09/08/1969 Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

o~~ ".u ~ e 9/8/69 - ~-.- . . -.-.....,- also recorrnnended recognition of holidays which fall on Saturday, and those proclaimed by the I President of the U.S. or Governor should be recognized by the City. Personnel Director felt, with regard to las~ request, this should be decision of Council, rather than President or Governor. Mayor Anderson felt the City should observe any holiday declared by the President or Governor. The Personnel Director explained his concern with the impact of the City image on the Community, and said he personally objected to any more holidays. Councilwoman Hayward felt the request concerning a floating holiday was reasonable. She moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve that request. f The Personnel Director explained that most personnel, after having taken the floating holiday,earlier~ I will want a day during the Christmas season. He also explained that previously this had been an I unscheduled holiday, and if personnel ~ere unable to take advantage of it, they were not reimbursed, I since it was unofficial. Dr. Purdy felt the Hayward motion crea~~~.a real problem, and felt that the administration had I come up with a good suggestion for time off during the holiday season. Mayor Anderson agreed that e this was a convenient time for a holiday. Vote taken on motion as stated. Hayward, Wingard aye; Purdy McDonald Gribskov no. Motion defeated. I Holiday Pay - The .recorrnnendation of staff is for compensation for all hours worked on a holiday I at straight time, in addition to regular salary. Employe group has requested time and one half in addition to regular pay. Firemen request deletion of requirement that employe .must have worked I at least fifteen days prior to holiday to take advantage of holiday, and recorrnnended that temporary employes be eligible for holiday pay, regardless of status. I A short break was taken. I I I Mayor Anderson suggested that a limit be set on discussion of this item, and that it be mntinued f at the Committee meeting, after regularly scheduled agenda. I I Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr..McDonald to accept the recorrnnendation of the City Manager in I the matter of holidays proclaimed by the President or Governor. Motion carried. II Mr. Post explained with regard to recognizing Saturday holidays, that what the employe group is II asking is the same number of holidays each year. If a holiday falls on Saturday, part of personnel il could take Friday, and the other part take Monday, at the discretion of the Supervisor. The City Attorney said that when the State declares a holiday, it applies to the city of Eugene. I I The Manager disagreed, saying the City had already done away with Washington and Lincoln's birthdays. I Mrs. Hayward said she was not yet ready to make a decision with rega}d to Saturday holidays. Mayor said this may be considered later. I I With regard to overtime pay for worked holidays, Mr. Flynn requested that the Fire Department receive compensation on the basis of a 40 hour week rather than 56. Manager asked if any estimate had been made as to increased cost if employes were paid for holidays worked on basis of .time and I one half. Mayor felt the Council should consider the budgetary aspect, and, asked Mr. Mills to II include some data on this. I' Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to accept recorrnnendation of the City Manager with .regard to part time and temporary employes for holiday pay. Motion carried. 'I Mr. Flynn requested the Council to consider the matter of 15 calendar days with regard to holidays paid. Mayor said this would be considered after recei pt of more information. e 11 The discussion was closed until the next corrnnittee meeting. It \1 10. Milk produ2ers Permit Fees - Recommendation has been made to increase city license fees II to be more in line with new State feeB. In answer to Dr. Purdy's question whether this II would not still be lower than the State fee, the Manager said the billing would be fairly comparable at the maximum'/level, but would give a break to small producers. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to accept the recorrnnendation of the City Manager to adjust city fees for milk producers permits. Motion carried. I Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 10 of the Corrnnittee repott. Rollca!'l vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. I 11. Eugene Salvage Company - A number on inquiries have been received concerning the appearance of this operation, and the staff has been requested to determine whether I . any action can be t?ken with regard to improving the appearance. A review of the minutes of the Council and Planning Corrnnission.meetings at the time the facility was established indicate that the location was discussed, in view of the fact people -- , from the area objected, but the property was properly zoned, and the City had no legal basis for refusing a license for the operation. At' that time, there was discussion of screening, and Mr. Siegel expressed a willingness to plant screening trees. Poplars were planted, but have now been topped, and fail to provide proper screening. Mr. Siegel has been .contacted and has installed a new fence, which is attractive, but not high e enough for effective screening. In a letter to the City Manager, Mr. Adkison of the Air Pollution Authority said installation of a new clipping machine has improved the ~1: 9/8/69 - 4