HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCRes_83-07CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota was held on-the 9th
day of March, 1983.
The following members were present: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers
Chestovch, Eggert, Larson and Ciernia, and the following were absent: None.
Councilmember Ciernia introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION 83-7
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE LEGISLATURE
TO ENACT LEGISLATION ELIMINATING UNEMPLOYMENT
COMPENSATION TO VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE MEMBERS
WHEREAS, Falcon Heights depends on the services of part-time Fire and
Rescue volunteers, and
WHEREAS, the members of the volunteer Fire and Rescue Department are
c~m'p~nsatedfor-their services, and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Economic Security honors unemployment
compensation claims of individuals who terminate their participation in the
Department, and
• WHEREAS, this practice complies with neither the spirit or intent of
employee rights, and
WHEREAS, this practice adds an unnecessary burden to Cities,
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that Legislation be enacted that eliminates
or greatly reduces the liability of a City for unemployment compensation
claims by volunteer fire and rescue members.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Councilmember Eggert, and upon a vote being taken the follow-
ing voted in favor thereofs Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Chestovch,
Eggert, Larson and .Ciernia,. and the following voted against the same:- None.
WHEREUPON, the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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Willis C. A. Warkentien, Mayor
ATTEST:
ewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator-
Regular City Council Meeting of March 9, 1983