09/14/1981 Meeting Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Mayor Beebe state.d he had Dassed out a, copy o_E the pay ordinance to all Council members as he wauld li_ke to have an executive session folloTNing tonights n;eeting to discuss the clothing allow- ance and the vacation sections of the ordinance. Mayor Beebe stated that he had received replies fron 4 - 5 comniunities from his survey made regarding rlo-thing allowance. Miss Trask stateci the clothing all.owance was being discussed by the Saf_ety and Service Comm.ittee and that she has not yet met . with Crief utevens to discuss tris. Srie suggested discussion on the pay ordinance not be made until further information is obtained. Mr. Flgnn asked Council if they w?shed to discLSS the pay ordinance at this time. The majority of Council wished to discuss the pay ordinance now. Mr. Flynn stated the floor was open for discussion. Regarding the vacation schedule, Nr. Amendola stated there were two different ways of interpreting the ordinance. Discussion was held. It was agreed a modest amendment should be made in the ordinance to more cTearly explain tre vacation schedule. Chief Stevens stated the present uniform allowance is $400.00 and he would like Council to be aware of the fact tha.t to provide a new patrolman with an initial uniform costs between $700.00 and $904.00. Discussion was held. . Mro Carmen suggested that Council hold a special worksnop meetina for discussion of these sections of the pay ordinance. Council agreed to hold an executive session following the Regular Council Meeting of Septennber ?l. Mr. Amendola sta.ted he would like to place an order for 300 - 400 tons o-E salt at a cost of approximat2ly $6,300.00. Mrs. Ruggles stated we must advertise for bids. Discussion was held regarding the necessity to advertise for bids, as there are only two competitors.