
