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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19980226CCMeeting1 1 1 1998 -02 -26 City Council Minutes The Tybee Island City Council held it February 26th meeting at the City Hall. Mayor Walter W. Parker called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. with the following members of Council present: Ed Merves, Jack Youmans, Anne P. Monaghan, Donald E. Anderson, Jr., Michael A. Hosti, and Mallory Pearce. City Attorney Edward Hughes was present to advise Council on legal matters. Ms.Alice Martin gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Parker stated that a councilmember has requested that an item be added to the agenda. Councilmember Monaghan said that the speed zone ordinance needs some adjustments. Mayor Parker opened the meeting for business legally presented. Monaghan moved to approve Section 10 -1-4 Speed Zones on its first reading with the correction on the DOT ordinance of Lewis Avenue at 20 miles per hour and Jones as SR 26. Pearce seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Mr. Bernard Goode said that he has a letter from DOT stating that Jones Avenue is under the power of Tybee Island. Mr. Goode gave the history of the request for the 4 way stop signs on Jones Avenue saying that he would like a vote on this request tonight. Hosti said that Council can not vote as there is not an ordinance in front of them. Youmans asked what became of the engineer study by the City Manager? Mayor Parker answered that Mr. Farmer has been working on it and has compiled where all the stop signs are located on the island with the help of the police department. Chief Price said that out of 17 days in October that 31,000 cars used Jones Avenue, what will it be like in June, July and August? Price said that if we erect the stop signs that the traffic will move to Butler Avenue and there will be traffic jams. Pearce said that he had spoken with Fanner and that his information is being turned over to Hussey, Gay, Bell and DeYoung. Pearce moved that we don't go all the way with the stop signs but to place them on 6th and 12th Streets. Monaghan seconded. Anderson stated that he believes we need to wait on the study to be complete. Youmans agrees with Anderson. Merves said that a lot of accidents occur because people don't stop at stop signs and there is no pattern of the signs on the island. Merves stated that you just don't put up signs and then take them down, we need the engineers for a professional opinion. Merves said that maybe the traffic devise at 14th Street could be moved down here. Parker said that all traffic devises have to be approved by DOT. Youmans explained about how long and difficult it was to get a traffic devise at Campbell Avenue. Howard Arata, John Jarvis and Alice Martin spoke against the 4 way stop signs Monaghan said that the 4 way stops might not be the answer, we can put them up and see if they work, can always take down. Martin said that lower speed limit of 25 MPH and police the street early in the mornings and in the afternoon when the children are coming and going to school. Martin said that the police should not give any warning tickets. Fire Chief Jimmy Brown stated that a stop sign is a traffic control devise, it gives someone a right of way. Brown stated that we need Jones as a straight through street and recommends 25 MPH, double yellow lines for no passing, large interstate speed limit signs and to patrol heavy. Brown said that the citizens of Tybee are the ones who are speeding. Ms. Sallie Keller said that Jones is a narrow street and that when kids are riding bikes that there is no way that a car coming towards you can pass safety. Anderson asked what do we have to do in order to double yellow line Jones? Vote on the motion was 3 in favor (Monaghan, Merves, Pearce); 3 opposed (Youmans, Anderson, Hosti). Mayor Parker broke the tie by opposing stating that we need the traffic study before making a decision. Pearce moved to double yellow line Jones 1 Avenue. Hosti seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. David Rutherford, Planning Director of the RDC, presented Council with two proposals concerning the Short Term Work Program Update $3,197 (Master Plan) and the Solid Waste Management Update $1,357. explaining when they are due to the State and what is involved in completing each proposal. Hosti questioned if the cost of either project goes over the amount of the contract what money amount is used as a