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NOVEMBER 9, 2004
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 8:00 PM DST, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ALL COMMON COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN AT THIS MEETING TO APPROVE EXPENDITURES AND CONTRACTS OR TO ACCEPT BIDS AND OTHER PROPOSALS REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
The regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Norwalk was held on Tuesday, November 9, 2004, in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut. The Mayor Alex A. Knopp called the meeting to order at 8:05 pm and lead the assembly into the Pledge of Allegiance.
I. ROLL CALL
Betsy Bain Bruce Kimmel (absent)
Kenneth Baker Richard McQuaid
Fred Bondi Matthew Miklave
Michael Coffey (absent) Jeanette Olmstead-Sawyer
Carvin Hilliard Kevin Poruban (8:10 pm)
Douglas Hempstead Douglas Sutton
William Krummel Peter Wien
Leona Williams
There were twelve (12) members present at Roll Call.
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II. ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES
** MR. BONDI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES AS PRESENTED.
Mr. Poruban joined the meeting at 8:10 pm.
** MOTION PASSED ELEVEN VOTES IN FAVOR, TWO ABSTENTIONS (MR. SUTTON,
MR. BAKER) BY VOICE VOTE.
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III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
John Kuran stated that the subject he was here to discuss is the expansion of Colonial Village Housing Complex and although this item is not the agenda he suggested that it should have been. He stated that the area is already heavily populated with large apartment buildings and by adding more would only destroy the residential character. Problems do already exist and by adding more housing won’t make them disappear, it will just make them worse. He suggested that the green area as use of a park would benefit the area more.
Rebecca Schwartz thanked the Mayor for fighting for the funding
for youth services noting the importance of the program.
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At this point in the meeting Mayor Knopp invited Todd Bryant and Gail Wail from the Norwalk Historical Society to make a presentation.
Mr. Bryant said that before the re-enactment in the summer many
people participated in the town meeting that he noted was a truly wonderful
experience. He presented signed photographs of the participants in their costumes
to Mayor Knopp, Chief Rilling, Andy Garfunkel, Peter Bondi, Bruce Kimmel, Bill
Krummel and Ed Schmidt. He also thanked the sponsors of the even noting that
without them this couldn’t have taken place.
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IV. MAYOR
A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Reappointments
As a Mayor’s appointment Mayor Knopp stated that he was happy to reappoint Susan Wallerstein to SWRPA. He said that she has been very diligent in her attendance and she serves Norwalk’s interests well.
For the second reappointment of Katherine Braun Lasberg to Assistant Corporation Counsel, Mayor Knopp asked Mr. Ciccarello for his comments.
Mr. Ciccarello indicated that Ms. Lasberg has been in the office for about five to six years and has done an excellent job in litigation and highly recommended her re-appointment.
** MR. HILLIARD MOVED TO REAPPOINT KATHERINE BRAUN LASBERG TO ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL.
Mr. McQuaid noted that he had worked with Ms. Lasberg on the Ordinance Committee and said she was always well prepared and very helpful.
Mr. Bondi left the Council Chambers.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE.
Mayor Knopp put forth the name of Felix Serrano for reappointment on the Redevelopment Agency noting his diligent attendance. He added that Mr. Serrano is a Financial Advisor with a major financial company in New York City and with the Redevelopment Agency’s requirement to look at long-range financial planning this is quite an asset.
** MR. PORUBAN MOVED TO REAPPOINT FELIX SERRANO FOR REAPPOINTMENT
ON THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE.
Mr. Bondi rejoined the meeting.
Lastly, under reappointments, Mayor Knopp said that Gordon Tully
has been active in many neighborhood-planning issues. He mentioned that there
has been a change in approach on the Zoning Board of Appeals and felt that Mr.
Tully has a fair and objective influence.
** MR. PORUBAN MOVED TO REAPPOINT GORDON TULLY TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS.
** MOTION PASSED ELEVEN VOTES IN FAVOR, TWO VOTES OPPOSED (MR. HEMPSTEAD, MR.
MCQUAID) BY VOICE VOTE.
Under appointments, Mayor Knopp put forth the name of Edwin Miller, a long time Norwalk resident to be appointed to the Planning Commission. He said that Mr. Miller has been involved in many community activities and his resume reflects that he is a good candidate for this commission.
