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Nowthen City Council meeting, February 17, 2012

City Council

Friday, February 17, 2012

Agenda

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Minutes

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One-line summary

The City Council continued its February 14, 2012 meeting, approved a union layoff-order agreement, then stayed the planned layoffs contingent on the employees accepting reduced hours terms in writing.

What was on the agenda

4 items as recorded in the minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.

  1. A1Call to order (continuation of regular City Council meeting)

    Mayor Schulz called the continued City Council meeting to order at 10:05 am.

    No action
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)Mayor Schulz called the continued City Council meeting to order at 10:05 am
  2. A2Employee lay off/reduction of hours of City Employees

    Council discussed potential layoffs from the February 14, 2012 meeting, adopted a Memorandum of Agreement (Order of Layoffs), approved layoffs of two maintenance workers (subject to use of comp time), delegated call-back authority, then stayed the layoffs contingent on written voluntary reduced-hours terms.

    The Council continued discussion from the February 14, 2012 meeting about potential employee layoffs during union negotiations, adopted a Memorandum of Agreement establishing the order of layoffs, and initially moved to lay off maintenance workers Eric Madson and Jeremy Shook after they used any accrued comp time. After further discussion about reducing hours instead of laying off, the Council carried a motion to stay the layoffs if both employees voluntarily agreed in writing to a set of reduced-hours terms (including 20 paid hours per week starting February 20, 2012, benefit eligibility rules tied to use of FTO/comp time, staggered schedules, and allowing the City to adjust hours for special needs), and again delegated call-back authority to the Mayor or Acting Mayor.

    • City employee layoffs and reduced hours (Madson/Shook)
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)Employee Lay off/reduction of hours of City Employees: Mayor reopened discussion regarding potential layoffs of City employees from the February 14, 2012 City Council meeting.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)Meyer moved as follows: 1\. That the City adopt the Memorandum of Agreement (Order of Layoffs) negotiated with the Union; and 2\. That pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement (Order of Layoffs) that the City move to layoff maintenance workers Eric Madson and Jeremy Shook and that the layoffs are to take effect after Mr…p. 2City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)Meyer moved to stay his previous motion to layoff employees Eric Madson and Jeremy Shook contingent on Mr. Madson and Mr. Shook voluntarily agreeing to the following in writing:p. 3City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)Mayor Schulz seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
  3. A3Discussion regarding Fire Wood Sale

    Mayor opened discussion regarding sale of fire wood by the City.

    The Mayor opened discussion regarding the sale of fire wood by the City, but the minutes do not record any motion or decision on the topic.

    • Fire wood sale
    Discussion only
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)Discussion regarding Fire Wood Sale: Mayor opened discussion regarding sale of fire wood by the City.
  4. A4Adjournment

    Council adjourned at 11:18 am.

    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)Motion by Council Member Meyer to adjourn the City Council meeting. Seconded by Council Member Olson. All in favor; motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:18 am.

Motions and votes

3 motions on the record.

  • M1That the City adopt the Memorandum of Agreement (Order of Layoffs) negotiated with the Union; and 2\. That pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement (Order of Layoffs) that the City move to layoff maintenance workers Eric Madson and Jeremy Shook and that the layoffs are to take effect after Mr. Madson and Mr. Shook have each used the comp time hours they have accrued, if any; and 3\. That the City Council delegate to the Mayor or Acting Mayor shall have the authority to call back to work any employees laid off by the Council as needed.

    Exact transcript text

    That the City adopt the Memorandum of Agreement (Order of Layoffs) negotiated with the Union; and 2\. That pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement (Order of Layoffs) that the City move to layoff maintenance workers Eric Madson and Jeremy Shook and that the layoffs are to take effect after Mr. Madson and Mr. Shook have each used the comp time hours they have accrued, if any; and 3\. That the City Council delegate to the Mayor or Acting Mayor shall have the authority to call back to work any employees laid off by the Council as needed.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All voted in favor of the motion.

    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)Meyer moved as follows: 1\. That the City adopt the Memorandum of Agreement (Order of Layoffs) negotiated with the Union; and 2\. That pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement (Order of Layoffs) that the City move to layoff maintenance workers Eric Madson and Jeremy Shook and that the layoffs are to take effect after Mr…
  • M2Meyer moved to stay his previous motion to layoff employees Eric Madson and Jeremy Shook contingent on Mr. Madson and Mr. Shook voluntarily agreeing to the following in writing: 1\. Employees shall have their weekly work hours reduced to 20 paid hours per week effective Monday February 20, 2012 unless otherwise agreed to by the City; 2\. Employees acknowledge that City policy states that employees working less than fulltime are not eligible for benefits as provided by the City (e.g. not accrue any further FTO, not eligible for health insurance, etc.) while working part-time; 3\. Employees have requested and will be allowed to use their FTO and/or compensatory time off to supplement their reduced hours to a maximum of 40 paid hours per week unless otherwise agreed to by the City; 4\. Provided that Employees use their FTO and/or compensatory time off to supplement their reduced hours to 40 paid hours per week, Employees would continue to be eligible for benefits offered by the City. However, assuming that the Employees use their FTO to supplement their reduced hours to 40 paid hours per week, they would only accrue FTO on the hours they worked and not the FTO or compensatory time they used to supplement their hours worked; 5\. Employees acknowledge that they will not receive any overtime or compensatory time while they are working 20 paid hours per week and would be required to reduce their FTO and/or compensatory time supplement for any hours worked above 20 paid hours per week unless otherwise required by State or Federal law; 6\. Employees acknowledge that their work weeks shall be staggered and that they shall work the hours determined by the City. ) 7\. It is anticipated that Employees would divide their time such that one employee works Tuesday and Wednesday and the other employee works Thursday and Friday with Monday being divided between the Employees. Should Employees wish to deviate from this proposal they can do so with the approval of their Supervisor; 8\. Employees acknowledge that the City may have a need to increase the number of paid hours that they may work for special projects, snow events, and/or other needs of the City. The employee requested to perform the additional hours of paid work will be determined by the City in consultation with the Employees' Supervisor based on the type of work needed to be performed and the skill set of the employee best determined by the City to perform such work; and 9\. I understand that the City Council in its sole discretion may change any of these terms and conditions in the future after providing Employee with written notice. and that the City Council delegate to the Mayor or Acting Mayor shall have the authority to call back to work any employees from reduced hours as needed.

