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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 Personnelr -1 - Comments from Superintendent on Status of Layoffs toput �he personnel Supt. Dingman reported that he would make an attempt .roster situation into perspective: The Board of PublictWe Works adoptednaral lista of authorized positions withrequirement Fund employees be separated on January 1, 1980, or as soon thereafter as practical. Subsequently the Common Council took an action to incorporate the Board of Public Works list of authorized positions in the 1980 Tentative Budget. At the same time the Common Council prohibited any authorized lists related layoffs until March 1, 98arguments purpose of this was to allow the union and/or others to present Common Council as to why there should not be any layoffs at all. The Personnel Department has notified the Union of the impending layoff and requested negotiations on the method of layoff, like today. Supt. Dingman assumes there has been a communication from the Union to the Personnel Office, but since the Director of that office was not in today, he couldn't tell the Boardthatthat had happened. He could tell them that the Personnel Office will be negotiating with theunion on the layoff method so that at such time as layoffs become a matter of fact, the. Department will be able to notify the affected people and proceed with the layoff in an expeditious manner. • _Status of Progress with New Roster Supt. Dingman reported on the progress with meeting the limitations of the new roster: In the General Fund there have been five terminations. This now leaves only the reduction of one custodial position from 40 hours to 20 hours to be accomplished. This will not be accomplished until the Common Council takes some action per- mitting it, or until March 1, whichever is sooner, or until there is a further reduction of staff through attrition. In the Water and Sewer Division, where five positions are to be eliminated, one employee has left, leaving four more terminations to be accomplished. Authorization for Added Labor :The recommendation that the Superintendent be authorized to add one Laborer to. the Authorized Positions List in the Parking Section of the Buildings and Grounds Division was referred back to committee by Comm. Brown. . Board of Public Works - Table of Authorized Positions In the Table of Authorized Positions adopted by the Board of Public Works on December 19, 1979, Supt. Dingman overlooked the necessity of one Maintainer in the Water and Sewer Division. This Maintainer is regularly employed, both as an assistant in the operation of the sludge drying facility and as a custodian in the buildings of the Water and Sewer Division.. The importance of this employee is pointed up by a letter to Supt. Dingman from acting Water and Sewer Super- visor Happel, a copy of that letter being given to members of the Board. Mr. Robert Pezdek, Civil Service Secretary, asked Mr.. Dingman about the position of the Maintainer who is regularly employed, both as an assistant in the operation of the sludge drying facility and as custodian in the buildings of the Water and Sewer Division. He wanted to know what he was an assistant to. Mr. Dingman replied that they have 5 plant operators, a truck driver, a maintainer and a chief plant operator - or.6 plant operators and 2 other people. Mr. Radcliff drives a truck to haul the sludge away. Mr. Gray is the only' one left. Mr. Gray is sometimes there maintaining the plant. Mr. Pezdek asked what was meant by "maintaining the plant". Mr. Dingman -replied that he meant a number of things - turning valves, greasing, or he could be the only person on duty. . Discussion followed on the floor. 4/0' Resolution By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, that the Table of Authorized Positions adopted by this Board on December 19, 1979, be amended to include one Maintainer in the Sewage Treatment Plant, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to make this change in its Table of Authorized Positions attached to the 1980 Budget. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (3) - Cleveland, Ditzell, Walker Nay (1) - Schickel Carried Revision of Roster By Comm. Brown: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland RESOLVED, That the authorized roster of employees of the Department o Public Works, Construction and Maintenance Division, be revised as follows: Highway Section Motor Equipment Operators - number authorized for 1980 - 7 Truck Drivers - number authorized for 1980 - 8 Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: .Carried Unanimously -2 - Personnel - Promotions Supt., Dingman requested approval for promoting Jeffrey Soule to Sewage Plant Operator Trainee at an annual salary of $10,618, effective February 3, 1980; and David McFall to Water Treatment Plant Operator at an annual salary of $10,368, -effective February 3, 1980. He commented that these two men are working in positions that are being eliminated; the openings exist on the new authorized list of jobs, so that these transfers are part of the total program. ilkf/ro Resolution By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland RESOLVED, the Board approves of the promotion of Jeffrey Soule to Sewage Plant Operator Trainee at an annual salary of $10,618, effective February 3, 1980; and the promotion of David McFall to Water Treatment Plant Operator at an annual salary of $10,368, effective February 3, 1980. Carried Unanimously Personnel --Promotion of Daniel Spencer Supt. Dingman requested approval of the Board for the promotion of Daniel Spencer, of the Construction and Maintenance Division, to Maintenance Man, at a rate of $4.09 per hour, effective February 17, 1980. Resolution I)31 SD By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Maclnnes RESOLVED, That the Board approvesthe promotion of Daniel Spencer to Maintenance Man, at the rate of $4.09. per hour, effective February 17, 1980. Carried Unanimously Appointment Supt. Dingman reported that he had appointed Gary Snyder a Sewage Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water and Sewer Division at an annual salary of S11,944, effective March 30, 1980, and requested approval of the Board. Resolution Byb/�� Comm.Com m. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That the appointment of Gary Snyder a Sewage Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water and Sewer Division at an annual salary of $11,944, effective March 30, 1980, is approved by the Board. Carried Unanimously Transfer of Employee Supt. Dingman reported that he had transferred William E. Short from the Transit Division and appointed him a Motor Equipment Operator in the Construction $ Maintenance Division at $5.32 per hour, effective April 7, 1980, and asked approval of the Board. Resolution 1 17/P By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland RESOLVED, the Board approves the transfer of William E. Short from the Transit Division and appointment as a Motor Equipment Operator in the Construction f Maintenance Division at $5.32 per hour, effective April 7, 1980. Carried Unanimously Appointment of Bus Driver Supt. Dingman reported that he had appointed Virgie Craven a Bus Driver in the Transit Division at $4.39 per hour, effective April 7, 1980, and asked approval of the Board. Resolution Lfiql0 By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland RESOLVED, the Board approves the appointment of Virgie Craven a Bus Driver' in the Transit Division at $4.39 per hour, effective April 7, 1980. Carried Unanimously Personnel Supt. Ding}an reported that he had promoted Robert Travis to the posi tion of Truck Driver in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $4.76 per hour, effective April 28, 1980, and asked approval of the Board. Resolution , l/�3/�O By Comm. Maclnnes: Seconded by Comm. Brown RESOLVED, That this Board approves the promotion of Robert Travis to the position of Truck Driver in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $4.76 per hour, effective April 28, 1980. Carried Unanimously Appointment Supt. Dingman reported that he had appointed Thomas Bealmear as Maintenance Worker in the Construction $ Maintenance Division at $3.78 per hour effective May 25, 1980. He asked approval of the Board. Resolution ,OY/8° By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland RESOLVED, That the Board approve the appointment of Thomas Bealmear as Maintenance Worker in the Construction Ej Maintenance Division at $3.78 per hour, effective May 25, 1980. Carried Unanimously Demotion Supt. Dingmanreported that he had demoted Daniel Spencer to a Laborer in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $3.79 per hour, effective I` May 25, 1980. He asked approval of the Board. Resolution By Comm. Walker.: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland RESOLVED, That the Board approve the demotion of Daniel Spencer to a Laborer in the Construction E Maintenance Division at $3.79 per hour, effective May 25, 1980. Carried Unanimously Appointment Supt. Dingman requested approval of appointment of Eddie L. Utter and,' Ernest Lee as Laborers in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $3.64 per hour effective July 27, 1980. Resolution 9A0/40 By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of Eddie L. Utter and Ernest Lee as Laborers in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $3.64 per hour effective July 27, 1980. ! Carried Unanimously -2a - Temporary Promotion Supt. Dingman reported that contingent upon approval of a specification by Civil Service and contingent upon proper action by the Common Council, he had temporarily promoted James Bower to the position of Resident Pilot Plant Coordinator in the Water and Sewer Division at an annual salary of $15,138, effective August 3, 1980. He requested approval of the Board. Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland RESOLVED, That the Board approve temporary promotion of James Bower to the position of Resident Pilot Plant Coordinator in the Water and Sewer Division at an annual salary of $15,138, effective August 3, 1980. Carried Unanimously James Bower Appointment Correction OA 'D Supt. Dingman reported that at the Board meeting of July 30, 1980 he reported and the Board concurred with the temporary appointment of James Bower to the position -of Resident Pilot Plant Coordinator in the Deep Shaft Pilot Plant. Civil Service Secretary Pezdek has subsequently notified him of the decision by the State Civil Service Office notto approve the title of Resident Pilot Plant. Coordinator. The duties that Mr. Bower is performing are adequately covered by the title of Sewage Treatment Plant Operator; therefore, that appointment is corrected to indicate that Mr. Bower is a Sewage Treatment Plant Operator on special assignment as the Resident Pilot Plant Coordinator at the Deep Shaft plant.' His duties and salary remain the same as reported to you on July 30, 1980. Demotion of Employee Supt. Dingman requested approval of a demotion due to a medical problem for Craig Ballard from Truck driver to Laborer. Mr. Ballard's physician has reported that it is no longer safe for him to drive a truck. 