figure. Rutherford answered that it would be an hourly figure. Youmans asked who prepared the 93 -95 plans. Rutherford answered that the City did it themselves. Youmans said that at that time the City did not have a City Manager nor an assistant City Manager. Mayor Parker stated that it was probably done by the Planning Commission. Pearce moved that both proposals be accepted by Council. Monaghan seconded. Youmans asked where this expense is located in the budget. Farmer said that it would come out of the Inspection Department, but that it was not budgeted for 98. Vote by Council was 4 in favor (Merves, Monagfian, Anderson, Pearce); 2 opposed (Youmans, Hosti). Mr.Henry Levy of the Tybrisa Park Commission explained to Council what they would like to see happen at the intersection of Butler/Inlet/Tybrisa and showed a plan for the park. Merves said he fully supports the wonderful idea and asked if this project would be spread out and if there was an estimated dollar figure? Levy answered that this would be a 6 to 7 year project. Merves asked if there can be money from pledges, stating that you need most of the money before you start. Youmans said that it has been stated that all the people have been questioned and all were satisfied. Levy answered that all were questioned but not all were satisfied. Levy said that John Hunter of the Hunter House is opposed and Mola Chu Jung is concerned about the parking. Ms. Debbie Robinson presented Council with a plan and a letter (attached to minutes) from Ginger Strickland who could not attend the meeting. Ms. Robinson stated that the Tybee Arts Association supports the park concept. Mayor Parker said that there could be additional parking down Inlet Avenue. Charlie Waggoner thanked all persons who have worked so hard on this project. Waggoner said that before Chief Price left the meeting that he said that he is totally in favor, that it would present no traffic problems. Waggoner said that he would take all suggestions, that he has worked on projects in the City of Savannah Waggoner said he would like to see the area curbed and guttered and sod laid. Waggoner said that he is requesting Council to approve the plan in concept, dedicate the property for the park, assistance for DPW and W/S in sweat equity to help cut costs, and seed money in the amount of $20,000. Merves said that this should be placed in the CIP program and that way we can use SPLOST funds. Hosti said he does not think this is a CIP project. Youmans said that later on in the meeting Council will be facing a decision on the upgrade and repairing of the waste water plant somewhere in the amount of 2 million dollars. Youmans believes that we should wait until the plant is fixed. Hosti said that he agrees with the plan and maybe the City can allot $10,000. Pearce asked when the money would be needed and what would it be spent on? Levy said that hopefully the engineering plan would be donated. Farmer suggested that the City should not spend any City funds until the Commission has money in the bank. Waggoner said that he is not certain how much the project will cost but hopes to get it all paid for with donations. Denny McNealy and Sally Keller spoke against the idea. Sam Adams said that he has spoken with about 25 people in the South End Neighborhood Association and the majority has no problem with the park concept. Frank Schuman said it is a good idea but that there is no mention of the American natives that named Tybee Tybee. Alice Martin said that it is a wonderful idea but premature in funding. A time frame is needed and the City can make the first move by dedicating the land. Hosti stated that the City just needs to give them some seed money, maybe a couple of thousand dollars. Merves moved to dedicate the land for a public park, accept the preliminary drawing or concept, assistance from the DPW and W/S departments, and to come back to Council 1 1 1 with any changes. Pearce seconded. Mr.Jim Klutz said that the City needs to be very specific on the land in dimension and boundaries. Dr. O'Shaugbnessy said that this began as an idea to beautify and promote the pier, the fountain will draw attention, the flags will add color and splash, maybe this will be like the squares in downtown Savannah Youmans said he does not hardly agree on anything with Jim Klutz but that we need to know what we are dedicating as a park, need to know the land size. Vote by Council was 5 in favor (Nerves, Monaghan, Anderson, Hosti, Pearce); 1 opposed (Youmans). Hosti