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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-HRC-2001-02-26 HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE Regular Meeting February 26, 2001 Committee Members Present: Paulette Manos, Ed Hershey, Pat Vaughan, Josh Glasstetter, Jana Taylor, Tracy Farrell Ad-Hoc Members Present: Schelley Michell-Nunn (HR Director), Alan J. Cohen (Mayor) Staff Present: Steve Thayer (Deputy Controller), Larry Fabbroni (Asst Superintendent of Public Works—W&S), Denise Malone (Administrative Secretary) Chairperson Manos called the meeting to order at 7:12 pm. A. Agenda Review, Approval of Minutes & Announcements Chairperson Manos welcomed Alderperson Taylor and Alderperson Farrell to the Committee. The Committee reviewed the minutes from the December 2000 and January 2001 meetings. Alderperson Hershey made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 18, 2000 meeting and the January 22, 2001 meeting. Seconded by Alderperson Vaughan. Motion carried 4-0 (Alderperson Taylor abstained and Alderperson Farrell was absent from vote). B. Employee Comments & Response. None. C. Chairperson's Report. None. D. Sub-Committee Reports 1. City Administration Alderperson Hershey reported that Cornell University student David Perkins has been hired to conduct the study. Mr. Perkins is obtaining his Masters Degree in Public Affairs and has adopted the study as his master thesis. Alderperson Hershey stated that the Committee hopes to have a report from Mr. Perkins by May 2001. Human Resources Committee Meeting February 26, 2001 Page 2 2. Residency Requirement Alderperson Glasstetter reported that the Sub-Committee is currently developing a working definition for residency. The Committee discussed who would be affected by, and the impacts of, the residency requirement. 3. E-mail Alderperson Vaughan reported that the Sub-Committee discussed what is a record and how it should be retained. The Sub-Committee wants to ensure that the policy is workable, enforceable and fair. The Sub-Committee will draft a proposal. E. Personnel Items 1. DPW—Water& Sewer a. Request to Add Environmental Engineer Position The Department of Public Works (W&S) is requesting to amend the Personnel Roster by adding the position of Environmental Engineer. After discussion, Alderperson Vaughan made a motion to approve the request. Seconded by Alderperson Glasstetter. Motion carried 6-0. 2. Controller's Office a. Request to Add Financial Systems Coordinator Position The Controller's Office is requesting to amend the Personnel Roster by adding the position of Financial Systems Coordinator. The position would be assigned to the City Executive Association, Salary Grade 2. After discussion, Alderperson Vaughan made a motion to approve the request. Seconded by Alderperson Taylor. Motion carried 6-0. F. Directors' Reports. None. G. Mayor's Report. None. H. Old Business. None. New Business 1. Policy — No Threats or Violence in the Workplace In response to the findings and recommendations presented by the Work Environment Task Force regarding threats of violence and violence in the workplace, Mayor Cohen Human Resources Committee Meeting February 26, 2001 Page 3 sent out a memo to all City employees stating that threats of violence or violence in the workplace will not be tolerated. Human Resources Director Michell-Nunn stated that currently there is no policy to address this matter but will draft one and bring back to the Human Resources Committee. J. Motion to Enter into Executive Session to Discuss Collective Bargaining and Litigation At 8:00 p.m. Mayor Cohen made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of an individual. Seconded Alderperson Hershey. Motion carried 6-0. After Executive Session, Chairperson Manos reported that the Committee discussed the employment history of an individual but no action was taken. J. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m.