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SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27,2006 -7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
1. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Council Member Coy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Reverend Ellie Lea, First Presbyterian Church of Sebastian gave the invocation.
4. ROLL CALL
City Council Present:
Mayor Brian Burkeen
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Nathan McCollum
Council Member Sal Neglia
Council Member AI Paternoster
Staff Present:
City Manager, AI Minner
City Attorney, Rich Stringer
City Clerk, Sally Maio
Human Resources Director, Debra Krueger
Police Chief, Jim Davis
Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams
MIS Systems Analyst, Barbara Brooke
Parks Superintendent, Chris McCarthy
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06.147
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5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS)
Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon a unanimous vote of City Council members
(R-05-26)
On MOTION by Mr. McCollum and SECOND by Mr. Neglia the agenda was approved on
a voice vote 5-0.
6. PROCLAMATIONS. ANNOUNCEMENTS. PRESENTATIONS
A. Certificates HonorinQ Kathleen Kowanic and Familv and Officer Tom Poore-
Labor Dav Sea Turtle Rescue Attempt
Mayor Burkeen requested Mr. Paternoster to present the certificates and commended
the Kowanic family and Officer Tom Poore for their efforts to try to save a sea turtle.
Indian River Shores Officer Chris Vann who was not present was also commended for
his role in the rescue.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of consent agenda items unless a member of City Council so requests; in which event, the
item will be removed and acted upon separately. If a member of the public wishes to provide input on a
consent agenda item, he/she should request a Council Member to remove the item for discussion prior to start
of the meeting or by raising hislher hand to be recognized.
A.
Approval of Minutes - 917/06 Special Meeting
B.
Approval of Minutes - 9/13/06 Regular Meeting
C.
Authorize the Purchase of One Chevrolet Trail Blazer 4x4 from Alan Jay
Chevrolet, Inc. in the Amount of $26,916.00 for Police Dept. Boat Based on
Florida Sheriff's State Contract #04-12-0823 (PD Transmittal, Bid Award Info)
D.
Approve Marine Resource Council Brown Bag Lunch Educational Sessions at
Riverview Park Pavilion on 9/26/06,10/27/06,11/24/06,12/29/06,1/26/07,
2/23/07 & 3/30/07 - Waive All Fee For Use of Pavilion (Parks Transmittal,
Letter, Application)
Mr. Neglia removed item C.
On a MOTION by Ms. Coy, and SECOND by Mr. Neglia, consent agenda items A, B
and D were approved on a voice vote of 5-0.
Item C
Mr. Neglia asked why a V8 engine was needed.
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The Chief of Police responded that it was most appropriate for hauling the boat up the
ramp.
On MOTION by Mr. Neglia and SECOND by Ms. Coy item c was approved on a roll
call vote of 5-0.
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
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41-60
A.
Construction Board - Four Positions
(City Clerk Transmittal, Code, Applications, List, Ad)
i. Interview Unless Waived, and Submit Nominations for the following:
-Regular Member, Contractor Position to expire 9/30/09
-Regular Member, Contractor Position to expire 9/30/09
-Regular Member, Engineer/Architect Position to expire 9/30/09
-Regular Member, Plumber Position to expire 9/30/09
The City Clerk noted Mr. Morris had verbally requested this week to be considered for
reappointment to his regular member contractor position.
City Council interviewed Mr. Widup and Mr. Hosey.
On MOTION by Mr. Neglia and SECOND by Mr. Paternoster, appointments were
made as follows: Mr. Garland appointed to regular plumber position, Mr. Widup to
Engineer/Architect position, Jim Morris to Regular Contractor position, and Mr. Hosey
moved up to Regular Contractor position, with all terms to expire 9/30/09 on a voice
vote of 5-0.
9. PUBLIC HEARING - none
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
Item that has occurred or was discovered within the previous six months which is not
otherwise on the agenda
None.
11. OLD BUSINESS
06.148
A.
