Employee Forum Minutes

 

May 12, 2005

Library Conference Room

 

Members Present: Maggie Burnett, Charles Bynum, Norman Clark, Beth Dean, Terry Gearhart, Lee Harris, Amy Harvey, Ceberettia Hinton, Dorice Johnson, Chelsea Laws, Kristi McClellan, Jerry Neville, Will Quick, Deborah Squires, Jackie Thompson, Wendy Walsh, Traval Watkins

 

Absent: Jon Bell, Chris Blue, Ann Brown, Donnie Rhoads, Wes Tilghman,

 

Guest: Lisa Edwards, Human Resources

 

Opened: 9:10 am

 

 

New Items:

 

 

1.      Correct that the deductions for computer purchase are not done on a pre-tax basis.

2.      Clarify if employees will still get discounts if they opt for pay roll deduction and not full payment up front.

3.      Find out if Dell is still offering this discount and get specific details on the offer.

4.      What will happen to debt if employee is terminated or quits? Who will be responsible for the remainder of the monies owed?

 

Follow up on May 9th meeting:

The Employee Forum has agreed to remain neutral on the proposal that employees paid weekly must move to a bi-weekly pay cycle because of mixed feelings. This proposal has been given to the Manager, but it has not been presented yet. It has been suggested by the BRAC for the Council to consider. It will be presented possibly at the May 18th Council meeting. The Forum decided to have one representative present employee concerns to the Council during that meeting. It was also identified that the Ordinance states that some employees are paid on a weekly basis. The Forum feels that the Ordinance must be changed before the Council decides whether or not to move all payroll cycles to bi-weekly. The Forum members are encouraged to seek employee turnout at the May 18th public hearing as a show of support and presence.

 

Regarding annual pay raises: The presentation made last year to the Council was read aloud to the Forum. Many of the concerns last year reflect the concerns of this year regarding the decision for the Council to approve pay raises for employees. Maggie Burnett has volunteered to speak on behalf of the Employee Forum and all employees regarding this Council issue. Other employees were encouraged to speak if they felt that they had an issue to bring before the Council as well.

 

Work Group Summaries:

 

 

 

 

 

Town Talk:

No topic discussed this month. Next month we will invite Catherine Lazorko to the Forum Meeting to discuss what information we are able to put in the publication and what format is needed.

 

Agenda Items for May:

  1. Invite Catherine Lazorko to the Forum to discuss Town Talk
  2. Utilizing 1 hr per day for fitness activities for all employees

 

Adjourned: 11:00