** MR. HILLIARD MOVED TO APPOINT EDWIN MILLER TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE.
For appointment to the Redevelopment Agency, Mayor Knopp suggested the name of Emil Albanese. Mr. Albanese has been involved in the organization of many social events to raise money for non-profit organizations. He has a professional firm in New York City and this will be his first position in appointed civic office. Mayor Knopp said this will bring a fresh perspective.
** MR. BONDI MOVED TO APPOINT EMIL ALBANESE TO THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY.
** MOTION PASSED ELEVEN VOTES IN FAVOR, TWO ABSTENTIONS (MR. HEMPSTEAD, MR.
MCQUAID) BY VOICE VOTE.
Finally, Mayor Knopp put forth Dawn Del Grecco to be appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. She is active in neighborhood preservation efforts including the organization of Walk Against Cancer.
** MR. SUTTON MOVED TO APPOINT DAWN DEL GRECCO TO THE ZONING BOARD
OF APPEALS.
** MOTION PASSED ELEVEN VOTES IN FAVOR, TWO ABSTENTIONS (MR. HEMPSTEAD, MR.
MCQUAID) BY VOICE VOTE.
B. REMARKS
Mayor Knopp stated that the Charter Revision Committee that was
appointed by this Council has completed its report and has submitted it to the
Common Council in favor of changing the deadlines for the adoption of the City
of Budget and to change the position of Town Clerk to an appointed position
instead of an elected position. He said it is now the job of the Common Council
to schedule a public hearing and the Law Department will prepare a memo indicating
the steps to be taken by the Council. If the Council approves these recommendations
that were adopted unanimously by the Charter Revision Commission it will appear
at the ballot of November 2005 for approval by the voters.
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V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
In the absence of Mr. Kimmel, the Mayor asked Mr. Bondi to present the consent calendar.
** MR. BONDI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS AMENDED.
VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS
A. CORPORATION COUNSEL
1. Authorization to settle claim: Lucy DelValle v. City of Norwalk
2. Authorization to settle claim: Constance Williams v. City of Norwalk, et al.
B. BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION
2. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $8,110 be and the same is hereby transferred from Increased Estimated Revenues to the Police Department to pay for overtime costs for officers working with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force. Acct # 01-3028-5120
3. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $5,400 be and the same is
hereby transferred from Contingency to the Historical Commission to pay for
boiler replacement and lining of chimney at the Gatehouse at Mathews Park. Acct.
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01-6300-5266
C. NORWALK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION
2. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute a contract with Test-Con Inc of Danbury CT for material testing and inspection services for the South Norwalk Library Improvement Project for a total not to exceed $8,000.00. Acct. #0900/03/04/056210-5777-C0153.
3. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an amendment to Schoenhardt Architects design services contract for the South Norwalk Library Improvement Project to provide Special Inspection Services for a total not to exceed $7,875.00. Acct. #0900/03/04/056210-5777-C0153.
4. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an amendment to the agreement between the City of Norwalk and Second Taxing District for the South Norwalk Library Improvement Project, to increase the City's contribution for a revised total amount not to exceed $1,881,446.00, with the understanding that Second Taxing District's financial contribution will be increased for a total revised amount not to exceed $1,850,000.00.
Mr. Bondi moved to suspend the rules to add another item to the agenda: VII B. 6
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES
B. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
6. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to Issue a Purchase Order to Bobcat of Stratford, Connecticut to purchase two (2) Bobcat 463 compact skid-steer loaders, each with trailer and four (4) attachments, for an amount not to exceed $48,910. Acct # 0905 4031 5777 C0313.
Mr. Hempstead indicated that it is the common practice for the majority and minority leaders to meet prior to the Council meeting to discuss items to be left on or taken off the consent calendar. He stated that this did not happen this evening and that he was appalled that this could happen. He requested that the following items be removed from the Consent Calendar: VI, C.1; VII, A.1; VII, A.3; VII, A.4; VII, B.1; VII, B.2; VII, B.3; VII, B.4.
Mr. McQuaid requested that items VI, C.5a; VI, C.5b; VI, C.5c; VI, C.5d. be removed from the Consent Calendar.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE.
B. OTHER GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
There was no other Council business this evening.
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VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION
1. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $57,742 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Youth Services Department to pay for regular, overtime and part-time wages. Acct. # 01-1100-5110; 5120; 5140.
