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12/21/82 Page - .7- RESOLUTION #39 - ADOPT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS ANS SPECIFICATIONS Councilmembers had a copy of the resolution and Attorney Rautenstraus read it in its entirety. ADOPTION Councilwoman Morris moved, Councilman Cussen seconded that Resolution #39 - Construction Standards and Specifications be adopted. Question called for. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #40 - REVISION PERSONNEL POLICY Attorney Rautenstraus read the resolution in its entirety and councilmembers had a copy of it. Mayor Heier Councilman Leary Referred to section 1-2 relating to amend- ment of the pay plan - "such amendments may be approved by resolution~ etc. and requested the word may be changed to shall. Under section 5.2 - Sick Leave "employees will receive payment of 50% of any sick leave days accrued over 120 days," etc. He commented he encouraged an incentive program for em- ployees regarding sick leave, but felt that 50% payment was too high; suggested 25% to 30% initially. Commented he agreed with the incentive program but was uneasy with only allowing employees to accrue 120 days or 4 months, what is the policy if the employee is off for 5 months? Chief Accountant Caranci advised after 120 days the employee is placed on short term disability for 6 weeks, which is the normal procedure primarily before they use their sick leave. Leary inquired if it was financially to the City's advantage to have the employee on disability rather than on sick leave. Administrator Wurl commented it would give us the opportunity to speak with the person and find out when he will return to work. Councilman Ferrera Commented in his opinion 50% of the sick pay was not extreme as it was a good incentive. Councilman Cummings Commented an employee must be with the City 10 years to accrue 120 days sick leave. Sug- gested that the number of years and number of days be lowered. In his experience the first 4 or 5 years is when the advantage is tested.