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Case #1: Request to End Probationary Period for Full-Time Public Works Maintenance Worker Assistant City AdminiStrator Nelson reviewed that at the regular meeting of July 13, 2004, City Council approved the hiring of Andy Eccleston to the position of full-time Public Works Maintenance Worker on or near July 19, 2004. A performance appraisal has been completed and Mr. Eccleston has successfully completed this probationary period. She advised staff recommends that the probationarY period he ended for Mr. Eccleston, effective January 20, 2005. Motion by Councilmember Jeffery, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to recommend that the City Council authorize a resolution ending the probationary period for full-time Public Works Maintenance Worker, Andy Eccleston, effective January 20, 2005. Motion carried. Voting Yes: ChairpersOn COok, and Councilmembers Jeffrey and Pearson. Voting No: None. Case #2: Health Insurance Contribution Contract Negotiations Assistant City Administrator Nelson presented a brief overview of the health insurance contribution contract negotiations. She indicated on January 20, 2005, the members of AFSCME voted to accept the City's offer for the health insurance contribution for calendar year 2005. The City's representatives have been in negotiations With the newly organized LELS-Sergeants union as well as the LELS-Patrol union regarding the health insurance contribution, but have not yet reached an agreement. Assistant City AdminiStrator Nelson reported the health insurance contribution offered by the City and accepted by the AFSCME unit:represents full payment for single health insurance ($380.1%100% plan) or full payment for single health insurance ($352.19-90/10% plan) and a contribution of $630.00 for family coverage. The addition of the 90/10% plan is a new offering this year, providing a reduced premiUm to employees with a 10% co-pay for various services. She explained the proposed contribution requires approximately $18,000 in additional funds for the calendar year above what was budgeted for this expense. This additional cost, which reflects the potential additional cost if both LELS Patrol and Sergeants accepted this offer, may vary throughout the year as employee changes Or additions can occur during the benefit year. She noted that premiums increased 13% for :2005; however, the City experienced a significant decrease in premiums for 2004 When the City left PEIP and began working with CBIZ as the City's employee benefit:agent of recOrd. The 2005 rates bring the City back to roughly where the premiums were in 2003. Staff is also recOmmending that the City contribution outlined in the case be approved for benefit eligible non-union City staff. She indicated staff is open to whatever kind of remedy the Council wishes to:direct. Chairperson Cook asked if non-organized employees would have the same benefits. Assistant City Administrator NelSon responded in the affirmative. Personnel Committee/January 25, 2005 Page 2 of 5