HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-28-2016 PBA MinutesCITY OF SEBASTIAN
PBA UNION CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JULY 28, 2016
Present:
AI Boettjer, Coastal Florida PEA Union Representative
Zack Picket, Coastal Florida PEA Union Representative
Ken McDonough, Police Officer Union Representative, City of Sebastian
Jason Mills, Police Officer Union Representative, City of Sebastian
Ken Killgore, Administrative Services Director, City of Sebastian
Cynthia Watson, Assistant Administrative Services Director/HR Manager, City of Sebastian
Greg Witt, Deputy Chief Sebastian Police Department
Al Boettjer brought the meeting to order at 9:00 AM stating this was a contract negotiation meeting
between the City of Sebastian and the Police Benevolent Association, Inc.
Table of Contents - It was noted that the Table of Contents was going to change so this was not going to
be discussed.
Agreement — Discussion took place on the date. Within Section 2, the language should read, "expiring
September 30, 2016". All tentatively agree.
Preamble— No discussion. All tentatively agree.
Article 1 — Recognition — Discussion took place on the one change stating that all employees were
covered whether you belonged or not. All tentatively agree.
Article 2 —Organizational Survey— No changes. All tentatively agree.
Article 3 —No Strike or Lock Out— Language and Grammar changes. All agreed. All tentatively agree.
Article 4 — Non -Discrimination — No changes — All tentatively agree.
Article 5 — Dues Deduction — Discussion took place.
Section 5.8 was removed.
Section 5.9 was added to Section 5.4.
All tentatively agree with changes.
Article 6 — Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action — All tentatively agree.
Article 7—Labor Management Communications—Discussion took place.
All tentatively agree with the change from "will" to "may" in Section 1.
Article 8 — P.B.A. Representation — Discussion took place. The Union stated that they may appoint
alternate representatives and may put as many in place as needed to cover all shifts. The Union would
like to change the word "representative" to"representatives".
All tentatively agree with changes.
Article 9 — Bulletin Board — Discussion took place and the following are changes:
Section 9.1- ...No scurrilous, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable material will be posted "or
emailed. The parties agree that the usage of such bulletin boards and emails will be to promote
employee -employer relations, as well as keep the members and other employees informed of
its activities."
The rest of the paragraph was deleted.
Section 9.2 — The paragraph reads: "Copies of all materials, notices, or announcements shall be
submitted to the Police Chief or designee, before they are posted. All notices shall be signed by
a duly authorized P.B.A. representative."
All other parts of the Section are deleted.
All tentatively agree with changes.
Article 10 — Personnel Records — Discussion took place and it was agreed that all disciplinary action and
internal affair matters will stay in the personnel jackets within the Police Department.
All tentatively agree with changes.
Article 11 — Rights of Law Enforcement Officers While under Investigation, Internal Investigations and
Obligations to the Public — Discussion took place regarding Section 11.1.A (14).
Section A (14) — added the following ..."or some type of controlled substances" in his/her blood
if the employee appears to be under the influence of "such products".
All tentatively agree with changes.
Article 12— Legal Benefit —All tentatively agree.
Article 13 — Management Rights —AII tentatively agree.
Article 14 — Discipline and Discharge —All tentatively agree.
Article 15 — Rates of Pay — Discussion took place and Article was tabled.
Article 16—Temporary Assignment— Discussion took place and Section 16.2 was tabled.
Section 16.2 deals with Detective pay where they receive a 3% increase in pay and if they
continue to receive this pay after they go back to a Police Officer.
Article 17 — Assignment Pay — All tentatively agree with changes.
Article 18 — Injury Pay and Light Duty Assignments — Discussion took place. It was decided to keep the
number of days to 80 calendar days for an employee to receive supplemental injury pay instead of using
90 days which takes them to Long Term Disability.
Section 18.2 added: "...or for a period that exceeds one year."
Section 18.5 now reads:
"While receiving employment connected net supplemental injury pay, an employee
shall be entitled to all benefits which he/she would normally receive pursuant to his/her
employment with the City, except additional accruals of sick and vacation leave and for those
provisions specified in Article 15.12 or Article 41."
Section 18.6 was added:
"Any employee receiving proceeds from a disability insurance policy and Worker's
Compensation indemnity payments shall not be allowed to use paid leave, such that they
receive a total amount of more than his/her normal take home pay."
Article 19—Call Back Pay —AII tentatively agree.
