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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19791219 special Page 236. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING December 19 1979. Mayor Hartsfield presided. I� Prayer was offered by Mayor Hartsfield. j Councilmen present : Borgmeyer, Brant, Crader, Gordon, Hequembourg, �! Kliegel, Prenger, Rackers, Robinson and Whitecotton. i4 Councilmen absent : None. A quorum was declared present. City Attorney Graham was also present. i! ------------------ 1 Mayor Hartsfield stated that under the rules it takes a two-thirds majority to suspend the rules in order to officially call this ,.Motion Special Meeting with less than twenty-four hours written notice. !(Passed Councilman Kliegel made the motion that the rules be suspended and +!special the meeting officially called. Motion seconded by Councilman Bran t �Meeting and carried unanimously. !! i The Special Council Meeting was called on account of the fact that Environmental Sanitation Management has announced that no garbage pick-up will be made starting tomorrow morning. Tom Rost and Richard Callahan appeared representing E.S.M. , and 'Discussion Mr. Fred Nichols also present. 11of E.S.M. After some discussion, Councilman Brant made the motion that the I City Council approve the landfill site east of town for a period of ; six months. A Committee will be set up by the Mayor and report lI back to the Council within the very near future, with recommenda- tions as to how we can get out of this dilemma, Councilman Gordon seconded the motion and it passed unanimously, with the exception !; of Councilman Itequembourg who abstained, because of business !{ dealings with E.S. M. �! 4 ------------------- ' AdJournmen The Council adjourned to go into l;xocutivo Scansion . ( Executive ----------------------- Passion i. ii i f 1 ii I F+ ti WORK AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF JEFFERSON AND LOCAL 671 , I.A.F.F. ARTICLE I - preamble This agreement is entered into by and between the City of Jefferson, Missouri, hereinafter referred to as the Employer, City, or Management, and Local 671 of the International Associa- tion of Firefighters, hereinafter referred to as the Union. The Employer and the Union recognize their responsibilities under Federal, State and Local laws , relating to fair employment practices and appropriate labor legislation; and reaffirm their commitment to the moral principles involved in the area of civil rights . The parties agree that there shall be no discrimination because of race, creed, sex, color, age, nationality, or political beliefs, or for participation in or affiliation with any labor organization. The City and the Union agree that the provisions of this Agreement shall apply to all employees covered by the Agreement , without discrimination. The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth terms and conditions of employment, and to promote harmonious , orderly and peaceful labor relations for the mutual interest of the Employer, the Union, and the citizens of the City of Jefferson. ARTICLE II - Recognition The Employer reaognizes Local 671 of the International Association of Firefighters as the authorized representative of full-time, permanent City Firefighters, excluding the position of Chief, in service of the City. The Employer agrees to consult with the bargaining unit concerning matters affecting working conditions or grievances of its members , to the extent that such conferences do not abrogate or in any manner abridge the right of Management to conduct business as set forth in this Agreement. ARTICLE III - Management Rights The parties to this Agreement recognize that specific areas of responsibility must be reserved to Management if the public service mission of the City is to function effectively, Unless specifically modified by any subsections of this Agreement, the City possesses the sole right to operate the Fire Department and all Management rights repose to the City, excluding those rights which are superseded by the provisions of this Agreement. ARTICLE IV - Shifts. A Shift, as discussed in this Agreement, shall consist of one man working twenty-four (24) hours continuously according to normal duty schedule. ARTICLE V - Union Business Employees elected to Union Office shall be granted time to perform their Union functions. Three members of the negotiating team shall be allowed time off for all meetings which shall be mutually set by the Employer and the Union. A. The Employer shall allow space on bulletin boards , which may be used by the Union for posting notices bearing the official, written approval of the Union. Union notices shall be restricted to: 1. Notices of Union elections; 2. Notices of Union appointments and results of Union elections; 3. Notices of Union meetings; 4. Other notices of bonafide Union affairs which are not of a political nature. B. Authorized, official Union business agents, not to exceed two (2) at any one time, may have access to the City facilities, during working hours, to investigate matters directly relating to the administration of this Agreemtn, as long as it does not disrupt regular City business. C. The City shall furnish to the Union, and each member, a copy of the following: 1. Current Agreement between the City and the Union ; 2, Current adopted personnel policy, procedures, rules and regulations; 3. Departmental rules and regulations; ARTICLE VI - Rules and Regulations. The Union agrees that its members shall comply with all Fire Department rules and regulations, including those relating to conduct and performance. The Employer agrees that departmental rules and regulations, which affect working conditions and performance, shall be subject to the grievance procedure. ARTICLE VII - Grievance Procedure. A. The Union Grievance Committee, upon receiving a written and signed petition, shall determine if a grievance exists and that effort to resolve the problem at the supervisory level , has been unsuccessful. B. If a grievance does exist , they shall, with the physical presence of the aggrieved employee, prosent the grievance to the Chief of the Department for adjustment. C. If, within ten ( 10) business days, the grievance has not been settled, it then shall be submitted to the Mayor or his delegate. D. If, within twenty-one (21) business days, the grievance has not been settled, it shall then be submitted to arbitration for adjustment. I. The Arbitration Board shall consist of : a. Appointee of Employer; b. Representative of the Union, c. Representative appointed by the Employer and Union. E. The majority of the Arbitration Board shall render a decision and that decision shall be given to all parties concerned for advisement. Arbitration shall not be binding on either party. 