HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1/31/2005 - Finance and Personnel Committee FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, January 31, 2005
Aldermen's Conference Room, 6:30 p.m.
`-- In Attendance: Committee Members: Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd, Alderman Bolger
and Alderman Peterson. Absent: None. Also in Attendance: City Administrator Maxeiner,
Assistant to Administrator Martin, Deputy Clerk Kunzer.
Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Discussion: Updates to Compensation Plan
City Administrator Maxeiner provided the Committee with an overview of the process utilized in
reaching the proposed update to the City's compensation plan which is presented for review at
this evening's meeting. He stated there are two reasons for the proposed update:
1. When the comprehensive compensation study was completed in 2001, it was suggested
the results be reviewed every three to four years. It is therefore time to review the
compensation levels for non-contractual employees.
2. Two employee groups have expressed their concerns to administration regarding the
closure in the compensation gap between contractual supervisory employees and non-
contractual hourly employees.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated market surveys indicate internal inequities exist whieh could
jeopardize the continuing employment of individuals who are of great worth to the municipality
and the organization. Staff has prepared an analysis of results obtained regazding internal and
external compensation comparisons. The results of that analysis have been provided to the
�, Committee for review, discussion and possible recommendation to Council for action. City
Administrator Maxeiner stated Staff is recommending the following:
Position Current Grade Proposed Grade
Asst. City Administrator 21 22
Deputy Chief 21 22
Asst. Director of Public Works 19 20
Sergeant 18 19
Water Superintendent 1? 19
Asst Water Superintendent 14 16
Wastewater Superintendent 17 19
Asst Wastewater Superintendent 14 16
Bldg& Zoning Superintendent 15 16
Street Division Crew Leader 14 15
City Planner 13 15
Parks Maintenance Crew Leader 12 13
Engineering Inspector 10 12
City Administrator M�einer suggested the proposed compensation could be implemented on
March l, 2005.
Responding t<� an inquiry, City Administrator Maxeiner stated approximately 60% of street
� division overtime is attributed to snowplowing events. Other causes of overtime would be storm
water backups, sanitary sewer backups, and water main breaks. Parks maintenance crews would
earn overtime Por work during band concerts, Fiesta Days, and other similar events.
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`- Some discussion occurred regarding the possible timing of the implementation of the updated
compensation should it be approved by full Council. City Administrator Maxeiner noted certain
employee groi�ps might be appeased by the March implementation of the revised compensation
plan,
Following an �:nquiry, a brief discussion followed regarding Staff's investigation of the possibie
exemption status of streets crew leaders and park maintenance crew leader positions. City
Administrator Maxeiner will investigate these positions and whether they would cunently
comply with e�emption status as dictated by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Peterson, to recommend to Council the following revision to the
compensation schedule as follows:
Position Cunent Grade/Salary Proposed Grade/Salary
Asst. City Administrator 21 vacant 22 vacant
Deputy Chief(2) 21 $161,649 22 $168,1Q4
Asst. Director of Public Works 19 $67,561 20 $70,261
Sergeant (8) 18 $551,674 19 $573,756
Water Superintendent 17 $69,084 19 $74,724
Asst Water Superintendent 14 $61,417 16 $66,428
Wastewater Superintendent 17 $69,084 19 $74,724
Asst Wastewater Superintendent 14 $61,417 16 $66,428
�. Bldg&Zoning Superintendent 15 $63,875 16 $66,428
Street Division Crew Leader(2) 14 $122,834 15 $127,750
City Planner 13 $43,648 15 $47,209
Parks Maintenance Crew Leader 12 $48,005 13 $49,925
Engineering Inspector 10 $45,900 12 $49,645;
and that Staff investigate the advisability of designating exempt status to Street Division Crew
Leader and Parks Maintenance Crew Leader.
Voting Aye: Murgatroyd, Bolger, Peterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
New Business
City Administrator Maxeiner reported the 2003-2004 Audit has been completed. He stated the
new format as directed by the GASB 34 is different that previous audits and might require
clarification and explanation by the City's auditing firm. He suggested Eder Cassella be invited
to the ne�Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting to explain the new format.
It was the consensus of the Committee a brief ineeting be held on Monday, February 14, 2005 at
7 p.m. to discuss the 2003-2004 Fiscal Year Audit. City Administrator Maxeiner stated he would
� invite John Eder to speak to the Committee and explain the new audit format.
Alderman Bolger opined the Finance and Personnel Committee should be more actively involved
and knowledgeable about the hiring and firing of City employees. Chairman Murgatroyd asked
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�— City Administrator Maxeiner to distribute to Finance and Personnel Committee members the
City's current procedure policy with regard to employee hiring and firing.
Responding to Alderman Peterson's inquiry, a brief discussion followed regarding the status of
the City's vehicle sticker program and whether it would be implemented in the 2005-2006 fiscal
year. City Administrator M�einer noted Staff is in the process of reviewing the need for this
program in light of the results of the 2004 special census. No decision has yet been made
regarding the 2005-2006 fiscal year.
Alderman Bo(ger suggested the City investigate the purchase of sidewalk plows for snow
removal, partic;ularly in school zones.
Adjournment
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Peterson,to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Voting Aye: Murgatroyd, Bolger, Peterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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� Steven C. Murgatroyd, C irma
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