Personnel Committee
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · August 5, 2019
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes - Final
Personnel Committee
Monday, August 5, 2019 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
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Jessie Lillibridge, Kathleen McDaniel, Justin Nickels, Dan Koski, Steve
Corbeille, Steve Corbeille, Scott McMeans, Jeremiah Novak, Jay Scott,
Jeff Dunn, Brett Norell, and Debbie Charney.
Present: 4- Czekala, Sitkiewitz, Kummer and Williams
Absent: 1- Jacobs
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
19-0842 Approval of July 1, 2019 Personnel Committee Minutes
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19-0838 Review of legal fees billed out through July, 2019-Human Resources
19-0839 Report out on Health Plan Funding
19-0840 Report out of Human Resources Initiatives August, 2019
19-0841 Report out of City Attorney's Initiatives August, 2019
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Williams, to accept the Consent Agenda
Items and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 4- Czekala, Sitkiewitz, Kummer and Williams
5. Discussion and Action Items
19-0847 Parks and Rec Job Description Changes/Realignment and Approval to Fill 2
Positions for DPI
Dan Koski, Director of Public Infrastructure explained to the Committee the
changes/realignment that he is proposing since the retirement of the
Recreation Division Manager and with that, the job description changes
that would need to be made. There was discussion on working
cooperatively with the Manitowoc Public School District along with the
YMCA on programming initiatives. The Committee was not ready to make
any decisions at this point and advised that this item be referred to the
Public Infrastructure Committee and that Koski get more budget numbers
and details to present at that time.
This Request was referred to the Public Infrastructure Committee for
consideration with a request that Koski get more budget numbers and details to
present at that time.
19-0845 ABRC Presentation of Health Care Plan Recommendations for 2020
Jay Scott from ABRC gave an overview to the Committee on the 2020
benefits plans that are being considered. Both a traditional plan and a high
deductible plan were discussed. Anthem, UMR, and Robin were the
providers being considered. Sitkiewitz asked when the Committee could
expect to see final numbers with recommendations and Scott stated that it
would be around October, 2019. Jeff Dunn, Chair of the Board of Directors,
and Brett Norell, President & CEO from Holy Family Memorial attended
the meeting as well to present the benefits they can contribute to the City of
Manitowoc if considered in the plan.
There was no motion made on this agenda item. There will be more discussion
once final numbers come in to present.
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6. Convene in Closed Session
Moved by Williams, seconded by Kummer, to convene in closed session at 6:02
p.m. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 4- Czekala, Sitkiewitz, Kummer 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:
19-0846 Request from Local 662 to enter into 2020 DPW Wage Agreement
19-0618 Teamsters Local No. 662 Transit Contract Negotiations
(Closed Session portion of the Minutes has been redacted.)
7. Reconvene in Open Session
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Kummer, to reconvene in open session at
6:10 p.m. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 4- Czekala, Sitkiewitz, Kummer and Williams
19-0846 Request from Local 662 to enter into 2020 DPW Wage Agreement
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Williams, that this request be placed on file
and direct the HR Director to respond thanking them for their letter and note that
the employees will continue with the current City pay plan. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Czekala, Sitkiewitz, Kummer and Williams
19-0618 Teamsters Local No. 662 Transit Contract Negotiations
No discussion
8. Adjournment
Moved by Kummer, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this meeting be adjourned at
7:04 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Czekala, Sitkiewitz, Kummer 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, August 5, 2019 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.
19-0842 Approval of July 1, 2019 Personnel Committee Minutes
Attachments: 07-01-2019-PC Final Meeting Minutes.pdf
19-0838 Review of legal fees billed out through July, 2019-Human Resources
Attachments: _OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR HR Costs.pdf
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19-0839 Report out on Health Plan Funding
Attachments: Med Den FAR 0619.pdf
19-0840 Report out of Human Resources Initiatives August, 2019
Attachments: HR Update - August 2019.pdf
19-0841 Report out of City Attorney's Initiatives August, 2019
Attachments: August 2019 Attorney Update.pdf
5. Discussion and Action Items
19-0847 Parks and Rec Job Description Changes/Realignment and Approval to Fill
2 Positions for DPI
Attachments: Proposed Department of Public Infrastructure Org Chart 071719.pdf
Current Department of Public Infrastructure Org Chart 112918.pdf
Proposed Operations Division Manager JD 073119.pdf
Proposed Recreation Team Leader JD 07.2019.pdf
Proposed Parks and Recreation Division Manager JD 07.2019.pdf
19-0845 ABRC Presentation of Health Care Plan Recommendations for 2020
Attachments: City - Personnel MTG 8-5-2019 - final.pdf
6. Convene in Closed Session
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:
19-0846 Request from Local 662 to enter into 2020 DPW Wage Agreement
Attachments: DPW Wage Only 2020 Request.pdf
19-0618 Teamsters Local No. 662 Transit Contract Negotiations
Attachments: Transit Contract Opener 2020.pdf
7. Reconvene in Open Session
19-0846 Request from Local 662 to enter into 2020 DPW Wage Agreement
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Attachments: DPW Wage Only 2020 Request.pdf
19-0618 Teamsters Local No. 662 Transit Contract Negotiations
Attachments: Transit Contract Opener 2020.pdf
8. Adjournment
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City
of Manitowoc will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of
disability in its services, programs, or activities. If you need assistance or reasonable
accommodations in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the
ADA, please call the City Clerk's office at 920-686-6950 or the City’s ADA Coordinator at (920)
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event to request an accommodation. For additional assistance, individuals with hearing or speech
disabilities can call 711 and be connected to a telephone relay system.
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