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OCTOBER 8, 1975 Chief Myhre was also present. This meeting had been called for the purpose of negotiations with the Union in conjunction with the proposed contract for the Police Department. Mr. Marier moved to waive the rule of only discussing the subject open for discussion. He has another item he would like considered at this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to table approval of the minutes of the previous meetins until the final meeting. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Sgt. Costa asked for a five minute delay in the appearance of the Union Representatives and Police Personnel. The Council Agreed. Mr. Zelinka arrived before the meeting started. Mr. Bastain and Mr. Wisenberger were here representing the Union. Mayor Bohjanen noted that in the last meeting there were several articles that had been held because of differences. He suggested discussing these points. Mr. Bastain preferred to go through the contract and single out the Articles that the City and the Union could agree upon. According to their notes the following action was taken at the last meeting: Article I - No objections. Article (1 No objections. Article III The rest breaks and lunch period was discussed and Section 3.8 dealing with overtime was held. Mr. Marier questioned the violation of the time for rest breaks. Mr. Wisenberger said there is a section in Article X that deals with discipline that could be applied in this case. He also stated that most Police don't have the time to take the full time allotted. They are subject to call at all times. After some discussion, the Coucil asked to hold on Article III. Article IV No objections. Article V No objections. Article VI No objections on Section 6.3, Mr. Marier asked who supplies the bulletin Board and was told the employer did. Chief Myhre said there is a bulletin board in the Police Office at the present time. Article VII No objections. Article VIII No objections Article XI Hold by Council request. Mr. Marier felt there is no advantage to posting a seniority list. Mr. Bastain said they would like it posted. Mr. Marier felt that this causes more friction and any employee can ask the supervisor at any time. This practice become another record keeping process. Mr. Jaworski felt if the phrase 'available on request by the employee' was inserted, that would be sufficient. The Union agreed. Mr. McLean asked the length of the 'probationary period', is it six months, a year, or what? Also, what is the definition of this?