** MR. BONDI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ITEM.
Ms. Olmstead-Sawyer commended the Board of Estimate and Taxation and the Mayor for reconsidering the funding of these services and allowing the monies to go back to Youth Services as they are much needed. This extension will give the Health Committee and other such services an opportunity to evaluate the plans. She said it is something of an unfortunate lesson and hoped that they have learned something about not making this type of error in the future. She thanked her committee members, Tim Callahan (Health Director) and all those people who contacted the committee as this really showed that Youth Services are definitely needed in the city.
Mr. Hempstead said he would be supporting this but said it was unfortunate that the kids at risk were in limbo on this without a plan; the people who provide the services were put on notice that they might not have a job without a plan and said it was poor calculation. He commended Ms. Olmstead-Sawyer for bringing this forward and said it was unfortunate it had to come this way.
Mr. Wien echoed the comments of Mr. Hempstead. He said it is about time, that they have waited until the eleventh hour and have added stress to the kids who depend on these services. He said he did not know why the services had been removed to begin was but glad they are coming back. With regard to the Blue Ribbon Committee, he said he hoped they remained objective in their process and he thought the Health Committee was quite capable of handling it. Mr. Wien thanked all the public that came out and spoke about what they felt was important to their quality of life in the city.
Ms. Williams spoke as one who has children who use the Youth Services, and hoped that in moving forward and looking at the budget for next year, they would take into account the need for the services.
Mr. Krummel praised Ms. Olmstead-Sawyer for her perseverance and
strength in the Youth Services Program. He noted that it was a matter of six
months more and that he hoped that the Blue Ribbon Commission would move expeditiously
as this is a very important service in the community.
Mr. McQuaid commended Ms. Olmstead-Sawyer in her handling of this as well as
for the Mayor for re-instating the funds. As a teacher, Mr. McQuaid said that
youth problems start at an earlier age and as they heard at the public hearing
if they can expand the services it will be doing a justice to the youth of Norwalk.
Mayor Knopp in response to some of the comments made, said they have all wanted the best outcome for Youth Services in the city and had never proposed eliminating counseling services in any way. He said they have looked at how many of the departments who deliver services operate and they all deserve review to make sure they are working best practices. With regard to Youth Services they decided to examine not outsourcing it but to transfer the counseling function to provide a broader range of essential services. The Mayor said this is not done solely for financial reasons, however if the Federal Government is making funding available for counseling services and if the city is unable to provide those services thus accessing additional funding, then this raises a serious question.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY A SHOW OF HANDS.
C. NORWALK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION
1. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an agreement with Silver Petrucelli & Associates to provide architectural and engineering design services for the Roton Middle School Improvement Project for a total not to exceed $298,700.00. Acct #09045010-5777-B0312
** MR. KRUMMEL MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ITEM.
Mayor Knopp noted that Mr. Hawley (Gilbane) and Mr. Lo (Building and Facilities Manager) were in the audience to answer questions.
Mr. Krummel stated that this is the fourth school to be worked on this year in the overall project. There were fifteen bids to provide the architectural and design services, this went down to four and the committee chose Petrucelli & Associates as they are already working on the Kendall School.
Mr. Hempstead asked who was on the reviewing committee for selecting architectural and design services.
Mr. Hawley replied that it including himself, Alan Lo, Gerald Foley, Stuart Opdahl and Ed Schmidt.
Mr. Hempstead asked if there was a representative from either the Board of Education or the Common Council.
Mr. Hawley indicated that Mr. Opdahl had been invited, however he did not attend.
Mr. Hempstead asked about Common Council members, noting that the bodies affected by the decision were left out of the selection process.
Mr. Miklave asked if this item went before the NFCC for approval and if there were Council members present on that committee.
Mr. Hawley replied that it had and there were.
Mr. Miklave asked if Mr. Hempstead was present during that NFCC meeting when this had been voted on.
Mr. Hawley replied that he had not.
Mr. Hempstead said for clarification he was referring to the selection committee.
** MOTION PASSED TEN VOTES IN FAVOR, THREE VOTES OPPOSED (MR. WIEN, MR. HEMPSTEAD, MR. MCQUAID) BY VOICE VOTE.
5a. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue Purchase Order(s) to OFI Contract Interiors for New Police Station, FF&E, Aeron Chairs for a total not to exceed $5,900.49. Acct. # 09034031 5777 C0137
5b. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue Purchase Order(s)
to Office Max, A Boise Company for New Police Station, FF&E, Groups B and
C for a total not to exceed $449,282.44 (including $10,000 for contingency)
Acct. #09034031 5777
C0137
5c. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue Purchase Order(s) to Office Max, A Boise Company, for New Police Station, FF&E, supplemental pricing as an approved State vendor for Group D for a total not to exceed $16,500.18 (including $1,500 for contingency) Acct. #09034031 5777 C0137.