moved to grant the Commission $5,000 in seed money. Anderson seconded. Youmans asked where this money is coming from? Hosti answered that the City has $983,000 in bank. Vote by Council was 5 in favor (Merves, Mona han Anderson, Hosti, Pearce); 1 opposed (Youmans). Mayor Parker called for a five minutes break at this time. Pearce moved to accept the January minute as written. Anderson seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Pearce moved to approve the January bills. Anderson seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. (copy of bills attached and becomes part of these minutes) Monaghan moved to accept the agreement from LARP for the resurfacing of 3 city streets - .0788KM Project # LAU 27- 8531 -42 (051) 1 lth Street from Butler to Jones; 3rd Street from Butler to Jones; and Lovell from Highway 80 to 4th Street. Pearce seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Mayor Parker asked if Anderson would present the Red Cross Proclamation on March 2, 1998 at the Red Cross on Habersham. Merves moved that in order to assure continued success with the joint Tybee and YMCA in -line hockey programs, that the City of Tybee will assist and cooperate with the YMCA in providing a suitable area for practices and play and a designated area for free parking will be provided to the participants during these times, such as, parking permits for kids that are registered for the program. Pearce seconded. Youmans questioned the time of the operation. Merves said same time period as last year; practices on March 23rd; games start April 13 and ends to May 23rd on Saturdays from about 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Mayor Parker asked if the games could be scheduled earlier. Merves answered that some teams travel from Liberty County but that the Y can work with the Parking Department and the City Manager. Hosti said that we do not need to hinder a program for children that is doing well. Vote by Council was unanimous. Pearce moved to approve the schedule in the letter written by Hussey, Gay, Bell and DeYoung in reference to the Tybee Island WWTP NPDES Permit Compliance Schedule dated February 25, 1998 and to request a contract proposal for the March 12th Council meeting. Monaghan seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Youmans moved that any expense from the study or the work be paid for with forward funding from SPLOST. Parker stated that we are going to get some grant monies. Youmans included this grant money into his motion. Pearce seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Youmans moved to approve Section 2 -4 -13 Annual Leave (4) Pay in lieu of vacation leave on its second reading. Anderson seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Pearce moved to approve Section 2 -4 -13 Annual Leave (4)(5) Pay in lieu of vacation leave on its second reading. Anderson seconded. City Attorney Hughes said this was allowed for second reading. Parker said that the City Attorney will clean up the ordinance. Vote by Council was unanimous. Youmans moved to go into executive session to discuss possible litigation against the City. Anderson seconded. Vote was unanimous. 1 1 1 Mayor Parker reconvened the regular meeting. Youmans moved for adjournment. (Ord. 1998 -02 -26 City Council Minutes, Added, 03/12/1998) Mayor Walter W. Parker 1 1 1 STATE OF GEORGIA GLYNN COUNTY CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This contract is made by and between the Coastal Georgia Regional Development Center, hereinafter referred to as the CGRDC, and the City of Tybee Island, hereinafter referred to as the City; Witnesseth that: WHEREAS, the City desires that the CGRDC provide technical assistance and administrative services necessary to complete the "City of Tybee Island Short Term Work Program Update ". THEREFORE, it is distinctly understood and mutually agreed as follows: I. