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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.
Under miscellaneous Councilmember White said the Council needed an update of the cell-phone
school zone brochure printing as well as a progress report on the graffiti war.
There being no further business to come before the Committees at this time, Chairperson
LaFountain, adjourned the meeting at 4:48 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Tom LaFountain., Chairperson
Personnel and Finance Committee