03 10 2015 Agenda PacketAGENDA
YELM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015,6:00 P.M.
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Special Presentations -
South Thurston Economic Development Initiative Update (STEDI)-
Michael Cade, Thurston County EDC Executive Director and STEDI
members
Yelm Police Officer of the Year (2014) — Devon Taylor
Yelm Reserve Officer of the Year (2014) — Don Wilson
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity Stores -
Curt Andino, Executive Director; Caleb White, Manager of Retail Operations
and Keith Anderson, Yelm Store Manager
Public Comment — Please complete a blue speaker's card and present it to
the meeting recorder. Comment topics should not appear elsewhere on the
agenda. Time (three minutes per speaker) and the number of speakers (five)
are limited and may be adjusted to meet agenda requirements.
ACTION
Consent Agenda ACTION
a. Minutes; Regular Meeting February 24, 2015 & Study Session February 25,
2015
b. Payables; Checks #
Public Hearing- none scheduled
New Business
a. Public Works Union Agreement 2015 -2017 ACTION
15 min Presenter: Shelly Badger
Attachments: Staff Report, Public Works Union Agreement
Old Business — none scheduled
10. Council and Mayor
Councilmember Foster represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Thurston County Solid Waste • Nisqually River Council
Advisory Committee (SWAC) • Yelm Finance Committee
Councilmember Baker represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Intercity Transit Board • Yelm Adult Community Center
Councilmember Isom represents Yelm on the following committees.
Thurston Regional Planning
Council
(TRPC)
Yelm Finance Committee
Yelm Economic Development
Committee
Councilmember Littlefield represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Thurston County HOME Yelm Finance Committee
Consortium
Councilmember Wood represents Yelm on the following committees.
• (TRPC) Transportation Policy • Yelm Transportation Committee
Board
• TComm 911 Admin Board
Councilmember Garmann represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Yelm Transportation Committee Thurston County Law and
Justice
Councilmember Hendrickson represents Yelm on the following
committees.
• Medic One Yelm Emergency Operations
Board
Mayor Harding represents Yelm on the following committees.
• Thurston County Economic • Yelm Finance Committee
Development Council • Yelm Emergency Operations
Board
• Yelm Transportation Committee
• Thurston County Mayor's Forum • Yelm Economic Development
• (TRPC) Transportation Policy Committee
Board
11. Executive Session- none scheduled
12. Correspondence (Correspondence is available upon request)
Senator Becker's Capitol Bulletin — March 1, 2015
Thurston County News Release from Mary Hall, Thurston County Auditor —
Candidate Workshop April 2, 2015 5:30 -7pm Tumwater
Government Office Positions subject to Election in 2015
Thurston County Executive Seminar on Mount Rainier, March 16, 2015 5-
8pm at Thurston County Emergency Management
13. Adjourn
Upcoming Meetings
Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building
Council Study Session, Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 5:00 pm, Public Safety Building
Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building
CITY OF YELM
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The Preliminary Agenda and Approved Council Minutes are available at
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Agenda Item 6. a. Minutes
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YELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015 MINUTES
1. Mayor Harding called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call Present: JW Foster, Joe Baker, Jennifer Littlefield, Tracey Wood, Ken
Garmann and Russ Hendrickson.
15 -014 MOTION BY JW FOSTER EXCUSING COUNCILMEMBER BOB ISOM FROM
THE MEETING. CARRIED.
Agenda Approval
15 -015 MOTION BY JENNIFER LITTLEFIELD APPROVING THE AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
4. Special Presentations - none scheduled
5. Public Comment - no comments
6. Consent Agenda
Minutes - Regular Meeting February 10, 2015
Payables - Checks #64143 - #64218 Totaling $254,775.07
15 -016 MOTION BY RUSS HENDRICKSON APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing -none scheduled
8. New Business - none scheduled
9. Old Business -none scheduled
10. Mayor and Council Initiatives
Councilmember Foster attended the Thurston County Solid Waste Advisory
Committee (SWAC) where they reviewed the results from the survey on the
plastic bag ban. It has been six months since the ban, about half of the
businesses are in favor of the bag ban, and less than half of the residents that
responded were in favor of the ban. The survey will be repeated in six months to
see what the results would be. Within a couple of months of the bag ban, the
waste recovery and recycling center noticed a huge reduction in the amount of
plastic bags. Councilmember Foster also attended the Nisqually River Council
meeting where State Parks gave a presentation on the new Nisqually State Park,
which has been in the planning stages since 2001. The very large recreational
park will be located near the Ohop Valley off Highway 7, about 25 minutes from
Yelm. There will be camping, horse camping and river access. Due to budgetary
issues, the start of the project will include a parking lot, vault toilet and some
access trails connecting existing trails. The Nisqually River Council also heard from
a scientist on the Puget Sound Partnership which conducted a risk assessment
survey from 150 different scientists on the threats and impacts to the Puget
Sound from the communities along the Nisqually River and the Puget Sound
Region from disasters such as a major oil spill from trains and the impact that
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development might have. Councilmember Wood asked if the primary concern in
banning the plastic bag was the problems it was causing at the landfill.
Councilmember Foster stated that a couple of reasons for the ban are the litter
problem it caused and it was problematic for the recycling center. The employees
at the landfill would constantly have to stop and remove plastic bags from their
equipment, as it would clog the machines. Since the ban, the landfill has seen a
great reduction of the plastic bags and time lost from employees at the recycling
center.
Councilmember Baker attended the Yelm Adult Community Center meeting
where they discussed upcoming fundraisers and an increase in membership and
stated they are doing well financially. Councilmember Baker also attended the
Intercity Transit (IT) Board meeting where an Intercity Transit Attorney, Dale
Kamerrer explained the process of a campaign for 1/10 of 1% tax and how it
would be presented to the voters. Councilmember Baker also attended a meeting
at Taco Gaby with Thurston County Commissioner Sandra Romero and Olympic
Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) Information Officer, Dan Nelson regarding wood
burning stoves and the pollution the older stoves create. The new stoves that are
manufactured now are almost pollution free. It was a very interesting meeting.
