Minutes
April 3, 2007 3:30 p.m.
Committee members present: Ann Lampe, Tom Michalski, M. Toman
Also Present: Patrick DeGrave, Administrator Brian Satula, Fire Chief RoseAnn Underberg, Finance Manager, Captain Endthoff, Officer Andy Sagan.
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m.
Item No. 5 Consider approval to replace Building Inspection Supervisor
Wayne St. John was present to ask the Committees permission to fill the position on Building Inspection Supervisor that will be vacant on June 9, 2007 with the retirement of Mr. Dan Nowak.
Motion to approve / permission to proceed A. Lampe
Second M. Toman
Motion Carried
Item No. 6 Consider a request to promote a police sergeant 30 days earlier.
Captain Endthoff was present to explain that the police department would like permission to promote a sergeant 30 days earlier (on April 23, 2007) than scheduled. Due to the cascading effect of a lieutenants retirement, they find the department in need of the promotion earlier than expected.
Motion to approve permission granted to promote a sergeant on April 23, 2007 A. Lampe
Second T. Michalski
Motion carriedMotion to reconvene to open session at 6:50 p.m - A. Lampe
Second T. Michalski
Motion carried
Item No. 7 Request for a contingency hire in the police department.
Captain Endthoff was present to explain that the department will loose Officer Gallagher again to active military duty. The loss will be for an extended period of time. The department is seeking permission to replace Officer Gallagher with a new hire under the condition that the position is temporary will may be subject o layoff upon Gallaghers return. The position may become permanent should there be a retirement of open position through attrition.
Motion to approve a contingency hire T. Michalski
Second M. Toman
Motion carried
Item No. 3 Request for Tuition reimbursement old business
Union president Officer Andy Sagan was present to discuss with the committee the tuition reimbursement request from Jamie Lisowski and Robert Carter. The requests were held at the last Committee meeting for further information relative to why the submissions were not made in advance of the class per policy requirements.
Officer Sagan presented detailed information about past practice situations in which police personnel were approved for tuition reimbursement even though their submission did not meet the letter of the policy. The committee did not have advance access to the information and asked that the union submit a detailed report supporting their contention of past practice. Once received, the issue can be place on a subsequent agenda for Committee review and action.
Motion to hold until summary information is provided M. Toman
Second T. Michalski
Motion carried
Item No. 4 Review tuition reimbursement policy for non-represented personnel
The Committee had an opportunity review the proposed policy for tuition reimbursement for non-represented personnel and offer suggested changes.
Motion to modify document per discussion submit for department manager review again, then forward to Common Council for review and action. T. Michalski
Second M. Toman
Motion carried
Item No. 2 Minutes from the March 6, 2007 meeting
Motion to approve as submitted M. Toman
Second T. Michalski
Motion carried
Item No. 8 To convene to closed session at 4:10 p.m. per SS 19.85(1)(c) and (e) to discuss impact bargaining with the fire department union.
Motion A. Lampe
Second M. Toman
Motion Carried
Item No. 9 To return to open session at 4:40 p.m.
Motion to return to open session A. Lampe
Second M. Toman
Motion Carried
Item No. 10 Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 4:40 p.m. A. Lampe
Second M. Toman
Motion Carried
Respectfully Submitted, Patrick DeGrave
Copy to Common Council