PITTSFIELD, Mass. The City Council approved three new city positions and the reclassification of Human Resources Director Michael Taylor s position for a salary increase. This motion passed 7-4 with Ward 1 Councilor Helen Moon, Ward 2 Councilor Kevin Morandi, Ward 4 Councilor Christopher Connell and Ward 7 Councilor Anthony Maffuccio voting in opposition. The three new city positions are a grant manager, chief assessor, and an information technology (IT) position. Taylor s job reclassification is aimed to better compensate him for his responsibilities. He will experience an increase of about $7,500 annually as a result of the change. Currently, his position is an M7 classification with a salary ranging from $68,000 annually to around $89,000, Taylor confirmed that he is compensated around $75,000 annually.