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Councilmember Kuzma asked who acts as command when a call is received. <br />Fire Chief Kapler explained the Chief Officers, when available, respond. In addition, they rotate <br />through positions to create a duty officer response with the goal of getting them into a command <br />position, which has worked out well. <br />Councilmember Backous asked who is assuming the duties of the Lieutenant 3 position. <br />Fire Chief Kapler stated the first meeting of the officers was held several weeks ago and those <br />duties were divided amongst others. He stated it is his goal to recruit for that position this year. <br />Chairperson Tossey asked if the educational requirement is on the firefighter's own time. <br />Fire Chief Kapler explained the Fire Department pays for the class but it is on the firefighter's <br />own time. <br />Human Resources Manager Lasher asked if the Personnel Committee would be open, in the <br />interest of staff time, to not have the case come back for additional consideration once Fire Chief <br />Kapler identifies a Lieutenant 3 in consultation with the City Administrator. <br />Councilmember Backous asked if the case would be considered as a Council Consent Agenda <br />item. <br />Human Resources Manager Lasher answered in the affirmative. <br />The consensus of the Personnel Committee was that the case would not have to come back for <br />additional consideration. <br />Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Chairperson Tossey, to recommend that the <br />City Council accept Fire Chief Kapler's recommendation for 2013 Fire Officer Selections. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Tossey, Councilmembers Kuzma and Backous. <br />Voting No: None. <br />4.04: Consider a Resolution to Approve the 2013 Non -Union Health Insurance <br />Contributions and Non -Union Cost of Living Adjustments <br />Human Resources Manager Lasher reviewed the staff report and options for 2013 health and life <br />insurance and cost of living adjustment for the City's 21 non -union employees. <br />Councilmember Backous asked what are the numbers for each health option. <br />Human Resources Manager Lasher stated this is the second year in a row with zero enrollment in <br />the 100% co -pay plan. The City's options are locked on that plan to promote more consumer <br />driven health care choices. She advised that of employees enrolled in the single plan, about 75% <br />take the highest deductable option of $4,000. The City covers the cheapest single premium in <br />Personnel Committee / January 22, 2013 <br />Page 3 of 11 <br />