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Home My WebLink About07211999 City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 n FAX (561) 589-5570 SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 2. 3. 4. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL WORKSHOP ITEMS 99.147 A. Presentation by Sgt. Ron Kramer - Indian River County Alarm Control Ordinance 99.043 B. Exempt Employee Salary Survey (City Manager Memo 7/7/99, Survey) 5. ADJOURN ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS 3~IEETING (OR HEARING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF TIlE PROCEEDINGS ,~ND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATEt~I RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS iS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICIt THE APPEAL iS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105F. S.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOblMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LF~ST 48 ttOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING. Hearing Assistance Headphones are Available in Council Chambers for all Government Meetings. SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Mayor Wininger called the Workshop to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and there was a moment of silence. ROLL CALL City C.o~cil Present: Mayor Martha S. Wininger Vice Mayor Chuck Neuberger Mr. Joe Barczyk Mr. Ben A. Bishop City Council Absent Mr. Edward J. Majcher, Jr. (excused) StaffPrescnt: City Manager, Terrencc Moore City Attorney, Rich Stringer Chief of Police, Randy White Finance Director, Mark Mason Human Resources Director, Rich Samolewicz Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio Administrative Assistant, Linda Galley Council Workshop 21, 1999 Page Two 4. WORKSHOP ITEMS 99.147 A. Presentatior~.by Sgt. Ron Kramer - Indian River County Alarm Control Ordinanc~ On behalf of Sgt. Kramer, who was unable to attend the workshop, Sandy Shields, Indian River County Sheriff's Office, distributed an information packet entitled "False Alarm Reduction Program" (see attached); and gave a very informative presentation on the Sheriff's Office decision to particpate in the Model States Program and ultimate adoption of County Ordinance 99-10, which goes into effect on October 1, 1999. She cited the need for the program in light of ever increasing taxpayer money and police officer time spent on false alarm calls, and noted that public education is the key to the program's success. Discussion followed on the manner in which the City could participate. The City Attorney said the City could adopt the County's ordinance, and approve an interlocal agreement to set up a method to utilize the County's services for administration of the program but receive funding for fmcs imposed within the City. Following Ms. Shield's presentation, it was the consensus of City Council to obtain a copy of the County ordinance for review by Council and staff. The City Manager said he will provide a copy of the ordinance as an attachment to his Friday information letter; and will place the item on the August 11, 1999 agenda. 99.043 B. l~xempt Employee Salary Survey £12~ Manager Memo 7/7/99. Sllrvey) The City Manager said he had distributed the proposed pay scales (see attached) as a means to obtain City Council feedback and had no recommendation at this time. He said once Council has reviewed the process of establishing salary ranges he will come back with a recommendation. Council concerns were expressed relative to comparisons with different size cities, varied job descriptions, whether job descriptions have been established to fit specific persons, whether people in positions meet minimal qualifications, and the method in which adjustments will be made within approved scales based on qualifications and longevity. TAPE I - SIDE II (7:46 p.m.) Discussion continued with input from the City Manager, Human Resources Director and Finance Director relative to the fact that each person will be evaluated by the City Manager for proper placement within the scale, and the difference between the 3% step and 5% step scales. City Council discussion continued relative to public concerns that proposed percentage increases are greater than the general public receives, the differences in subordinates among cities surveyed, City Council's responsibility in establishing pay ranges, and concerns that department head increases be given in the public. The City Attorney said it is actually the City Manager's function to set grades, but that the City's code still requires City Council to adopt job descriptions and that he will come back with a revision to this. He went on to state that this is before the Council now because it will have an impact on the budget and has not been addressed for some time. 2 Council Workshop 21, 1999 Page Three Discussion continued on whether exempt employees had any cause of action if their salaries were reduced, and whether the City wanted department heads making more than Charter officers. The City Manager reiterated that he will come back with a recommendation at the next regular meeting and will propose phasing in the new ranges in the Fiscal 2000 budget. Being no further business, Mayor Wininger adjourned the workshop at 8:38 Approved at the ~/[~ o~ ~ '-'Kathryn M. O'Htdlora'n, CMC/AAE City Clerk Mayor SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLOR/DA Mayor Wininger called the Workshop to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and there was a moment of silence. ROLL CALL City Council P~¢~ent: Mayor Martha S. Wininger Vice Mayor Chuck Neuberger Mr. Joe Barczyk Mr. Ben A. Bishop City CounCil Absent Mr. Edward J. Majcher, Jr. (excused) ~.t~ff Present: City Manager, Terrence Moore City Attorney, Rich Stringer Chief of Police, Randy White Finance Director, Mark Mason Human R~sources Director, Rich Samolewicz Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio Administrative Assistant, Lmda Galley ~ Council Workshop 21, 1999 Page Two 4. WORKSHOP]T~MS 99.147 A. Presentation !l~ Sgt. Ron Kram~r - llldJl~0 River County Alarm Control Ordinance On behalf of Sgt. Kramer, who was unable to attend the workshop, Sandy Shields, Indian River County Sheriff's Office, distributed an information packet entitled "False Alarm Reduction Program" (see attached); and gave a very informative presentation on the Sheriff's Office decision to particpate in the Model States Program and ultimate adoption of County Ordinance 99-10, which goes into effect on October 1, 1999. She cited the need for the program in light of ever increasing taxpayer money and police officer time spent on false alarm calls, and noted that public education is the key to the program's success. Discussion followed on the manner in which the City could participate. The City Attorney said the City could adopt the County's ordinance, and approve an interlocal agreement to set up a method to utilize the County's services for administration of the program but receive funding for fmcs imposed within the City. Following Ms. Shield's presentation, it was the consensus of City Council to obtain a copy of the County ordinance for review by Council and staff. The City Manager said he will provide a copy of the ordinance as an attachment to his Friday information letter; and will place the item on the August 11, 1999 agenda. 99.043 B. Exempt Employee Salary Survey (Ciw MEager Memo 7/7/99, Survey) The City Manager said he had distributed the proposed pay scales (see attached) as a means to obtain City Council feedback and had no recommendation at this time. He said once Council has reviewed the process of establishing salary ranges he will come back with a recommendation. Council concerns were expressed relative to comparisons with different size cities, varied job descriptions, whether job descriptions have been established to fit specific persons, whether people in positions meet minimal qualifications, and the method in which adjustments will be made within approved scales based on qualifications and longevity. TAPE I - SIDE II (7:46 p.m.) Discussion continued with input from the City Manager, Human Resources Director and Finance Director relative to the fact that each person will be evaluated by the City Manager for proper placement within the scale, and the difference between the 3% step and 5% step scales. City Council discussion continued relative to public concerns that proposed percentage increases are greater than the general public receives, the differences in subordinates among cities surveyed, City Council's responsibility in establishing pay ranges, and concerns that department head increases be given in the public. The City Attorney said it is actually the City Manager's function to set grades, but that the City's code still requires City Council to adopt job descriptions and that he will come back with a revision to this. He went on to state that this is before the Council now because it will have an impact on the budget and has not been addressed for some time. 2 Council Workshop 721, 1999 Page Three Discussion continued on whether exempt employees had any cause of action if their salaries were reduced, and whether the City wanted department heads making more than Charter officers. The City Manager reiterated that he will come back with a recommendation at the next regular meeting and will propose phasing in the new ranges in the Fiscal 2000 budget. Being no further business, Mayor Wininger adjourned the workshop at 8:38 p.m. Approved at the City Clerk 1999, Regular City Council Meeting. martha/~/~'~(~~-~~~-~:~'~-'-~' S. Wininger· ......... ~ / ~ ~ Mayor