110 Resolution 1 By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio RESOLVED, the Board approve the demotion of Craig,Ballard from truck driver to laborer, due to a medical problem. Carried Unanimously Appointment Supt. Dingman requested approval of the appointment of Ronald Quarelia as a Laborer in the Construction and Maintenance. Division, at $3.64 per hour, effective September 28, 1980. Resolution 1 olg/M) By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of Ronald Quarelia as a Laborer in the Construction and Maintenance Division, at $3.64 per hour, effective September 28, 1980. Carried Unanimously Promotions Supt. Dingman requested approval of the following promotions: John Eaton to the position of Motor_ Equipment Operator in the Construction and Maintenance Division, at $4.73 per hour, effective October 12, 1980; =t George Cook, a Maintenance Worker in tke Construction and Maintenance Division, at $3.93 per hour, effective•October 12, 1980; and Steven Moyer, a. Maintenance Worker in the Construction and Maintenance Division, at $4.43 per hour, effective October 12, 1980. • Resolution �o'g/80 By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio RESOLVED, That the Board approves the promotion. of John Eaton to the ,position of Motor Equipment Operator in the Construction and Maintenance Division,. at $4.73 per hour, effective October 12,. 1980; George Cook, a Maintenance Worker in the Construction.. and Maintenance Division, at $3.93 per hour, effective October 12, 1980; and Steven Moyer, a Maintenance Worker in the Construction and Maintenance Division, at $4.43 per hour, effective October 12, 1980. Carried Unanimously Personnel By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That. Elmer Cook be appointed in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $3.64 per hour effective. November 16, 1980. 01/XIP Carried By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That the demotion of Craig Ballard be rescinded and that he be trans- ferred from the title of Truck Driver to the title of Maintenance Worker at $4.40 per hour,/ effective November 16, 1980. This action is taken in accordance with an agreement dated October 29, 1980 between the department and CSEA, DPW Unit which is a complete and final disposition of the grievance of Mr. Ballard filed October 8, 1980. Carried Appointment q p ointment of Kevin Tracy as a truck Supt. Dingman requested the approval of the app driver in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $4.23 per hour, effective November 30, 1980. )1I.I Resolution:. By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland ointment of Kevin Tracy RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works approves the app as a truck driver in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $4".22 per hour, effective November 30, 1980. Carried App o— ntment Supt. Dingman requested approval Divisionfatp$3164, ment of per houMchael T. effectiveeDe�ember, 7laborer 1980.%���` the Buildings and . Grounds Resolution By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of Michael T. Reynolds, a Laborer in the Buildings and Grounds Division, at $3.64 per hour, effective December 7, L Carried Unanimously Daniel Enders --Leave of Absence By Comm. Walker:Seconded by Comm.Schickel RESOLVED, That Daniel Enders, a bus driver in the Transit Division, be granted a convalescence leave of absence without pay, effective. 0 retroactively to January 21, 1980 and to continue until such time as his attending physician, Dr. Bruce Stewart, authorizes his return to work, or until April 19, 1980, whichever shall be the shorter ,o period. Carried Unanimously • Assistantto. the Superintendent of Public Works stated that he had granted a convalescence leave of absence to John Eaton, a truck driver in the Construction & Maintenance Division, effective for 60 days commencing July 7, 1980, and requested the Board's approval. By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Walker i/9/ -g° RESOLVED, RESOLVED, that the Board approve the granting of a convalescense leave of absence to John Eaton, a truck driver in the Construction $ Maintenance Division, effective for 60 days commencing July 7, 1980.. Carried Unanimously Leave of Absence Supt. Dingman requested approval of granting a convalescent leave of absence to Kenneth G. Emerson of the Construction .