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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-13-85 MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 1985 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MEETING CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Newy Breland called the meeting to order at 7:40 pm. Pat Bond led those present in prayer. Chairman Breland led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Present: Newy Breland, Marvin Sanders, Pat Bond and Mary Ellen Frame Absent : Jim Swickerath and David Lowery Advance Summary by the Chairman ( this item placed on the agenda by Chairman Newy Breland ) Mr. Breland explained to the audience the purpose and function of - the Merit, Board. He stated that all employees have the right to an impartial hearing by the Board in regards to disciplinary action. APPROVALS: Pat Bond motioned to approve the minutes of the April 30, 1985 Merit System Board meeting as typed and distributed. Marvin 41111r+ Sanders seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: Chairman Breland recommended that the Board members take Appendix "C" home to read and approve at a future date. All Board members were in agreement. NEW BUSINESS: Consideration of personnel positions for fiscal year 85 -86. General Government - Mary Ellen Frame motioned to approve the position for Public Works Director /City Engineer, Pat Bond sec- onded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. General Government - Marvin Sanders motioned to approve the position of Purchasing Agent as a temporary -one year position. If the Purchasing Agent saves the City at least his salary in purchases then the position will be funded in the following fiscal year, if not the position will not continue. Pat Bond seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. Police Department - After considerable discussion, no mutual decision could be reached by the Board. The following reflects each Board Member's opinion. (cont. on page 2) PAGE 1 MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 1985 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MEETING NEW BUSINESS: cont. Police Department - cont. Mary Ellen Frame and Chairman Breland agreed to the (8) Patrolmen, (1) Lieutenant /Detective and (1) Clerk /Typist as proposed. Marvin Sanders suggested the (8) Patrolmen be cut down to (6). He agreed with Mary Ellen Frame and Chairman Breland for (1) Lieutenant /Detective and (1) Clerk /Typist. Pat Bond felt that (8) Patrolmen were to many at one time and suggested that the Five -Year Plan be implemented. She had no further comment. Fire Department - Pat Bond motioned to approve the position of Clerk /Typist, Marvin Sanders seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. Fire Department - All Board Members were in agreement for dif- ferential pay to Fire personnel upon completion of Paramedics training at the rate of 10% to Officers and 15% to Firefighters. ,,, Street Department - Marvin Sanders motioned to approve the pos- ition of repairman, Mary Ellen Frame seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. Water Department - Mary Ellen Frame motioned to approve the (2) positions for meter readers, the motion was seconded by Marvin Sanders and the vote was carried unanimously. Sanitation Department - Marvin Sanders motioned to approve the full time position for driver and (2) part time positions for collectors, Mary Ellen Frame seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. Chairman Breland recommended a pay raise for the Commissioners up $200.00. Chairman Breland recommended a pay raise for the Mayor up $300.00. Salary Proposal - Chairman Breland gave a presentation he prepared showing the City's current salaries as opposed to the Florida League of Cities. Mary Ellen Frame motioned to approve the Salary Proposal as sub- mitted, Marvin Sanders,seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. PAGE 2 MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 1985 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MEETING Solow OTHER BUSINESS: (All of the following items were placed on the agenda by Chairman Breland immediately prior to the meeting) I. Additional Floor Space for City Hall and Police Department Chairman Breland stated that he felt this is a•topic for Merit System Board concern as it relates to the employees. He feels that the extra space is warranted to make working conditions better for the employees. II. Timely Approval of the Minutes The Board agreed to meet on June 19th at 5:00 to approve the minutes of this meeting and Appendix "C ". III. Board Members Discussion with the City Manager in reference to job he is doing as City Manager- Vote of approval or disapproval. Mary Ellen Frame asked who placed this item on the agenda. Chairman Breland stated that he had. Chairman Breland then asked the Board members for comments. Marvin Sanders stated that he felt the City Manager was doing a good job. Mary Ellen Frame stated that she didn't feel this was a topic for vote. She said that if the Board were dissatis- fied with the City Manager then the Commission would already have received negative input and that approval of the City Manager did not need acknowledgement. Chairman Breland stated that he thinks Mr. Griffin is doing a good job and he would like to give him a vote of confidence. He asked if there were any comments from the audience. Darrell Dees/ Sanitation Supervisor said he felt Mr. Griffin was doing a good job and thanked him. IV. Comments from the Board Chairman Breland asked the City Manager and the Audience if they felt the employees were aware of their rights as they pertain to the Merit Board. The City Manager stated that he felt that all were aware of the Board and their rights to use it. Darrell Dees /Sanitation Supervisor said that when he sees a potential problem with an employee, he pulls the pages from the Merit System pertaining to that employee, has him read, sign and date it. Loyd Bown /Shop Supervisor stated that it has been his experience that the disciplined employee knows his rights and chooses to omit going before the Board because he has no valid case. Mr. Griffin stated that they will not discipline and employee with termination unless they are 100% sure of their charge and that by law are required to inform the employee of the Merit System Board, should he de- cide to plead his case. PAGE 3 MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 1985 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MEETING Slow ADJOURNMENT: Mary Ellen Frame motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 pm., Marvin Sanders seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. /P-401 r.► CHAIRMilW BRELAND CLERK OF THE BOARD, SHARON A. JONES '4.- PAGE 4