Councilmember Littlefield attended the State Wrestling Championship and saw
Yelm High student Daren Harris take 1" place in his weight bracket, the team
placed 6t" overall.
Councilmember Garmann attended the Pilot Study demonstration at the Waste
Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) and Officer Devon Taylor's award ceremony for
saving a citizen's life at the Thurston County Courthouse.
Councilmember Hendrickson attended the Medic One meeting where awards
were given to two retirees and Job Well Done award to an EMT.
Mayor Harding attended the awards ceremony for Officer Devon Taylor where he
was given the Lifesaving Award and the Medal of Courage for rescuing a woman
who went off the road and in the Centralia Canal in November. Also recognized
was Thurston County Deputy, Brett Campbell. The event was well attended by
Councilmember's and Yelm staff. Mayor Harding also attended the Pilot Study at
the WWTP. The City of Yelm is looking for ways to improve the process at the
WWTP.
11. Executive Session —At 6:21 pm Mayor Harding announced that Council will go
into an Executive Session for the purpose of reviewing the proposals made in
collective bargaining negotiating sessions (RCW 42.30.140 (4) (a) (b). No action
will be taken, this is an informational meeting only.
At 6:52 pm, Mayor Harding reconvened the meeting and announced no decisions
had been made.
12. Correspondence included —
Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce, Free Marketing Seminar February 26, 2015 8-
9:30 am Yelm Cinemas
Invitation for dinner at the Indian Summer Golf & Country Club, March 21, 2015 to
benefit Behavioral Health Resources
Thurston Regional Planning Council Pre - Agenda Friday, March 6, 2015 8:30 -10:45
am
13. Adjourned at 6:52 pm.
Attest:
Ron Harding, Mayor Lori Mossman, Deputy City Clerk
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YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Harding called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: JW Foster, Joe Baker, Jennifer Littlefield, Tracey Wood, Ken
Garmann, Russ Hendrickson. Staff: Shelly Badger, Grant Beck, Ryan Johnstone, Guests: Dr.
David Kopchynski and Brian Bunker, Parametrix
4a. Reclaimed Water Plant Update- Ryan Johnstone introduced guests from Parametrix
working on a Pilot Study at WWTP to address the plant challenges. Ryan provided a
ppt, explaining it is all about meeting the permit for producing Class A reclaimed water.
The many factors for making permit include, maintaining total balance of nitrogen,
ammonia, coli form and turbidity. All of which are essential to outflow into Centralia
canal, Nisqually river, mitigate current and future water rights. Investigating solutions to
address the increasing load into the plant and decreasing food supply for the essential
bugs needed to treat the wastewater. The pilot study is narrowing the solution options,
including sand filtering and introducing synthetic carbon. A menu of options and
associated costs will be provided at the conclusion of the study. Mayor Harding thanked
Parametrix for their stellar efforts evaluating best options to improve the production at
the WWTP, one of this state's oldest reclaimed water plants.
4 b. Thurston County, Draft County -Wide Planning Policies. Grant Beck provided a draft,
stating cities must be consistent with their Comp Plans and the GMA, and
accommodate growth by law. Councilmember Isom was able to bring in things that Yelm
wants to change, including balancing the documents so that policies for urbanizing cities
and rural development in the county are equalized. Public Hearing has not been
scheduled for the approval. Grant will provide additional materials to Council as
requested.
5. Mayor's Report:
State repair of the guardrail at Creek St and 103�d discovered abutment cracks to the
roadway bridge in need of repair. City will add this project to the Six Year Transportation
Improvement Plan.
Review of MOA from Olympia regarding discontinuation of the purchase or use of
products containing insect control neonicotinoids, considered to be contributing to the
diminishing populations of bees and other pollinators and impacting agriculture and food
security.
Grant provided, "Your City, Your Future" Comprehensive Plan Update 2015, in
summary format previous known as the Vision Plan. Beginning in March, several
venues for community outreach are planned to gauge if the Plan reflects what they are
hearing. Determine if this is still the direction and it captures the vision.
The PW Teamsters 2015 -2017 contract will be presented to Council 03- 10 -15.
6. Council Initiatives
Councilmember Foster recommended following Tumwater's example to sponsor a
municipal government "Academy" for citizens ". Mayor recommended that JW do the
legwork and add this topic to the Council Retreat.
Councilmember Garmann - street lights on West Rd go out at 8 PM and come back
on at 9 PM each night. Ryan Johnstone will follow up with PSE. Inquired about the
ownership of the Y -3 right of way.
Councilmember Baker - completion schedule of Mosman realignment. DOT seasonal
paving begins in April to coincide with the install of the traffic signal.
Councilmember Wood - potential hazard of the elevated sidewalk at the adjacent
parking lot. Expressed frustration with the power line install that cross multiple times on
McKenzie Ave SE.
Councilmember Foster inquired about petitioning the State to add a guard rail at 507
at Mill Pond.
Councilmember Littlefield asked for an update of the fuel tank removal from the old
PW Yard.
Adjourn: 8:05 pm
Ron Harding, Mayor
Attest
Janine Schnepf, City Clerk
To: Mayor Ron Harding
Yelm City Council
From: Shelly Badger, Yelm City Administrator
Date: March 5, 2015 (for March 10th City Council Meeting)
Subj: 2015 — 2017 City of Yelm /General Teamsters Local No. 252 Agreement —
Yelm Public Works Department
Recommendation
To authorize Mayor Harding to sign the "Agreement between the City of Yelm and
General Teamsters Local No. 252, January 1, 2015 — December 31, 2017" governing
wages, hours and working conditions for members of the Yelm Public Works Department.
Background
The current Agreement between the City of Yelm and Teamsters Local No. 252 governing
wages, hours and working conditions for members of the Yelm Public Works Department
expired December 31, 2014, however the agreement remained in effect until negotiations
could be completed. A negotiating team representing the City comprised of Mayor Harding,
Peter Altman from the Summit Law Group, Ryan Johnstone, Janine Schnepf and me, met
with Rick Engelhart, Business Representative, Local No. 252, John Ivey and Tobie Stevens
(Yelm PW representatives) in negotiating sessions in January and February.
