10-26-1983
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
MERIT BOARD MEETING
October 26, 1983
The meeting of the Merit Board was called to order at 7:15 P.M.
in the Shuffleboard Clubhouse.
ROLL CALL
Betty Billups
Robert Bates
Dr. Roland Bazin
Debbie Sigler
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Mrs. Sigler apologized for not being able to reach Mr. Bates by
phone to remind him of the meeting, however it was determined
there is a quorum and the meeting was called to order with Dr.
Bazin as acting chairman.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Billups made a motion to accept the minutes of the September
28th meeting, being seconded by Mrs. Sigler. MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
COMMUNICATIONS
The board members recognized a memo from the City Council commending
them on the job done on the Merit Plan. Different sections of the
plan were discussed among the members. Mrs. Sigler told the board
the City Clerk had a meeting with all of the department heads,
supervisors and other personnel who are involved with the paperwork
and thoroughly explained the entire merit package. She went over the
new forms and answered any questions regarding the procedure. Every-
one seemed to be in agreement, that although improvements can be made
from time to time, this is a good beginning program.
Mrs. Sigler explained a project which is presently being worked on
is updating of the present job descriptions. It is mostly a matter
of correcting typographical errors and getting some consistency in
the wording. When this is completed, it can all be added in one
package for all the departments.
There was discussion regarding the entrance examination and/or
promotional examination program. Mrs. Sigler is going to try to
obtain more information for the next board meeting. She suggested
this also be prepared to be included with the merit package and the
job descriptions. A prospective employee, for example, could be
given one package to review the available job description, the
examination to be taken for that particular job and at the same
time see what type of merit pay system is offered.
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OLD BUSINESS
The board reviewed the revised By-Laws. Mrs. Billups made a
motion to adopt the By-Laws, being seconded by Mrs. Sigler.
MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
It was mentioned at this time about the vacancy that remains
on the board. Mrs. Sigler explained the Council is aware of
this and doing what they can.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Sigler brought a message to the board from Mrs. Kinsey:
She would like the board members to be thinking of something
on the line of a form that could be sent out for reference
responses. All job applicants list references and some have
letters attached, however, perhaps a form letter could be sent
out asking the same questions of each individual which would
give the employer more factual information.
Dr. Bazin and Mrs. Billups felt this is a good idea and we
should discuss this with Mrs. Kinsey at our next meeting.
ADJOURN
Mrs. Billups made a motion to adjourn, being seconded by
Mrs. Sigler. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned, 8:00 P.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Debbie Sigler
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