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STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS <br />None. <br />APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />Commissioner Henkel moved to approve the Regular Session Minutes of <br />March 9, 2011. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stabo. <br />Chair Taniguchi noted several corrections on the minutes: page 2, “Chari” should <br />be “Chair,” bottom of page 3, strike entire sentence as it is duplicated and second <br />paragraph on page 11 “he’s” should be “his.” <br />Minutes approved as amended and carried unanimously by voice vote. <br />APPROVAL OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS <br />None. <br />CHIEF’S REPORT <br />th <br />Chief Oliveira introduced the 40 Fire Fighter Recruit Class. <br />Chief Oliveira noted at the last meeting a question was raised regarding what <br />items are included in the miscellaneous salaries & wages categories. He stated it <br />is everything in the collective bargaining agreement that is additional premiums <br />and differentials which employees are entitled too. It includes night premium, EMS <br />proficiency pay, meals, etc. <br />Chief Oliveira also noted another question was asked by Commissioner Bowles <br />regarding overtime. A large portion of overtime is attributed to EMS operations as <br />the department currently has shortages that can’t be filled through temporary <br />assignments primary with the MICT assignments. <br />Budget <br />: <br />FY 2011/12 Budget <br />Presented budget to Council on Monday, March 28. Everything went fairly <br />smooth. The department was given an opportunity to submit budget amendments <br />to Finance that will be incorporated into the budget. Mayor’s final budget is due to <br />Council on May 5. Council has expressed concern on payroll lag and cancelling of <br />the furloughs. Two resolutions were adopted by Council to continue furloughs and <br />impose salary reduction for police and fire. HGEA agreed to 5% pay reduction <br />that needs to be ratified by members.Negotiations ongoing with Unit 11 (HFFA). <br />Fire is the only department that is getting an increase to its budget and received <br />an HR clerk from Mayor’s office (position transferred). In addition, received lease <br />purchase funding for two months of lease payment for two replacement apparatus. <br />2 <br /> <br />