Article 20 — On-call Pay — Discussion took place. City no longer uses MACE so that was removed.
All tentatively agree with changes.
Article 21— Court Appearances — Discussion took place.
Section 21.2 now reads:
"Time off to respond to a subpoena to appear as a witness in a case unrelated to an
employee's duties as an employee of the City may be charged to vacation, compensatory time
or personal leave." ...
Section 21.3 now reads:
"An employee required to attend court while on scheduled leave is entitled to a
minimum of three hours at one and one-half (1 %:) times the employee's base rate of pay for
each day and may be allowed to substitute that amount of pay instead of vacation,
compensatory time or personal leave for such period, provided that the court appearance meets
the requirements of Section 1 of this Article."
All tentatively agree with changes.
Article 22 — Bereavement Leave — Discussion took place on the 40 hours versus five days. Five days was
replaced by forty (40) hours.
All tentatively agree with changes.
Article 23 — Military Leave — All tentatively agree with changes.
Article 24—Jury Duty —AII tentatively agree with changes.
Article 25 — Voting Time/Political Activity — All tentatively agree with changes.
Article 26 — Longevity Pay— Discussion took place.
Section 26.1 (G) was removed.
Section 26.2 was tabled.
Article 27 — Basic Workweek and Overtime —AII tentatively agreed with changes.
Article 28— Holidays— Discussion took place.
Section 28.6 regarding the Floating Holiday was removed which states,
"Bargaining unit members must accumulate at least forty (40) working hours during the
fiscal year to be entitled to the Floating Holiday. Working hours are determined by time actually
present, on City time, including all paid meal and break periods.
Section 28.3 shall read:
"No regular full-time employee shall receive pay for a holiday unless he/she is in active
pay status or actually works his/her normal schedule on the schedule on the scheduled work
day immediately preceding and following the day on which the holiday is observed. For
purposes of this Article, "active pay status" includes any approved paid leave. An employee that
has been notified of sick leave abuse may be required to furnish a doctor's note if absent before
or after a holiday."
The Union would like to change the word "days" to "day". The Union wants to make
sure the employee is on notice before a doctor's note has to be furnished.
All tentatively agree to Article 28 with changes.
Article 29 — Seniority— No discussion — All tentatively agree with grammar changes.
Article 30 — Layoff and Recall — Discussion took place.
Section 30.5 changed to read,
"Within three (3) calendar days after receipt of a notice of recall, recalled employees
who desire to return to work must notify the Employer in writing to advise that they intend to
return to work, or they will lose their recall rights. Recalled employees must return to work fit
for duty within ten (10) working days of the receipt of a recall notice, or they will lose their recall
rights."
Section 30.6 will read, "...for up to one year"...
Section 30.7 changed to read,
"...Previously cancelled group health insurance may be reinstated upon the employee's
return to active duty consistent with the plan's requirements. In addition, any balances of
accrued vacation or sick leave not previously paid will be reinstated and the accrual rate from
the date of return to active duty will be at the accrual rate enjoyed at the date they were laid
off."
All tentatively agree to Article 30 with changes.
Article 31 — Promotional Examinations — Discussion took place regarding a two year suspension. The
following changes were noted:
Section 31.1 (b) was added which reads, "Must not have a record of disciplinary action resulting
in suspension within the previous two (2) years."
Section 31.3 ...If the eligibility list has exhausted when a Sergeant vacancy occurs, the City shall
establish a new eligibility list within "one hundred -eighty (180) days"...
All tentatively agree to Article 31 with changes.
Article 32 — Probationary Personnel — Discussion took place. All tentatively agree.
Article 33 —Vacation Leave — Discussion took place.
Union and City agree to Sections 33.1 to 33.6. Union would like to remove Section 33.7. City
will come back with a response to removing the "hired on or after October 1, 2011."
Article 34 — Sick Leave — Discussion took place.
City added Item B to Section 34.2 saying you don't accrue additional sick leave while you are on
an unpaid leave of absence status.
Section 34.4 B — City added — "Failure to provide a physician's certification will result in no pay
for the days in question." Add "...provided that the employee has been notified and the employee has
been placed on sick leave abuse status." All tentatively agree to this.
Section 34.4 C — This section refers to employees working a second job. City is removing
..."provided the employee is not being compensated for the same time by the other employee." Section
34.4 C will read, "Sick leave may not be used for absences due to illness or injury sustained while
engaged in outside employment"
This Section was tentatively agreed to if we stay with the original language.
