Personnel Committee
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · December 4, 2023
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes - Final
Personnel Committee
Monday, December 4, 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, Dan Koski, Nick Reimer, Eric Nycz, and Debbie Charney
Present: 4- Vanderkin, Schlei, Kaderabek and Brey
Absent: 1- Sitkiewitz
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 Kaderabek,to accept the Consent Agenda
Items as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Vanderkin, Schlei, Kaderabek and Brey
23-1019 Approval of November 6, 2023 Personnel Committee Minutes
23-1020 Review of Legal Fees Billed out Through November, 2023-Human Resources
23-1021 Quarterly Report out on Health Plan
23-1022 Report out of Human Resources Office Initiatives December, 2023
23-1023 Report out of City Attorney's Office Initiatives December, 2023
5. Discussion and Action Items
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23-1024 Request to Approve the 2024 Seasonal Hiring Policy and Appendicies
Human Resources Director Jessie Lillibridge explained that the seasonal
hiring policy is brought to committee each year if there is a change. The
main revision is adding a provision allowing seasonal employees to earn
time and a half on holidays to mirror permanent employees.
Moved by Brey, seconded by Vanderkin, to approve the 2024 Seasonal Hiring
Policy and Appendices as presented and refer to council. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 4- Vanderkin, Schlei, Kaderabek and Brey
6. Convene in Closed Session
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Kaderabek, to convene in closed session at
5:34 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Vanderkin, Schlei, Kaderabek 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
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)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of considering employment,
promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the
governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:
23-1026 Unpaid Leave of Absence Request for Two DPI Employees
(Closed Session portion of the Minutes has been redacted)
7. Reconvene in Open Session
Moved by Brey, seconded by Vanderkin, to reconvene in open session at 5:43
p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Vanderkin, Schlei, Kaderabek and Brey
23-0185 Police Contract Bargaining 2024-2026
This Request for the Police Contract Bargaining 2024-2026 was referred to council
and no vote was taken.
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23-1026 Unpaid Leave of Absence Request for Two DPI Employees
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Brey, that this request for an unpaid leave of
absence for Karen Dorow be approved and referred to council. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Vanderkin, Schlei, Kaderabek and Brey
Moved by Brey, seconded by Vanderkin, that this request for an unpaid leave of
absence for Alvin Rehme be approved and referred to council. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Vanderkin, Schlei, Kaderabek and Brey
23-1027 Discuss January, 2024 Meeting Date
The next Personnel Committee meeting will be held on January 4, 2024 at
4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Brey, seconded by Kaderabek, that this meeting be adjourned at 5:43
p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Vanderkin, Schlei, Kaderabek and Brey
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, December 4, 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
microphone muted until public input is opened to improve audio quality for all
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This meeting will be held in Council Chambers and also via remote conferencing
software: www.zoom.com. Members of the public may call to listen in at
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make public comment should email humanresources@manitowoc.org or call
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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
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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.
23-1019 Approval of November 6, 2023 Personnel Committee Minutes
Attachments: 11-06-2023 PC Meeting Minutes.pdf
23-1020 Review of Legal Fees Billed out Through November, 2023-Human
Resources
Attachments: _OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR HR Costs.pdf
23-1021 Quarterly Report out on Health Plan
Attachments: City of Manitowoc - Workforce Health Workplace Clinic Reporting Q3 2023.pdf
23-1022 Report out of Human Resources Office Initiatives December, 2023
Attachments: HR Update December 2023.pdf
23-1023 Report out of City Attorney's Office Initiatives December, 2023
Attachments: ATTORNEY'S OFFICE UPDATE DEC 2023_1.pdf
5. Discussion and Action Items
23-1024 Request to Approve the 2024 Seasonal Hiring Policy and Appendices
Attachments: 2024 Seasonal Hiring Policy-DRAFT.pdf
Appendix B 2024 Seasonal Payrates-Approved 9-18-23.pdf
Appendix C-List of acceptable Documents.pdf
Appendix D-Termination-Initiate a HR Action to Terminate employee in UKG-2024.pdf
Appendix A-Fair Labor Standard Act Qualified Seasonal Recreation Positions-2024.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:
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23-0185 Police Contract Bargaining 2024-2026
Attachments: Manitowoc Reopener Letter-PD 02-28-2023
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)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of considering employment,
promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the
governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:
23-1026 Unpaid Leave of Absence Request for Two DPI Employees
7. Reconvene in Open Session
23-0185 Police Contract Bargaining 2024-2026
Attachments: Manitowoc Reopener Letter-PD 02-28-2023
23-1026 Unpaid Leave of Absence Request for Two DPI Employees
23-1027 Discuss January, 2024 Meeting Date
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
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