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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-92 Personnel & Finance 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. Personnel and Finance Committee July 27, 1992 Page 2 The Council Attorney noted that once the Substitute Bill is passed and the Board of Public Works approves the Collective Bargaining Agreement, that the Personnel Policies of the City must be amended to reflect the new work rules. Following further discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ladewski, that Substitute Bill No. 55-92 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Puzzello noted that the next item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 56- 92 which would fix the annual pay and monetary fringe benefits for the Police Department for 1993 and 1994. Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand then presented a Substitute Bill (copy attached). She noted that the summary of the primary features of the package which was just ratified by the members of the FOP are set forth in the two page handout immediately prior to the ordinance. She also noted that as a part of the Working Agreement, that there would be mandatory drug testing including random drug testing, and that the overall packages both of the Teamsters and of the FOP met the financial goals established by the City administration. Mr. Horton then reviewed the insurance package. Council President Luecke commended the entire City Team. Council Member Ladewski noted that the circumstances leading up to the work details for the Ethnic Festival and parity issues with the Fire Department were major issues as a part of the negotiating process. Tom Bodnar, a member of the City Negotiating Team noted that the package is fair to both the City and the members of the FOP. Council Member Coleman noted that the flexibility of both the FOP Team and the City Team to resolve major issues must have been a positive factor in leading them to a ratification vote. Following further discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion seconded by Council Member Ladewski that Substitute Bill No. 56-92 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Puzzello noted that Council Member Zakrzewski was delayed at a Code Enforcement Hearing and therefore was not present at the meeting. A motion was properly made and seconded to recess the meeting at 4:35 p.m and reconvene after the completion of the other Committee meetings.The motion passed. Council Member Puzzello reconvened the meeting at 5:25 p.m. At that time the session was held on the upcoming appointments to the Transpo Board. The Council discussed Margarita Howard and Rhonda Bradshaw. After much discussion Council Ladewski made a motion seconded by Council Member Coleman that Margarita Howard be reappointed. The motion passed 3 to 0 with Council Member Zakrzewski abstaining. It should be noted that Council Member Zakrzewski joined the meeting after it was reconvened. • Personnel and Finance Committee July 27, 1992 Page 3 Under miscellaneous business Larry Magliozzi of the Economic Development Department reviewed Resolution No. 92-54 which is a written fiscal plan and policy for services to be provided to the annexed area in Penn Township. He noted that the area in question included 36 acres of fifty-two (52) lots. The annexation would become effective on October 23. It was also noted that there would be a construction easement from Inwood during that period of time. There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Ann Puzzello, Chairperson,Personnel and Finance Committee