HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-13 Personnel & FinancePERSONNEL & FINANCE
February 25, 2013
Committee Members Present: Valerie Schey, Karen White, Henry Davis
Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Oliver Davis, Gavin Ferlic, Derek Dieter
Others Present: Kathy Cekanski - Farrand, Kareemah Fowler
Agenda: Bill No. 13 -17 — Approving Scrap /Metal Licenses for 2013
Bill No. 07 -13 — Amending Salary Ordinance
Personnel & Finance Committee Vice - Chairperson Karen White conducted the review of the two
schedule bills in Chairperson Dr. David Varner's absence.
Kareemah Fowler who manages the Ordinance Violations Bureau in the Clerk's Office made the
presentation of Bill No. 13 -17. This bill requests the Council approve the renewal of scrap /metal
processing licenses annually issued by the City. Kareemah explained that 14 of the 16 applications had
passed muster and had qualified for approval. The two applicants who did not were given time to remedy
the shortcomings in their applications. Both Oliver Davis and Derek Dieter asked for further explanations
of why two applicants fell sort and what consequences; if any, were they subject to. Kareemah said they
were allowed to operate during the window they were allowed to remedy the problem but would be
shuttered if the violation was not corrected within the time allowed.
Ultimately Henry Davis moved for a favorable recommendation. Valerie Schey seconded and all affirmed.
Bill No. 07 -13 would amend the 2013 salary ordinance to increase the pay of 9 -1 -1 operator, and was
presented by the Mayor. The Mayor explained the increase requested was to bring 9 -1 -1 operators into
parity with the newly created 3 -1 -1 positions. He also requested a part-time position entitled Community
Outreach Director, operating out of his offices be funded.
Derek Dieter led a chorus of support from Councilmembers who called for 9 -1 -1 pay equity. Valerie
Schey and Henry Davis both asked for more information about the new Outreach position. Not satisfied,
Valerie moved to delete the Outreach position from the bill. Henry Davis seconded and the bill was so
amended by a vote of 2 -1, Karen White voting against. Valerie then moved the amended bill be
forwarded favorably. Henry seconded and all approved.
Under miscellaneous Henry Davis repeated an earlier request of Human Resources to provide a listing of
all city employees noting race, gender, and whether managerial or blue collar.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson Varner adjourned
the meeting at 4:02 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Karen White, Vice - Chairperson
Personnel & Finance Committee