Minutes
November 27, 2007 3:30 p.m.
Committee members present: Mike Toman, Al Foeckler
Absent: Tom Michalski
Also Present: Administrator Patrick DeGrave, Finance Manager RoseAnn Underberg, Street Superintendent Mike Lampe, Fire Chief Brian Satula, and Labor Attorney Robert Buikema.
The meeting was called to order at 3:40 p.m. by Chairman Toman. It was noted that Alderman Michalski was contacted and was unable to attend.
Item No. 2 – Review minutes from August 30, 2007 and September 25, 2007.
Motion to approve minutes as submitted - Toman
Second – Foeckler
Motion carried – 2-0
Item No. 3 – To convene to Executive Session per WI Statute 19.85(1) (c) & (e) to
Motion to convene to Executive Session under WI Statutes 19.85 (1) (c) & (e) (3:40 p.m.) – Toman
Second – Foeckler
Motion carried – 2-0Chief Satula, Mike Lampe, and RoseAnn Underberg also present for the discussion
Item No. 4 – To return to open session and consider action on any matter discussed in closed session.
Motion to return to open session (5:25 p.m.) Toman
Second – Foeckler
Motion carried – 2-0
Item No. 5 – Discuss retiree health and Medicare reimbursement benefits for remarriages.
The committee discussed the need to address in the upcoming bargaining sessions the issue of re-marriage for retirees and coverage for the new spouse.
Item No. 7 – Review job description for Battalion Chief
The Committee reviewed a draft job description for the new position of Battalion Chief in the Fire Department. Discussion led to some modifications, primarily in the section for required education.
Motion to approve the job description as submitted, with modifications - Foeckler
Second – Toman
Motion carried – 2-0
Item No. 8 – Consider wage for Battalion Chief
The Fire Chief recommends the wage of the new Battalion Chiefs be placed in parity with the Police Lieutenants. This would mean a 2007 wage of $76,658. The recommendation is to maintain parity as the wages are adjusted for 2008.
Motion to recommend to the Common Council that the Battalion Chief wage be set for 2007 at $76,685 plus related benefits including time and one half for call back and training beyond the 56 hour week. Foeckler
Second – Toman
Motion carried – 2-0
Item No. 9 – To adjourn at 7:20 p.m.
Motion to adjourn – Toman
Second – Foeckler
Motion Carried 2-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Patrick DeGrave
Copy to Common Council