Tuesday, June 20, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 a.m.
Committee members present were Alderman Toman and Alderman Lampe. Also present were City Administrator Patrick DeGrave, Fire Chief Brian Satula, Finance Manager RoseAnn Underberg, Street Supervisor Dave Laehn, and Personnel Specialist Marie Kreif.
Item 2. Review and approve minutes from May 18, 2006.
Alderman Toman made a motion to approve the minutes of May 18. Alderman Lampe seconded. Motion carried.
Item 3. Discuss rescue needs for We Energies
Chief Satula indicated that the We Energies tunnel has been designated as a MSHW tunnel. The group discussed the ability/interest of West Allis to respond as back-up to our rescue team.
A handout listing equipment requirements related to tunnel and other rescue was distributed at the meeting, which was reviewed and will be forwarded on to the CIP Committee for further review and consideration before being presented to Council. A handout was also distributed showing the Elm Road Generating Station Overall Cost Analysis.
Item 4. Consider approval for replacement of Fire Department Captain and Lieutenant positions
The Committee discussed the educational requirements for both positions. Motion was made by Alderman Lampe to approve the posting process with changes to the job descriptions as recommended. Second to the motion by Alderman Toman. Motion carried. Chief Satula will have the job descriptions modified and will forward them to the City Administrator for signature.
Item 5. Consider modifications to Health Officer position requirements
The committee denied the request to modify the requirements waiving the residency requirement and recommended re-advertising the position as broadly as possible and list “salary dependent on qualifications” rather than specific numbers.
Item 6. Consider approval for replacement of Equipment Operator
Alderman Lampe made a motion to approve the replacement. Alderman Toman seconded. Motion carried.
Item 7. Consider development of an employee manual
This item was held to the next meeting.
Item 8. To convene to closed session.
Motion made by Alderman Lampe at 8:42 a.m. Second to the motion by Alderman Toman. Motion carried
Motion to reconvene to open session at 9:27 a.m. by Alderman Lampe. Second to the motion by Alderman Toman. Motion carried.
Item 9. To take action on items discussed in closed session.
8a. No discussion took place.
8b. Due to a split vote, the grievance was denied.
Alderman Toman motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 a.m. Alderman Lampe seconded. Motion carried.