11-14-11 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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(d) Discussion or other action regarding the employee stipend for Civil Service employees — Councilmembers Kaminski, Zemanek and Moser. Councilmember Kaminski questioned if all police officers would receive the employee stipend like other city employees. Mayor Rigby commented the request in the budget was for employees who are not going to receive a merit increase to receive the employee stipend excluding civil service employees until April 1, 2012, when their agreement expires. Councilmember Zemanek commented he was in favor of all full time employees, regardless of civil service status, to receive the employee stipend, which is what he understood during the budget discussion. Councilmember Clausen commented he understood La P orte Police Officer Association President Matt Novosad, who spoke at the last Council Meeting, advised civil service employees did not want to wait until April 1, 2012, for step increases. La Porte Police Officer Association President Matt Novosad commented he addressed City Council for clarification on the employee stipend for all employees and if Council understood Civil Service employees could also be considered for the employee stipend regardless of step increases. Councilmember Clausen moved to make civil service employees whole on the $1000 amount if and /or when they receive a step increase, should it be I ess than the $1000 stipend, then the City would fund the difference between the step increase and the employee stipend. Councilmember Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Martin, Clausen, Mosteit and Engelken Nays: Councilmembers Leonard, Kaminski, Moser and Zemanek (e) Discussion or other action regarding the Second Water Main Feed t o Bay Colony — Councilmembers Zemanek, Kaminski and Moser Councilmember Zemanek requested Public Works Director Dave Mick to provide an explanation for the second water main feed to Bay Colony. Mr. Mick presented a summary. Councilmember Zemanek questioned if the City of Shoreacres would provide assistance with the project. Public Works Director Dave Mick responded yes, Shoreacres is financially participating in the cost of the project. City Council directed Public Works Director Dave Mick to move forward with the completion of the second water main feed to Bay Colony. (f) Discussion or other action regarding future requests for infrastructure improvements that facilitate development — Councilmembers Zemanek, Kaminski and Moser. Councilmember Zemanek informed City Council this item was at the request of a business owner at 212 W. Main Street, suggesting the City install a water line at the business location due to the requirement for a fire suppression system. Councilmember Zemanek requested comments from Council on the request and the impact of potential requests from other business owners. Page 5 of 8 October 24, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes