2016-04-16 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council Minutes

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Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting discussed the operations of the La Porte Boys Baseball Association and reported the auditors have not finalized the auditor's report. Councilmember K. Martin commented the City of La Porte was holding the Nations and Super Series Tournaments Leagues, but it was taken by the directors because they did not want to deal with the Tournament Director of the La Pore Boys Association. Councilmember Zemanek asked what have the auditors been requested to audit. City Manager Corby Alexander responded tournament revenue; registrations fee; revenues that were booked and deposited and concessions. Councilmember Engelken commented he supports the City managing the La Porte Boys Baseball Association and appointing a Parks Board to ensure integrity. Councilmember Kaminski why there are no Police Officers with the large crowds of people at these tournaments, and was told it is because the Association did not want to pay the funds. City Manager Corby Alexander advised Staff will look for a transition plan for the City to manage the La Porte Boys Baseball Association. M. Comprehensive Compensation Market Study for non -Civil Service Positions — M. Hartleib Human Resources Manager Matt Hartleib discussed a Comprehensive Compensation Market Study for non -Civil Service Positions and advised it has been several years since the City has performed a comprehensive compensation study for non -Civil Service positions. Councilmember Leonard asked if a study is done will lower wage positons be raised slightly above the possible proposed minimum wage salary amount. Mr. Hartleib responded if and when mandates raise the minimum wages, salary compressions will occur and a study will assist with the possibilities. Councilmember Engelken asked if there is an estimated cost for a survey. Mr. Hartleib responded $40,000.00. Councilmember Earp asked how many employees left the City for larger paying salaries. Mr. Hartleib responded he does not have that information. City Manager Corby Alexander commented since EMS has a higher turn -over of employees, the City has implemented an exit interview process in the department. Mayor Rigby commented he supports the study; and when employees leave for higher wages, Staff needs to see if they are changing career paths for higher wages or whether there is an issue with the City's wages. Councilmember Kaminski commented she noticed several job positions have been advertised for an extended period of time. Mayor Rigby commented there is more to comparing salaries, and benefits should be included as a factor. Councilmember Zemanek asked how long applications are typically reviewed. Mr. Hartleib responded it varies with positions, and the target is 45 days. Page 5 of 7 April 16, 2016, City Council Special Meeting Minutes