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4 OPERATION COMMITTEE MINUTES
November 15, 1988
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Christi Houser
Paul Mann
Steve Dowell
STAFF PRESENT: Brent McFall
Mike Webby
Jim Hansen
Tony McCarthy
May Miller
Charlie Lindsey
Priscilla Shea
Tom Vetsch
Alana McIalwain
Teri Mertes
OTHERS PRESENT: Lyle Price, Kent News Journal
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
All claims for the period ending November 15, 1988, in the amount
of $ 1,409,877.50 were approved for payment.
ESTABLISHMENT OF WATER METER READER III POSITION
Finance Director McCarthy explained that, with the expanding number
of utility accounts occurring in recent years, some of the duties
of the Customer Service Field Representative needed to be shifted
to the Meter Reader Staff. After exploring various alternatives
the best alternative seems to be to assign them to one of the
existing Meter Reader II positions. The job description has been
written and approved by personnel and the requirements are
consistent with a Maintenance Worker III classification. It was
recommended by the committee, on a 3-0 vote, to approve this
reclassification effective December 1, 1988.
FINANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE- REORGANIZATION s.
Finance Director McCarthy requested that a vacant Customer Service
Specialist position be changed from 1 full time position to 2 part
time positions. This structure will produce better customer
service during peak hours, lunchtime and vacations and create less
stress. It will be done internally by having; 1) A current full
time employee at a higher level, whom just had a baby, take a pay
reduction to the part time position with another ,e loyee moving
into her spot. 2) A part time Central Serviced imployee will
become full time and work 1/2 day in Central Services and 1/2 day
in Treasury Services. The Central Services position is a pay range
16 and the Treasury Service position is a pay range 17. The
financial impact of reclassifying this position to a range 17 will
be $250 per year. Council reviewed duties and , approved the
reclassification by a vote of 3-0 effective December 1, 1988.
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BUDGET REVIEW
The Operations Committee reviewed the budget for Personnel,
Finance, Customer Service- Utilities, Central Servioes, Capital
Improvement Fund, Environmental Mitigation, Debt Service, Other
Capital Projects, Insurance Fund and Firefighters Ponsion. The
budgets were approved as presented with the following' items brought
up for additional consideration:
* Automatic door opener at Senior Center and to have one
included at the new Library when it is built as requested by
Councilman Dowell.
* Additional Administration printer to be, paid for by cutting
10% off council travel as requested by Councilperson Houser.
WELLNESS PROGRAM
Assistant City Administrator Webby provided the Qommittee with a
memo and an overview of a City Wellness Program.I There is
anticipated to be a entry fee of $50-60 per person, in the initial
year of implementation, with the fee reduced signi icantly the
following years. This program will create healthier Jife styles
and help employees change unhealthy habits. For example if the
City prohibited smoking in their facilities this program would help
employees who smoke to quit. Paul Mann is behind, phis program
100%, Steve Dowell feels the benefits far outway t#e costs and
Christi Houser would like to read the information on+ the program
first then bring the issue back December 1, 1988.