Current Situation
On February 24th, the Yelm Public Works members ratified the attached Agreement, which
was reviewed with Council during Executive Session on the same day. The agreement
includes:
• Operational changes and clarifications from the previous agreement related to work
schedules, stand -by status, and compensatory time.
• The addition of military and unpaid religious leave per state law.
• A decrease in the City's percentage paid of the employee's medical premium from
100% to 95 %. The 80% paid by the City for spouse and dependents remains
unchanged.
• Effective January 1, 2015, a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.25 %.
• Effective January 1, 2016, a COLA of 2.25 %.
• The parties agree to reopen negotiations in October 2016 for purposes of negotiating
changes to health insurance, as well as 2017 wages. The wage increase shall be
1.25% or greater.
The negotiating team recommends that Council approve the 2015 -2017 Yelm Public Works
Labor Agreement. If approved a salary amendment to the 2015 Budget will be presented at
the March 24th meeting.
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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 252
AND
CITY OF YELM
(PUBLIC WORKS)
JANUARY 1, 2015 through DECEMBER 31, 2017
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1.
PREAMBLE ............................................................................. ..............................1
2.
PURPOSE ................................................................................ ..............................1
3.
RECOGNITION ........................................................................ ..............................1
4.
DEFINITIONS .......................................................................... ..............................2
5.
NON - DISCRIMINATION AND COMPLIANCE ........................... ..............................2
6.
EMPLOYER RIGHTS ............................................................... ..............................2
7.
EMPLOYEE BILL OF RIGHTS ................................................. ..............................3
8.
COMMUNICATION PROCEDURE ............................................ ..............................4
9.
PERFORMANCE OF DUTY ...................................................... ..............................4
10.
SENIORITY ............................................................................. ..............................5
11.
HOURS OF WORK .................................................................. ..............................5
12.
OVERTIME AND CALL- BACK/CALL -OUT ............................ ..............................6
13.
MONTHLY SALARIES ............................................................ ..............................7
14.
JURY DUTY AND WITNESS LEAVE ........................................ ..............................7
15.
HOLIDAYS ............................................................................. ..............................7
16.
VACATIONS ........................................................................... ..............................8
17.
SICK LEAVE / BEREAVEMENT LEAVE / OTHER LEAVE ....... ..............................9
18.
PENSIONS ............................................................................. .............................10
19.
MEDICAL COVERAGE .......................................................... .............................11
20.
DISCIPLINE ........................................................................... .............................11
21.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE .................................................... .............................12
22.
PRE - EXISTING WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS ......... .............................13
23.
SUBCONTRACTING ............................................................... .............................13
24.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT ........................................................... .............................14
25.
SAVINGS CLAUSE ................................................................. .............................14
26.
DURATION OF AGREEMENT ................................................. .............................14
27.
APPENDIX 1 -WAGES ........................................................... .............................15
27.1. 2015 Classifications and Salary Schedule .................. .............................15
27.2. 2016 Classifications and Salary Schedule .................. .............................15
27.3. 2017 Classifications and Salary Schedule .................. .............................15
27.4. ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER ......................................... .............................16
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1. PREAMBLE
1.1 The provisions contained herein constitute an agreement between the City of
Yelm and Teamsters Local Union No. 252 governing wages, hours, and working
conditions for all full -time and regular part -time employees of the Yelm Public Works
Department, excluding office- clerical and Public Works Director, as certified by the
Public Employment Relations Commission in Case 4 19786 -E -05 -3100, Decision 4 9140
— PECB.
2. PURPOSE
2.1 The purpose of the Employer and the Union in entering into this Agreement is to
set forth their agreement with regard to wages, hours, and working conditions for the
employees in the bargaining unit as to promote the efficiency of the department; public
safety; the morale and security of employees covered by this Agreement; and harmonious
relations, giving recognition to the rights and responsibilities of the Employer, the Union,
and the employees. No employee shall be deprived of any rights or freedoms afforded an
ordinary citizen by the United States Constitution or the laws of this state.
3. RECOGNITION
3.1 The Employer recognizes the Union as the exclusive bargaining representative on
matters concerning wages, hours, and working conditions for employees in the bargaining unit.
3.2 Employees covered by this agreement shall, within thirty (30) days following their
first date of employment or the effective date of this Agreement, become and remain a
member of the Union in good standing and pay the monthly membership dues uniformly
levied against all Union members or pay a "fair share" service fee as provided by law;
provided, however, that an employee covered by this Agreement who does not wish to
become a member of the Union or pay a fair share fee based upon a bona fide religious
tenet or teaching, shall pay an amount equivalent to the Union dues uniformly levied
against all Union members to a charity as mutually designated by the employee and the
Union.
3.3 For any employee who elects to pay Union dues and /or initiation fees by
deduction from his /her check, the Employer agrees to honor the Union check off system
in whatever amount designated. The amount of the check off shall be set forth in writing
to the Employer and signed by an official of the Union. The Union shall be responsible
for obtaining all written dues and initiation fee deduction forms and submitting such
forms to the Employer prior to any Employer obligation to begin dues and initiation fee
deductions.
3.4 The Employer shall deduct dues and initiation fees pursuant to the employee's
authorization form from the employee's earnings on the end of the month pay day;
provided, however, that should any employee have earnings less than the amount
authorized by the dues or initiation fee authorization form, the appropriate deduction shall
be made from the employee's subsequent earnings.
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3.5 The Union shall indemnify the Employer and hold it harmless against any and all
claims, demands, suits or other forms of liability that may arise out of, or by reason of,
any action taken by the City or any Department of the City for the purpose of complying
with the provisions of this Article.
3.6 The negotiating team shall be permitted to attend negotiating meetings with the
city without loss of pay relative to securing contract renewal to the extent that such
meetings are scheduled during the duty hours of the member so attending. In no case
shall more than one (1) on -duty personnel attending negotiating sessions receive any
compensation for such attendance. Such member is expected to respond as needed.
