Minutes - Council Work Session - 03/12/2024

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Councilmember Musgrove asked if they continue to pay the benefits to the employee during this time. Administrative Services Director Lasher explained that they would be paying the benefits to the employee through this time based on how the policy is written today and this is what they would like to change. She said it is a complaint from the Finance Department that they cannot continue to pay benefits for someone who does not have a paycheck. City Administrator Hagen explained that this is saying that there is no financial obligation to the City after FMLA is exhausted; however, they feel confident that the employee out on leave will be coming back and this extended leave would help protect their position. Councilmember Howell asked if the City pays for a portion up front for long term disability or if it is entirely an employee contribution. She also asked if there are any options for the employees to violate accident insurance. Administrative Services Director Lasher noted that long term disability is paid by the employee. She explained there is a voluntary plan and a non-voluntary plan. She added that if someone draws the benefit of this,the benefit is not taxed as the premium was taxed. She explained that employees can always go through Aflac to get accident insurance. Councilmember Howell said she would be in support of not covering employees who need to have an extended leave. Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the funeral benefit. The consensus of the Council was to move forward with the proposed and discussed changes to Sections 5 and 6 of the personnel policy. 3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION 3.01: Review Future Topics/ Calendar Noted. 4. MAYOR/COUNCIL / STAFF INPUT None. 5. ADJOURNMENT The Work Session of the City Council was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. City Council Work Session/March 12, 2024 Page 8 of 9