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Personnel and Finance Committee November 11, 2002 Page 2 The Council Attorney noted that Mr. Sniadecki's concerns have focused on the language contained in the Board of Public Safety resolutions and not in the ordinances. She believes that the proper forum which he should bring his complaint is the Board of Public Safety and not the Common Council. Mr. Sniadecki stated that there are a handful of officers who are being adversely affected. Council Member King noted that based on his review of the documents and listening to the discussion it appears that the proper domain for further discussion should be with the Board of Public Safety. Council President Kelly concurred and suggested that Mr. Sniadecki bring this matter to the Board of Public Safety. Mr. Sniadecki stated there was not full disclosure of the qualifications when the Council acted on the ordinances. The Council Attorney noted that the Council's role was to establish the maximum dollar amount, and that all regulations governing how an officer would qualify for such pay is in the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Safety. Council Member Aranowski stated that he was aware of the testing provisions when acting on the ordinances. He then recommended that the Council Attorney send Mr. Snidecki material to the Clerk of the Board of Public Safety. Mr. Bodnar noted that the Board would next meet in two(2) weeks. Under unfinished business, Council Member Kirsits noted that the there appears to be no consistent policy addressing what a city employee is entitled to when he or she is activated for military duty. He noted that Mishawaka he believes passed an ordinance on this a few years ago. He asked the Council Attorney to contact Mr. 011ett. Dr. Varner suggested that the City Attorney also address this matter in a memorandum so that everyone is clear about the policies, and that perhaps it be discussed at the next Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. Council Member Kirsits stated that he believes that the City must act quickly and have fair procedures in place. Council Member King stated that if time is of the essence that the Council Attorney should go ahead and draft the necessary ordinance. It was also noted that during the budget hearings that redrawing the boundaries for the rent or mortgage assistance was to be addressed. Chief Fautz stated that he would address this as soon as possible. Council Member Kirsits also noted that during budget hearings that Mr. 011ett was asked to provide information to the Council on the merit bonus program. He noted that there is at least $165,000 designated for that program. He asked the Council Attorney to send a letter on this topic.