Police Department StaffinQ (No Backup)
Chief Davis said he would agree with Council's recommendation for one full time officer
at this time and two full time officers to start in March.
Mr. Paternoster cited articles from the Hometown News and today's Press Journal
regarding new crimes in Sebastian and Indian River County, demonstrating the need for
more officers.
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The City Attorney recommended Council direct staff to come back with a resolution to
amend the adopted budget, but the City Manager said he felt comfortable with a motion
to direct him to move the personnel numbers within the budget and perhaps report it in
the first quarter budget amendment.
On MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. Paternoster, Council approved the Police
Department staffing requirements for next year's budget to hire one new full time police
officer on October 1, 2006 and hire two new full time police officers in March 2007 on a
roll call vote of 5-0.
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B.
GUY Cormier- Water Line Installation Lien Reduction Request (City ManaQer
Transmittal & Miscellaneous)
The City Manager said Mr. Cormier was not present and briefly updated Council on the
issue whereby he was requesting a reduction of the lien interest. He said this is the last
of 200 liens to be paid. He said this item was placed on this agenda based on the
Cormier's request, and he will take action as Council sees fit.
In response to Mayor Burkeen, the City Manager reported that no other liens were
reduced.
In response to Ms. Coy, the City Manager said the address was obtained from the
Property Appraiser's Office. The City Attorney said the letters were returned because the
Cormier's did not change their address.
Ms. Coy said it was her inclination to turn down the request to reduce the interest.
Mr. Neglia read from correspondence sent to the Cormiers.
The City Attorney said a mass mailing was done to delinquent payees at that time and
all but this one paid up.
Mr. Neglia then read from a letter from the County, which states that he does not have
access to the waterline. The City Attorney explained the attempted installation of the
meter and an existing easement to reach the meter.
Mr. Paternoster said Mr. Cormier said he would be unable to be here for this meeting,
noted there was no indication of registered mailings, and noted there are some
circumstances that might be considered to give him a little bit of a break.
On MOTION by Mr. McCollum, and SECOND by Ms. Coy, the Cormier request was
denied on a roll call vote of 5-0.
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C.
Sebastian Sharks Football Lease (September 13, 2006 Backup)
The City Attorney distributed two revised pages (one and two) of the five-year use
agreement (see attached), citing his reasons for changing the old Barber Street Sports
Complex leases to use agreements. He reviewed some of the provisions of the
agreement.
Chuck Scala, Vice President Sebastian Sharks, thanked Council.
The City Attorney said the Little League and Soccer leases are outdated and will be
brought back as use agreements in the near future.
Mr. Paternoster requested that they be required to provide the insurance policy to the
City. Mr. Scala said they have never carried insurance on the building. Mr. Paternoster
asked if there was an unfortunate accident, could the City be held liable. The City
Attorney advised the building is covered by the City's casualty policy. The City Manager
stated the indemnity clause will protect the City from their use of the City's facility.
Because the soccer and baseball agreements will soon come before Council, Ms. Coy
asked that the City be consistent with the insurance requirement. The City Attorney
advised that language referencing insurance of the concession stand be eliminated but
the Sharks shall still carry liability insurance.
On MOTION by Ms. Coy, and SECOND by Mr. Paternoster, the Sebastian Sharks Use
Agreement was approved, as revised as follows: Paragraph V. Insurance - remove first
two sentences on page 1 and 2 provided by the City Attorney on a roll call vote of 5-0.
12. NEW BUSINESS
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85-127
A.
Authorize Execution of Collective BarQaininQ AQreement Between the City of
Sebastian & the Communication Workers of American, Local 3180 (HR Transmittal.
Contract ChanQes)
The City Attorney reviewed the proposed agreement provisions.