3.7 The Employer shall provide a bulletin board or reasonable portion of a bulletin
board to which employees have regular access, for the purpose of posting Union meeting
notices and essential Union information. Notices shall be on Union stationary and bear
the signature of an authorized Union representative. The Employer reserves the right to
remove or refuse to allow the posting of any notices that, in determination, are
derogatory, inappropriate, or not otherwise relevant of the Union or Employer.
4. DEFINITIONS
4.1 As used herein, the following terms are defined as follows:
4.1.1 Employer or City means the City of Yelm, Washington.
4.1.2 Union means the Teamsters Local Union No. 252.
4.1.3 Employee is one who is a full -time or a regular part time employee in the
bargaining unit covered by this Agreement.
4.1.4 Bargaining Unit as used herein shall include all full -time and regular part -
time employees of the Public Works Department of the City of Yelm, excluding
office- clerical and Public Works Director.
4.1.5 Monthly Salary means the monthly rate of pay so identified in APPENDIX 1
of this Agreement.
4.1.6 Department is defined as the Public Works Department.
5. NON - DISCRIMINATION AND COMPLIANCE
5.1 The Employer and the Union will cooperate to assure that no employee or
applicant for employment is discriminated against by reasons of membership or non-
membership in the Union. The Employer and the Union also will cooperate to assure
compliance with state and federal non - discrimination laws.
6. EMPLOYER RIGHTS
6.1 It is understood and agreed that the Employer possesses the sole right and authority
to operate the Department and direct the employees of the Employer except as modified
by this Agreement, State and /or Federal law. These rights include, but are not limited to:
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a) The right to determine its mission, policies, and to set forth all standards of service
offered to the Public;
b) To plan, direct, control and determine the operations or services of the
Department;
c) To determine the methods, means, number of personnel needed to carry out the
department's mission;
d) To direct the working forces and determine the need for additional educational
courses, training programs, on-the-job training and cross training;
e) To hire and assign or to transfer employees within the Department;
f) To promote, suspend, discipline or discharge employees for just cause;
g) To layoff employees due to lack of work or funds or for other legitimate
operational reasons;
h) To make, publish and enforce reasonable rules and regulations;
i) To introduce new or improved methods, equipment or facilities;
J) To take any and all actions as may be necessary to carry out the mission of the
Employer in situations of civil emergency as may be declared by the Mayor.
7. EMPLOYEE BILL OF RIGHTS
7.1 The members covered by this Agreement do not waive nor will they be deprived
of any of their constitutional or civil rights guaranteed by the federal and state constitution
and laws afforded any citizen of the United States.
7.2 When an employee is asked for a written statement involving any type of violation
of department rules, regulations, or laws:
a) The employee shall be advised in writing of the nature of the investigation and
whether the employee is a witness or a suspect.
b) Before any disciplinary action is imposed, the employee shall be furnished with a
copy of the complaint and be advised of the name and address of the complainant and
will also be provided with all other information material necessary to apprise him/her
of the allegations of such complaint.
c) The questioning, which shall not violate the employees constitutional or civil
rights, shall take place in an agreeable place.
d) The employee shall be afforded an opportunity and facilities to contact and consult
privately with a person or attorney of his /her own choosing. The person /attorney may
be present during all questioning and /or hearings and may counsel the employee.
e) Any questioning /interrogation of an employee shall be at a reasonable hour, taking
into consideration the nature and urgency of the complaint and the mental state of mind
of the employee. If practical, questioning will be conducted while the employee is on
duty.
f) Any questioning shall be conducted in a reasonable and professional manner
considering the personal necessities of the employee, such as meals, telephone calls,
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and rest periods.
g) The employee shall not be subject to any offensive language, harassment, fear of
reprisal, intimidation, nor shall the employee be threatened with dismissal, transfer, or
any other disciplinary action as a guise to attempt to obtain a coerced answer or
resignation, nor shall the employee be intimidated, in any other manner. No promise
of rewards shall be made as an inducement to answer questions which may result in
disciplinary action.
7.3 Employees covered by this Agreement are not required to take or be subject to any
lie detector, polygraph, or similar test as a condition of continued employment.
7.4 No employee covered by this Agreement will be subject to any form of
harassment or disciplinary action for exercising his/her constitutional and /or civil rights.
7.5 An employee shall be permitted to read any material before it is placed in an
official personnel file maintained by the Employer. The employee shall be allowed to
rebut such statement in writing. Such rebuttal will be attached to the official personnel file
copy of material.
7.6 An employee's assigned desk/locker or personal effects (such as computer disks,
mail, briefcases, bags, personal vehicles, etc.) shall not be searched without the
permission of the employee unless there is reasonable cause to do so, as determined by the
Employer representative. Should reasonable cause be established, the search shall be
conducted in the presence of the Union Shop Steward, if available, or another employee to
act as a witness.
8. COMMUNICATION PROCEDURE
8.1 This Article creates a communication procedure for the purpose of dealing with
operational issues and matters of general concern between the parties. Either the Union or
the Employer may initiate discussion. The coordinators of the communication procedure
will be the Union Steward, and the Public Works Director or their official designee(s). A
meeting of representatives of the Employer and the Union may be requested by either of
the coordinators and they shall schedule a meeting at a mutually agreeable time and place.
This communication procedure and the discussions between the parties shall not amend or
change the terms of this Agreement unless mutually agreed by the Union and the
Employer.
9. PERFORMANCE OF DUTY
9.1 Employees shall perform their assigned duties to the best of their abilities. Neither
the Union nor its officers, agents, representatives, or members shall cause, or authorize its
members to engage in any strike, work slowdown or interference with the operation of the
Department during the term of this Agreement. Any such action shall be grounds for
dismissal or other disciplinary action by the Employer.
9.2 There shall be no lockout by the Employer during the term of the Agreement.
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10. SENIORITY
10.1 Employer recognizes the principles of seniority. Seniority shall be utilized in the
event it becomes necessary to lay off employees, provided the senior employee is capable
of performing the duties of the less senior employee. Laid off employees shall be recalled
in reverse order of their respective layoff When recalled, a laid off employee shall return
to duty within thirty (30) days of such recall notification or forfeit his /her seniority status,
unless mutually agreed otherwise. Laid off employees will retain seniority rights for
eighteen (18) months from the date of layoff.
