Minutes
July 26, 2007 4:00 p.m.
Committee members present: Mike Toman, Tom Michalski, Al Foeckler.
Also Present: Administrator Patrick DeGrave, Finance Manager RoseAnn Underberg, Police Chief Tom Bauer, Labor Attorney Robert Buikema, Local 133 President Barbara Congdon.
The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m.
Item No. 2 Minutes from the Personnel Committee meeting of July 6, 2007.
Motion to approve the minutes of July 6, 2007 as submitted Toman
Second Michalski
Motion carried 2-0-1 A. Foeckler abstained.
Item No. 3 Consider tuition reimbursement request for experiential learning
The issue was placed on the agenda by Fire Chief Satula on behalf of Lt. Tom Jonson. Lt. Jonson is requesting consideration for reimbursement for a college course, Fire 100 Introduction to Fire Science, in which he would be able to secure three credits through advanced standing.
The Committee reviewed Chief Satulas July 2, 2007 e-mail regarding this matter and concluded that they were not willing to create a new class of tuition reimbursement payment.
Motion to deny tuition reimbursement for experiential learning - Foeckler
Second Toman
Motion Carried 3-0
Item No. 4 Consider tuition reimbursement requests Ekes & Jonson
Motion to hold the Ekes request until the next meeting - Foeckler
Second Michalski
Motion Carried 3-0.Motion to approve tuition reimbursement for Lt. Jonson for Communication Skills II and Psychology of Human Relations up to the annual reimbursement limits as detailed in the July 24, 2007 memo from Chief Satula - Toman
Second Michalski
Motion Carried 3-0.
Item No. 5 Revisit the CDL policy issue
The Committee was asked to revisit the Local 133 contract issue relating to CDL drivers and the recent WisDOT regulation. The Personnel Committee met with the unions CDL Committee approximately one year ago to discuss the possibility of adopting a policy that would allow light duty for an employee who has their CDL suspended or revoked. The Personnel Committee instructed the CDL Committee to compile sample policies from other Wisconsin communities that show what the union is seeking.
The Personnel Committee had not received any supporting information from the union to date, and Ms. Congdon indicates that the ball was dropped on the unions side.
The Committee considered opening the contract but determined that the issue would be best served through negotiations for a successor agreement. The Administrator will notify the union of the decision.
Item No. 6 To convene to closed session
The Committee may consider a motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes Section 19.85(1)(c) to:
Motion to convene to closed session at 4:40 p.m. Toman
Second Foeckler
Motion carried 3-0
Item No. 7 To return to open session and take action on any item discussed in closed session.
Motion to return to open session at 4:53 p.m. Toman
Second Michalski
Motion carried 3-0
No discussion took place with the Firefighters union Local 1848.
Item 6 b
Motion to recommend that the Common Council approve the end of probation for Ms. Becky Leigh, Dispatch Supervisor, effective August 7, 2007 and to recommend that Council also approve a wage ordinance modification to reflect the end of probation. This action acknowledges the time spent as Acting Administrative Support Bureau Manager. - Toman
Second Michalski
Motion carried 3-0
Item No. 8 To adjourn at 4:55 p.m.
Motion to adjourn Toman
Second Foeckler
Motion Carried 3-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Patrick DeGrave
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