Bucky Gerber, Vice President, Communication Workers of America, Local 3180 (CWA) , said
although the CWA supported the proposed agreement, its members voted down the
agreement today and stated reasons for the denial, cited that the increases requested for 95
employees would amount to $12,000 and the CWA questioned how Council quickly gave
seven crossing guards increases that totaled $12,000 with little discussion. He said
Management had told the CWA that Council had a problem with promoting existing
employees and this sends a bad message to the employees. He cited other government
entities where employees received higher COLA and merit increases than what is proposed
for Sebastian employees.
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Ms. Coy asked him what other entity provides 40 hours of compensation for working 37.5
hours. Mr. Gerber said this was a gift from a previous Council and the City Manager said the
2.5 hours was provided as bargained for previously and it is fair game to negotiate.
Mr. Gerber said if Council wanted that provision back, they would have to bargain for it, noting
when the City needs help, it calls its employees. He said the union came way down from its
original proposal but the City did not, and reminded Council that the Clambake is coming.
Mr. Neglia stated he resented the Clambake threat and that Mr. Gerber is not negotiating
properly.
Linda Lohsl, 17 year City employee, asked when she works for the Clambake, should she be
putting down 37.5 hours rather than 40 on her time sheet; and spoke on behalf of the
skateboard attendants, tennis court attendants, and golf course attendants, all part-time
employees who should be treated the same as the crossing guards. She said she was not
representing CWA when she spoke on the part-time temporaries.
Nancy Veidt said the reason the temporary employee issue was in the contract was because
the employees are not treated fairly as some employees and have not received a raise in
three years.
Steven Jennings said the 37.5-hour workweek is based on the fact that most of its employees
don't take an hour lunch or take breaks because they are dedicated. He said long-term
employees work hard for the City, and the majority of the outsourced rear-ditch work is being
done with City backhoes, and the City could hire 25 City employees for less money they are
paying for the outsourced ditch work.
The City Manager explained about two weeks ago management tentatively agreed to a
contract, which was brought to the bargaining unit and turned down. He said tonight is
Council's opportunity to review the contract. He said if the contract was ratified, a resolution
would have been drawn up and the contract signed; however now it will go back to the table to
pinpoint specific issues. If an impasse was reached, a special magistrate could be brought in
to mitigate, then brought to Council but the magistrate was declined by both parties.
He said again, because management initiated the impasse, both parties should go back to the
table and if an agreement cannot be reached, it will come back to Council to impose a
contract. He concluded the outcome will be reported to Council.
Mr. McCollum noted crossing guards had not received a raise for seven years, and read from
a September 25, 2006 memo provided to Council prior to this meeting at his request by the
City Manager which details the City Manager's responses to Mr. McCollum's questions
relative to employee issues (see attached). He said nothing was offered to management by
the CWA during bargaining, that employees are paid for 40 hours and only have to work 37.5
hours. He said the two issues Council objected to were including part-time employees in the
bargaining unit and that only collective bargaining unit employees can be considered for in-
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house openings. He said the union negotiating team agreed with everything but these two
issues. He said there is an application process for the temporary employees to join the union
through the Public Employee Relations Commission and if there isn't enough time for in-house
employees to apply for an upgraded position, perhaps that could be addressed by
management.
Ms. Coy said she has no doubt that the City has some of the finest employees but Council has
worked hard to maintain their benefits, and asked Mr. Gerber to review his presentation at a
later time and look at his body language. She said Council is still willing to negotiate.
Mayor Burkeen said the City Manager has a marching order to go back to the table.
The City Manager began to discuss the history of this negotiation and Mr. Paternoster called a
point of order citing the bargaining should not be conducted at the dais.
Mayor Burkeen called recess at 8:45 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting at 8:55 p.m.
All members were present.
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129-132
B.
First ReadinQ of Ordinance No. 0-06-19 - AddinQ Additional $200 to Council
Expense Account - Set Public HearinQ for October 11, 2006 (Citv Clerk Transmittal.