Section 34.5 — Discussion took place on the Sick Leave Buy Back. It was recommended that the
Vacation Buy Back be illuminated if there was a Sick Leave Buy Back. This way the employees who were
hired on or after October 1, 2011 would be eligible. City feels this is more acceptable. It was decided
that Section 34.6 be eliminated and Section 34.5 (b) would be added which would state:
"Upon separation from employment in good standing (resignation or retirement with a two-
week notice or medical separation) and was hired after October 1, 2011, the employee is eligible
to be paid for his/her accrued balance of sick leave up to a maximum of 600 hours. The
percentage is as follows:
If separated before completing first year 0%
1-5 Years of completed service 25%
6 years of completed service and above 50%"
Article 35 — Personal Leave — Discussion took place.
Section 35.1 — There will be a change in the number of hours to include the Floating Holiday.
The hours will go from 32 hours to 36 hours. This section will be written based on shifts, shift
assignment (8, 10, or 12) as of October 1" of that year. It could be 32, 34 or 36 hours. This
section will be modified and approved at the next meeting.
Section 36.8 now includes the Longevity section from Section 36.7.
All tentatively agreed with changes.
Article 36 — Leave of Absence — Discussion took place.
Section 36.2 City added that the employee must use up all of his vacation, sick time,
compensatory time, etc. when requesting a leave of absence.
All tentatively agreed with changes.
Article 37 — Grievance Procedures — Discussion took place.
City is changing wording from working days to calendar days. Union does not have a problem
with this. The number of days is changing from five days to ten days in Steps 1, and 2. Step 3 response
would remain at 5 days.
Section 37.2 -The following was added, "All references to days in this procedure are to calendar
days, unless otherwise specified. The time limits specified in this Article may be extended by mutual
agreement in writing of the parties."
Section 37.5 (A) and (B) will be removed which means Section C and D become A and B, etc.
Section 37.5 (1) will be removed and added to Section 37.5 (E).
All is tentatively agreed with changes.
Article 38 — Arbitration — Discussion took place. Union doesn't have any issues with the change of "ten
calendar days" from "one week". All tentatively agree with changes.
Article 39 — Performance Rating Review — No changes. All tentatively agree.
Article 40 — Group Health Insurance - Discussion took place. It was decided to table Section 40.4 which
deals with employees who are hired on or after October 1, 2011.
Article 41—Clothing Maintenance, Equipment and Vehicles — Discussion took place.
Section 41.1 will now read "The City will provide the required equipment as needed at no cost
to the employee." The listing of what was provided was removed.
Section 41.5 was tabled which deals with police officers homes outside the 15 mile radius.
Article 42 —Tuition Payment Plan — Discussion took place.
Section 42.6 added the following: ..."Any employee receiving a scholarship or grant for
education will not be eligible for education reimbursement which exceed the tuition payment plan."
All tentatively agree with changes.
Article 43 — Health and Safety — All tentatively agree with changes.
Union stated that
Article 44 —Training — Discussion took place and there was one change.
Sections 44.2 and 44.3 added the following sentence, "Travel time shall not be compensated."
Union stated that the City currently doesn't pay for travel time.
All tentatively agree with changes.
Article 45 —Off -Duty Employment —All tentatively agree with changes.
Article 46 — Substance Abuse Testing — Union agrees there should be drug testing. All tentatively agree
with changes.
Article 47 — Savings Clause — No changes in Savings Clause. All tentatively agree.
Article 48 — Retirement — Discussion took place regarding the DROP program, an increase in the
retirement factor from 2% to 3% and a contribution rate change from 5% to 8% of their eligible earnings
to the Sebastian Police Pension Plan. All changes would include those hired on or after October 1, 2011.
All changes would affect all sworn officers. Ken will review with Foster and Foster.
Mr. Boettjer will obtain information on the DROP program. An officer has to meet retirement age and
meet all other retirement requirements before they are eligible for DROP. There is no cost to the City.
Foster and Foster has information.
Discussion took place on the military buy-back plan. It was stated that this plan is very expensive to the
employee who wants to buy-back his retirement.
This section was tabled.
Article 49 — Duration of Agreement, Dates — The duration of the PBA Contract will be from October 1,
2016 to September 30, 2019. Union states that the new President is Kimberly Kilpatrick, and he, Al
Boettjer is the Chief Negotiator, and Ken needs to be added as well as Joe Griffin is City Manager.
