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<br />5. Pay Scale/Salary Discussion <br /> <br />The City prepared a survey showing that bringing the Department <br />to the median would cost approximately $152,052.00 (nok\} <br />including normal increases tied to annual evaluation). .~ <br />~ 'f.A-~~ <br />LPPOA would like to see a set formula for determining ~ be <br />included in the contract. They would like to see a formula to show <br />the median + a percentage that could be implemented through the <br />contract period (possibly a three year term). The Chief reminded <br />everyone that the formula needs to reasonable, so it can be fulfilled <br />and realizes the goal is to not play "catch up" every contract <br />period. <br /> <br />Chief advised the Association the City wants to be competitive <br />based on economic realities. The contract would have to include <br />provisions regarding the City being financially able to meet the <br />funding necessary to fulfill the contract terms. The LPPOA agreed <br />and stated the original contract contains similar provisions. <br /> <br />6. Overview of Positions on Items Presented by City and LPPOA <br /> <br />Both parties agreed that a run through of items that will or should be <br />considered and are definitely not going to be considered for this contract <br />be decided, so that the formulation of a draft agreement could begin. Both <br />parties agreed to existing provisions with some language clean up. <br /> <br />LPPOA Items Reviewed <br /> <br />I. Pay Scale <br />a) Chief advised that shrinking pay steps would cost approximately <br />$314,128.96. As a result, the city would not entertain this item. <br />b) Markets are being compared and a formula is needed to utilize for pay. <br />c) COLA will not be considered in addition to other proposed pay <br />mcrease. <br /> <br />A caucus was called at 5:30 pm by the LPPOA and everyone returned to <br />table for discussion at 5:35 pm. <br /> <br />II. Overtime <br />a) Forced overtime compensated at double time and a half. Chief advised <br />it can be further discussed, pending contract decisions, and that this <br />would be a large concession and is not consistent with industry <br />practice. <br />b) Overtime after 8 not 40 will not be further considered. <br /> <br />Meet and Confer Minutes <br /> <br />January 7, 2011 <br /> <br />4lPage <br />