0-06-19)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF
ORDINANCES CHAPTER 2, REGARDING COUNCIL EXPENSE AND CITY TRAVEL
POLICIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance.
Mr. McCollum suggested in an effort to keep Council consistent with what Charter Officers
receive for a car allowance, the expense account should total $300. a month for each
member.
Mr. Paternoster asked if this would affect other travel reimbursements. The City Attorney
stated that he and the City Manager do not receive travel reimbursements because of their
car allowance; however, Mr. McCollum said Council should still receive reimbursement if
they use their own vehicle beyond 75 miles.
On MOTION by Mr. McCollum and SECOND by Mr. Neglia, Ordinance No. 0-06-19 was
adopted as amended to add $250 to the existing $50 expense account on a roll call vote of
4-1. (Burkeen-nay)
13. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
06.096
A.
Appoint Special Master
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The City Attorney recommended David Hancock and requested approval to send him a
letter inviting him to be the Special Master at $100 per hour with ability to terminate at will.
The City Attorney said he did not advertise but spread the word through the local bar.
Mr. McCollum asked why the letter was not provided to Council in its packet if it was dated
September 14th.
Mr. Paternoster agreed that he would like to have seen this in the packet, and suggested
Mr. Hancock be invited to attend a Council meeting to be interviewed.
The City Attorney said the Special Master is appointed by the Council, but is administered
through his office; and would not work under the Growth Management Director because
Growth Management brings the cases forward; noting he had solicited ten people and
received only this resume.
Mr. Paternoster recommended advertising in the newspaper. The rest of the Council
agreed, and the City Attorney suggested the Bar News. He was given a sixty-day timetable.
14. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
None.
15. CITY CLERK MATTERS
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133-134
A.
Report - Adiustment of Duplication Costs for DVDs, CDs, VHS and Audiotapes
(Memo)
There were no objections to the new rates of $5.00 for DVD and CD, $3.00 for
audiotape, and $10.00 for videotape copies.
16. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Ms. COY
Ms. Coy invited anyone interested to contact her regarding the "Walk to
Remember" for Alzheimer's
B. Mr. Paternoster
Mr. Paternoster stated he had been in contact with several heavy equipment
leasing companies that lease for two years at a time, send out mechanics for
repair service, bring replacement equipment, which may be considerably cheaper
than buying new equipment. He directed the City Manager to check into this
possibility. City Council agreed to have the City Manager look into it.
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He also recommended creating a standard operating procedure manual for Code
Enforcement. The City Manager said he was willing to look into it, noting the
officers are driven by the Code and react to current issues, which change
frequently.
C. Mr. NeQlia
In response to Mr. Neglia, Mr. Paternoster reported some of the heavy
equipment lessors are local, within a fifty-mile radius.
Mr. Neglia thanked the City Manager for the light on the fishing pier.
He suggested a Council team for the "Walk to Remember."
He asked if private businesses can advertise on our local channel 25 and was
informed the adopted public broadcasting policy prohibits such advertising.
06.153
i.
Indian River LeaQue of Cities
Mr. Neglia said the Council of Public Officials originally wanted an Indian River
League of Cities but is now interested in a Treasure Coast League of Cities,
noting it does not include Palm Beach County.
The other members of Council said they would be interested in an Indian River
County League of Cities but not a regional League of Cities.
The City Manager explained regional Leagues which are helpful for lobbying
issues and focus on regional issues, and the Council of Public Officials decided
that an Indian River County League would be too small and have no clout.
Mayor McCollum said our county's issues would get lost in Martin and St. Lucie
County voting blocs. Mr. Paternoster agreed with Mr. McCollum.
Mayor Burkeen said for $300 per month, Sebastian would be represented.
Ms. Coy said she would like a copy of Mr. Neglia's packet he referred to.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Paternoster to table this, SECONDED by Ms. Coy
failed on a roll call vote of 3-2. (McColl Neg Burkeen-nay)
A MOTION was made by Mr. McCollum to not apply to the Treasure Coast
League of Cities with a SECOND by Ms. Coy passed on a roll call vote of 3-2.