1. The cost for the services of arbitrators shall be shared equally by both parties to the arbitration. -2- ARTICLE VIII - City Vehicle Liability Insurance The City shall provide adequate group liability in the form of blanket coverage for employees who are required and qualified to operate a Fire Department vehicle while on duty. Individuals operating Fire Department vehicles must possess a current, valid operator' s license in the State of Missouri. ARTICLE IX - Sick leave Sick leave shall be earned and accumulated at a rate of twenty--four (24) hours of sick leave for each month of service. Employees shall accumulate sick leave from their first day of employment and shall continue to do so as long as they are employed, with maximum accumulation of 1440 hours. Sick leave may be extended beyond 1440 hours by the City Council . Any employee incurring a non-duty sickness or disability shall receive sick leave with full pay. Forty (40) hour employees shall accumulate sick leave as prescribed by Section 28-25, Jefferson City Code, 1978. ARTICLE X - Emergency Leave Each employee shall be granted emergency leave as prescribed in Section 28•-26, Jefferson City Code, 1978. ARTICLE XI -- Clothing Allowance. All uniforms, protective clothing or protective devices required of employees in the performance of their duties, shall be furnished without cost to the employees by the Employer. Each employee shall receives a clothing allowance of $490.00 per year, payable at the start of each quarter of the fiscal year. ARTICLE XII - Pension Board Representation In accordance with Ordinance No. R.O. 1956 - 473 thru 486 , three (3) delegates at large of the Fire Department , to be elected by the members thereof, on the first Monday in December, will be provided. One of these three delegates will be the presiding president of Local. 671 I . A.F.F. ARTICLE XIII - Family Medical Coverage Program, The Employer agrees to contribute one hundred (100%) per cent of the cost to the individual major medical program provided by the City. The Employer agrees to contribute twenty-five (25%) per cent of the cost to the family major medical program provided by the City. Starting date of coverage will begin November 1 , 1979, and remain in full effect during the term of this Agreement. -3- Now ARTICLE XIV - Holidays. The City shall recognize and observe nine (9) holidays per year for all full-time, permanent employees of the Fire Department. The following holidays are those which shall be so recognized and observed: New Year's Day Christmas Day Veterans' Day Labor Day Independence Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Truman' s Birthday Employee' s Birthday In addition to regular wage rates, the Employer agrees to pay a premium of 1/122 of the annual base salary for each holiday recognized and observed. The Employee' s Birthday holiday will be observed within fifteen ( 15) days prior to or fifteen ( 15) days after the actual birthday, and with the supervisory approval . ARTICLE XV - Shift Exchange Employees shall have the right to exchange shifts, with other qualified personnel , when the change does not interfere with the operation of the Fire Department. Such shift trades shall be with supervisory approval. ARTICLE XVI - Vacation Time Every employee shall be eligible for a vacation with pay after one ( 1) year service with the Employer. Employees shall start to earn vacation allowance as of their first date of employment. Vacation allowance shall bu earned annually, based on the following schedule: 1 - 5 years service 8 shifts 8 r 10 years service 7 shifts 11 - 15 years service 8 shifts 15 years and over 9 shifts Forty-hour employees shall accumulate vacation in accordance with Section 28-24, Jefferson City Code, 1978. ARTICLE XVII - Agreement Bindng on Successors This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties and their successors and assigns, and no provisions, terms or obligations herein contained shall be affected, modified, altered or changed in any respect, without mutual consent . -d- i M ARTICLE XVIII - Constant Manning Constant manning shall begin when the manpower on duty drops below a level as prescribed by Department policy. The following procedure shall be followed for recalling off-duty personnel. A list, by seniority, for each position in the Fire Department shall be established. When it is necessary to recall personnel for constant manning, the position vacated shall be filled by an individual for the same rank or position, by using the established roster for that position, Firefighter for Firefighter Driver for Driver Lieutenant for Lieutenant Captain for Captain Assistant Chief for Assistant Chief. Each lint shall be completely exhausted before calling an individual a second time. In the event no one of equal rank can be reached, the next lower rank will be called. Constant manning will be put into effect , only when a personnel shortage would have existed for an entire 24-hour shift . Guidelines A. An employee who has taken sick leave will not be called for constant manning the day after sick leave. B. The month, day and year will be recorded when an employee works constant manning. C. An employee' s name will be placed at the back of the list when : 1. He works constant manning. 2. He refuses to work constant manning. 3. An omployee is called 3 times and not reached. D. An employee properly on leave can refuse and not lose his place on the list. B. An employee working constant manning shall be paid at li the basic rata of pay. ARTICLE XIX - Basic Rate of Pay and Step-Up pay. A. Basic rate of pay shall equal annual salary established for position divided by 2, 912 hours. B. In the event an employee works in a capacity and rank higher than said employee' s designated rank, then said employee shall be paid a special differential of $5.00 per shift. -5- ARTICLE XX - Duration of Agreement This Agreement shall be effective as of the first day of January, 1980, and shall remain in full force and effect until the last day of October, 1980. LOCAL 6711 I.A.F.F. By ayor, and President Pr ident of t e Council. Attest 1