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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCIV 1981-06-01 Minutes CIVIL SERVICE COMMTSSION CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS June 1, 1981 A special closed meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room located in the City Hall Building, 7301 Northeast Loop 820. MEMBERS PRESENT Bill J. Betts, Chairman Ed Szol, Vice Chairman Bob Skelton OTHERS PRESENT Sharyl Groves, Council Representative C. W. Williams, City Manager Dennis Horvath, Assistant City Manager Ruth Pinner, Finance Director Ann Cannon, Tax Assessor-Collector Bobbie McCorkle, Court Clerk Jack Long, Chief of Police Ron McKinney, Chief of Police Administration Mike ChenauZt, Chief of Uniformed Patrol ,V John Lvnn, Chief of C. I. D. Helen Cline, PPrsnnnel Administrator/ Civil Service Secretary Chairman BilZ Betts opened the discussion of employee benefits. Our annual survey of neighboring cities was carefully studied, one item at a time and motions were made with regard to each item. VACATION: Vice Chairman Ed Szol made a motion to accept our present plan with no change. Mr. Bob Skelton seconded the motion; motion carried by unanimous-vote. HOLIDAYS: Mr. Bob Skelton made a motion recommending that our holiday schedule is sufficient. Vice Chairman Ed Szol seconded the motion; motion carried by unanimous vote. SICK LEAVE: Chairman Bill Betts made a motion to recommend keeping the sick leave program as it presently exists. Vice Chairman Ed Szol seconded the motion; motion carried by unanimous vote. LONGEVITY: Mr. Bob Skelton made a motion that the longevity program remain as it is. Vice Chairman Ed Szol seconded the motion; motion<~arried by unanimous vote. ~ Minutes, June 1, 1981 Page 2 RETIREMENT: Vice Chairman Ed Szol made a motion to accept the present program as in effect at the present time. Mr. Bob Skelton seconded the motion; motion carried by unanimous vote. SOCIAL SECURITY: Consideration was given to the City paying the employee's contribution for the remaining year we wi11 be under this program. Chairman Bill Betts made a motion to leave this part of the benefit package as it is. Mr. Bob Skelton seconded the motion; motion carried by unanimous vote. MEDICAL COVERAGE/LIFE INSURANCE: Since the medical coverage and life insurance are in the same package, they will be discussed at our regular Civil Service meeting on the 9th. A Committee is studying possible changes in this plan and will have a report available at this next meeting. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: State Law governs this item, making very little need for changes. Chairman Bill Betts made a motion to retain the same coverage. Mr. Bob Skelton seconded the motion; motion carried by unanimous vote. JURY DUTY: Chairman Bill Betts expressed a recommendation that the employees who serve on official jury duty should keep their jury checks to help offset the expenses for parking, eating and transportation Downtown. Chairman Bill Betts made a motion that the employee keep their jury checks. No change was made in the employee receiving his/her regular salary. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Ed Szol; motion carried by unanimous vote. MILITARY LEAVE: Chairman Bill Betts made a motion that no change be made because we are under the U. S. Code requirements. This motion was seconded and carried by unanimous vote. SCHOOLING REIMBURSEMENT: Chairman Bill Betts made a motion recommending that we adopt the reimbursement policy of Farmers Branch with minor changes as follows. "That the cost of tuition and books be reimbursed by the City under these conditions. ~ A. Courses taken from a State or Junior College, if available - Minutes, June 1, 1981 Page 3 B. Appraved by'the Department Head - C. Available funds - D. Approved by the City Manager - E. Employee makes a grade of "C" or better.- F. Will not reimburse any cost covered by another governmental agency, special grants or scholarships - G. Paid receipts accompanying the request for reimburse- ment." The above motion was seconded by Mr. Bob Skelton and carried by unanimous vote. UNIFORMS: Discussion and survey information revealed that changes are needed to equalize this benefit among the departments. The City furnished uniforms and all bunker equipment for the firefighters. The City furnished uniforms for all the maintenance and labor positions. The Police Department provides only a$30.00 monthly allowance. A new patrolman coming onto the force is paying for uniforms and weapon. A recommendation was made by C. W. Williams, City Manager, with regard to the Police Department. Mr. Bob Skelton put the recommendation into this motion: "That effective in the new budget, (1) the City furnish all uniform items; (2) the City furnish all other items required to go to work, except weapon, holster and footwear; (3) the City reimburse incumbents a comparable amount, for uniformed officers a minimum of $250.00 and a maximum of $450.00; also for non- certified personnel a minimum of $150.00 and a maximum of $250.00; (4) the amounts to be reimbursed are determined by the department head; (5) all uniformed personnel are described as uniformed patrol and detectives; all non-certified personnel are described as dispatchers and animal control; (6) the City continue an allowance of $30.00 for cleaning expense." Vice Chairman Ed Szol seconded the motion; motion carried by unanimous vote. This concluded the special meeting agenda and the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9s15 p.m. ~ BILL J. BETTS, CHAIRMAN i en Cl~ne, C~,Vil Service Secretazy