    Exact transcript text

    Meyer moved to stay his previous motion to layoff employees Eric Madson and Jeremy Shook contingent on Mr. Madson and Mr. Shook voluntarily agreeing to the following in writing: 1\. Employees shall have their weekly work hours reduced to 20 paid hours per week effective Monday February 20, 2012 unless otherwise agreed to by the City; 2\. Employees acknowledge that City policy states that employees working less than fulltime are not eligible for benefits as provided by the City (e.g. not accrue any further FTO, not eligible for health insurance, etc.) while working part-time; 3\. Employees have requested and will be allowed to use their FTO and/or compensatory time off to supplement their reduced hours to a maximum of 40 paid hours per week unless otherwise agreed to by the City; 4\. Provided that Employees use their FTO and/or compensatory time off to supplement their reduced hours to 40 paid hours per week, Employees would continue to be eligible for benefits offered by the City. However, assuming that the Employees use their FTO to supplement their reduced hours to 40 paid hours per week, they would only accrue FTO on the hours they worked and not the FTO or compensatory time they used to supplement their hours worked; 5\. Employees acknowledge that they will not receive any overtime or compensatory time while they are working 20 paid hours per week and would be required to reduce their FTO and/or compensatory time supplement for any hours worked above 20 paid hours per week unless otherwise required by State or Federal law; 6\. Employees acknowledge that their work weeks shall be staggered and that they shall work the hours determined by the City. ) 7\. It is anticipated that Employees would divide their time such that one employee works Tuesday and Wednesday and the other employee works Thursday and Friday with Monday being divided between the Employees. Should Employees wish to deviate from this proposal they can do so with the approval of their Supervisor; 8\. Employees acknowledge that the City may have a need to increase the number of paid hours that they may work for special projects, snow events, and/or other needs of the City. The employee requested to perform the additional hours of paid work will be determined by the City in consultation with the Employees' Supervisor based on the type of work needed to be performed and the skill set of the employee best determined by the City to perform such work; and 9\. I understand that the City Council in its sole discretion may change any of these terms and conditions in the future after providing Employee with written notice. and that the City Council delegate to the Mayor or Acting Mayor shall have the authority to call back to work any employees from reduced hours as needed.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)Meyer moved to stay his previous motion to layoff employees Eric Madson and Jeremy Shook contingent on Mr. Madson and Mr. Shook voluntarily agreeing to the following in writing:p. 2City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)1\. Employees shall have their weekly work hours reduced to 20 paid hours per week effective Monday February 20, 2012 unless otherwise agreed to by the City;p. 2City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)2\. Employees acknowledge that City policy states that employees working less than fulltime are not eligible for benefits as provided by the City (e.g. not accrue any further FTO, not eligible for health insurance, etc.) while working part-time;p. 2City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)3\. Employees have requested and will be allowed to use their FTO and/or compensatory time off to supplement their reduced hours to a maximum of 40 paid hours per week unless otherwise agreed to by the City;p. 2City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)4\. Provided that Employees use their FTO and/or compensatory time off to supplement their reduced hours to 40 paid hours per week, Employees would continue to be eligible for benefits offered by the City. However, assuming that the Employees use their FTO to supplement their reduced hours to 40 paid hours per week, th…p. 2City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)5\. Employees acknowledge that they will not receive any overtime or compensatory time while they are working 20 paid hours per week and would be required to reduce their FTO and/or compensatory time supplement for any hours worked above 20 paid hours per week unless otherwise required by State or Federal law;p. 2City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)6\. Employees acknowledge that their work weeks shall be staggered and that they shall work the hours determined by the City.p. 3City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)7\. It is anticipated that Employees would divide their time such that one employee works Tuesday and Wednesday and the other employee works Thursday and Friday with Monday being divided between the Employees. Should Employees wish to deviate from this proposal they can do so with the approval of their Supervisor;p. 3City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)8\. Employees acknowledge that the City may have a need to increase the number of paid hours that they may work for special projects, snow events, and/or other needs of the City. The employee requested to perform the additional hours of paid work will be determined by the City in consultation with the Employees' Superv…p. 3City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)9\. I understand that the City Council in its sole discretion may change any of these terms and conditions in the future after providing Employee with written notice. and that the City Council delegate to the Mayor or Acting Mayor shall have the authority to call back to work any employees from reduced hours as needed.p. 3City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)Mayor Schulz seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M3Motion by Council Member Meyer to adjourn the City Council meeting.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Olson

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2012-02-17 Continuation of Council Meeting (2012-02-17)Motion by Council Member Meyer to adjourn the City Council meeting. Seconded by Council Member Olson. All in favor; motion carried.

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