HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-2022 Union MinutesCITY OF SEBASTIAN
INTERNATIONAL UNIT OF POLICE ASSOCIATIONS, AFL-CIO NEGOTIATIONS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Present: Nicholas Voglio, Union Representative, Local 6053, International Union
of Police Associations, AFL-CIO
Paul Carlisle, City Manager, City of Sebastian
Ken Killgore, Chief Financial Officer, City of Sebastian
Manny Anon, Jr., City Attorney, City of Sebastian
Cynthia Watson, Human Services Director, City of Sebastian
Detective Ken McDonough, IUPA Representative
Terrence Pizzuti, Secretary, IUPA Representative
Matthew Radock, IUPA Representative
Janet Graham, Recording Secretary
Mr. Carlisle opened the meeting at 9:10 a.m. This is the third round with IUPA on union
negotiations. The members at the table introduced themselves. Mr. Carlisle asked Mr.
Voglio how he wanted to proceed. Mr. Voglio suggested addressing the articles in
sequential order. Mr. Carlisle agreed. Mr. Voglio stated that he has Articles 15, 26, 28,
34, and 35 still open. He stated that he sent Mr. Carlisle a copy of the Union's proposal,
which he suggested patterns the Evergreen study. He stated that Officer Pizzuti prior to
us getting started this morning provided the City with an updated copy of that.
Article 15 -- Longevity Pay -- Mr. Carlisle stated he has some questions on how the
numbers were derived and asked for an explanation of the methodology of how these
figures were arrived at. There was extended discussion regarding this Article among
Officer Pizzuti, Mr. Voglio, and Mr. Carlisle. (OFF THE RECORD AT 9:32 A.M. WHILE
UNION REPRESENTATIVES CAUCUSED. BACK ON THE RECORD AT 9:43 A.M.)
After discussion, Article 15 was tabled until the next meeting.
Article 26 -- Longevity Pay -- Mr. Carlisle stated the City is agreeable to certain parts
of this article, and other parts of this proposed article are too cost prohibitive. Detective
McDonough reviewed how these figures were arrived at. Mr. Voglio also spoke on this
article. (OFF THE RECORD AT 9:55 A.M. WHILE UNION REPRESENTATIVES
CAUCUSED. BACK ON THE RECORD AT 10:05 A.M.) After discussion, Article 26 was
tabled until the next meeting.
Article 28 -- Holidays -- There was discussion among Mr. Voglio, Mr. Carlisle, Mr.
Anon, Officer Pizzuti, Officer Radock, and Ms. Watson regarding this article. Mr. Carlisle
stated he will have to meet with City Council on this article. The two holidays under
discussion are Juneteenth and Good Friday. After discussion, this article was tabled until
the next meeting.
Article 33 -- Vacation Leave
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33.6 (a) -- Officer Pizzuti suggested changing the wording to read that the
vacation time cannot be cashed in on an annual basis but can be cashed in upon
employee's retirement. Mr. Carlisle agreed.
Subsection 33.6 (b): Officer Pizzuti reviewed that vacation leave buyback was
effective for employees hired prior to October 2021 upon separation from
employment in good standing with five or more completed years of consecutive
employment will be eligible to be paid for all of his or her accrued balance of leave.
Employees hired prior to October 2021 with five or less years of consecutive
employment will be broken down into percentages as follows:
If separated before completing the first year — 0%
1 year but less than 3 years — 25%
3 years but less than 5 years -- 100%
Officer Pizzuti stated that effective for employees hired after October 1, 2022, their hours
were changed to 400 hours that were agreed to for employees hired after October 1,
2022. Mr. Carlisle stated that for hires after October 1, 2022 it was 240 hours. Prior to
October 1, 2022 they are eligible for the 400 hours. Mr. Voglio asked Ms. Watson to re -
send the email that was sent prior to this meeting so that everyone is working off of the
same document. Ms. Watson said she would. Officer Pizzuti asked if, in Subsection 33.6
(a), it should read prior to October 1, 2022. Mr. Carlisle stated it should. Other than those
changes, Article 33 was tentatively agreed upon.
Article 34 -- Sick Leave — Tabled until next meeting.
The meeting ended at 10:26 a.m.
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