Mr., McDonough stated that there are a couple of concerns. The first is the DROP program and we just
touched on raises of three (3) percent. The other concern is the 2% multiplier for the guys that are
coming on to raise it to three (3) percent. Of course instead of them paying five (5) percent, they would
be paying eight (8) percent. In addition would be these change would bring in new guys. Another big
concern is getting a COLA after retirement. Over half in Florida already have this benefit. This would be
another perk. With this, the guys will stick around here. This would be a great benefit.
The membership is looking for keeping people here and when we retire what really works. We need to
have some discussion about this. It's the DROP which is a "no-brainer". The City feels this is a positive it
just has to be reviewed.
The membership wants to make those employed on or after October 1, 2011 whole. The 185 State
Money can help then we will work with this.
The City, Mr. Killgore understands where the membership is coming from and we will work out some of
the minor changes and I will go to the City Manager to discuss your concerns.
The first budget meeting is the 14`h of September. Mr. Killgore is asking for the DROP information from
Steve Marcinik and we have to go to the City Manager. We will also discuss the Vehicle Take Home
Program.
Mr. Killgore will send Mr. Boettjer an email regarding the next meeting.
The meeting ended at 4:50 PM.
PBA COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT- DRAFT WORKING DOCUMENT
CONTRACT TERM FROM OCTOBER 1, 2016 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
SIGNIFICANT CHANGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
15.1 Left salary change for first year subject to negotiation.
15.2 Left salary change for second year subject to negotiation.
15.3 Left salary change for third year subject to negotiation.
16.2 Modified pay increase provision for appointment to investigator so they will receive the increase only while
serving in that capacity.
18.6 Added provision that the sum of disability insurance proceeds, workers compensation and paid leave can not
exceed the employee's normal take home pay.
26.2 Added provision that longevity pay increases would be deferred if the employee is on probationary or
suspension status due a demotion, transfer or other disciplinary reason.
28.6 Deleted provision for the Floating Holiday. (Added a Personal Day.)
30.4 Shortened period for recall of laid off employees from 2 years to 1 year.
30.5 Added provisions (which were already in PEA) regarding employee deadlines if recalled from a layoff.
31.1 Added item b. to stipulate that employee must not have had a suspension within the previous 2 years to be
eligible for promotion to Sergeant.
33.2 Added item D. to provide that an employee does not accrue vacation during a bi-weekly period when they are
on unpaid leave.
34.2 Added item B. to provide that employees do not accrue sick leave for any full pay period while they on an
unpaid leave of absence.
34.4 Increased payment for not using sick leave during the fiscal year to 16 hours calculated at their base rate to be
paid in the first full pay period in December. (Switched 8 hours from having their Birthday)
35.1 Increased personal leave to 32 hours from 24 hours. (Switched 8 hours from having Floating Holiday). Also in
item A. provided that employees starting during the year would only get a pro -rata portion. In item B. provided
that personal leave must be used by the last full pay period of the fiscal year.
36.2 Added that before a leave of absence is granted, the employee must exhaust all accrued leave time and if the
leave is for medical reasons a Doctor's note must be submitted.
36.8 Provided that longevity or other pay increases will not be given during a leave of absence longer than 30 days in
a calendar year and will start after the employee returns.
37.4 In Step 1 changed 10 days to 5 days for time supervisor responds to their decision. In Step 2 stipulated that
grievant shall use the standard grievance form attached as Appendix A within 5 days rather than 10 days.
Division Commander then has 10 days to discuss it and then 5 days to give their written decision. In Step 3
clarified that general grievances can start with this step and changed time for Police Chief to discuss appeal from
10 days to 5 days and changed time for a written reply from 10 days to 5 days. In Step 4 changed time for HR
Manager to meet with the grievant from 10 days to 5 days. In Step 5 clarified that general grievances can come
to this step from Step 3 and changed time City Manager meets with grievant from 10 days to 5 days and time to
reply in writing from 10 days to 5 days.
41.5 Changed provision that vehicle take home program is extended to employees residing within 20 miles to 15
miles "at no cost". Added provision for a milage surcharge based on the cost of gasoline and miles per gallon per
average vehicle.
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PBA COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT- DRAFT WORKING DOCUMENT
CONTRACT TERM FROM OCTOBER 1, 2016 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
MINOR CLARIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS:
Universally changed "members of the P.B.A" to "employees" and a "bargaining unit member" to "a law enforcement officer".
Made numerous changes to clarify wording that describes existing provisions of the Agreement.