& Maintenance Division, effective July 20, 1980, and continuing for three/months. >q Resolution /,%6/$b By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel /I 1 RESOLVED, That the Board approves the granting of a convalescent leave of absence to Kenneth G. Emerson of the,Construction & Maintenance Division, effective July 20, 1980, and continuing for three months. Carried Unanimously Military Leave of Absence Supt. Dingman requested approval of a 17 -week unpaid military leave of absence which he granted to Donald Lovelace, Division of Buildings and Grounds, beginning September 19, 1980. ! Resolution °f r t6 By Comm. Varricchio: Seconded by Comm. Walsh RESOLVED, That the Board approve granting of a 17 -week unpaid military leave of absence to Donald Lovelace, Division of Buildings and Grounds, beginning September 19, 1980. Carried Unanimously i Leave of Absence 1 1 Supt Dingman requested approval of a medical leave of absence for six weeks to Craig Ballard, effective December 14, 1980, such leave to be without pay. Resolution /i//7 By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That the Board approves a medical leave of absence for six weeks to Craig Ballard, effective December 14, 1980, without pay. Carried Unanimously -4- Pos tion o As=sistant SU eriritendent of Public Works ' Comm. Brown reporte• that Assistant Superinten•ent Vincent P. Hannan. has announced his retirement effective April 1, 1980. Resolution By Comm. Brown: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to recruit in accordance with Civil Service regulations and in accordance with personnel procedures, a replacement for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works. ,Discussion followed on the floor. Comms. Brown and Walker withdrew the resolution. 5/plf° Resolution By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Brown RESOLVED, That action be taken to set up a meeting within a week, possible, in which the Asst. Supt.'s position. can: be discussed so Board and Superintendent have a definite direction. Carried Unanimously. if. the Position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works 3/000By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ditzell RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to recruit in accordance with Civil Service regulations and in accordance with Personnel procedure, a replacement for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works. Carried Unanimously Superintendent of Public Works Personnel - Asst. Supt. Position Supt. Dingman spoke to the Board in respect to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works which has been vacant since April 1st of this year. Supt. Dingman reported that in response to advertising for applicants for the position, ten applications were received,but only one of them signed and paid for the Civil Service examination. He ex- pressed concern that because the applicants are not willing to take the examination and wait another six months for an interview, the department will not have an eligible list by spring from which to hire. He recommended that the Chairman of the Board appoint a three-member committee from the Board to review applications of the ten applicants and to recommend the interviewing of such of them as might appear to be logical ones to hire. Resolution g/i7M By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio -- RESOLVED, That the chairman of the Board be authorized to appoint a three-member committee to review applicants for the position of Assistant Superintendent, and to interview such of those that, in his opinion, would qualify, and to make a recommendation for provisional appointment. Carried Unanimously Vice -Chairman Schickel appointed as committee members Commissioners Walker, Varricchio and Brown. Progress Re ort - Filling Position of Asst. Su t. of Public Works Comm. Brown reported that t ere as been little progress in fil the position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works• lung. Board is scheduled to meet on Friday morning, October 10th, for discussion. Mayor Bordoni mentioned that the Assistant Superintendent position has been widely advertised, especially in magazines that probably reach every single minority campus in the United States./� The lack of response to the City's advertising shows how diffic '1 �p the position is to fill. ult • _5_ Comment on Lay-off Status with respect to Seasonal Help 3W9k0 Supt. Dingman asked for advice from the Board with respect. to hiring part-time help for summer jobs. He reported that if he doesn't hire summer help for summer programs, he cannot meet the schedules. The Board agreed that he should_ proceed with plans to hire summer help; however, there will not be a reduction of 40 to 20 hours in the proposed reduction of hours of the janitorial staff. • -6- Personnel. Supt. Dingman reported that he had appointed Douglas Griffina as Laborer in the Buildings and Grounds Division tat t $3.Boa64.4 p per as hour,u effective May 5, 1980, and asked approval er, d Mr. Dingman stated that the PelatAdministrator meeting toestateeherthe appointment and that she was present position. The Personnel Administrator said she was looking fornclarifhe isation as to whether the Department w going g . as agreed upon by the 1978 Common Council Resolution, that is 1544he employees. She statebewith l56;the and shenwanted tof heaBoards itongive number of employees would her recommendations. Supt. Dingman said that three out of five of his Departments were presently at the proper Roster level; that the overage remains in Engineering and the Water and Sewer Division and that the overage would be taken care of by attrition this year. Supt. Dingman stated that he could not transfer