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04-25-1984 . <..J~ (.,.1 CITY OF EDGEWATER MERIT BOARD MEETING April 25, 1984 7:00 P.M. The meeting of the Merit Board was called to order at 7:05 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Edgewater Community Center. ROLL CALL Betty Billups Robert Bates Dr. Roland Bazin Walter Gross Debbie Sigler Present Present Present Present Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Gross made a motion to adopt the minutes, being seconded by Mrs. Billups. Upon roll call vote the motion CARRIED 4-0. COMMUNICATIONS Police Department's Request Chief Overman read his request to the board, and went over the job descriptions in detail. Mr. Gross complimented the work performed by the City's dis- patchers. He asked when a dispatcher actually receives the full pay benefit; when they are hired, are they hired at a lower level for a certain period of time and then raised up or are they paid based on their ability? Chief Overman explained that he has not hired a dispatcher since he has been here, however he would not hire under the base rate of pay for that classification, although he does have that option. He would hire them in at the A step and then upon evaluation, if warranted, they would go to the B step. At this time Dr. Bazin arrived and was given a few minutes to review his agenda and catch up with the board. Mr. Gross made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Police Chief and turn it over to the Council, being seconded by Mrs. Billups. Upon roll call vote the motion CARRIED 5-0. Utilities Department New Job Descriptions Mr. Terry Wadsworth was asked to explain his request to the board. He explained that the City recently experienced a situation whereby we lost a supervisor and no other operators at the water plant held a high enough certification to meet permitting requirements. The City had to hire a professional to fill in until someone could become qualified, which was an expensive undertaking. He feels if there was a slot for a ClasslB" operator there would be an incentive for the employees to qualify themselves in the event an opening occurs. His memo noted that if these proposed job descriptions are approved, no additional manpower will be created. \ '- ~o ,,~ Mr. Gross asked what the plan of incentive is now for an operator to become a "C" operator? Mr. Wadsworth stated that the City pays for the educational aspects, we have our own in-house training program and we try to stress the importance of the job in the community. This is a respectable position to have and he feels it is good to cultivate employees who are going to stay with the City and not go elsewhere. Dr. Bazin made a motion that we accept the new job descriptions for the utility department, being seconded bv Mrs. Sigler. Upon roll call vote the motion CARRIED 5-0. Mr. Gross thanked Mr. Wadsworth for the information and answers. Mr. Opal was given the floor; he asked if someone gets paid accordingly as soon as they get a "B" license, now? Mr. Wadsworth answered not at the present time, there is not a pay differential set up, this is the reason for the request. Utilities Department Job Description Updates Mr. Bates confirmed with all of the board members that this was reviewed. Mr. Gross stated he did not have enough time, but he did look this over. He feels this is a little more complex to decide on before a vote is taken. Mrs. Sigler stated that the old job descriptions were in a narrative form and the main change that has been made is a new format, to make it easier to read. Of course Mr. Wadsworth revised the duties and spelled them out a little more clearly. The wording is also consistent throughout all of the job de- scriptions. She added that she understands this is the first of several packages of updated job descriptions the board is going to be receiving. Mr. Gross asked if we are voting here to send this to Council now for approval? Mrs. Kinsey stated she has recommended that this package be held until all the departments have submitted theirs to the Merit Board, then let it go to the Council in one complete full job description book for the entire City. Mr. Gross agreed that this is a good idea, then we have a pro- gram to give to the Council. Councilman Spencer asked if there was any change made in the classifications in these job descriptions? Mr. Wadsworth answered, no. Mrs. Sigler explained that the classifications grade codes were added to the top of the job descriptions. This code will be used by personnel and payroll, and can be found on each page. Chairman Bates read the memo from Mrs. Kinsey to the Merit Board regarding this package. It was explained that this package is to be held onto and studied by the board; we will be adding more. packages as we go along until we have them all to present to the Council. -2- ~ ~u ~~ At this time, Mr. Wadsworth introduced his supervisors to the board. Mr. Dave