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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-01-16 CSB MINUTES. ' . \ • • • PRESENT: ABSENT: OTHERS: BOARD OF CAREER SERVICE COMMISSIONERS JANUARY 16, 1986 REGULAR MEETING Tom Fitzpatrick, Cathy Pokraka, Janet Kerzic, JoEllen Turner, Don Weber None Peter Juenemann, EEA/AFSCME President Gary Kasson, EPBA President Michael Gruninger, EFFA President Commissioner Don Weber opened the meeting. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established. The first item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes as follows: August 6,7, 1985: Commissioner Fitzpatrick moved and Commissioner Pokraka seconded that the minutes be approved with the following amendments: Paragraph 3 reconvened. ten minutes ruling that and allow a should read, "A short recess was taken and the Board It was decided that the Board would allow Mr. Olsen to argue the City's motion to Reconsider the Board's shift bidding is a mandatory subject of negotiations, ten minute rebuttal." Paragraph 4 should read, "After hearing issues from both sides, the Board adjourned into Executive Session and reconvened on August 7, 1985 to issue recommendation regarding the negotiations impasse concerning the 1986-87 contract between EPBA and the city of Englewood, (see the attached document), and to rule on the City's requested Motion. In order of business, a motion was introduced by Commissioner Fitzpatrick and Commissioner Turner seconded, to deny the City's Motion to Reconsider the Board's ruling that shift bidding is a mandatory subject of negotiations." August 20,27/September 16, 1985: Commissioner Fitzpatrick moved and commissioner Kerzic seconded to accept these minutes. The vote was unanimous with two abstains. November 12, 1985: Commissioner Fitzpatrick moved and Commissioner Pokraka seconded that these minutes be approved as read. The vote was unanimous . - 1 - November 21, 1985: Commissioner Kerzic moved and Commissioner Fitzpatrick seconded that these minutes be approved with the following amendments: Include under ABSENT: Tom Fitzpatrick and change the spelling of "noone" to "no one". The vote was unanimous with one abstain. The Board requested that the Recording Secretary send a letter to Ben Craig asking for an explanation of the 1.7 hours billed to the Board on his October, 1985 statement and ask him to please reply. November 26, 1985: Commissioner Pokraka moved and Commissioner Turner seconded that these minutes be accepted with the following amendments: Include ABSENT: Fitzpatrick The vote was unanimous with one abstain. December 17, 1985: Commissioner Fitzpatrick moved and · Commissioner Kerzic seconded that these minutes be approved as read. The vote was unanimous . At this point in the meeting Peter Juenemann addressed the Board and explained that the Union had no objection to the change of Colleen Stowell for the Forester position, since she was involved with Code enforcement. The Board requested that he send a letter to that effect to their Recording Secretary Bev Bjugan. Next order of business was Association's Choice. Peter Juenemann was present to update the Board on what is happening between them and the City. Three major issues were addressed: 1) Reclassification of the City Service Worker II's -There seems to be serious problems with the negotiations team. The csw II's did not get 4% plus the difference in reclass status. 2) A letter has been sent to the City stating that they expect to begin 1987 wage negotiations in March. 3) There is also a problem with the i ncrease in medical and dental coverage. All Unions made a point to contact the City about this and were told none would take place. Then two weeks after negotiations closed, the Unions were informed that an increase would take place. The Unions question the credibility of those running the insurance section of the Colorado Municipalities Trust. They feel this is a delicate situation which affects the morale of the employees and their trust in City Official's. - 2 - I • • • • . I • • • Commissioner Turner informed Mr. Juenemann that there was nothing the Career Service Board could do unless a grievance was filed and this falls outside their power • The Career Service Boar~ also suggested that the Union bring this up at negotiations with the City and check with the person who works with the insurance company. EPBA President Gary Kasson was present to introduce himself and Evin Hvizdak. The new EFFA President Michael Gruninger introduced himself and stated a letter of new Officers will be sent to the Career Service Board. He also had a few questions for the Board. l)"The Union would like clarification of Charter 137.4. Is the city obliged to begin negotiations when we request it? Do we have a recourse if they don't want to negotiate at that time?" Commissioner Pokraka mentioned that the Career Service Board has not heard anything from any of the Union's last year until on or about July 31, and would like to suggest that someone needs to inform the Board of the status. If the contracts are not ratified by July 1, an impasse letter must be sent to the Board. 2)"What is 'documented' evidence? Commissioner Weber informed Mr. Gruninger that they can not discuss or interpret anything unless it is part of a grievance. Gruninger asked who can interpret the wording. Commissioner Fitzpatrick informed Mr • Gruninger that since the City Council makes the ordinance, they can interpret them. Next item on the agenda was City Manager's Choice. Let the record reflect that no one was present from the City Manager's office. Old Business was conducted as follows: City Forester: No information was received from the Employee Relations Director or the City Manager's office. The Recording Secretary is to send a letter to the City Manager requesting something in writing on what they specifically wish to do regarding this position and that the Board will not act on this until something in writing is received. Carbon copy Peter Juenemann also. Rules and Regulations: Commissioner Pokraka moved and Commissioner Fitzpatrick seconded to move this to the last item on the agenda since it is a Board interaction only at this point. Damas and Smith: Commissioner Pokraka moved and Commissioner Turner seconded to pay the questioned $87.50. The vote was unanimous with one nay . -3 - The following correspondence needs to be entered into the record: Karp and Dodge requesting the Board set a hearing on the Leyden case. The letter was dated November 22, 1985. Jack Olsen dated December 2, 1985 requesting transcripts of the Leyden hearing with the Career Service Board. Englewood Employee Association dated January 8, 1986 stating their new officer for 1986. Damas and Smith dated December 13, 1985 requesting the Board to assess the work they did for us. Mayor Otis dated January 9, 1986 requesting that we meet with the City Council and that we send some dates to them. After discussion, the Board suggested Bev send a letter to meet the second or third week in March, Monday thru Thursday. The Board members will get together before they meet with the Council. Under New Business the budget was reviewed and the deficit as of November, 1985 was $9,978.79. Bev will send the December budget to the members as soon as it arrives. Commissioner Pokraka moved and Commissioner Kerzic seconded. The vote was unanimous. No bills were submitted for approval. Commissioner Pokraka brought the motion from the City to be added to the minutes of August 6,7, 1985. Commissioner Pokraka will write a letter regarding formal notifications sent to the Board and give to Bev to send out. Commissioner Pokraka also reminded the Board that they had agreed to write a letter to the City Manager regarding information the Board needs and does not want regarding appeals, disciplinary actions, etc. There were no unscheduled visitors present. Michael Gruninger asked the Board where he could receive copies of the grievance forms when they need them. The Board said the Recording Secretary has them, but it is noted that there needs to be some changes made, since the blanket appeal form presently used is not really adequate for some cases. Commissioner Kerzic moved to adjourn. Donald Weber, Chairper~6n - 4 - I . • • •