(Mr. Neglia, Mr. Burkeen- nay)
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D. Mr. McCollum
Mr. McCollum reported that he will be in Tallahassee for the October 11th meeting
due to his employment and plans to lobby for derelict vessel and PSAP grant
funding.
Because he will miss the adoption hearing of the charter amendment ordinances,
Mr. McCollum recommended that the council salary ordinance state, "Council's
annual salary will be increased by the annual COLA increase offered to every
employee."
E. Mavor Burkeen
The Mayor reported that Sebastian River High School contacted the City
Manager's office for advertisement support and was turned down. The City
Manager was directed to look into their request.
Mr. McCollum requested a written update on the PSAP from Mr. Neglia who is a
member of the Emergency Services Advisory Committee.
Mr. Paternoster noted that Council often reviews a lot of things with conceptual
drawings and perhaps high school students with computers could provide design
concepts as a community project. The City Manager offered to look into it.
Ms. Coy suggested also checking with the Indian River Community College to
have students provide drawings.
17. Being no further business, the Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:43
Approved at the October 11, 2006 Regular City Council Meeting.
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Brian Burkeen, Mayor
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USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND SEBASTIAN SHARKS YOUTH FOOTBALL
IN AND FOR CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises herein, the sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, the CITY OF SEBASTIAN, a Florida municipal corporation, hereinafter
referred to as "CITY", and the SEBASTIAN RIVER SHARKS YOUTH FOOTBALL &
CHEERLEADING ASSOCIATION, INC., a non-profit Florida corporation, hereinafter referred to
as "SHARKS", agree to be legally bound as follows:
I. USE OF PREMISES
From the date of execution hereof through December 31, 2010, SHARKS shall be allowed
the use of Fields 1,2 and 3 of the southern portion of the Barber Street Sports Complex as shown in
the schematic attached hereto as Exhibit I, as well as the use of the Concession Stand Building
identified in said Exhibit, in accordance with the terms set forth herein, for the purpose of operating
a youth football league. The areas subject to this use agreement shall hereinafter be called the
"Premises" .
SHARKS shall not commit or permit the commission of any acts on the Premises, nor use
nor permit the use of the premises in any way that:
(a) violates or conflicts with any law, statute, ordinance, or governmental rule or
regulation, whether now in force or hereinafter enacted, governing the premises; or
(b) constitutes the commission of waste on the premises or the commission or
maintenance of a nuisance.
SHARKS shall be entitled to ancillary use of public parking and recreational facilities
within the Barber Street Sports Complex on the same terms as all other members of the public.
II. RESERVATION FOR EXCLUSIVE USE
The rights granted SHARKS herein relate to use of public facilities and do not in any way
constitute possession of the Premises by SHARKS. At all times CITY retains all rights of control
and access to facilities subject to this agreement.
A. In-Season Usage
From June 1 through December 31 of each year, SHARKS shall have exclusive use of
Field 1 and the concession portion of the Concession Stand Building. However, if it does not
interfere with a scheduled game of SHARKS, upon fifteen (15) days written notice, CITY shall be
entitled to use of the concession facilities on a short-term basis for special events. Fields 2 and 3
shall be reserved for the exclusive use of SHARKS on Saturdays until one hour after home games,
and from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays.
SHARKS shall be entitled to retain all earnings from operation of the concession stand, and
shall comply with all applicable laws, orders and regulations prescribed by any lawful authority
having jurisdiction over the operations of the concession stand. In the event SHARKS is unable
operate said concession stand in accordance with all such regulatory requirements, or for any other
reason ceases to operate the same, CITY shall be entitled to otherwise provide for operation of the
concession stand and SHARKS shall have no further interest therein.