employees from Water and Sewer Division to Buildings and Grounds Division because he did not have the same type workers in those Departments. Comm. Ditzell made a motion to keep Douglas Griffin on as a seasonal employee until a full time position opens up. The motion failed for lack of second. Further discussion was had with reference to hiring permanent employees and what action should be taken by the Personnel Adminis- trator if and when this problem arises again. Asst. to the Supt. Jack Dougherty mentioned that he will have the same problem in a few weeks for the position of night mechanic. S1� dJ cf Resolution By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, that the Buildings and Grounds Division of the Department of Public Works be instructed to fill two vacancies, one existing at the present time and one that will be open in the near future, and that attrition take place in the Water and Sewer Division as hereto- fore programmed. Discussion followed on the floor. Amendment .to Resolution By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland RESOLVED, that whenever a vacancy occurs in the Department of Public Works, that consideration be given to filling that position by transfer of personnel from another Division of the Department if that person is qualified to fill the vacant position, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Public Works hire two employees to fill vacancies, one vacancy presently existing in the Buildings and Grounds Division and one vacancy that will be occurring shortly in another Division, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Public Works will work with attrition in the Water and Sewer Division as previously pro- grauuued, and C BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that before the hiring of an outside person to fill a vacancy in the Department of Public Works that every attempt will be made to transfer a qualified person for that position from another Division of the Department, and if a vacancy occurs in the future within a Division or Department which is at its quota, that said vacancy may be filled. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (3) - Cleveland, Walker, Schickel Ditzell abstained Carried S / r/cs'() • • -7- Assistant to Superintendent of Public Works Mr. Jack Dougherty reported that he had been informed directlytby the Civil Service Commission that because his job description specifically mention his filling in for the Superintendent in his ab- sence, the Board should pass a resolution granting that authority. Resolution #0 By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Ditzell RESOLVED, That in the absence of the Superintendent of Public Works, the Assistant to the Superintendent is granted the authority to fill in for the Superintendent. Carried Unanimously • -8 - Replacement of Golf Pro By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Ditzell RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to advertise the availability of the position of golf course manager. The minimum qualification of the manager shall be a Class A PGA Pro license. The salary will be $10,000 plus incentives. The Superintendent will be authorized to advertise in one or more golf trade magazines inviting resumes and/or inquiries. The Superintendent, in conjunction with the personnel office, will prepare a description of the position to be circularized among those who inquire. The description of the position, when completed, will be subject to further action by this board. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (4) - Verricchio, Ditzell, Cleveland, Walker Abstained (1) - Brown Carried Golf Course Manager Position At the request of Supt. Dingman, Mayor.Bordoni appointed a committee to.review the applications received for the position of golf course manager, and to .recommend the interviewing Of those who warrant it. The commi.ttee•i.s composed of the following: Commissioners Cleveland, Schickel and Walsh, and Comm. Varricchio • who volunteered � to serve. Selection of committee chairman Resolution `'/I/'0 By Comm. Varricchio: Seconded by Comm. Schickel / RESOLVED, That Commissioner Cleveland will serve as chairman of the: committee created to review applications. for the golf course manager • position. Carried -Unanimously —Supt. Dingman informed the Board that prospective candidates for the position of golf course pro would be interviewed on Thursday October. 9th, and Friday, October 10th., at 1:30 P.M. He stated that Personnel Administrator Collins would sit in on the interviews for approximately one-half hour on October 9th to help in laying the ground rules for the interviews. There will be four interviews on Thursday and one on Friday. /0 c\r> Golf Course Manager Contract By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of this Board a proposed contract of employment between the Board and Steven Torrant which defines the terms and conditions of his employment by the city as Golf Course. Manager. The contract provides, among other things, that Mr. Torrant will receive $10,000 on an annual basis for approximately seven months of service to the city as Golf Course Manager and "Professional." It also provides for certain concessions, profit sharing and fringe benefits. No action was taken on the resolution. On the recommendation