HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/26/1989CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
June 26, 1989
6:00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Brown, Angel, Buck, Fox, Dell, Wright, Budak.
Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Motion carried.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a proposed agreement
with the Black Hawk County Health Department for health services
for the City. This agreement is the renewal of a three year
contract that has now expired. The new agreement proposes no
increase in fees paid to the County from the previous three
years. Also included in the agreement is the commencement of a
vehicle replacement program for vehicles used by the Health
Department. At the time of the original contract with the
County, two vehicles were turned over for Health Department usage
with the City providing the maintenance on said vehicles. Since
these vehicles are badly in need of replacement, the contract
allows for commencement of a replacement program. The City will
continue maintenance functions. The agreement also allows the
Black Hawk County Board of Health to act as the City's Board of
Health.
Discussion was heard concerning the employees who were
transferred to the County at the time the original agreement was
signed. The 1986 agreement stipulated that the two employees
would remain employed in a dual capacity, both as a City and
County employee. The agreement now stated that at the end of
three years, the Mayor and City Council would review the status
of the employees involved. The only current tie the employees
have with the City of Waterloo is their sick leave bank that they
are eligible to receive payment on. Another option would be for
the County to hold this money in escrow until such time that the
employees leave employment with the County. Argall Jackson, one
of the employees affected by the contract, has contacted several
Councilmembers concerning the proposed arrangement. Discussion
followed.
The County Attorney is reviewing this agreement and has
recommended several minor changes that do not effect the contents
of the contract. These amendments will be prepared prior to
Council consideration of the agreement. It was also noted that
the amount of savings that the City has enjoyed with contracting
health services to the County is approximately $60,000 per year.
It was the consensus of the Council that the arrangement with
Argall Jackson and Larry Sivensind be agreed upon prior to
Council action on this agreement.
Councilperson Buck asked for clarification on several complaints
he has received and which department they should be referred to.
It was reported that in many instances a combination of
departments are involved to solve certain problems.
With no further business before the Work Session, it was moved by
Buck, seconded by Fox that the meeting be adjourned. Motion
carried.
Larry P. Burger
Clerk/Auditor