HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 - Personnel Board - Annual ReportMEMORANDUM
DATE: January 31, 2004
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Peter Shostak, Personnel Board Chair
Members of the Personnel Board
SUBJECT: 2003 Personnel Board Annual Report
Board Members
The Personnel Board consisted of the following members in 2003: Jim Alderden, James
Lyall, Valerie Remington, Gail Shellberg, and Peter Shostak. Gail Shellberg completed
his term in December after serving on the Board for eight years.
Peter Shostak was elected to serve as Board Chair and James Lyall was elected as Vice
Chair.
Employee Appeal Hearines
hi February the Board heard an employee appeal regarding a termination. The Board
found that the termination was appropriate and also made procedural recommendations to
the department involved. The City Manager upheld the Board's findings and
recommendations.
In October the Board heard another employee appeal regarding a termination. This
appeal was held in two days, with the second day of the appeal being held on a Saturday
in November. The Board was split in their findings. Three members voted to reinstate
the employee and one member voted to uphold termination. The Board's findings were
forwarded to the City Manager.
Dialoe with the City Manaeer
John Fischbach, City Manager attended the May meeting and the Board shared with him
their support of the current policy of compensating employees at the 70`h percentile. The
Board also expressed their recommendation for mandatory training for supervisors and
managers.
Mr. Fischbach shared information regarding budget issues involving employee medical
benefits and asked for the Board's feedback on the City's benefit package.
Benefits and Compensation Proiects
In July, Vincent Pascale, Benefits Administrator presented information regarding City
employee benefits changes necessary to address rising medical costs.
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In October, Peter Shostak and Gail Shellberg attended a City Council meeting to share
with Council the Board's support of the City's 70`h percentile pay philosophy.
The Board was provided periodic updates on the City's budget situation and the delay in
employee Labor Market Adjustments.
Other
Once again the Board has expressed its concerns over the lack of a fully staffed and
functioning employee management education program.
The Board continues to operate as an advisory resource. Members have expressed
interest in using their experience and insights to have more impact in guiding the
philosophy and practice of the City's human resource management efforts through the
Human Resources department.