HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 7, 2010 SpecialJEFFERSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION
Monday, June 7, 2010 5:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Conference Room
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in Special Session on Monday,
June 7, 2010. Council President Nathan Samuel called the meeting to order at 5:40 P.M.,
and on call of the roll those members present were: Councilpersons Mike Smith, Ed
Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, and Nathan Samuel.
Councilperson Ron Grooms was absent. Also present were Council Attorney Greg Clark,
and Chief Deputy Clerk Treasurer Suzy Bass.
FOP President Joe Hubbard presented the Council with a presentation ou#litung the basic
wage proposals for police officers far the year 2011. He said the 2011 base wage is
currently set at $275.00 per officer. The FOP is asking fora 4% base raise from 2010.
After discussion, Councilperson Zastawny asked if the FOP would be willing to change
the longevity rate to a flat amount from a percentage now. President Hubbard said that
he can't discuss that at this time because it is not up for negotiation, only the base pay.
Councilperson Smith questioned the increase in pension cost.
President Hubbard also presented the Council with a PC Incentive (attached) for fitness
requirements. He said the YMCA would administer the fitness test. Councilperson
Samuel said that he doesn't support for allowing crunches aver sit ups. President
Hubbard said that he used the existing standards as a guide. Discussion was held on the
wording of exempting officers from certain tests for medical reasons. Further discussion
occurred. FOP representative Leo Blackwell told the Council that he knows of no other
police department in the state with physical requirements as strict as Jeffersonville.
The Council thanked President Hubbard for his presentation and said they would meet
with Council members and set up a meeting in the next couple of weeks. President
Hubbard reminded the Council that if there is no agreement by August 1, it will go to
arbitration. ~
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
Counlcil President Nathan Samuel
Attest:
Clerk urer Peggy Wilder