Personnel Committee
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · May 6, 2024
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes - Final
Personnel Committee
Monday, May 6, 2024 5:30 PMCouncil Chambers-Meeting is 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, Eric Nycz, Todd Blaser, Dan Koski, and Debbie
Charney
Present: 5- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Brey, Schlei and Norell
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
24-1417 Approval of April 1, 2024 Personnel Committee Minutes
24-1418 Review of Legal Fees Billed out Through April, 2024-Human Resources
24-1419 Report out of Human Resource's Office Initiatives May, 2024
24-1420 Report out of City Attorney's Office Initiatives May, 2024
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Schlei, to accept the Consent Agenda Items as
presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Brey, Schlei and Norell
5. Discussion and Action Items
24-1421 Out of State Travel Request for City Attorney Eric Nycz for the International
Municipal Lawyers Association Conference in Orlando, Florida on September
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25-29, 2024
City Attorney Eric Nycz explained to the committee the reasoning behind
the request to attend the conference.
Moved by Brey, seconded by Vanderkin, that this request for out-of-state travel for
City Attorney Eric Nycz for the International Municipal Lawyers Association
Conference in Orlando, Florida on September 25-29, 2024 be accepted and
placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Brey, Schlei and Norell
24-1432 Request for Resolution to Hire Seasonal Employees Related to Elected
Officials, Department Heads, or Supervisory Personnel
There was no discussion on this item
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Norell, 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: 5- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Brey, Schlei and Norell
6. Convene in Closed Session
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Vanderkin, to convene in closed session at 5:36
p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Brey, Schlei and Norell
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:
24-1422 Unpaid Leave of Absence Request for Transit Employee
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:
24-1358 Manitowoc Firefighters Local 368 Grievance Update
(Closed Session portion of the Minutes has been redacted)
7. Reconvene in Open Session
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Moved by Brey, seconded by Schlei, to reconvene in open session at 6:20 p.m.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Brey, Schlei and Norell
24-1358 Manitowoc Firefighters Local 368 Grievance Update
There was no action taken on this agenda item
24-1422 Unpaid Leave of Absence Request for Transit Employee
There was no discussion on this item
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Brey, that this request for an unpaid leave of
absence for a Transit employee for 30 days be approved and placed on file. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Brey, Schlei and Norell
8. Adjournment
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Vanderkin, that this meeting be adjourned at 6:22
p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Brey, Schlei and Norell
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, May 6, 2024 5:30 PM Council Chambers-Meeting is 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
attendees. Those using their phone to call in may hit *6 to mute and unmute
themselves.
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
1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 839 6086 1541, Password: 886723. Those wishing to
make public comment should email humanresources@manitowoc.org or call
920-686-6993 with their comment no later than 12:00 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.
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.
24-1417 Approval of April 1, 2024 Personnel Committee Minutes
Attachments: Final Minutes-4-1-24.pdf
24-1418 Review of Legal Fees Billed out Through April, 2024-Human
Resources
Attachments: _OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR HR Costs.pdf
24-1419 Report out of Human Resource's Office Initiatives May, 2024
Attachments: HR Update May 2024.pdf
24-1420 Report out of City Attorney's Office Initiatives May, 2024
Attachments: ATTORNEY'S OFFICE UPDATE MAY 2024.pdf
5. Discussion and Action Items
24-1421 Out of State Travel Request for City Attorney Eric Nycz for the International
Municipal Lawyers Association Conference in Orlando, Florida on
September 25-29, 2024
Attachments: Eric N. Travel Request.pdf
IMLA Annual Conference.pdf
24-1432 Request for Resolution to Hire Seasonal Employees Related to Elected
Officials, Department Heads, or Supervisory Personnel
Attachments: Res to hire related seasonals for seasonal employment 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)(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:
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24-1422 Unpaid Leave of Absence Request for Transit Employee
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:
24-1358 Manitowoc Firefighters Local 368 Grievance Update
Attachments: Union request single arbitration board-3-22-24.pdf
7. Reconvene in Open Session
24-1422 Unpaid Leave of Absence Request for Transit Employee
24-1358 Manitowoc Firefighters Local 368 Grievance Update
Attachments: Union request single arbitration board-3-22-24.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)
686-6990 or e-mail cityattorney@manitowoc.org at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting or
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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