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290 WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 4, 1988 The Ways and Means Committee of the City Council was called to order on Wednesday, October 4, 1988 at 3:40 P.M. Mayor Benson and Council Members Neal and Bisel were present. Mr. Reinert arrived at 3:50 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen was absent. City Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk - Treasurer Marilyn Anderson were also present. Mr. Schumacher explained this would be a working meeting regarding several issues. PERSONNEL POLICY - REVIEW OF UPDATED POLICY Mr. Schumacher explained several issues were discussed at the Ways and Means Committee meeting earlier in the spring. He has incorporated these changes in a revised Personnel Policy. Each Council Member received a copy of the Policy in their packets. Mr. Schumacher also noted that some of the changes were made to make the Policy consistent with state law. The changes include: 207.04 Definitions. The term permanent full time was changed to regular full time. The definition of a seasonal employee was added. A chain of command or Organizational Chart was added to the end of the Policy. This was developed per the recommendations of the Audit Report. 207.08 Work Hours. Definitions of breaks and summer hours were added. Mr. Bisel asked if there was a need to have city hall open at times other than regular hours and Saturdays for the convenience of the public. This, has not yet been considered. 207.09 Greviance Policy. This policy was briefly dis- cussed. Mr. Schumacher explained that he will review this area with the employees after the policy is adopted. Mr. Neal asked if a newly hired employee receives a copy of the policy. Mr. Schumacher explained that a booklet is not given to the employee but-it is available to all employees. Mayor Benson said he thought that it would be a good idea for each new employee to have a copy of the policy. Mr. PAGE 1