HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-09 City of La Porte Meet and Confer Committee
THE CITY OF LA PORTE MEET & CONFER COMMITTEE MET THE 3rd DAY
OF APRIL, 2009, 2:00 P.M. AT CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 604 WEST
FAIRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 2: 1 0 p.m..
2. MEMBERS FROM THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE LA PORTE
POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (LPPOA) IN ATTENDANCE
Ron Bottoms, City Manager
John Joems, Assistant City Manager
Ken Adcox, Chief of Police
Heather Weger, Human Resources Manager
Matt Novosad, Patrol Officer - LPPOA Member
Matt Daeumer, Patrol Sergeant - LPPOA Member
Sherman Moore - Patrol Officer - LPPOA Member
Audience:
Tom Barby, Mike Mosteit, Mrs. Larkey, Richard Reff, Brian Larkey
3. MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 10,2009 AND FEBRUARY 18,2009 WERE
APPROVED.
4. OPEN DISCUSSION RELATING TO ITEMS PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED BY
POLICE ASSOCIA nON AND/OR THE CITY OF LA PORTE
a) A copy ofthe City proposal to the Association had been reviewed in advance
by the Association. The Association agreed that the methodology used was
fair and that the money figure was fair. Seventy percent (70%) of the
difference would go into a effect May 1,2009; forty percent (40%) would go
into effect January, 2010. However, the Association did want to make sure
that all officers were treated fairly, as the proposal was geared towards the
lower ranks for recruitment purposes, as that is where the largest increase is
needed according to market.
b) The LPPOA provided a counter proposal which they had prepared using the
same money figure, but reallocating the funds. With the adjustment
everyone was almost to the median and the LPPOA thought it was a fair
allotment across the board. The City met to discuss LPPOA proposal where
it was determined and later pointed out that the LPPOA's counter proposal
was based on an allocation of seventy percent (70%) of the difference going
into effect May 1,2009 and only thirty percent (30%) of the difference going
into effect January, 2010. At this point the LPPOA requested additional time
to check and confirm the numbers listed within their counter proposal. Both
parties agreed to revisit the proposal at the next meeting, but were in
agreement on overall concept of proposal. The total for implementation in
May, 2009 and January, 2010 is $407,000.00.
c) The Association would like to see Section 3 of the Contract be applicable for
evaluation appeals due to the new evaluation process.
d) In regard to the rest of the provisions within the contract, the City and the
Association were in agreement with the provisions listed in the City's latest
proposal as they relate to: incentive pay, education pay, hiring preemptions,
comp time, physical fitness, and hearing and arbitration fees. As to the
section dealing with wages and performance evaluations, the Association felt
it important that an independent body be available to appeals relating to
performance evaluations. Additionally, the Association was still concerned
with the section dealing with sick-leave and asked that the entire section be
removed from the contract. The City advised that, since sick-leave abuse
appeared to be a significant problem within the Police Department, they
would rather the Association present a counter proposal in this area than
request that the entire section be removed. Both the City and Association
agreed that these items would be further discussed at the next meeting.
5. Mr. Bottoms indicated that the City and Association seem to be close to
reaching an agreement. The parties agreed that a follow-up meeting would be
set the next week if possible after all parties were able to check their individual
calendars.
6. NEXT MEETING
Not established.
7. ADJOURNMENT
ing was adjourned at approximately 4:00 p.m.
DA Y OF
,2009.