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Health and Public Safety Committee Mach 26, 1996 Page 3 The Council Attorney then reviewed Substitute Resolution No. 96-25 addressing the Fire Fighter negotiations. She noted that the Mayor and the Council President have had discussions and that they recommend that a joint effort between the City Administration and the Common Council take place with regard to these negotiations. She noted that by state law, the Council is charged with setting all monetary issues,and that also by state law the Board of Pubic Safety is charged with establishing all working conditions. The resolution would appoint an agent on behalf of the City to negotiate and that the four(4) additional n awed rsons pe from the Council and Administration would be resource persons. Council President Kelly noted that as President he has selected the Chairperson of the Personnel and Finance and himself to serve as resource sons. Council uncil Member Washington raised concern about the opportunity for other Council Members to serve, especially the new Council Members. Council Member Coleman appreciated his concern and noted that Council Member Luecke's committee position and past experience coupled with the Council President being on the Committee are important. He also noted that although he has never formally served on such an assignment,that it requires an extensive time commitment. He noted that in the past Gene Ladewski,then Council President and Ann Puzzello then Chairperson of the Personnel and Finance Committee had been appointed in the past. The Council President stated that he appreciated the concerns raised by Council Member Washington. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6: 30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Cleo Washington Chairperson,Health and Public Safety Committee Attachments •