10.2 Seniority shall also apply in cases of promotion within each of the inter -
departments (sewer, water, streets, parks) or transfer from one inter - department to another
into an entry level position, whenever permanent job vacancies exist within the bargaining
unit. In order to be considered for promotion, the employee must be qualified and capable
of performing the duties of the position, as determined by the Employer, subject to the
provisions of Article 21 - Grievance Procedure.
10.3 Such employee will be afforded a promotional probationary period of six (6)
months to demonstrate their ability to adequately perform in the new position. If an
employee is unsuccessful in their new position, the employee shall be returned to their
former position or an equivalent position.
10.4 New employees will be regarded as probationary employees until they have
completed six (6) months of service. Probationary employees may be discharged with or
without just cause during this period; provided, however, that this provision will not be
used for the purpose of discrimination as set forth in Article 5.
11. HOURS OF WORK
11.1 Work Week. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the regular work week shall
consist of seven (7) days beginning immediately at 12:00 a.m. on Saturday and ending
11:59 p.m. on Friday. The standard work week shall consist of forty (40) hours of work,
Monday through Friday, provided that special programs or the needs of the City may
necessitate work on Saturday or Sunday.
11.2 Work Schedules. Each employee shall be assigned a regular time and a regular
work shift, which shall not be changed without first being given fourteen (14) calendar
days' notice, except by mutual agreement between the concerned parties. Absent mutual
agreement, employees will not be required to work split shifts and will be provided at
least two (2) consecutive days off per week. Nothing in this section or Article will
prevent the City from changing work schedules to respond to emergency situations.
a. Full-Time Schedules. Employees will be assigned to one of the
following schedules:
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1. 5/8s. Five (5) consecutive days, Monday through Friday,
consisting of eight (8) consecutive hours, except for a thirty (30)
minute unpaid meal period. The meal period shall not be extended
by travel time or otherwise, and employees who exceed the allotted
time may be subject to discipline. Employees shall be allowed two
(2) paid fifteen (15) minute rest breaks per regular working shift to
be taken approximately midway in each half. An employee
required to work beyond ten (10) consecutive hours in any one day
shall be allowed another fifteen (15) minute rest period after the ten
(10) hour threshold. The Employer's regular business hours are
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Employer has
the authority to stagger the 5/8 work schedule of employees to
ensure business needs are met and coverage is available across the
entire business day. When staggering shifts, the City will attempt
to reach a mutual agreement with affected employees. Absent
mutual agreement, shifts will be staggered based upon seniority.
2. Alternative /Flex. Alternative or flex work schedules may
be assigned by the Public Works Director in limited situations,
including mutual agreement with affected employees, seasonal
fluctuations, customer service needs, or special projects.
12. OVERTIME AND CALL - BACK /CALL -OUT
12.1 OVERTIME: Employees covered by this Agreement shall be paid one and one -
half (1 /z) times their regular straight time hourly rate of pay for all hours compensated in
excess of eight (8) hours (or regular daily scheduled hours if working a flex schedule as
permitted in Article 11) in any one (1) day or forty (40) hours in any one (1) week.
Excluded from overtime pay is time spent traveling to and from training courses unless
required by state and /or federal law.
12.2 CALL -BACK: The Employer agrees to pay a minimum of two (2) hours
overtime at one and one -half (1 /z) times the regular rate of pay to employees called back
for any assignment with the exception that when an employee works within two (2) hours
before and continuing into their regularly scheduled normal workday, the actual time
worked shall be counted as overtime.
12.3 CALL -OUT: The Employer agrees to pay a minimum of two (2) hours at the
appropriate overtime rate for any call -out on the employee's regularly scheduled day off.
12.4 STAND -BY: Employees placed on stand -by status shall receive one - hundred
dollars ($100) per week. Additional hours actually worked by employees on stand -by
status shall be paid at one and one -half (1 /z) the regular rate of pay. Employees on
stand -by status are not subject to call -back or call -out compensation. Eligible employees
may elect to carry two (2) standby telephones but do not receive double compensation.
12.5 COMPENSATORY TIME OFF: Employees working overtime may elect to
receive compensatory time off in lieu of cash payment. The election is made on the
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employee's attendance card and is approved on a case -by -case basis by the employee's
department head and the City Administrator. If the compensatory time off option is
exercised, the employee is credited with one and one -half (1 /z) hours of compensatory
time off for each overtime hour worked. Employees may accumulate up to a maximum
of eighty (80) hours of compensatory time off and may carry -over a maximum of eighty
(80) hours each calendar year. If an employee has reached the eighty (80) hour
maximum, no further compensatory time off may be accrued until the employee
schedules and uses existing compensatory time off hours. All overtime hours worked
beyond the eighty (80) hour maximum will be compensated with cash payments.
13. MONTHLY SALARIES
13.1 The monthly salaries of the employees covered by this Agreement are set out in
salary schedules attached to this Agreement in Appendix I.
14. JURY DUTY AND WITNESS LEAVE
14.1 Employees will be granted time off with pay to serve on a jury or as a court
witness. If an employee is summoned during a critical work period, the City may ask the
employee to request a waiver from duty.
14.2 An employee granted such paid leave shall forward to the City any compensation
received, excluding mileage and /or meal reimbursement, for serving as a juror or witness
during regular work hours.
15. HOLIDAYS
15.1 The following holidays are recognized by the Employer as paid holidays:
News Year Day
Jami 1
Martin Luther King's Birthday
3r Monday in January
Presidents' Day
3 Monday in February
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
Independence Day
July 4`
Labor Da
ls` Monday in September
Veterans' Day
November 11
Thanksgiving Day
4` Thursday in November
Shopping Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
December 25
One Floating Holiday
Date selected by Employee
15.2 Any holiday falling on Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; any
holiday falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. The "observed"
holiday is considered as the actual holiday and therefore is the only day considered for
holiday premium pay on any hours worked.