5d. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue Purchase Order(s) to WW Grainger Inc. for New Police Station, FF&E, supplemental pricing for Group A and E for a total not to exceed $60,290.90 (including $3,000 for contingency and shipping). Acct. #09034031 5777 C0137.”
** MR. KRUMMEL MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FOUR ITEMS.
Mr. Krummel summarized the items.
Mr. Lo said this project is for FF&E and the items went out
to bid in separate groups because they were
very diversified. They received three manufacturers’ bid packages and they also
had to get supplemental
prices as well.
Mr. Hempstead asked if it was the assumption to replace all of the office equipment.
Mr. Lo replied in the affirmative.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE.
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
1. Approve reclassification of Fiscal Manager (NASA Grade 5) Administrative Manager (NASA Grade 6) effective May 29, 2004.
** MS. BAIN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ITEM.
Ms. Bain indicated that the Personnel Committee has reviewed this item and they considered the upgrade to be appropriate as it also entails overall savings for the department.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE.
2. Approve job description for Customer Service Representative position (NMEA Grade 9).
** MS. BAIN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ITEM.
Mr. Miklave stated that he was pleased to support this as he couldn’t think of anything more important than making sure a city government responds to the needs of the citizens by making sure a system is in place whereby complaints are responded to in a timely matter with accurate information. Customer Service separates great companies from poor companies (he gave several examples of different companies and non-profits with customer service). He thanked the Mayor for following through on this and making customer service a top priority for the city.
Mr. Poruban echoed Mr. Miklave’s comments; saying that he recognized the need for customer service in going forward, especially with regard to the tracking of services. He commended the Mayor and Mr. Alvord.
Mr. Hilliard said he considered this to be a very positive move for the citizens and the city. First this is letting the citizens of the city know that the city is concerned about their problems and they want to hear them. Second, it is important that the city officials actually identify the problems so they can solve them. He thanked the Mayor for going forward with this.
Mr. McQuaid indicated that he would be voting against this as he did in committee as he felt the department heads are being told to cut their budgets and then to open up a brand new service center. Problems in the department exist already, they should examine why they are having the problems in the first place. He suggested that the $250,000 allocated for the center could be used in a different way and suggested they hold department heads accountable for their employees.
Mr. Wien said working in a phone center he really understood the power of what happens when a call comes in. He believed that the responsibility for making sure that the incoming calls are treated properly lies with the department it ends up in. He said he would like to see an efficient incoming phone system but not for one person to deal with it. He agreed with Mr. McQuaid that the department heads have to handle the incoming calls in an intelligent manner and not expect someone else to deal with it. There is no need to add another step in the process.
Mr. Hempstead stated that he too would be voting no on this item as he had concerns about how they got to this point. The initial discussions regarding this were that there would not be a supervisor and it has now turned into a full-blown sub-department at considerable cost. He considered this unfortunate as the city has enough problems funding other items, however he did support the software that has been chosen for the project. Mr. Hempstead said he did not believe that this belongs in the Department of Public Works but in the Mayor’s office. There was no exploring any other services, outsourcing etc and rather than ease into this they have gone full-blown spending the money.
Mr. Miklave said this proposal creates a central focus where they can track responses; data is the key to understanding the issues and said he thought this was long overdue.
Mayor Knopp said in response to some of the comments made that it is well known in public that customer service is a majority priority of his Administration and one of the reasons that Mr. Alvord was selected as Director of the Public Works Department was his strong commitment to improving citizen services. The Mayor said he was pleased that Mr. Alvord had participated so much in order to develop the structure and to determine how many positions are needed. The Public Works Department each day receives three hundred phone calls with many different people answering the phone that takes away from their workdays. There is no ability to track complaints and that he was amazed at the number of calls he gets. These two issues, improving citizen response and improving workload management are two important justifications for having a customer service center. He said they went through a reorganization of the Public Works Department and organized other departments to make funds available for this and they were able to establish the customer service center at less cost than the status quo before they had a customer service center. The Mayor stated that it is absolute myth that they are adding funds for these positions on top of the city structure; he said they have reduced the structure in order to make financial room to afford the customer service center. It is inaccurate and misleading to say that the outcome of this is more expensive to tax payers; it is going to be less expensive. They had to make some tough decisions to come up with the right priorities to improve customer service.
