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CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 5, 1982 10. OLD BUSINESS: B. Maintenance Foreman - Whittaker reported that David Wisdorf, one of .the five Foreman finalists, is still available and interested in the Foreman position. He recommended the Council reinterview him and,if they find,�him acceptable. ®$fer-him the position. If the Council is not satisified, then, the advertising process should be initiated. --Morgan - should open the position and put the emphasis on someone who can handle heavy equipment- even if he is short on supervisory experience. Would not vote for Wisdorf unless could personally interview - look to local residents - get testimonials from residents who known the applicant: " -' - Mottaz - Supervisory capabilities very necessary, especially in emergency situations. Heavy equipment experience not a prime concern. Would like to interview Wisdorf personally. --Eder - Would like to interview Wisdorf. M/S/P Eraser/Mottaz to hold a special Council meeting Saturday, January 9, to consider employment of a Maintenance Super- intendent/Foremen. C. Compensation - Acting Forman - In response to the Admin- istrator s recommendation t a -'a policy be adopted, which would pay employees for working out of their job classification. after one day, Fraser questioned the amount of the compensation as it relates to specific duties, performed by Ken Carroll in the absence of a Maintenance Superintendent/Foreman. --Whittaker - only function not fulfilled is the long range planning function. Very satisified with Mr. Carroll's performance during this time, performed Forman duties. The difference in pay would result in a $2.06/hr.-differontial between=.the low end of a Foreman's pay and Mr. Carroll's present wage. The Council discussed the pay range difference between the two maintenance men. M/ Morgan to pay Ken Carroll at Bob Wier's pay level, me -compensation for work performed in the absence of a Foreman. Discussion - --Mottaz - not performing all duties of Foreman. --Eder - Calculate the supervisory time on a percentage basis. --Morgan - rational of this motion is that in the absence of a foreman he is doing an equal job to Bob Wier and should be paid a like wage. --Mottaz - need to develop a policy then adapt it to the situation. --Fraser - Personnel Committee approach was to pay a percentage of a higher rate for work performed at a higher level. Motion failed for lack of second. M/S/ Novak/Morgan that the Administrator make the judgement on the percentage of time Ken Carroll performed in the capacity of Foreman and use the lowrangeof the 1981 pay scale to determine Mr. Carrolls compensation for the period he-assumed�� the responsibilites of Foreman. Discussion: M/S/P_"Eder/Novak to amend the motion to include a maximum of up to 25% of total pay can be paid for work performed in a higher job description. Amendment to motion carried 5-0. Amended motion carried 5-0.