15.3 Employees who work on a holiday as part of their regularly scheduled shift shall
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be paid for that day at the rate of one and one -half (1 /z) times their straight -time rate of
pay for all hours worked. In lieu of cash payment, employees who work on a holiday may
request compensatory time off. If a holiday falls on an employee's regularly scheduled
day off, however, and that employee is required to work on the holiday, such employee
shall be paid for that day at their double -time rate of pay for all hours worked. The eight
(8) hours for that holiday will remain in the employee's holiday hour accrual and can be
taken off throughout the year. Any accrued holiday hours remaining as of November 15
of each year will be paid with the November end -of -month paycheck. Any holiday hours
accrued after November 15 will be carried forward to the next year.
15.4 For the purpose of this Agreement, holiday pay will be paid based on the starting
times that occur on the actual (observed) day of the holiday.
15.5 Part -time employees receive the above benefits pro -rated according to hours
worked.
15.6 New employees hired prior to July 1 will be entitled to a Floating Holiday for that
year. New employees hired after that date do not receive a Floating Holiday in the year
hired. Each Floating Holiday must be used on or before December 31 and may not be
carried over to the next year.
16. VACATIONS
16.1 Each employee covered by this Agreement shall be entitled to vacation with pay
following the anniversary date of employment with the City of Yelm, which such vacation
shall accrue monthly in the following manner:
Year of Employment
Vacation Hours Earned Per Year
First and Second Year
96 hours per year
Third and Fourth Year
104 hours per year
Fifth thru Ninth Year
120 hours per year
Tenth thru Fourteenth Year
160 hours per year
Fifteenth thru Nineteenth Year
180 hours per year
Twentieth Year & thereafter
200 hours per year
16.2 MAXIMUM ACCRUAL: The maximum number of vacation hours which may
be carried over from December 31 of one year to January 1 of the next year is 240 hours.
In cases where Employer operations have made it impractical for an employee to use
vacation time, provided these restrictions shall not be used to force the taking of fewer
than five (5) successive days of vacation, the Public Works Director with the approval of
the City Administrator may authorize additional carry over.
16.3 VACATION SELECTION: The principal of seniority shall be the primary factor
in the scheduling of vacations.
16.4 An employee who ceases to be an employee of the Employer shall receive a sum
of money equal to his /her current rate of pay for any accrued vacation time which has not
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been used.
16.5 Upon the death of an employee in active service, the accrued leave (vacation, sick,
and personal holiday) of the deceased employee shall be paid to the same individual to
whom is paid any accrued wages.
16.6 It is the intent of this Agreement to allow an employee to use accrued vacation
time in cases of emergency such as illness or injury in the immediate family (in the event
sick or bereavement leave is not available) as afforded in the Family and Medical Leave
Act of 1993 and the Washington State Family Care Act of 2002.
16.7 Part -time employees receive the above benefits pro -rated according to hours
worked.
17. SICK LEAVE / BEREAVEMENT LEAVE / OTHER LEAVE
17.1 SICK LEAVE: Each full -time employee shall receive eight (8) hours day of sick
leave for each calendar month worked. Employees may use up to sixteen (16) hours of
their accumulated sick leave days per year for personal reasons.
17.2 Upon termination of employment for reasons other than dismissal for misfeasance
or malfeasance, each employee will be paid for twenty -five percent (25 %) of the total
number of days accumulated sick leave at the rate of pay applicable for such employee at
the time of termination; provided, however, payment for accumulated sick leave shall not
exceed an amount equal to one month's full salary or equivalent wage.
17.3 EMPLOYEE DISABILITY: Employees may use all accumulated leave (sick,
vacation, personal holiday) for a serious, disabling illness or health condition (including
disability associated with pregnancy and childbirth) which renders the employee unable to
work. However, if an employee does not have sufficient leave, the employee will be
granted an unpaid leave for recovery. The employee's leave will not extend beyond the
longer of the accumulated leave or twelve (12) weeks in a rolling twelve (12) month
period. In extenuating circumstances the employee may seek additional leave through
their immediate supervisor.
17.4 During the period of time an employee is on Family Medical Leave, the Employer
will continue its contributions to the employee's medical, dental, and life insurance
benefits for a period of twelve (12) weeks or as long as the employee remains in a paid
status (whichever is longer.) The employee will be required to continue to pay his /her
contributions for medical, dental, and life insurance benefits through payroll deductions
and /or self - payment. If, after twelve (12) weeks, the employee is in an unpaid status, the
employee is responsible for the full cost of insurance coverage.
17.5 Employees taking Family Medical Leave will be reinstated to their former
position and /or an equivalent position and pay upon their return to work.
17.6 In circumstances where the City's Shared Leave program is authorized (as per
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Ordinance No. 472), the maximum leave can be up to ninety (90) working days.
17.7 BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: When a death occurs in an employee's immediate
family, the employee may take up to five (5) working days of paid bereavement leave.
Sick leave days may be taken for additional leave. An employee is not paid for any day
off if the employee would not otherwise have been entitled to compensation for that day.
Bereavement leave pay shall be that amount the employee would have earned had the
employee worked his /her regular work schedule during the leave.
17.7.1 IMMEDIATE FAMILY: Being related by blood, marriage, co- habitation,
or legal adoption in the degree of consanguinity of grandparents, parents, spouse,
brother, sister, child, grandchild, brother or sister -in -law, father or mother -in -law, son
or daughter -in -law, and any relative living in the employee's household.
17.8 LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY: The Mayor, or designee, with the
recommendation of the Public Works Director, may grant a leave of absence without pay
for absence from work not covered by any other type of leave or if other leave balances
are exhausted. Situations for which such leave may be granted would be to the interest
and welfare of the City and are not solely for the employee's personal gain or profit.
Employees that fail to return to their position at the end of the agreed upon leave of
absence shall be deemed to have resigned from employment with the City unless there are
extenuating circumstances approved in advance by the City.
17.8.1 An employee on an extended leave of absence without pay shall not accrue
vacation or sick leave, and all other benefits paid or unpaid cease.
