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City of Manitowoc

Meeting Minutes - Final

Personnel Committee

Thursday, September 8, 2022

5:30 PM

Council Chambers. Meeting also available via Remote

Conferencing-Zoom

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Jessie Lillibridge, Shawn Esslinger, Amy Eisenschink, Marcus Cummings,

Maxem Cummings, and Debbie Charney.

5 - Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Czekala, Cummings and Beeman

Present:

3. Public Comment

None

4. Consent Agenda

These items will be approved by one motion unless any Committee Member wishes to remove an

item for discussion.

REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: None

Approval of the August 1, 2022 Personnel Committee Minutes

Review of Legal Fees Billed out Through August, 2022-Human Resources

Report out of Human Resources Office Initiatives September, 2022

Report out of City Attorney's Office Initiatives September, 2022

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Cummings, to accept the Consent Agenda

Items as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Czekala, Cummings and Beeman

Aye:

5. Discussion and Action Items

USI Presentation of Health Care Plan Recommendations for 2023

Shawn Esslinger, Benefit Consultant from USI, gave a presentation to the

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committee reviewing the 2022 benefits and the performance to date and

the 2023 medical plan cost projections. Shawn also gave

recommendations for benefits for the 2023 plan year.

There was no action on this item, however the Committee wants this item to go

to Council in September for possible discussion and then go back on the PC

Meeting agenda for October again if necessary.

Request Approval to Update Covid-19 Protocols

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Human Resources Director Jessie Lillibridge explained that there needed

to be some updates to the existing Pandemic Protocol Policy.

Moved by Czekala, seconded by Vanderkin, that this request be approved and

referred to Council to update the Covid-19 Protocols within the Pandemic

Response Protocols Policy. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Czekala, Cummings and Beeman

Aye:

Request to Pay Out WWTF Old Sick Leave Banks

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Jessie Lillibridge, Human Resources Director, explained to the Committee

that the operations of the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) are

moving to Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) beginning January 1, 2023.

There are some employees who have a balance in their old sick leave

bank. An employee can get paid out for these hours at retirement or at any

time with Council approval. These employees are requesting a payout of

their hours on their last paycheck with the City.

Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Czekala, that this request be approved and

referred to Council for WWTF employees who request a pay out of their existing

sick leave bank balance on the last paycheck with the City of Manitowoc have

that granted. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Czekala, Cummings and Beeman

Aye:

Committee Budget Directives to the Mayor

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Eric Sitkiewitz explained to the Committee that this is an annual request for

directives from the Committee to the Mayor when planning the 2023

budget. Alder Sitkiewitz stated to the Committee that the Mayor's top

priority for 2023 is to retain employees. Alder Mike Cummings asked

Human Resources Director Lillibridge if the City has the resources needed

to remain successful with staffing right now in the City? Lillibridge explained

the need to fill current vacancies. Alder Mike Cummings asked Human

Resources Director Lillibridge if the compensation the City offers is

competitive with other Cities? Lillibridge explained that the City is currently

conducting a market study to compare the City's salary's against other

city's and private companies. Alder Brett Vanderkin asked for an increase

in the forestry budget due to the emerald ash borer trees affected. Alder

Mike Cummings would like to see an additional position added to the staff

for the DPI-Park and Recreation Division.

This Request was placed on file

Discussion and Possible Action on Mayor's Salary for 2025-2028

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Alder Steve Czekala stated that since 2009 there has not been a

competitive mayoral election and wonders if the Mayor's salary is part of

the reason. There was some discussion on the salary.

Moved by Czekala, seconded by Cummings, that this Request be approved and

referred to council to place the Mayor’s salary on the City Compensation Plan at

Grade Q, Market Rate/ Mid Point, where the position would stay and adjust salary

annually to reflect the Market Rate. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Czekala, Cummings and Beeman

Aye:

6. Convene In Closed Session

Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Czekala, to convene in closed session at 6:08

p.m. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

5 - Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Czekala, Cummings and Beeman

Aye:

Notice is hereby given that the above governmental body may adjourn into a closed session during

the meeting as authorized by Section 19.85(1)(e) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the

governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the

purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public

business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.

The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:

Teamsters Local No. 662 Transit Contract Negotiations

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(Closed Session portion of the Minutes has been redacted.)

7. Reconvene In Open Session

Moved by Czekala, seconded by Vanderkin, to reconvene in open session at

6:27p.m. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

5 - Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Czekala, Cummings and Beeman

Aye:

Teamsters Local No. 662 Transit Contract Negotiations

No update on this item

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8. Adjournment

Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Czekala, that this meeting be adjourned at

6:28 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Czekala, Cummings and Beeman

Aye:

Submitted by Debbie Charney, Human Resources Generalist