B. OfT-Season Usage
From January 1 through May 31 of each year, no less than twenty (20) days prior to the
beginning of each month that SHARKS intend to use any portion of the Premises for organized
activities, it shall submit a schedule of the dates and times during the upcoming month that it
reasonably believes the exclusive use of the fields and meeting rooms will be needed for the
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efficient operation of the league. Until the time passes for the submission of said schedule
request, CITY agrees that it will not schedule other uses for these facilities. CITY shall review
the request and within one week either approve the submitted times or confer with SHARKS as to
any modifications thereto. Priority will be given to the reasonable needs of the SHARKS, however,
the ultimate decision as to scheduling exclusive use shall rest in the sole discretion of CITY. The
Premises shall be reserved for the exclusive use of SHARKS at the times determined hereunder.
Nothing herein shall prohibit SHARKS from requesting use of these shared facilities at any
time under the same process in place for other organizations.
C. Y ear- Round Usage
CITY will designate an area within the area of the Premises in which SHARKS may place a
structure for exclusive storage of equipment. Until and unless said structure is placed, the City
Manager may designate areas within the Concession Building for storage upon such terms as he
determines is in the public interest. Further, SHARKS are not required to remove the equipment
utilized within the Concession Area during the off-season.
Ill. ASSIGNMENT
SHARKS may not assign, or otherwise transfer any right or interest in this Agreement
without the prior express written consent of CITY.
IV. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
CITY shall generally maintain the Premises in a good, clean, and safe condition to the
accepted standards maintained for City park facilities. SHARKS shall have responsibility for
preparation of the field for league play, including lining of the play area as well as any mowing, etc.,
desired above general park use standards. SHARKS shall be responsible for replacement of light
bulbs for the scoreboards and the interior of the concession area during the season, as well as the
repair and maintenance of food storage and preparation equipment within the concession area.
Following periods of use, SHARKS shall leave the Premises locked and secured, in good
clean condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear and damage by the elements excepted.
SHARKS shall leave the restrooms clean and orderly, and supplied with toilet paper and all other
necessary sanitary items. Garbage and waste shall be gathered, bagged and left in receptacles
provided at the Premises. All equipment shall be put away in an orderly fashion. SHARKS shall be
responsible for repair of any damage occasioned by the use of the Premises beyond reasonable wear
and tear.
V. INSURANCE
SHARKS shall, at all times it makes any use of the Concession Stand Building, at its sole
cost and expense, procure and keep in effect such standard policies of property casualty, fire and
extended coverage insurance in an amount equivalent to the appraised value of the Concession
Stand Building. Upon request, the SHARKS shall provide to the CITY a certificate of such
insurance with evidence of the payment of the premium therefore. The CITY shall have no
obligation to keep the buildings and improvements on the Premises insured nor shall the CITY
have any obligation to insure any personal property used in connection with the Premises.
In the event that the SHARKS's use and occupancy of the Premises causes any increase
in the premium for any property casualty or fire insurance maintained by CITY on the Premises
or any portion thereof, SHARKS shall reimburse CITY for the amount of said increase within
thirty days of notice of the same.
TO:
FROM:
RE:
DATE:
Members of the Sebastian City Council
AI Minner, City Manager
MCCOLLUM QUESTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 27TH MEETING
Monday, September 25, 2006
Below is the response to the question Councilmember McCollum asked in
reference to the Regular Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 2ih.
1. NUMBER OF HOUR DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 37.5 HOURS AND 40
HOURS ANNUALLY.
10,400 hours not worked, but paid by the City of Sebastian. This number is calculated in the
following fashion:
2.5 Hours Per Week x 52 Weeks x 80 CWA Employees = 10,400 Hours
2. ANNUAL COST OF 37.5 HOURS TO 40 HOURS.
At an average CWA wage of $15 per hour, the cost to pay a short work week equals $156,000.
The formulas is as follows:
2.5 Hours x $15.00 Per Hour x 52 Weeks x 80 Employees = $156,000
3. ACTUAL COST OF HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT INCREASE THIS
YEAR.