17.9 MILITARY LEAVE: Military leave is provided in accordance with
RCW 38.40.060. Leave eligibility, benefits, and requirements will be determined by
applicable Washington law and administered by the City's personnel policies. In the
event any provisions of the City's personnel policies conflict with Washington law, then
the terms of the law shall apply. Reservists absent from a City position due to active
military duty will be reinstated in accordance with Washington and federal law.
17.10 UNPAID RELIGIOUS LEAVE: Pursuant to RCW 1.16.050(3), each
employee is entitled to two (2) unpaid holidays per calendar year for a reason of
faith or conscience or an organized activity conducted under the auspices of a
religious denomination, church, or religious organization. Leave will be provided
in accordance with Washington law and the City's personnel policies. In the
event the City's personnel policies conflict with Washington law, then the
minimum requirements of the law shall apply.
18. PENSIONS
18.1 Pensions for employees and contributions to pension funds will be governed by
the Washington State statute in existence at any given time during the term of this
Agreement.
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19. MEDICAL COVERAGE
19.1 Industrial insurance during regular working hours shall be provided in accordance
with the laws of the State of Washington in existence at any given time during the term of
this Agreement.
19.2 Beginning with health insurance premiums owed for April 2015 health coverage
and continuing onward, the Employer agrees to pay 95% of the employee's medical
premiums (AWC HealthFirst Plan) and 80% of the medical premiums for their spouse and
eligible dependents. Dental (AWC Plan Choices), Vision (full - family, no deductible) and
Employee Assistance Program coverage will be paid at 100% for the employee, spouse
and eligible dependents. Part -time employees receive the same benefit pro -rated
according to hours worked.
The parties agree and recognize that the current health insurance plan offered by the City
(AWC HealthFirst Plan) will be eliminated by AWC after December 31, 2017. The plan
is being eliminated by AWC due to cost concerns and potential taxes associated with the
Excise Tax ( "Cadillac Tax ") of the Affordable Care Act. In October 2016, or at another
date mutually agreed upon, the parties agree to reopen negotiations for purposes of
bargaining changes to health insurance.
19.3 As long as the City's participation requirements of the insurance provider are met,
and provided the requirements of the Affordable Care Act are satisfied and the City is not
subject to a penalty, an employee may forego enrollment in the City sponsored medical
plan. Upon the request of the employee, and with City Council approval, an amount of
$150 per month may be awarded to full -time employees in lieu of medical insurance.
Regular part -time employees working more than half -time, but less than full -time shall be
eligible to receive one -half of the stipend amount (this program is more fully described in
the City's Personnel Policies 6.03.020).
19.4 For those full-time employees that are approved for the $150 in lieu of medical
insurance stipend, the cost of the dental, vision and employee assistance program
coverage (insurance provider requires 100% participation for these programs) will be paid
at 100% for the employee, spouse and dependents.
19.5 Life Insurance: The City will provide basic group life insurance in the amount of
$10,000.00 for each employee of the bargaining unit, paid by the City. Individual
employees will be allowed to increase such amount as allowable by the Plan, with the
additional premium paid by the employee.
20. DISCIPLINE
20.1 The Employer may discipline employees for just cause.
20.2 Oral reprimands will not be used as the basis of disciplinary action unless reduced
to writing and a copy given to the employee. If the Employer has reason to discipline an
employee, it shall be done in a professional manner, based on the circumstances.
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20.3 All employees shall be permitted to review his /her own personnel file during
normal business hours. Employees shall be provided one copy of all documents
(complimentary or derogatory) placed in his or her personnel file at the time the
document is placed in the file. No citizen complaint shall be placed in an employee's
personnel file unless the complaint is accompanying disciplinary action related to the
complaint.
20.4 An employee may, at his or her request, have placed in the employee's personnel
file a statement containing the employee's rebuttal to any information in the file. This
provision does not apply to the records of an employee relating to the investigation of a
possible criminal offense or the internal investigation of a possible departmental policy or
procedure violation prior to the completion of the internal investigation. The Employer
shall keep the contents of personnel files confidential, subject to the requirements of State
and Federal law and any applicable provisions of this Agreement.
20.5 The Employer recognizes the intent to maintain confidentiality of employee's
personal information such as home address, home telephone number, and identity of
family members. Therefore, the Employer agrees to take reasonable lawful steps to assure
confidentiality of these matters.
21. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
21.1 A grievance is an alleged misinterpretation of, or violation of terms and /or
provisions of this Agreement. A grievant shall mean an individual, group of individuals,
or the Union with a grievance.
21.2 Step 1: The grievant may orally present a grievance to the immediate supervisor.
If the grievance is not settled orally, the grievant shall refer it to the Union and a written
statement of the grievance shall be presented to the Public Works Director or his /her
designee within thirty (30) calendar days after the occurrence of the grievance or within
thirty (30) calendar days from the time the grievant should have reasonably become aware
of the occurrence of the events giving rise to the grievance, whichever is later.
21.2.1 The "Statement of Grievance" shall name the grievant(s) involved, the
facts giving rise to the grievance, and remedy (specific relief) requested. The
immediate supervisor's answer to the grievance shall include the reasons upon which
the decision was based and it shall be made in writing within ten (10) calendar days of
the receipt of the grievance.
21.3 Step 2: If no satisfactory settlement is reached at Step I, the grievance may be
appealed to the Mayor, or his /her designated representative, within ten (10) calendar days
of receipt of the decision rendered in Step I.
21.3.1 The Mayor or his /her designated representative shall arrange for a
grievance meeting with the Union. Such meeting shall be scheduled within ten (10)
calendar days of the receipt of the Step 2 appeal. The purpose of this meeting shall be
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to affect a resolution of the grievance. The Mayor or his /her designated representative
shall provide a written decision, incorporating the reasons upon which the decision was
based to the Union within ten (10) calendar days from the conclusion of the meeting.
21.4 Step 3: If no satisfactory settlement is reached at Step 2 above, the Union may
within fifteen (15) calendar days of the receipt of the Step 2 decision, appeal the final
decision of the Employer to arbitration. In the event an arbiter is not mutually agreed
upon by both parties, the parties shall jointly request the Public Employment Relations
Commission to submit a list of nine (9) arbiters. Each party shall alternately strike until
one name remains.