Pettit, Wastewater Department, Mr. Carl Messer, Field Operations, and Mr. Rob DeLoach, Water plant were all present and were welcomed by the board members. Mrs. Kinsey spoke to the board at this time regarding a request from Mr. Wadsworth to upgrade the Wastewater Plant Supervisor's position. It explained that if the positions of Class "B'I operators are adopted, as he recommended, the operator will be in the same classification as the supervisor. He feels this is not an equitable situation and he is recommending that the supervisory position be upgraded to a grade 14. Mrs. Kinsey added that she concurs with this request. Mrs. Sigler suggested this be sent to the Council for their decision. Since they accepted the classification scale with the plan, it would be up to them to make an amendment like this. Mr. Gross made a motion that we ask Connie Kinsey to amend the classification from 13 to 14 to correct the discrepancy in the present classification, being seconded by Mrs. Sigler. Councilman Spencer was given the floor at this time, he com- mented that he does not agree completely with the aspect that a supervisor must receive higher pay than the employee in his department. Mrs. Sigler commented that someone could be in a higher classi- fication and still make less money. Upon roll call vote on the motion, the motion CARRIED 5-0. Board Meeting Guidelines Mr. Bates read his memo to the board members and requested they be accepted procedure. Mrs. Billups made a motion to adopt these guidelines, being seconded by Dr. Bazin. Mr. Gross asked what is meant by "off the record"; asking if anything happening at this meeting tonight can be discussed with anyone after the meeting? Chairman Bates answered, it certainly can. The meaing of "off the record" is that the entire Merit Board meeting will be recorded and the tape will not be turned off at anytime during the meeting. Upon roll call vote the motion CARRIED 5-0. OLD BUSINESS Safety Committee Report Mrs. Sigler informed the board that at the Safety Committee meeting they were given the package of the safety program prepared by Mr. Sheridan. It has been requested by the committee that we request Council approval of this program. There was discussion at this time about whether Mr. Sheridan is going to receive his entire package back in the event the Council does not accept it. Mr. Gross wanted to make sure it is understood that Mr. Sheridan, who worked so hard to put this package together, did state that if this is not accepted in its entirety, he wants it all back. -3- ~~ ~u Mrs. Sigler suggested perhaps we could ask Mrs. Kinsey to notify Mr.Sheridan when this is on the Council agenda and request his presence at that meeting. Dr. Bazin made a motion to submit this safety package to Council for consideration, as is, and inform the Council that Mr. Sheridan requested, if it is not adopted, that the paperwork be returned to him in total, being seconded by Mrs. Billups. There was discussion with Councilman Spencer and Mrs. Kinsey regarding this request and the fact that this is now public record. Upon roll call vote the motion to forward this to Council CARRIED 5-0. It was agreed that a formal letter of thanks should be sent to Mr. Sheridan and he should be invited to attend the Council meeting when the safety package is on the agenda. There was no new business to discuss. The meeting was adjourned. Minutes submitted by: Debbie Sigler -4- 0- - \ AMENDED DRAFT 0; ~ CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE GRADE 1 General Laborer Custodian /' GRADE 2 General Laborer Custodian GRADE 3 General Laborer Custodian Public Works Service Worker I Bldg. & Grounds Repair Worker I GRADE 4 Equipment Operator/Laborer I Admin. Clerk I GRADE 5 Water Plant Trainee Wastewater Plant Trainee GRADE 6 Meter-Reader/Laborer~ Admin. Clerk II -, Public Works Service Worker II Bldg. & Grounds Repair Worker II GRADE 11 Public Works Admin. SUDervisor Planning Assistant Police Patrolman GRADE 12 Water Plant Operator-c... Wastewater Plant Operator-c... Field Operations Supervisor j Bldg .&Grounds/Rec. Director Cl>tpo('Q ( . GRADE 13 Data Processing Coord/Asst. F.D. Water Plant Operator~~ Wastewater Plant Operator~j Patrol Sergeant Detective Sergeant GRADE 14 ~~sistant Utilities Superintendent Was+eWC{te r- ;)~~ y V "S-O " GRADE 15 GRADE 16 Water Plant SUDervisor Bldg.Official/Code Enf. Officer GRADE 17 GRADE 18 GRADE 7 Mechanics Assistant Payroll Personnel/Insurance Clerk Admin. Secretary I Utility Billing Clerk Animal Control Officer Utilities Systems Mechanic Plans Examiner/Clerk -- ~ 1/JMmal CvuL:rol @fficcr GRADE 8 Telecommunicator Asst.Code Enf. Off/Bldg. Inspector__/~ GRADE 9 Utilities Technician Accounts Payable/Purchasing Clerk __ It) Admin. Secretary II Deputy City Clerk - /0 Public Works Service Worker III Bldg. & Grounds Repair Worker III Records Clerk GRADE 10 Refuse Supervisor Street Supervisor Auto Mechanic