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES: The City hereby agrees to engage the CGRDC and the CGRDC hereby agrees to perform the services stipulated in this agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein. In addition, the City hereby agrees to engage the CGRDC in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein. A. The CGRDC shall complete the project within seventy -five (75) days after receiving notice in writing from the City of Tybee Island to proceed. The CGRDC shall consider the receipt of this contract, signed and executed, as the official notice to proceed. II. SCOPE OF WORK: The CGRDC shall do, perform, and complete in a satisfactory and proper manner the following work and services: The CGRDC will assist the City of Tybee Island in preparing the status reports for its Short Term Work Program (STWP) for 1993 -1998 and preparing a new STWP for years 1998 -2002. The STWP is a required product for the comprehensive plan mandated by the Georgia Growth Strategies Act of 1989. A STWP must be prepared for the following elements of Tybee Island's Comprehensive Plan: housing, natural resources, historic resources, economic development, community facilities and services, and land use. 1. CGRDC staff will conduct the required public hearing informing the citizens that the review process of the comprehensive plan is underway. 1 1 2. CGRDC staff will meet with the appropriate city officials, planning commission members and department heads to determine the current status (what has been accomplished, postponed, abandoned, etc., and why) of the required elements of Tybee's Comprehensive Plan. 3. CGRDC will prepare the status report of the STWP. 4. CGRDC staff will meet with the appropriate city officials, planning commission members and department heads to develop the new STWP for each of the required elements of Tybee's Comprehensive Plan. 5. CGRDC will prepare the new STWP for Tybee and present it to the citizens and the Mayor and Council. 6. CGRDC will provide ten copies of the combined status and new STWP to the City. M. COMPENSATION: The CGRDC will be compensated for the work and services • performed under this agreement. The CGRDC will bill the City on a quarterly basis for actual expenditures incurred throughout the project's completion. The City will compensate the CGRDC as follows: A. Professional Staff (32 hrs.) $2,432.00 B. Clerical Staff (20 hrs.) 640.00 C. Travel 125.00 Total Price for Update $3,197.00 If additional meetings and subsequent staff time in excess of that listed in the Scope of Work are necessary to complete the project, CGRDC will bill the City for actual cost associated with this excess. IV. NONCOMPLIANCE, MODIFICATION, OR ABROGATION: In the event of the CGRDC's noncompliance with the requirements of this contract, this contract may be canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or part. A. If this contract is nullified, all finished or unfinished documents prepared by the CGRDC under this contract shall, at the discretion of the City, become City property. The CGRDC shall be entitled to be paid just and equitable compensation for any work completed on said project. Furthermore, the CGRDC shall be held harmless, in the event of nullification, from its said responsibilities for the completion of such project. B. If the original scope of the project should be altered by either party, the CGRDC and the City mutually agree to renegotiate the terms of this agreement. 04 -30 -1998 08 :42AM FROM CGRDC TO 89127885737 P.04 Accepted and Witnessed, by our hands on th • day oft L>> ,1998. CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND Date i 1�b )c18 Date Date V51,3.4 3 -( -cid) Date .15f?n Date 1 ayor, City of Tybee Island COASTAL GEORGIA IONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER Executive Director fir A C : airman ' 1 1 STATE OF GEORGIA GLYNN COUNTY CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This contract is made by and between the Coastal Georgia Regional Development Center, hereinafter referred to as the CGRDC, and the City of Tybee Island, hereinafter referred to as the City; Witnesseth that: WHEREAS, the City desires that the CGRDC provide technical assistance and administrative services necessary to complete the "City of Tybee Island's Solid Waste Management Plan Update ". THEREFORE, it is distinctly understood and mutually agreed as follows: I. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES: The City hereby agrees to engage the CGRDC and the CGRDC hereby agrees to perform the services stipulated in this agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein. In addition, the City hereby agrees to engage the CGRDC in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein. A. The CGRDC shall complete the project within forty-five (45) days after receiving notice in writing from the City to proceed. The CGRDC shall consider the receipt of this contract, signed and executed, as the official notice to proceed. II. SCOPE OF WORK: The CGRDC shall do, perform, and complete in a satisfactory and proper manner the following work and services: The CGRDC will assist the City of Tybee Island in preparing the status report for the comprehensive solid waste plan. The work will consist of preparing a status for its Short Term Work Program (STWP) for 1993 -1998 and preparing a new STWP for years 1998- 2002. The STWP is a required product for the solid waste management plan mandated by the Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act. 1. CGRDC staff will conduct the required public hearing informing the citizens that the review process of the comprehensive solid waste plan is underway. 