Personnel Committee
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · August 7, 2023
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes - Final
Personnel Committee
Monday, August 7, 2023 5:30 PM Council Chambers-meeting also available via remote
conferencing-Zoom
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Jessie Lillibridge, Nick Reimer, Eric Nycz, Steve Olson, Kyle Gulya, and Debbie
Charney
Present: 4- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Schlei and Brey
Absent: 1- Kaderabek
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 Sitkiewitz, to accept the Consent Agenda
Items as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Schlei and Brey
23-0603 Approval of June 5, 2023 Personnel Committee Minutes
23-0604 Review of Legal Fees Billed out Through July, 2023-Human Resources
23-0609 Quarterly Report out on Health Plan
23-0605 Report out of Human Resources Office Initiatives August, 2023
23-0606 Report out of City Attorney's Office Initiatives August, 2023
5. Discussion and Action Items
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23-0607 Compensation Review and Recommendation for Municipal Court Judge
Human Resources Director, Jessie Lillibridge gave the committee some
background information on the Judge's salary history and suggestions on
changing the salary commencing the next term. Also had some discussion
on needing to change the Judge's health insurance premium amount that
the City contributes beginning in 2024.
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Vanderkin, directed Attorney's office to draft a
resolution and refer to Council placing the Municipal Judge's salary on the City
Compensation Plan at Grade T, at 25% of the 5-Year Rate, where the position
would stay and adjust the salary annually to reflect the Market Rate. This change
would be effective with the Municipal Judge's next term commencing May 1,
2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Schlei and Brey
Moved by Brey, seconded by Sitkiewitz, directed Attorney's office to draft a
resolution and refer to Council changing the Municipal Judge's premium for
health insurance to a 50/50 split. The City shall pay fifty percent (50%) of the
premium for the Municipal Judge due to underwriting requirements effective
January 1, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Schlei and Brey
23-0614 Resolution to Revise and Approve Transit Driver $2000 Bonus Through 2024
There was no discussion on this item.
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Brey, that this request be approved and
referred to council to revise the resolution for a $2000 bonus for Transit Drivers
through 2024 to include all newly hired Transit Drivers (full-time and part-time)
and the bonus incentive be given to the Transit Driver on their first paycheck
following their one-year anniversary as a Transit Driver. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 4- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Schlei and Brey
23-0611 Resolution to Hire Seasonal Employees Related to Elected Officials,
Department Heads, or Supervisory Personnel
There was no discussion on this item.
Moved by Brey, seconded by Vanderkin, that this request for a resolution to hire
seasonal employees related to elected officials, department heads, or
supervisory personnel be approved and referred to council. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Schlei and Brey
6. Convene in Closed Session
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Sitkiewitz, to convene in closed session at
5:51 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 4- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Schlei and Brey
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:
23-0185 Police Contract Bargaining 2024-2026
7. Reconvene in Open Session
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Sitkiewitz, to reconvene in open session at
6:10 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Schlei and Brey
23-0185 Police Contract Bargaining 2024-2026
There was no action taken on this item.
23-0626 Discuss September 2023 Meeting Date
The Committee discussed the September 2023 Personnel meeting date
and will move the meeting to Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Brey, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this meeting be adjourned at 6:12
p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Schlei and Brey
Submitted by Debbie Charney, Human Resources Generalist
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900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda
Personnel Committee
Monday, August 7, 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
listed above.
This meeting is being conducted both in Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom
(www.zoom.com) to maximize opportunities for residents to attend. Those attending
the meeting via Zoom who wish to give public input are asked to keep their
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This meeting will be held in Council Chambers and also via remote conferencing
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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.
23-0603 Approval of June 5, 2023 Personnel Committee Minutes
Attachments: 06-05-2023 PC Meeting Minutes.pdf
23-0604 Review of Legal Fees Billed out Through July, 2023-Human Resources
Attachments: _OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR HR Costs.pdf
23-0609 Quarterly Report out on Health Plan
Attachments: Med MER 0323 Q1 2023 - no hcc.pdf
23-0605 Report out of Human Resources Office Initiatives August, 2023
Attachments: HR Update August 2023.pdf
23-0606 Report out of City Attorney's Office Initiatives August, 2023
Attachments: ATTORNEY'S OFFICE UPDATE AUGUST 2023.pdf
5. Discussion and Action Items
23-0607 Compensation Review and Recommendation for Municipal Court Judge
Attachments: Memo Judge Compensation 08.2023.pdf
Res - Municipal Court Judge Salary.pdf
Letter from SO requesting salary review 06.2023.pdf
RE_ City of Manitowoc and Health Partners - Municipal Judge Insurance.pdf
2022.Muni.Judge.Salaries.pdf
2023 Muni judge data gathered from other munis.pdf
caseloadstatsreport.pdf
23-0614 Resolution to Revise and Approve Transit Driver $2000 Bonus Through
2024
Attachments: Res to approve Transit Driver $2000 bonus through 2024.pdf
23-0611 Resolution to Hire Seasonal Employees Related to Elected Officials,
Department Heads, or Supervisory Personnel
Attachments: Resolution to hire related seasonals for seasonal employment 2023.pdf
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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:
23-0185 Police Contract Bargaining 2024-2026
Attachments: Manitowoc Reopener Letter-PD 02-28-2023
7. Reconvene in Open Session
23-0185 Police Contract Bargaining 2024-2026
Attachments: Manitowoc Reopener Letter-PD 02-28-2023
23-0626 Discuss September 2023 Meeting Date
8. Adjournment
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