Personnel Committee
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · February 6, 2023
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes - Final
Personnel Committee
Monday, February 6, 2023 5:30 PM Council Chambers. Meeting also available via Remote
Conferencing-Zoom
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Jessie Lillibridge, Todd Blaser, Seth Loberger, Tyler Tews, Steele
Beeman, Debbie Charney, and Pam Wimmer.
Present: 5- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Czekala, Cummings and Beeman
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
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Czekala, to accept the Consent Agenda Items
as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Czekala, Cummings and Beeman
23-0055 Approval of December 5, 2022 Personnel Committee Minutes.
23-0056 Review of Legal Fees Billed out Through December, 2022 and January,
2023-Human Resources.
23-0057 Report out of Human Resources Office Initiatives February, 2023.
23-0058 Report out of City Attorney's Office Initiatives February, 2023.
5. Discussion and Action Items
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23-0069 Request for Residency Accommodation-Fire Department-Tews
Tyler Tews presented his background and the start of his
Firefighter/Paramedic position with the City of Manitowoc, along with his
reasons for requesting an exception to the residency provision, which
states all employees shall establish their primary residence within 25 miles
of the City of Manitowoc limits within one year of employment. He
described his current residence location and the distance being 27.4 miles
from work. He asked for an extension to the residency provision for the
reason of saving money to move.
Alder Steve Czekala questioned if there was a gray area for distance
requirement. Alder Eric Sitziewitz stated none and reiterated the timeframe
for the required residency distance. Alder Steve Czekala motioned for a 6
month extension in addition to the requirement and Alder Chad Beeman
seconded it. Alder Eric Sitziewitz amended only to apply to his current
residence.
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Beeman, that this request for a 6 month
residency extension as long as he resides at his current address during that time
be approved and referred to council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Czekala, Cummings and Beeman
23-0070 Request for Residency Accommodation-Fire Department-Loberger
Seth Loberger presented his background and the start of his
Firefighter/Paramedic position with the City of Manitowoc, along with his
reasons for requesting an exception to the residency provision, which
states all employees shall establish their primary residence within 25 miles
of the City of Manitowoc limits within one year of employment. He
described his current residence location and the distance being 27.8 miles
from work. He asked for an extension to the residency provision for the
reason of saving money to move.
Alder Steve Czekala questioned if there was a gray area for distance
requirement. Alder Eric Sitziewitz stated none and reiterated the timeframe
for the required residency distance. Alder Steve Czekala motioned for a 6
month extension in addition to the requirement and Alder Chad Beeman
seconded it. Alder Eric Sitziewitz amended only to apply to his current
residence.
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Cummings, that this request for a 6 month
residency extension as long as he resides at his current address during that time
be approved and referred to council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Czekala, Cummings and Beeman
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6. Adjournment
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this meeting be adjourned at
5:42 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Czekala, Cummings and Beeman
Submitted by Pamela Wimmer, Human Resources Assistant
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda
Personnel Committee
Monday, February 6, 2023 5:30 PM Council Chambers. Meeting also available via
Remote Conferencing-Zoom
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
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This meeting is being conducted both in Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom
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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
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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.
23-0055 Approval of December 5, 2022 Personnel Committee Minutes.
Attachments: 12-05-2022 PC Meeting Minutes
23-0056 Review of Legal Fees Billed out Through December, 2022 and
January, 2023-Human Resources.
Attachments: _OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR 2022 HR Costs
_OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR 2023 HR Costs
23-0057 Report out of Human Resources Office Initiatives February, 2023.
Attachments: HR Update February 2023
23-0058 Report out of City Attorney's Office Initiatives February, 2023.
Attachments: Attorney's Office Update Feb 2023.pdf
5. Discussion and Action Items
23-0069 Request for Residency Accommodation-Fire Department-Tews
Attachments: Tyler Tews Residency Accommodation -2
23-0070 Request for Residency Accommodation-Fire Department-Loberger
Attachments: Loberger Residency Waiver - Personnel
6. 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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disabilities can call 711 and be connected to a telephone relay system.
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