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l Qto1.mttttit Zeport PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE 10 the Common Qtounti1 of the City of giout1j *n : The July 27, 1992 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Ann Puzzello at 3:50 p.m. in the Council Informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Luecke, Coleman, Puzzello, Washington, Kelly, Slavinskas, Duda, and Ladewski; Kevin Horton, John Byorni, Larry Magliozzi,Don Porter, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Puzzello noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 55- 92 which would fix the maximum salaries and wages of Teamster employees for 1993, 1994, and 1995. Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand then reviewed Substitute Bill No. 55-92 (copy attached). She noted that the Bill sets forth the tentative agreement reached between the Teamster Negotiating Team and the City Negotiating Team which was later ratified by the Teamster Employees. The three (3) year Agreement would have a bonus of$500.00 being paid in January of 1993 and a$500.00 bonus being paid in June of 1993; in 1994 a three hundred dollar($300) bonus would be paid in January and a fifteen cent($.15) hourly increase; and in 1995 a fifteen cent($.15) hourly increase would take effect in January and a fifteen cent ($.15) base hourly increase would take effect in July. Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand also noted that the format of the Bill was different in that it listed all positions or titles of the Teamster Unit alphabetically and also included position numbers. Kevin Horton then reviewed briefly the deficit budget situation and the health care program. He noted that the monthly premium would remain the same rate in 1993 but that any premium increase in 1994 and 1995 would be shared jointly between the employees and the City. The flexible benefit plan of$500.00 would remain in effect, that the 80/20 co-pay would be changed to 70/30, that the maximum out-of-pocket would increase from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00, and that a PPO with a 90/10 co-pay would be instituted during the life of the Agreement. Council President Luecke stated that the bargaining process was a positive experience and complimented the Controller and the Council Attorney for their leadership during this process. He also noted that Cathy Hubbard was a definite asset to the City and well respected by the Teamsters, and that John Leszczynski and Tom Bodnar were very effective in handling the supplementals. Council Member Ladewski stated that he enjoyed the experience and that one day eleven (11)hours were spent in negotiations. He was impressed with the detail from-funeral leave to shoe allowance being properly addressed as well as major wage issues. Council Member Puzzello stated that the negotiating teams were very professional and that she believes that the overall package is fair and meets the needs of both the City and the Teamsters.