1.1 Changed recognition of PBA for employees "in" to employees "covered by" the Bargaining Unit.
3.5 Added that there will be no interference of any City employee "or the public" to enter and leave City property.
5.2 Updated language on notifying City of changes in membership dues.
5.3 Updated language on remitting dues deductions to the PBA.
5.4 Added sentence previously in item 5.9 about continuing due deductions without further authorization.
5.8 Deleted sentence about PBA authorization letter.
5.9 Moved language in this section to item 5.4.
7.1 Changed word from "will" to "may" have periodic meetings to discuss employee relations.
8.2 Modified wording about "all the units represented" and appointing 2 members to be the Unit Representative and
Alternate. Deleted the phrase regarding disrupting work of those who are not directly involved.
8.3 Changed "Unit employee" to "any City employee" regarding disrupting the work.
8.4 Added that Representatives on duty are allowed "to participate" in negotiations without loss of wages or benefits.
9.1 Removed listing of specific items of what may be posted to the bulletin board or emailed.
9.2 Deleted reference to City approval of "Any other notices" that may be posted.
10.1 Changed wording to say personnel files are to be kept in the Police Department. Deleted phrase about files not containing
reference to disciplinary matters. Added that HR Manager receives electronic copies just for information purposes.
10.2 Deleted "official" from the discussion on the contents of employee personnel files.
11.1 In item (14) added "or some type of controlled substances" and changed "alcohol" to "such products". In item (21) changed
"a shooting" to "an incident".
12.1 Changed "given to" to "received by' the Office of the City Attorney regarding defense of the employee in civil damage suits.
14 Added "or discharged".was added to being disciplined in cases of deficiencies in performance or conduct.
15.5 Changed that anniversary date means date of employment or "promotion in the bargaining unit" to "change to a different
job classification".
15.6 Changed that a new police officer would start at the first step "without any" qualifications to "with a minimum level".
15.12 Changed payment time of clothing allowance to "the first pay date" of October and April vs. "October 1 and April V and
added that it shall be paid in a separate check "or direct deposit".
16.1 Added that temporary assignment payment must be for time "actually" worked "and not on leave". Took out "including
overtime" as they get the $3.00 for those hours but not overtime at time -and -one-half.
17.1 Clarified that Field Training Officer pay is an extra $3.00 per hour for all hours they are actually assigned and not on leave.
17.2 Clarified that Officers assigned as instructors are paid an extra $3.00 per hour for all hours they are actually assigned and
not on leave.
17.3 Clarified that employee can only have one assignment upgrade for any hour.
18.1 In item (A) Changed net supplemental injury pay to the first 90 calendar days from the first 80 working days and that it is
based on "normal base" pay vs. "net take home" pay. In item (B) clarified the employee may use sick or "other paid" leave
and also changed "net take home" to "normal base" pay.
18.2 Clarified that an injured employee able to do light duty must do so or lose the net supplemental injury pay and capped the
light duty position to no more than one year.
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PBA COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT- DRAFT WORKING DOCUMENT
CONTRACT TERM FROM OCTOBER 1, 2016 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
PBA - MINOR CLARIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS: (CONTINUED)
18.4 Removed reference to "employment connected with disability leave" and changed it to "net supplemental injury pay".
18.5 Removed reference to "disability benefits" and changed to "net supplemental injury pay". Added provision that while
receiving net supplemental injury pay, the employee continues all normal benefits "except additional accruals of sick and
vacation leave and for those provisions in Article 15.12 (clothing allowance) and Article 41 (Clothing Maintenance,
Equipment and Vehicles)".
20.1 Deleted reference to the MACE Unit. Clarified that on-call pay is "for each day".
21.1 Clarified that court appearances outside regular work hours are a minimum of 3 hours at one and '/: times the employees
"base" rate.
21.2 Clarified that time off for court appearances in cases not related to the City may be charged to vacation, compensatory time
or personal leave.
21.3 Clarified that the 3 hours at one and %: times minimum also applies to attending court for City related cases when an
employee is on scheduled leave and that those hours can offset the use of leave time.
22.1 Changed bereavement leave to 40 hours vs. 5 days and included personal leave as being leave that would not be charged.
22.2 Added "domestic partner, parent/step parent, father-in-law, mother-in-law to definition of immediate family.
22.4 Changed 5 working days to 40 hours and left employee the option to charge vacation, compensatory or personal leave.
23.2 Added that military leave request should be submitted 2 weeks prior "unless the employee actually receives less notice".