2. CGRDC staff will meet with the appropriate city officials and department heads to determine the current status (what has been accomplished, postponed, abandoned, etc., and why) of the required strategies of Tybee's Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan. 3. CGRDC will prepare the status report of the solid waste management plan. 4. CGRDC staff will meet with the appropriate city officials and department heads to develop the new STWP for each of the required strategies of Tybee's comprehensive solid waste management plan. 5. CGRDC will prepare the new STWP for Tybee and present it to the citizens and the Mayor and Council at a public hearing. 6. CGRDC will provide ten copies of the combined status report and new STWP to the City. III. COMPENSATION: The CGRDC will be compensated for the work and services performed under this agreement. The CGRDC will bill the City on a quarterly basis for actual expenditures incurred throughout the project's completion. The City will compensate the CGRDC as follows: A. Professional Staff (12 hrs.) $912.00 B. Clerical Staff (10 hrs.) 320.00 C. Travel 125.00 D. Miscellaneous 100.00 Total Price for Update $1,357.00 If additional meetings and subsequent staff time in excess of that listed in the Scope of Work are necessary to complete the project, CGRDC will bill the City for actual cost associated with this excess. IV. NONCOMPLIANCE, MODIFICATION, OR ABROGATION: In the event of the CGRDC's noncompliance with the requirements of this contract, this contract may be canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or part. A. If this contract is nullified, all finished or unfinished documents prepared by the CGRDC under this contract shall, at the discretion of the City, become City property. The CGRDC shall be entitled to be paid just and equitable compensation for any work completed on said project. Furthermore, the CGRDC shall be held harmless, in the event of nullification, from its said responsibilities for the completion of such project. B. If the original scope of the project should be altered by either party, the CGRDC and the City mutually agree to renegotiate the terms of this agreement. 1 1 1 04 -30 -1998 08:44RM FROM CGRDC TO 89127865737 P.07 Accepted and Witnessed, by our hands on the day of 1,a.Q, , 1998. CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND e Bate . Mayor, City of Tybee Island Date 7/.7 Date Date gis/s Date COASTAL GEORGIA RE NAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER Executive Director TOTAL P.07 1 By Ginger Strit:klas►nd, former City Planner. A committee has been formed of individuals for ideas & fund raising to beautify the area between Izler, Butler and Inlet avenues in front of Arby's The fact that such plans are 'airing place to enhance Tybee is nothing short of wonderful. The committee plans to ask for four (4) things this evening: 1) Approval of the plan 2) S20,000 loan from the City 3) Dedication of City property for the project 4) Removal of City council from the final decision of the plan's acceptance PROS: 1) Beautification 2) Better definition of Traffic patterns 3)..Outstanding vision and ideas of those preparing the plan Possible shortcomings: 1) Parking spaces eliminated: a) The park does not incorporate parking with meters to help generate money for future maintenance. b) Removes parking that is now on Private property and privately maintained. c) City right of way "dedicated" with no meters to those businesses. Meaning now the city must use Tax payor dollars to maintain the area. d) Greater interests in the area (i.e.; gallery, frame shop, cafe) create a need for more not less parking . 2) No accommodations for handicapped or parents with small children to park or bicycle to park to enjoy park or shopping areas. 3) removal of City Council from the decision making process COMPROMISE: 1) Create park with slight alterations 2) Increase Parking revenue to maintain the park 3) Leave private parking on private property for private maintenance. 