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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-HRC-2000-05-22 HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE Regular Meeting May 22, 2000 Committee Members Present: Paulette Manos, Joan Spielholz, Ed Hershey, Pat Vaughan Committee Members Excused: Josh Glasstetter • Ad-Hoc Members Present: Schelley Michell-Nunn (HR Director), Alan J. Cohen (Mayor) Common Council Members Present: Pat Pryor, Diann Sams, Susan Blumenthal Staff Present: Dominick Cafferillo (Controller), Rick Basile(Police Chief), Lauren Signer (Deputy Police Chief), JoAnn Cornish-Epps (Environmental/Landscape Planner), Leslie Chatterton (Historic Preservation & Neighborhood Plnr), Doug McDonald (Director of Economic Development), Larry Fabbroni (Asst Supt), Margaret McCarthy (City Prosecutor), Denise Malone (Administrative Secretary) Chairperson Manos called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. A. Agenda Review, Approval of Minutes &Announcements Chairperson Paulette Manos stated that item 3 (A request from DPW-W&S) has been added to F - Personnel Items. The Committee reviewed the minutes from the April meeting. Alderperson Vaughan made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 24, 2000 meeting. Seconded by Alderperson Hershey. Motioned carried 3-0 (Alderperson Spielholz absent from vote). Chairperson Manos announced that following this meeting there would be a workshop for Common Council members on the bias related crimes proposal ordinance. B. Employee Comments & Response. None. C. Chairperson's Report Chairperson Manos reported that she and Alderperson Hershey met with DPW(S&F)employees. The employees expressed concerns about the effects of Common Council and/or management's decisions. For example, a decision to dose streets has great impact on DPW workers; a decision to get the carousel working causes other work to be delayed/set aside; a decision on staff cutbacks with Human Resources Committee Meeting • May 22, 2000 Page 2 the expectation to put out the same quantity/quality of work causes hardships for employees. DPW employees expressed concerns about the lack of credit given for their work and danger imposed by the lack of safe, adequate equipment. Chairperson Manos thanked the DPW employees that attended this meeting and will schedule another meeting at a time more convenient for DPW employees. D. Sub-Committee Reports 1. City Administrator Alderperson Hershey reported that the City Administrator Sub-Committee has assembled and has had their first meeting. The Sub-Committee divided into two committees. One committee will gather data from cities of similar size to the City of Ithaca and the other committee will discuss the need for a City Administrator and any issues or problems surrounding the creation of this position. Alderperson Hershey hopes to have final recommendations by September 15, 2000, in time for the 2001 budget process. E. Executive Session Alderperson Hershey made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss CSEA Administrative Unit Starting Salary and employment history of particular persons. Seconded by Alderperson Vaughan. Motioned carried 4-0. After Executive Session, the Committee took the following actions: 1. CSEA Administrative at: Starting Salary Chairperson Manos reported that the Committee discussed starting salaries for the CSEA Administrative Unit but no action was taken. 2. Police Department— Deputy Police Chiefs Alderperson Hershey made the following motion. Seconded by Alderperson Vaughan. Ayes. 3 (Spielholz, Hershey, Vaughan) Nays. 1 (Manos) WHEREAS, In 1999, two new Deputy Chief positions were created in the Ithaca Police Department and, WHEREAS, when these positions were filled, the Common Council indicated that the designated starting salary for the individuals would be reviewed once the Management Compensation Study, then underway, was completed, and • . Human Resources Committee Meeting May 22, 2000 Page 3 WHEREAS, The Study has determined that the hiring maximum starting salary for the Deputy Police Chief positions is between $57,928 and $66,405 depending on qualifications and experience, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the starting salaries for Deputy Police Chief Glenn Sharshon and Deputy Police Chief Lauren Signer be set at$66,000 each, retroactive to their respective dates of hire, and, be it further RESOLVED, That, in addition, they be eligible for the two percent (2%) year 2d00 management increases that have subsequently been given, and be it further RESOLVED, That the funds to support this increase will be transferred from the unrestricted contingency account. 3. Police Department— Police Lieutenant Alderperson Vaughan made the following motion. Seconded by Alderperson Spielholz. Motion carried 4-0. WHEREAS, The Chief of Police has requested that an additional officer position be created to assist in the coordination of Ithaca Police Department for operations, including the traffic, patrol, community policing, investigations and K-9 units, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Traffic Unit Sergeant position be deleted and, and, be it further RESOLVED, That a new position of Lieutenant be created to serve in the Ithaca Police Department for operations and, be it further RESOLVED, That this position is subject to the approval of the Civil Service Commission. 4. Building Department=Acting Deputy Building Commissioner Alderperson Spielholz made a motion to appoint Michael Niechwiadowicz as Acting Deputy Building Commissioner. Seconded by Alderperson Vaughan. Motioned carried 4-0. F. Personnel Items 1. Prosecutor's Office City Prosecutor McCarthy is requesting to amend the personnel roster by adding a Deputy City Prosecutor position. After discussion, Alderperson Spielholz made a motion to add the position of Deputy City Prosecutor to the Prosecutor's Office personnel roster and that this position be contingent upon funding from the Federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant. Seconded by Alderperson Vaughan. Motioned carried 4-0. Human Resources Committee Meeting May 22, 2000 Page 4 2. Planning Department Economic Development Director McDonald stated that due to the increase in workload he is requesting to amend the personnel roster by creating two (2) part-time positions, Environmental/Landscape Planner and Planner II. After discussion, the Committee recommended that due to incomplete information presented, this item be added to the Budget and Administration Committee agenda and that financial implications and budget information be presented at that time. 3. DPW (W&S) Assistant Superintendent Fabbroni is requesting to amend the personnel roster by adding an Assistant Engineering Systems Manager position. After discussion, Alderperson Spielholz made a motion to add the position of Assistant Engineering Systems to the DPW (W&S) personnel roster and that this position be permanent contingent upon continuation of the electronic conversion. Seconded by Alderperson Hershey. Motioned carried 4-0. G. Work Environment Task Force. No Report. H. Directors' Report HR Director Michell-Nunn distributed information regarding the Employee Recognition program and reported that she is pleased that employees are using the program. 1. Mayor's Report. None. J. Old Business. None. K. New Business 1. Employee Picnic Chairperson Manos reported that City Clerk Julie Holcomb, HR Director Schelley Michell-Nunn and Alderperson Joan Spielholz will be in charge of the Employee Picnic and the Employee Picnic will be held on September 15, 2000. L. Adjournment With no further business, Alderperson Hershey made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 pm. Motioned passed 4-0.