BENEFIT LEVEL FY06 FY07 INCREASE
Employee $373.71 $440.98 $67.27
Employee + Spouse $773.58 $912.82 $139.24
Employee + Child $702.57 $829.03 $126.46
Family $1,186.53 $1400.11 $213.58
The insurance benefit increased 18%. FYI- approximately 31 of 80 CWA employees
participates in some form of the dependent care coverage. Hence 61 % of CWA employees are
not affected by changed in the dependant care program. Overall 49% of total employees
participate in the dependant care program.
4. TOTAL COST OF HEALTH INSURANCE.
The FY 06 actual cost for all employees equaled $858,602 (This number was just available
because we recently paid our September 20006 premium ending the fiscal year). FY 07 budgets
$1,126,000 for the same benefits for all employees. This is an increase of $267,398 or 31%.
You will note that the City is planning a 31 % increase while the rate only increased 18%. The
reasons for the difference are due to employee fluctuations. In other words, during FY 06 some
positions were not filled, turn-over occurred where full benefits did not start, or employees left
employment. Hence these occurrences account for the FY 06 figures coming below budget.
Likewise, it can be assumed that the FY 07 number is inflated. In good budget preparation,
however, the City must prepare for the highest cost and new positions (3 for FY 07).
5. AMOUNT OF SOCIAL SECURITY PAID BY CITY FOR THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN 37.5 AND 40 HOURS
$11,934. To calculate this number see question #2 and multiply by 7.65%.
6. NUMBER OF ACTUAL CWA EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE LEFT FOR
BETTER PAY/JOBS.
I have had the information on this topic for several weeks now. While I have not received any
public information requests concerning turn-over, or any like topic, I was holding this information
in the event we went to impasse. As a managerial editorial, the CWA has consistently hammered
management about the perceived poor turn-over ratio. However, as you will see by the numbers,
turn-over for the City of Sebastian falls directly into acceptable standards per 2004 data from the
US Department of Labor. This is what our study shows:
FISCAL YEAR
2004
2005
2006
PERCENT TURN OVER
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
6.4%
17.7%
11.8%
SEBASTIAN 3-YEAR AVERAGE
11.97%
US DEPT LABOR 2004 TURN.OVER RATIO
FOR GOVERNMENT
14.7%
Further when breaking down the data for Full-Time employees for the last three years here is
what we find:
FY 2004 - 9 Full-Time employees left the City. 6 WERE CWA. Of the 6, 4 were dispatchers, 1
was the Assistant Golf Pro and 1 was a Maintenance Worker. Of the total 6 CWA employees that
left 3 COULD BE CLASSIFIED AS LEAVING FOR HIGHER SALARIES; however, these
positions were as a golf pro and dispatcher.
FY 2005 - 26 Full-Time Employees left the City. 16 WERE CWA. Of the 16, 6 were dispatchers,
1 was a Building Inspector, 8 were Maintenance Workers and 1 was a Golf Course Starter. Of
the 16 CWA employees that left 8 COULD BE CLASSIFIED AS LEAVING FOR HIGHER
SALARIES; however, of these positions 4 were in the building department and 4 were public
works.
FY 2006 -18 Full-Time Employees left he City. 10 WERE CWA. Of the 10, 5 were maintenance
workers, 3 were dispatchers, 1 was account clerk, 1 was a building inspector. Of these 1 0 ONLY
1 COULD BE CLASSIFIED AS LEAVING FOR HIGH WAGES.
In short over the last three years, the data shows that 12 CWA employees left for higher wages
and a total of 32 CWA employees left. Of these employees, dispatchers account for the most
turnover. Further, 20 CWA employees left employment over the last three years due to
termination, death, or another cause other than money. Also keep in mind, that our total turn over
ratio includes management and PBA.
Thanks
Nathan McCollum