Mr. Wien noted that he was not against customer service in any way; he understood what the Mayor had said about focus, as there is a need for a central service. At this point it is not free money. He could be put back for more important services but suggested it should be spent in a way that is most responsible for the public. He said everybody that works in the city is obligated to be a positive representative for the city and if they’re not then that needs to be looked at.
Mr. Hempstead said that he is in favor of customer service but the methodology of getting here is the issue.
** MOTION PASSED TEN VOTES IN FAVOR, THREE VOTES OPPOSED (MR. HEMPSTEAD, MR. WIEN, MR. MCQUAID) BY VOICE VOTE.
B. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
1. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute a Mutual Release, which releases the City of Norwalk's claim for billing errors against CL&P in exchange for the payment by CL&P in the amount of $233,152.62.
** MR. PORUBAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ITEM.
Mr. Hempstead asked if the refund would go into the general fund.
Mayor Knopp replied that they are all paid out of the same fund.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE.
2. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept $113,769.49 from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, for the "Silvermine River Fisheries Enhancement and Stream Restoration Project and Silvermine Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project".
** MR. PORUBAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ITEM.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE.
3. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Fuss and O'Neil to provide two easement maps in connection with the Foxboro Traffic Signal Project, for a sum not to exceed $3,400. Acct. # 0903 4120 5777 C0284
** MR. PORUBAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ITEM.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE.
4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to Deering Construction in connection with Concrete Repairs at the Concert Hall and Ben Franklin School for Project No. RD 2003-7, Proposed Bituminous Concrete Sidewalks and Curbs at Various Locations, for a sum not to exceed $26,775. Acct. # 0904 7100 5777 C0326 ($25,000); Acct. # 0140 74 5269 ($1,775)
** MR. PORUBAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ITEM.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE.
5. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an Agreement with Municipal Information Systems for the purchase of the Customer Service Center Software package through Cityworks, for a sum not to exceed $75,000. Acct. # 0905 0600 5777 C0286 & 0140 80 Various
** MR. PORUBAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ITEM.
** MOTION PASSED TWELVE VOTES IN FAVOR, ONE ABSTENTION (MR. MCQUAID) BY VOICE
VOTE.
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES
B. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
6. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to Issue a Purchase Order to
Bobcat of Stratford, Connecticut to purchase two (2) Bobcat 463 compact skid-steer
loaders, each with trailer and four (4) attachments, for an amount not to exceed
$48,910.
Acct # 0905 4031 5777 C0313.
** MR. PORUBAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ITEM.
Mr. Alvord (Director of Public Works) stated that they have been searching to find equipment to clear snow from the sidewalks. The two Bobcats that they selected have 36” blades and they tested this along with all the others during the selection process. This will standardize the entire fleet.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
2. Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement on successor contract between City of Norwalk and Norwalk Municipal Employees Association (NMEA) 2002- 2006.
3. Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement between City of Norwalk and Norwalk Assistants and Supervisors Association (NASA) 2003 - 2006.
In light of earlier discussion Mayor Knopp asked if any members wished to go into executive session to discuss either two contracts.
Mr. Hempstead indicated that he had a question.
Mayor Knopp said that the City has made an agreement with the bargaining unions to not disclose information until each side is ratified.
Ms. LeTournea (Personnel Director) stated that the contracts were approved.
Mr. Hempstead asked regarding NASA (page 4, item F2) the 5% in lieu of overtime pay is that figured into the following year.
Ms. LeTournea replied that they run separately. This only applies to a very small (and getting smaller) group of employees hired prior to 1992 and there is no change in the proposed contract; there is no change in the existing language.
Mr. Hempstead asked if the small group of employees work, do they get the 5%.
Ms. LeTournea stated that they would.
Mayor Knopp indicated that these two contract are four out of five major contracts that the city has agreed to. He said he was pleased that the contracts are over a four-year basis with an average net increase to the city of 2% or less each year. All of the contracts the Council has approved will mean a good outcome for taxpayers.
** MR. BONDI MOVED APPROVAL OF BOTH ITEMS.
** MOTION PASSED TWELVE VOTES IN FAVOR, ONE ABSTENTION (MR. HEMPSTEAD) BY VOICE
VOTE.
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VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL
There were none this evening.
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IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE
There were none this evening.
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X. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES
There were none this evening.
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XI. ADJOURNMENT
** MR. BONDI MOVED TO ADJOURN.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 pm.
ATTEST: ______________________________________
Pam Stark, City Clerk
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