4) Appeal to residents and businesses for private funding - sweat equity and community effort. 5) Committee says parking does not create enough revenue to warrant keeping it, however, double parking with 30 minute meters will increase revenues. 6) City Council (elected officials) remain with respect to the decision making process of the plan. 1 1 Bills for the Month of January 98 General Government 74,399.33 Police 92,133.97 Fire 11,937.88 Public Works 69,749.68 Sanitation 37,828.23 Recreation 11,483.50 Parking 13,978.40 Water Sewer 68,387.38 Special Purpose Sales Tax 6,090.12 Fund Four Bond 3,366.00 1 1 1 RI W S38 B GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LOCAL ASSISTANCE ROAD PROGRAM CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND AGREEMENT PROJECT NO.: LAU 27- 8531 -42 (051) CITY : TYBEE ISLAND DESCRIPTION: THREE CITY STREETS MILEAGE : 0.788, KM U _ I, L l E2- ; Mayor of the City of , ��j �- I Lo . do hereby certify that the roads or sections of roads described and shown in color on the attachments are dedicated public roads and are part of the Public Road System in said CITY. I further certify that the CITY, hereby agrees to the following: That the Department will assist the CITY in constructing projects for the improvement of certain selected roads in said CITY, subject however, to the condition that the CITY shall provide for its proper maintenance after completion of its improvement and will make ample provision each year for such maintenance, and also will, prior to or during the construction of the project, provide the following additional services, certification, and information, when applicable, at no cost to the Department. 1. Right of Way and Right of Way Certification. 2. All utility relocations or adjustments. 3. Patching necessary prior to resurfacing satisfactory to the District Engineer. 4. Clearing of ditches and drainage structures. 5. Leveling of shoulders subsequent to resurfacing of project. 6. Others: The CITY further agrees to hold the Department of Transportation of the State of Georgia harmless from all suits or claims that may arise from the construction or improvement of said roads. This�(o day of 1" -° , 19`1n & . FORS T b I ORIZED CITY OFFICIAL LARP Priority Estimate Request OiNIY: GPM City : 'MEE ISUIN) qty R ai ND. Ki l cm ors Priority bb. load Bane I 1 006 DM ST 820 .193 310 sr 828 .195 3 00004 LOJIIL AVE 802 834 .400 1 ZOO ICEIMMERS 0.788 5 `�. , AV •V'k stk ROB A. I��P�{P, /P '` 01 LIGHr. tu HOUSt' 0 �I ��/ 3 -o -7 :. JW \ n ti 4G. 13 .z tvt �j3 -.�tic.F !�Q�y - 1.1N ON S X / T. I yOGSYST. 2 .113.3 .CITY HALL <, 4\\-lk°" o:ppV. ARE` er ,p N .c TYBEE FISHUN�• CA 184,61A2 NaY 0R v4i3 ■ IBA �"7 COMM CTR. orl-- c°.Tv °c JAY( EE w° mI �®°9 o PARK O cr HORM- vQ .J OGAN N14i.vv a. co ''O yl J'4 A M 1st v� •c, 31 6:28 HORS PEN POINT a ..TYBEE 600 \ Pop. 1 1 nd cot VTrR 3RD •12t th� 8th 9 th 10th III TYBEE LIGHTS. ST. 2nd.TER ST. F.R ST. rte. 7th. TER. ST. 8th. TER. 8th.PL ST. NEW SHIRL Y RD. ST. —� • th -t.N. 10th TER' 10th 0 J PL. I T. ST , TER: 51 • P A PROJECT NQ. LA 2 1 -42 (051 CITY 1 1 P R O C L A M A T I O N 1 RED CROSS MONTH - MARCH The Red Cross, as a symbol and an ideal, has meant help to many of the residents in our county, let alone to people around the world. The mission of the Red Cross as a humanitarian organization led by volunteers has been fulfilled for over 80 years in our area. They provide relief for victims of disaster, as well as help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies in a manner that is consistent with its congressional charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement. WHEREAS: Individuals who were victims in over 150 single family fires were assisted in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Screven Counties through the helping hands of the Red Cross; WHEREAS: Over 2,000 services were provided to military personnel and their families through the Savannah Chapter and Hunter Army Airfield; WHEREAS: One of the greatest volunteer movements in history is illustrated daily in our area through the work of the people who believe that a successful life must include serving others; WHEREAS: Thousands of persons needing blood received it due to the recruitment, collection and distribution of the whole blood donated through Red Cross Blood Services. WHEREAS: Over 17,000 certificates were issued in CPR, Standard First Aid, HIV /AIDS Education and