of City Attorney Shapiro, it was agreed that a meeting should be set up to include the City Controller, Personnel Administrator, City Attorney, . Superintendent of Public Works and committee of the Board, and the proposed employee's attorney for the purpose of informing them of the intent of the proposed contract and to put together a comprehensive contract, satisfactory to all, to be presented for action on January 7, 1981. • -9 - Sick -leave Credit for Golf Professional yh/rd Supt. Dingman reported that a matter of a sick -leave credit against continued hospitalization insurance for the city golf pro has come up, and since it is a personnel matter, he requested that it be handled in Executive Session at the end of the regular meeting. The Board agreed to Supt. Dingman's request. Dep. Clerk langeli was directed by the -Board to notify City Attorney Shapiro and/Ccity. Controller to attend the next.Board of Public Works . meeting to meet in Executive Session with the•Board in regard to the Golf Pros sick leave. qi/710 • Request for Executive Session on Sick -leave Policy ,k4d By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That the Board adjourn into executive session at the end of the regular meeting to discuss sick -leave policy as it applies to continued hospitalization insurance for the city golf pro. Carried Unanimously Resolution re. Golf Pro By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio RESOLVED, That recommendation be made to the Budget and Administration Committee that Mr. Lewis Adesso be granted up to a maximum of 100 days of accumulated sick leave to be used in the payment of his medical benefits after retirement. Discussion followed on the floor. i.A vote onthe resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (5) - Walsh, Varricchio, Walker, Schickel, Cleveland Nay (1). Brown yOgd Carried Commissioners Walker and Varricchio commented that they would be glad to appear before th.e Budget and.Administration Committee to explain their reasoning on th.e matter. City Controller Spano reminded the Board that the Budget andAAdmini- stration Committee would meet Thursday, October 23, 1980, in the Council Chambers and that an item of interest to the Board which would betaken up was the sick time of the golf professional. • • -10- 1 Employee -Relations Superintendent Dingman reported on employee relations in the department. "In order to deal with deteriorating morale in the divisions, I appointed an ad hoc committee of employees to look into the causes of employee dissatisfaction and to make recommendations on how management might deal with it. This committee was insti- tuted in August and has since that time made a detailed study of the dissatisfaction of the employees and produced many fine suggestions for corrective measures. Some of these have already been implemented - for instance the "Newsletter Many are in the process of implementation. Today I ask the Board of Public Works to recognize this committee as a committee to promote employee morale by encouraging interaction between the Board of Public Works and its employees, and to act as an alternative avenue of communication between the employees and the Board. It will also act as an alternative avenue df communication between the employees and the head of the department. This committee shall pilot ideas and will, from time to time, appoint sub -committees of the employees to work on special projects. (Example: Christmas party for the families of employees on Sunday, December 21). / 2/ /7 7U Resolution By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That this Board of Public Works officially recognize the existence of the "Re -arm" committee as a self-perpetuating ad hoc committee of employees which shall consist of a member of each of the divisions of the department, plus a member of the Board of Public Works who shall be appointed by the Board of Public Works.to act as liaison but not as chairman. The Superintendent of Public Works will be an ex officio member of the committee. The committee shall select its own chairman from the employee members, and it shall meet at least once a month and additionally as called by the chairman of the committee. This committee shall not concern itself with any of the relations which are normally governed by the Union contacts covering the affec- ted employee. IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED, That this Board of Public Works appoint Commissioner Schickel as the Board of Public Works representative to the committee. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Pr— BPW / DPW Personnel Roster - Comments re: Status of Layoffs; Amendments; Revisions 1 Appointments and Promotions and Demotions 2 Leave of absence 3 Retirement of Golf Pro (See B/G-pg. 14) friRecruitment for Asst. Supt. of Public Works discussed 4 k Seasonal help - request for hiring 5 Personnel Administrator-Discussion on Hiring Practices (D.Griffin, etc.) 6 Asst. to the Supt. of Public Works granted authority to fill in for Supt. during his absence 7 Replacement of Golf Pro - Supt. authorized to advertise the position ; contract 8 Recognition of Service (retired individuals, etc.) to be studied (See BPW-pg.9) Golf Pro (L.Adesso) - Matter of sick-leave credit 9 Official recognition of Re-arm Committee (employee morale study group) 10