09-11-06 Community & Economic Committee

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September 11, 2006 Personnel and Finance Committee Page 2 Mayan Stephen t_uecke noted that in light of the ongoing Personnel and Finance Committee meetings that he did not have a formal presentation far the committee today. He added that a power paint presentation would be presented when all three {3) bills are presented at the Common Council meeting later this evening. Council Member Pfeifer noted that additional Personal and Finance Committee meetings have been scheduled on the proposed 2007 budget for this Thursday (September 14, 2006}, this Saturday (September 16, 2006} and next Monday {September 18, 2006). in light of this, no formal action would be taken on the three (3) proposed ordinances at today's meeting. Substitute Bill No. 58-D6; Maximum SalarieslWages for__Non-Bargaining City Employees: Council Member Pfeifer called far a presentation on proposed substitute Bill No. 58-06 which would establish maximum saiaries and wages of appointed officers and non-bargaining city employees for the 2007 calendar year. City Controller M. Catherine Fanello made the formal presentation. Council Member Puzzello voiced concern with regard to the proposed ordinance not addressing what employees would be entitled to receive the supplemental pay of $750. Ms. Fanello stated the City Administration would abide by the information set forth on page 2 of her September 9, 2006 memorandum {copy attached} and noted in particular that: • Ali full-time employees as of 111106 would receive the $750 supplemental pay • Permanent part-time employees would receive $375 • New hires would not receive supplemental pay • Supplemental pays would be distributed in January and July of 2007 In response to questions from Council Member White, Ms. Fanella stated that there are 420 employees which would be governed by this ordinance. Ms. Fanelio added that no monies have been budgeted far the performance incentive program, however the Administration would like to develop a program in this area in the future. Council Member White made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Substitute Bill No. 58-06 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.