26.1 Deleted previous item G. that is no longer relevant.
27.5 Change date for paying unused compensatory time at the end of the fiscal year from "September 30th" to "the last full pay
period of each fiscal year".
28.1 Added that holidays are only for regular full-time employees.
28.3 Clarified that employee must work or be on approved paid leave on "scheduled work" days before and after the holiday.
28.5 Deleted "are not scheduled to" work a holiday and replaced it with those that "do not" work receive straight time pay.
29.5 Stated "will" not rather than "shall" not consider seniority as the determining factor for selecting employees for schooling.
30.6 Clarified that insurance can continue during the lay-off period (which was changed to 1 year in Article 30.4).
30.7 Clarified that group insurance can be reinstated, as well as unpaid balances of accrued vacation or sick leave and the accrual
rates they enjoyed at the date they were laid off.
31.3 Deleted deadline of 120 days for establishing the Sergeant eligibility list. Clarified that selections for the Police Department
Representatives on the oral review board are made by the Chief of Police.
31.4 Cleaned up wording about ranking employees on the eligibility list.
31.6 Clarified in item A. that the notice of examination will be posted vs. posting the examination.
33.2 Deleted bad sentence saying "The bi-weekly period is divided over twenty-six pay periods".
33.6 Clarified that probationary employees are not entitled to payment of accrued vacation time.
34.2 Removed bad sentence saying "Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly over twenty-six (26) periods." and replaced it with "Sick
leave is earned on a pro -rata bi-weekly basis".
34.4 Adds in item B. that failure to provide a physician's certification will result in no pay for the day(s) in question. Also adds in
item C. that sick leave can be used for injuries from outside employment "provided the employee is not being compensated
for the same time by the other employer".
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PBA COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT- DRAFT WORKING DOCUMENT
CONTRACT TERM FROM OCTOBER 1, 2016 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
PBA - MINOR CLARIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS: (CONTINUED)
36.1 Provided that an employee may be granted leave with or without pay for "good and sufficient reasons" and deleted
"sickness, disability, or other".
36.5 Changed "statement' to "status report" and provided that the leave will be cancelled if the employee does not comply.
36.7 Added provisions that an employee on a leave of absence may continue group insurance and specifies payment
requirements. Also deletes provisions regarding pay increases based on length of service not being credited when gone for
more than 30 days, which is moved to 36.8.
36.8 Rewords provisions that were deleted from 36.7.
36.9 Added that accrual of classification seniority while on a leave of absence is suspended.
37.2 Provided that all references to days in Grievance Procedure are to calendar days.
37.5 In item A. deleted wording defining working days. Moved changes to time limits that was in item B. to Article 37.2. Made
item C. item A.; item D. item B.; item E. item C.; item F. item D.; item G. item E.; and item H. item F. Reworded item E. to the
actual State Statue and added that PBA could send a representative for a non-member grievance that was previously item I.
Added in item F. that PBA could advance from Step 3 to Step S.
38.1 Changed time limit for request for arbitration to calendar days.
38.2 Changed 1 week to 30 calendar days for meeting to agree on an arbitrator and changed time to finalize selection to 30
calendar days.
38.3 Added that arbitration shall be conducted at City facilities in Sebastian.
40.5 Changed "retire from the" to 'leave" City service for the City to pay 50% of single health insurance and stipulated they must
have 20 "consecutive" years.
41.1 Deleted the detailed list of equipment provided the employee and just referenced the supply list specified in the Police
Department General Orders.
41.3 Deleted "handcuffs at replacement cost'.
41.4 Added that an employee on an extended leave of absence does not receive the uniform cleaning allowance.
41.5 Removed provision for Police Chief to waive the restriction. Clarified that take home vehicles are not allowed when the
employee is on an extended leave of absence.
42.6 Clarified that reimbursement is not allowed for education covered by scholarships or grants.
44.2 Clarified that travel time is not compensated for training during off-duty hours.
44.3 Clarified that travel time is not compensated for weapon training and qualification during off-duty hours.
45.1 Deleted reference to the City's Standard Operating Procedure in regard to outside employment.
46.3 Deleted "On a quarterly basis" the employee agrees to participate in random drug screening.
48.2 Changed "increase their contributions" to "contribute" to the Pension Plan.
48.5 Changed "Exhibit A" to "Appendix B" for chart on capped vacation/sick leave eligible that can apply to pension benefits.
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