Water Safety Instruction during 1997 - bringing Commodore Longfellow's vision to greater heights than could ever be imagined. WHEREAS: The City of Tybee has a wonderful working relationship with the Red Cross concerning the drives held at Tybee for the convenience of the citizens to donate blood on a regular basis. Therefore, I, Mayor Walter W. Parker, do hereby proclaim the month of March as American Red Cross Month. I urge all citizens in our community to continue your generous support and assistance to the work of this humanitarian organization. Adopted this 26th day of February, 1998. ayor Walter W. Parker uncil Jacquelyn R. Brown 1 1 Ordinance #1998 -06 It is hereby ordained by the governing authority of the City of Tybee Island, in open meeting assembled, that the Tybee Island Code of Ordinances, Title 2 Government and Administration; Chapter 4 Personnel; Section 13 Leave Policies (a) Annual Leave, (3) Vacation Leave Schedule; (4) Pay in lieu of vacation time and a new Paragraph (6) be amended to read as follows: 2 -4 -13. Leave Policies (a) Annual leave. Annual leave is based on years of service to the city and is computed as follows: (1) Full -time employees. Employees in their first year of service earn one -half of a day per month, or six (6) workdays in the first year. Accumulation begins as soon as employment begins, but annual leave may not be taken until after three (3) months of continuous employment with the city. Employees with one or more years of continuous service earn leave at the rate of one day per month, or twelve (12) workdays per year. Employees with ten (10) or more years of continuous service earn leave at the rate of one and one -half (1 1/2) days per month, or eighteen (18) workdays per year. (2) Service Requirement: In order for an employee to accrue annual leave for any specific month's service, the employee must work at least seventy (70 %) of the normal working hours scheduled for that month. (3) Vacation leave schedule. (I) Vacation leave shall be scheduled :i particular attention to seniority of eip :oyees, departmental operating requirements, and insofar as possible, the requests of the employees. (II) Employees shall submit in writing a request for vacation leave to their department head at lca3t two (2) wccks prior to the desired vacation date. (III) Vacation leave may not be taken in increments of less than one -half day. (IV) Vacation leave may be accrued to a maximum of 30 -days. (V) Pay in lieu of vacation leave may be granted if approved by the department head and the City Manager. (4) Pay in lieu of vacation leave. Any employee 1 1 1 eligible for vacation time may elect to be paid for g:#::m::.;•:.ho: one half of accrued `'" "vacation leave once each year y notifying the appropriate department head on the form provided for this purpose, provided s approve CY:': y:`bot Yh City Manager. 13 permission meat head and the (5) An employee may elect to donate some portion of his /her accrued vacation leave to another employee in need under the following conditions: a. Such vacation leave must be transferred at the same or at a lesser cost (e.g. must be transferred to an employee at the same or lower pay rate as the donor). b. The recipient must be in need of additional leave time for personal illness or illness of a family member and must be at the point of taking leave without pay. c. Vacation leave, once donated, shall not be given back to the donor except where the conditions of paragraph (b) above are met. d. In no case shall the donor transfer vacation leave to another employee for the single purpose of avoiding losing vacation leave. e. The sale or trade of vacation leave for purposes which would circumvent the spirit of this procedure is prohibited. f. Requests to donate vacation leave should be made in writing to the Department Head and the City Manager. (1992 -19 9/10/92) • .............. .............. ................. dna .9 (Ord. of 8- 12 -81, Sec. 13) (b) Sick leave. Sick leave is given to employees only for sound and valid reasons. It is so designed to meet necessary, emergency conditions of illness. Each department head has the authority to approve or disapprove sick leave applications. ( 1) Eligibility. An employee may be eligible for sick leave for the following reasons: a. Personal illness; ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1998. Mayor Walter W. Parker C rk ,bid Cotli cil Reading: Feb. 12, 1998 2nd Reading: Feb.26, 1998 Enacted: Feb 26, 1998 [2 -4 -13 . jrb] 1 1