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1 1 1 February 24, 1975 Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka presented the recommendations of the Personnel Commission. He asked Mr. Locher for legal advise in considerating the Police salaries. Mr. Locher said that this Council cannot consider any salary or insurance program until the union matter is settled. Mr. McLean questioned the title of Assistant Public Works Director and the status of Mr. Backlin. He felt that Mr. Backlin's Workman's Compensation would be the same no matter what title he has. Mr. McLean felt this situation should be clarified. After some discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved to appoint Mr. Donald Volk as Public Works Supervisor effective March 1, 1975. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The catagories of casual labor was discussed as was the age limits on the youth labor. Mr. McLean felt that age should have nothing to do with the catagory that the employees are listed under. He felt employees should be listed under classifications according to their duties. There was discussion on the legal age that personnel can operate power equipment. Any person under 14 years of age cannot operate a power lawn mower and anyone under 18 years of age cannot operate such equipment as a tractor. Mr. Marier suggested putting the employees into catagories of Labor # 1 which would include permanent part -time employees and Labor # 2 which would cover occasional part -time employees. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Volk and the Clerk are to put a list together classifying these employees. The minutes covering the employment of Mr. Volk were consulted for reference to his salary at the time he was employed. Mr. Zelinka said the salary recommendation from the Personnel Commission was based on the 1974 salary and did not take into consideration added responsibilities. The Personnel Commission had recommended an 8% increase to $928.00 per month. Mr. Marier moved to approve this recommendation with a review in six months. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. This salary to become effective March 1, 1975. Mr.Volk said that he would have been making $138.00 per month more if he had remained' at his former job. He felt that the salary is inadequate for the demands of the position. He gave the Council a copy of the contract he would have been working under. Mr. Zelinka felt that the Personnel's implication was that the salary of the Director should be based on Mr. Backlin's salary of $910.00 per month. He would like to consider 8% of that figure. Mr. Marier felt that if the review after six months was satisfactory, that an additional 8% could be added at that time. He added this to his motion. Mr. Zelinka accepted that amendment. Motion carried. The part time employees are to be classified into two catagories. 1) Permanent part time (able to perform all duties at $4.25 per hour. ) Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried; 2) Occassional part time (used only once - in -a -while and do not perform all duties) at $2.70 per hour. Mr. Zelinka so moved.