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,_~ .~ ~'e-~"'":~: lrl.~`J+,[ PERSONNEL AND FINANCE 8~ ~vm __~' , __, SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY Personnel and Finance Committee Chairperson Tom LaFountain called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m. Personnel and Finance Committee Members Present: David Varner, Oliver Davis, Karen White Health and Public Safety Committee Members Present: Chairperson Karen White, Henry Davis, Ann Puzzello, Tim Rouse, Valerie Schey Other Councilmember's Present: Derek Dieter, AI "Buddy" Kirsits Other's Present: Mayor Stephen Luecke, Chuck Leone, Ken Marks, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, John Voorde Agenda: Bill No. 71-09 -Firefighters Compensation 2010 Bill No. 70-09 -Police Compensation 2010 Personnel and Finance Committee Chairperson Tom LaFountain conducted the joint hearing of the Personnel & Finance Committee and Health and Public Safety Committee. All Committee Members were present except one citizen member of the Health and Public Safety Committee. Chairperson LaFountain asked members of the wage negotiation team to comment on the Firefighters bill. Councilmember Puzzello and Henry Davis, members of the negotiating team, both spoke to the communication, cooperation, and consideration shown by both sides of the table. Ken Marks, President of the Firefighter's Union, similarly spoke of mutual respect and understanding shown by both parties. The result of negotiations Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand explained was a one year agreement that froze salaries at 2009 levels; but re-classified ranks which adds to the pension base in 2010 and 2011. Like other city employees the fireman would not receive a $500.00 contribution to a flex plan in 2010. All complemented Kathy for her professionalism. Councilmember Varner motioned the bill go to full Council favorably. Councilmember Rouse seconded. All acceded. Chairperson LaFountain then announced no hearing or action would be taken on the Police compensation bill due to the fact a ratification vote by the members was still in progress. The bill would be acted upon at a special meeting of the Council to be held on September 20, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.