04-06-1982 Special
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
MERIT BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
April 6, 1982
Mr. Vic Vandergrifft, Chairman, called the Special Meeting to order
at 7:30 P.M. in City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Mr. Vandergrifft
Mr. Kropp
Mr. Lewis
Mr. Avery
Present
Present
Present
Present
Also present: City Clerk Nancy Blazi
Mr. Vandergrifft said that the Special Meeting was being held in
place of the March meeting due to the fact that there was no quorum
at the March Meeting. The Merit Board will hold its regular April
meeting on April 28, 1982.
There were no minutes approved at this meeting.
The Board discussed the Job classifications that were presented
to them some time ago for review. The City Clerk advised the Board
that the Supervisors have also reviewed these job descriptions and
classifications and were instructed to go over them with individual
employees.
The present pay scale was discussed. It was the opinion of the Board
that a job classification system needs to be implemented first then
worked into the current pay plan which is based on present salaries.
Due to past hiring practices and the lack of guidelines on positions,
there are obviously discrepancies and it will take time to bring the
job position and classification plan into line with the pay plan.
The City Clerk explained that the City Manager was locked into present
salaries for this budget year and had no choice but to form a pay
scale using present salaries in order to begin the process of a total
personnel system.
Mr. Kropp motioned to approve the Job positions and classifications
as presented, and send them to the Council for approval, seconded by
Mr. Avery. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
The Board reviewed some changes to the Personnel Guide under the
section on Leave of Absence. Suggestions had been made to the Board
that this section needed clarification and also some regulations
concerning employees on short term leave of absence. These suggestions
have been reviewed by the Supervisors prior to presentation to the
Merit Board.
Mr. Kropp motioned to submit the suggested changes and revisions,
as presented, to the Council for approval, seconded by Mr. Avery.
Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Mr. Vandergrifft read a letter of resignation from board member
Leroy L~wis. Mr. Lewis stated that his present employment required
travelllng out of the area and he would not be able to devote time
to board meetings. Mr. Vandergrifft requested that a letter of thanks
be sent to Mr. Lewis for his years of service on the Merit Board.
Mr. Kropp motioned to accept the resignation and send a letter of
thanks, seconded by Mr. Avery. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Mr. ~and~rgrifft informed the board members that he intended to )
submlt hlS personal resignation to the Council probably effective
May 1, 1982. Mr. Vandergrifft further stated that his current job
~! plus other volunteer duties are his reasons for resigning and not I
because any ~ress~re has been brought upon him to resign. He
add~~ that,wlth hlS resignation there would be three vacancies to fill
~~unc~lM~~~t Boa7~. ~e would appreciate having names submitted to
conSl eratlon as members of the Merit Board. I
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Mrs. Blazi informed the board that the general employees would be
voting on the subject of the union on April 7" 1982. Mrs. Blazi
added that she and Mr. Kropp had been selected by the City Manager
as poll watchers for the City.
The question was raised as to the responsibilities of the Merit Board
if the union should be voted in. It was explained to the members
that the employees in the Police Dept. who are members of the PBA
still come under the City's merit system according to the PBA contract.
The Merit Board briefly discussed establishing some definite rules
for employees as a guideline as a standard of conduct for effective
supervision and errployee relations in order to avoid lTOst matters which might
necessitate disciplinary action. Such rules should insure the rights of all
and secure cooperation and orderliness throughout the personnel system.
Mr. Vandergrifft indicated that the Merit Board has the opportunity
to screen recommended appointments to the Merit Board. He believes
this was passed by Council and put into the By-Laws.
Mr. Kropp motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Avery. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Nancy Blazi
Special Merit Board Meeting
April 6, 1982
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