Personnel Committee
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · May 7, 2018
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes - Final
Personnel Committee
Monday, May 7, 2018 6:00 PM Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M.
2. Roll Call
Jessie Lillibridge, Kathleen McDaniel, Todd Blaser, Steve Corbeille,
Rhienna Gabriel, Shawn Esslinger, Amy Eisenschink, and Debbie
Charney.
Present: 4- Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Novak and Williams
Absent: 1- Kummer
3. Public Comment
None
4. Consent Agenda
These items will be approved by one motion unless any Committee Member wishes to remove an
item for discussion.
REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: None
18-0416 Approval of April 2, 2018 Personnel Committee Minutes.
18-0417 Review of legal fees billed out through April, 2018-Human Resources.
18-0418 Report out on Health Plan Funding.
18-0419 Report out of Human Resources Initiatives April, 2018.
18-0420 Report out of City Attorney's Initiatives April, 2018.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Novak, to accept the Consent Agenda Items
and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Aye: 4- Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Novak and Williams
5. Presentations
18-0429 ABRC Presentation-Benefits 2019.
Shawn Esslinger gave a presentation to members of Personnel explaining
options for 2019 benefits. Fully insured vs. self-funded, HDHP/HSA
compared to traditional coverage, pros and cons of providing incentives in
lieu of health insurance, 2019 contracts to be reviewed.
This Presentation was placed on file
6. Discussion and Action Items
18-0422 Request for Resolution to approve offering a $500 sign-on bonus to newly hired
part-time Transit Drivers effective 5-22-2018 through 12-31-2018, with pro-rated
payback clause.
Jessie Lillibridge explained that there will be future openings for transit
drivers in the future due to retirements. In the past, to attract quality
candidates, a $500 incentive was put into place with a clause of a prorated
payback upon leaving the City. A similar request was made for new transit
hires in 2018.
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Williams, to accept the request and refer to
Council to approve offering a $500 sign-on bonus to newly hired part-time Transit
Drivers effective 5-22-2018 through 12-31-2018 with pro-rated payback clause. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Novak and Williams
18-0428 Request for a Resolution to Approve and Implement the City of Manitowoc Silica
Policy.
Jessie Lillibridge explained the mandate from OSHA to create a Silica
Policy. CVMIC and the City have worked together to create the policy for
adoption and implementation.
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Novak, to request a resolution from Council to
approve and implement the City of Manitowoc Silica Policy as presented for
implementation in June upon receipt of the dust control router. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Novak and Williams
18-0426 Request for Resolution to Hire Seasonal Employees Related to Elected
Officials, Department Heads, or Supervisory Personnel.
Discussion on hiring seasonals related to elected officials or supervisory
personnel.
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Novak, to accept this request to hire seasonals
related to an elected official or supervisory personnel with an amendment that
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any further seasonals that are hired prior to Council meeting can also be placed
in this resolution and send to Council for approval. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 4- Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Novak and Williams
18-0430 Business Relationships between community Development Department and
local businesses.
Alder Gabriel approached the table and asked for this agenda item to be
tabled and put on next month's agenda.
This Report was tabled
18-0421 Request for a Resolution-ADA Title II Policy, ADA Grievance Policy, ADA Notice,
ADA Accommodation Form, and ADA Grievance Procedure.
Attorney McDaniel explained the requirements of the ADA and the
implementation of a policy.
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Williams, to approve recommendation of a
resolution and approve policies and refer to Council. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 4- Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Novak and Williams
7. Convene in Closed Session
A motion was made by Czekala, seconded by Novak, to convene in closed
session at 6:56 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Novak and Williams
Notice is hereby given that the above governmental body may adjourn into a closed session during
the meeting as authorized by Section 19.85(1)(e) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the
purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public
business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:
18-0425 Manitowoc Professional Firefighters International Association of Firefighters
Local 368 contract negotiations.
(Closed Session portion of the Minutes has been redacted.)
8. Reconvene in Open Session
A motion was made by Czekala, seconded by Novak, to reconvene in open
session at 7:11 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 4- Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Novak and Williams
18-0425 Manitowoc Professional Firefighters International Association of Firefighters
Local 368 contract negotiations.
There was no discussion.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Czekala, seconded by Novak, to adjourn at 7:13 p.m. The
motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 4- Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Novak and Williams
Submitted by Jessie Lillibridge, Human Resources Director.
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda
Personnel Committee
Monday, May 7, 2018 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Pursuant to Section 19.84(2) and (3) of the Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby
given to the public, to the Herald-Times-Reporter, the official newspaper of
Manitowoc, and to those news media who have filed a written request for this notice
that a meeting of the above-referenced will be held at the date, time and location
listed above.
Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Common Council of the City of
Manitowoc, or a standing committee of that body, may be present at this meeting to
gather information about the subject matter over which they have decision making
responsibility.
The above governmental body will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the
agenda items set forth below.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comment
4. Consent Agenda
These items will be approved by one motion unless any Committee Member wishes to remove an
item for discussion.
REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Any Committee Member may request removal of any item from the Consent Agenda, and such
item shall be removed without debate or vote. Any item or part thereof removed from the Consent
Agenda shall be separately considered.
18-0416 Approval of April 2, 2018 Personnel Committee Minutes.
Attachments: 04-02-2018 Final Meeting Minutes.pdf
18-0417 Review of legal fees billed out through April, 2018-Human Resources.
Attachments: _OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR HR Costs.pdf
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18-0418 Report out on Health Plan Funding.
Attachments: Med Den FAR 0318.pdf
18-0419 Report out of Human Resources Initiatives April, 2018.
Attachments: HR Update May 2018
18-0420 Report out of City Attorney's Initiatives April, 2018.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
5. Presentations
18-0429 ABRC Presentation-Benefits 2019.
Attachments: ABRC Presentation 5.2018.pdf
6. Discussion and Action Items
18-0422 Request for Resolution to approve offering a $500 sign-on bonus to newly
hired part-time Transit Drivers effective 5-22-2018 through 12-31-2018,
with pro-rated payback clause.
Attachments: Transit driver bonus example resolution-16-0147 - transit driver.pdf
18-0428 Request for a Resolution to Approve and Implement the CIty of Manitowoc
Silica Policy.
Attachments: City of Manitowoc Silica Policy Final for Approval.pdf
Silica Policy OSHA Requirements.pdf
18-0426 Request for Resolution to Hire Seasonal Employees Related to Elected
Officials, Department Heads, or Supervisory Personnel.
Attachments: 16-0272 - Draft Resolution Seasonal Hiring - Relatives.pdf
18-0430 Business Relationships between Community Development Department
and local businesses.
Attachments: Gabriel Agenda Item Request.pdf
18-0421 Request for a Resolution-ADA Title II Policy, ADA Grievance Policy, ADA
Notice, ADA Accommodation Form, and ADA Grievance Procedure.
7. Convene in Closed Session
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Notice is hereby given that the above governmental body may adjourn into a closed session during
the meeting as authorized by Section 19.85(1)(e) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the
purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public
business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:
18-0425 Manitowoc Professional Firefighters International Association of
Firefighters Local 368 contract negotiations.
Attachments: City Response to FF Request to Bargain 2018.pdf
8. Reconvene in Open Session
18-0425 Manitowoc Professional Firefighters International Association of
Firefighters Local 368 contract negotiations.
Attachments: City Response to FF Request to Bargain 2018.pdf
Adjournment
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