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1 1 1 SEPTEMBER 24, 1975 Mr. Jaworski arrived at 7:55 P.M. Mr. McLean felt that the classification of "Police Woman" is unnecessary for a department of this size and constitutes over staffing. This position had been created to deal with female prisoners. Mr. McLean asked Chief Myhre how many times she had been used in that capacity in the last eight months and Chief Myhre said, None. Mr. McLean felt this position should be reduced to that of a civilian clerk to be used for typing, filing and answering the phone. The cost of uniforms was discussed and the practice of a clothing allowance as compared to the City supplying the uniforms. There was discussion of an initial starting allowance and an annual clothing allowance for each patrolman. The starting allowance to include 6 shirts, 4 slacks, hats, jacket and misc. with no additional allowance for the first year of employment. The replacement of clothing damaged or 'destroyed in the line of duty was brought up. Does our insurance cover? If this is covered, there is no problem, if not, then the City should be responsible. The part -time men's clothing needs were discussed. Chief Myhre felt that they require about e the amount of a full time person. Mr. Zelinka suggested suggested the condition of the clothing dictate replacement. The suggested figure of $85.00 per year as an annual allowance. If found inadequate, this could always be studied. On Article XII - Overtime - Mr. McLean reads that paragraph to say that over- time will be paid on a daily basis; that is any time worked after the regular 8 hour shift will be paid as 12 times regular wages. Mr. McLean wondered which was more favorable - overtime after 8 hours or after a regular 40 hour week? Sgt. Costa interrupted to say that Mr. Bastain was on the phone and that he had mis- understood and did not know that he was to attend this meeting. He apologized for the misunderstanding. The Council set October 1, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. for a continuation of discussion on this contract and asked that the Clerk confirm this date with Mr. Bastain by certified mail. Mr. McLean returned to the payment of overtime and moved to specify over- time as time worked after a regular 40 hour work week. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried with Mr. Jaworski voting, No. There was no objections to the Court Time Article.