Russ Schemenauer

The committee discussed the renewal of a contract for financial software, drafting an RFP for revitalization work in Allen Park, and awarding an ash tree removal project to a private service. Discussions also covered funding for LED lighting upgrades, additional safety measures for the Memorial Day Parade, equipment procurement for a new police department position, and the purchase of a replacement K9 squad vehicle. Additionally, previous meetings included deliberations on holiday pay policies, wage study implementation funding, non-residential cross-connection inspection contracts, and wastewater infrastructure repair projects, including lift station and digester mixer maintenance.

The committee reviewed and discussed several key items including a draft policy for City-owned vehicles, with particular focus on criteria for take-home vehicle eligibility and IRS fringe benefit implications. The committee recommended approval to update the hiring range for the Wastewater Operator position and reviewed an amended agreement between the City and the Chippewa County Housing Authority regarding CDBG program administration. Additionally, the committee discussed the potential reorganization of standing committees and reviewed a landlocked property issue involving the Glen Loch bar, for which further title research was requested.

The committee discussed several financial and operational matters, including the funding for the return of print/copy devices, a proposal from Ehlers for a long-term financial management plan and capital improvement process, and various facility repairs such as the Irvine Park Kitchen Building roof. Other topics included the purchase of a dissolved oxygen sensor for the Wastewater Department, updates to the hiring range for the Wastewater Operator position, the replacement of the BFW pump house roofing, and funding for wireless access point licensing and support.

The Committee discussed revisions to the City Administrator position description and relevant city ordinances, specifically focusing on clarifying residency requirements, appointment procedures, and disciplinary and supervisory authority. Recommendations were made regarding the roles of the Department Head Review Committee and Committee #2 in personnel management. Additionally, the committee reviewed the holiday pay policy for non-union employees, discussed the wage study process and potential implementation strategies, and evaluated the reclassification of the Parks Administrative Assistant position description. An update on the progress of the safety consultant and safety policy development was also provided.

The committee meeting will focus on the discussion of appointments to various committees, boards, and commissions, with the potential for providing recommendations to the City Council.