Personnel Committee
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · February 1, 2021
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes - Final
Personnel Committee
Monday, February 1, 2021 5:30 PM Council Chambers. Meeting also available via Remote
Conferencing
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Jessie Lillibridge, Kathleen McDaniel, Nick Reimer, Stacey Groll, Kerry
Peck, Todd Blaser, Scott McMeans, and Debbie Charney.
Present: 5- Czekala, Sitkiewitz, Hansen, Schlei and Bailey
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
20-1193 Approval of December 7, 2020 Personnel Committee Minutes
20-1194 Review of Legal Fees Billed out Through January, 2021-Human Resources
20-1195 Report out on Health Plan Funding
20-1197 Report out of Human Resources Initiatives February, 2021
20-1196 Report out of City Attorney's Initiatives February, 2021
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Moved by Hansen, seconded by Sitkiewitz, to accept the Consent Agenda Items.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Czekala, Sitkiewitz, Hansen, Schlei and Bailey
5. Discussion and Action Items
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21-0079 2021 Deputy Fire Chief Request for Approval of Job Description Revisions
Human Resources Director spoke to the committee to explain that the Fire
Chief wished to make some changes to the current job description for the
Deputy Fire Chief which includes renaming the position to Assistant Chief
of Fire Rescue. This position was recently open due to a retirement and
there was some changes to be updated within the job description to reflect
those changes.
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Hansen, that this request be accepted and
referred to Council for a resolution to approve the revised job description
changes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Czekala, Sitkiewitz, Hansen, Schlei and Bailey
6. Convene in Closed Session
Moved by Hansen, seconded by Sitkiewitz, to convene in closed
session at 5:37 p.m. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5- Czekala, Sitkiewitz, Hansen, Schlei and Bailey
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:
20-0227 Firefighter Bargaining
20-0898 Police Contract Bargaining
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)(g) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for
the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by
the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved.
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:
20-1077 Audit Results from Central States
(Closed Session portion of the Minutes has been redacted.)
7. Reconvene in Open Session
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, to reconvene in open session at 5:53
p.m. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5- Czekala, Sitkiewitz, Hansen, Schlei and Bailey
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20-0227 Firefighter Bargaining
No discussion
20-0898 Police Contract Bargaining
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Hansen, to approve the Police contract as
outlined and refer to Council for approval. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Czekala, Sitkiewitz, Hansen, Schlei and Bailey
20-1077 Audit Results from Central States
No discussion
8. Adjournment
Moved by Hansen, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this meeting be adjourned at
5:56 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Czekala, Sitkiewitz, Hansen, Schlei and Bailey
Submitted by Debbie Charney, Human Resources Generalist
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda
Personnel Committee
Monday, February 1, 2021 5:30 PM Council Chambers. Meeting also available via
Remote Conferencing
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.
This meeting will be held in Council Chambers and is also being conducted via
remote conferencing software. Members of the public may call to listen in at
1-312-626-6799 , Meeting ID: 835 8640 9987, Password:677594.
Those wishing to make public comment should email dcharney@manitowoc.org or
call 686-6995 with their comment no later than 3:00 p.m. Central the day of the
meeting.
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
20-1193 Approval of December 7, 2020 Personnel Committee Minutes
Attachments: 12-07-2020 PC Minutes.pdf
20-1194 Review of Legal Fees Billed out Through January, 2021-Human Resources
Attachments: _OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR HR Costs.pdf
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20-1195 Report out on Health Plan Funding
Attachments: Med Den FAR 1220.pdf
20-1197 Report out of Human Resources Initiatives February, 2021
Attachments: HR Update Feb 2021.pdf
20-1196 Report out of City Attorney's Initiatives February, 2021
Attachments: Jan 2020 Attorney Update.pdf
Feb 2021 Attorney Update.pdf
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.
5. Discussion and Action Items
21-0079 2021 Deputy Fire Chief Request for Approval of Job Description Revisions
Attachments: Memo Asst Fire Chief JD for PC.Council items.pdf
Assistant Chief of Fire Rescue 10044 TRACK CHANGES.PDF
Assistant Chief of Fire Rescue 10044 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:
20-0227 Firefighter Bargaining
Attachments: Fire Bargaining Costs 2018 to Date.pdf
2019 Wage Information.pdf
20-0898 Police Contract Bargaining
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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)(g) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for
the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by
the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved.
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:
20-1077 Audit Results from Central States
Attachments: Audit Letter 102920_.pdf
Email Central States Audit.pdf
Status Codes List.pdf
7. Reconvene in Open Session
20-0227 Firefighter Bargaining
Attachments: Fire Bargaining Costs 2018 to Date.pdf
2019 Wage Information.pdf
20-0898 Police Contract Bargaining
20-1077 Audit Results from Central States
Attachments: Audit Letter 102920_.pdf
Email Central States Audit.pdf
Status Codes List.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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