Committee that the employees have been trying to find housing. Both Seth
Loberger and Tyler Tews, Firefighters, spoke to the Committee and
explained the reasons for requesting an exception. The Committee had
some discussion on the item.
Moved by Brey, seconded by Vanderkin, to grant a 6-month extension from
10-04-2023 for residency requirement and refer to council. The motion carried by
the following vote:
4 - Vanderkin, Schlei, Kaderabek and Brey
1 - Sitkiewitz
Aye:
Nay:
Letter from Tyler Tews-Fire Department-Regarding Residency
Human Resources Director, Jessie Lillibridge, spoke to the Committee
that a 6-month extension for residency requirement of 25 miles within one
year of hire was granted in February, 2023. Chief Blaser explained to the
Committee that the employees have been trying to find housing. Both Seth
Loberger and Tyler Tews, Firefighters, spoke to the Committee and
explained the reasons for requesting an exception. The Committee had
some discussion on the item.
Moved by Brey, seconded by Vanderkin, to grant a 6-month extension from
10-04-2023 for residency requirement and refer to council. The motion carried by
the following vote:
4 - Vanderkin, Schlei, Kaderabek and Brey
1 - Sitkiewitz
Aye:
Nay:
Benefit Plan Recommendations for 2024
Shawn Esslinger, Benefits Consultant from USI, presented the
recommended benefits plan for 2024 to the Committee.
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Vanderkin, to direct the Human Resources
Director to create a memo to bring to the October, 2023 Council meeting
outlining the 2024 benefit recommendations. The motion carried by the following
vote:
5 - Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Schlei, Kaderabek and Brey
Aye:
Agreement of Vitality-Wellness Platform-Contract
Human Resources Director, Jessie Lillibridge, explained to the committee
that Humana is no longer offering Go365, the City's current wellness
platform as of September 30, 2023. An RFP was done and the request is
to implement Vitality on January 1, 2024 to replace Go365.
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Brey, to approve the agreement of
Vitality-wellness platform-contract and authorize the Finance Director and
Human Resource Director to sign the agreement and refer to council. The motion
carried by the following vote:
5 - Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin, Schlei, Kaderabek and Brey
Aye:
Approval of Revised Police Department Drug and Alcohol Policy