21.4.1 Any grievance arising out of or relating to the interpretation or application
of the terms and /or provisions of this Agreement may be submitted to arbitration
unless specifically and expressly excluded.
21.4.2 The arbitrator's decision will be in writing and will set forth his /her finding
of fact, reasoning, and conclusions on the issues submitted to him /her. The decision of
the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties.
21.4.3 The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the
parties. All other expenses including attorney's fees shall be borne by the party
incurring them. The arbitrator shall be without power or authority to add to, subtract
from, or alter any of the terms of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall be without
power or authority to make any decision which requires the commission of an act
prohibited by law.
21.5 Time Limits: Time limits provided in this procedure may be extended by mutual
agreement between the parties. Failure of the grievant or the Union to file and /or appeal
the grievance within the above stated time limits shall cause the grievance to be void
except in circumstances beyond the control of the grievant.
22. PRE- EXISTING WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
22.1 No employee shall suffer a reduction in wages, benefits, or working conditions
through the adoption of this Agreement, unless the Union and the City mutually agree
otherwise.
23. SUBCONTRACTING
23.1 For the purpose of preserving work and job opportunities for all employees
covered by this Agreement, the City agrees that no work or services presently being
performed or hereafter assigned to the bargaining unit will be subcontracted, in whole or
in part, by the City if it results in the layoff of a bargaining unit member. Further, the City
agrees to meet and bargain with the Union if the Union believes that the City is
subcontracting excessive bargaining unit work in lieu of hiring additional bargaining unit
employees.
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24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
24.1 The Agreement expressed herein in writing constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties and no oral or written statements shall add or supersede any of its
provisions, unless mutually agreed upon by both parties and an amendment or revision to
said article or section is properly adopted by the Union and the Employer.
24.2 The parties acknowledge that each has the unlimited right and opportunity to make
proposals with respect to any matter deemed a proper subject for a Collective Bargaining
Agreement. The results of this exercise of those rights are set forth in this Agreement;
provided however, if any issue is hereafter mutually agreed upon, the parties to the
Agreement may amend any article or section herein.
25. SAVINGS CLAUSE
25.1 If any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid by operation of law or any
tribunal of competent jurisdiction or if compliance or enforcement of any provision
should be restrained by such tribunal pending a final determination as to its validity, the
remains of this Agreement shall not be held invalid and will remain in full force and
effect.
26. DURATION OF AGREEMENT
26.1 This Agreement shall become effective January 1, 2015, and shall remain in effect
through December 31, 2017. Points of interest not covered by this Agreement may be
negotiated at any time during the period of this contract upon mutual agreement of both
parties involved.
Signed this day of , 2015.
FOR THE UNION: FOR THE CITY:
Darren L. O'Neil, Secretary /Treasurer Ron Harding, Mayor
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27. APPENDIX 1 -WAGES
27.1. 2015 Classifications and Salary Schedule
Effective January 1, 2015, the monthly rates of pay for the employees in the
bargaining unit shall be as follows: (2.25% COLA)
Classification
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Field Supervisor
$5,159
$5,313
$5,472
$5,637
$5,807
$5,980
$6,160
Maint. Worker
$3,558
$3,667
$3,776
$3,891
$4,007
$4,127
$4,253
Custodian/Maint. Worker
$3,558
$3,667
$3,776
$3,891
$4,007
$4,127
$4,253
Maint. Worker /Equip.Op.
$4,025
$4,144
$4,268
$4,397
$4,529
$4,663
$4,803
Maint. Worker /Mechanic
$4,331
$4,462
$4,597
$4,735
$4,877
$5,024
$5,173
Water Plant Operator
$4,487
$4,620
$4,760
$4,902
$5,050
$5,200
$5,358
WWTP Manager
$5,493
$5,659
$5,828
$6,002
$6,182
$6,366
$6,558
WWTP Operator
$4,487
$4,620
$4,760
$4,902
$5,050
$5,200
$5,358
WWTP Op Assistant
$3,714
$3,826
$3,940
$4,059
$4,179
$4,307
$4,436
27.2. 2016 Classifications and Salary Schedule
Effective January 1, 2016, the monthly rates of pay for the employees in the
bargaining unit shall be as follows: (2.25% COLA)
Classification
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Field Supervisor
$5,275
$5,432
$5,596
$5,764
$5,937
$6,114
$6,298
Maint. Worker
$3,638
$3,749
$3,861
$3,978
$4,097
$4,220
$4,348
Custodian/Maint. Worker
$3,638
$3,749
$3,861
$3,978
$4,097
$4,220
$4,348
Maint. Worker /Equipment Operator
$4,115
$4,237
$4,364
$4,496
$4,631
$4,768
$4,911
Maint. Worker /Mechanic
$4,429
$4,563
$4,701
$4,842
$4,987
$5,137
$5,289
Water Plant Operator
$4,588
$4,724
$4,867
$5,012
$5,164
$5,317
$5,478
WWTP Manager
$5,616
$5,786
$5,959
$6,137
$6,321
$6,509
$6,706
WWTP Operator
$4,588
$4,724
$4,867
$5,012
$5,164
$5,317
$5,478
WWTP Op Assistant
$3,797
$3,912
$4,028
$4,151
$4,273
$4,404
$4,535
27.3. 2017 Classifications and Salary Schedule
The 2017 monthly rates of pay for the employees in the bargaining unit remain open
for negotiations. The parties shall reopen negotiations in October 2016, or at another
mutually agreeable date, for purposes of negotiating changes to health insurance.
Bargaining over 2017 wages shall occur in conjunction with changes to health
insurance. The parties agree that a wage increase in 2017 shall be 1.25% or greater.
Classification
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Field Supervisor
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
Maint. Worker
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
Custodian/Maint. Worker
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
Maintenance Worker /Equip. Op.
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
Maintenance Worker /Mechanic
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
Water Plant Operator
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
WWTP Manager
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
WWTP Operator
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
WWTP Operator Assistant
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
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27.4. Animal Control Officer: The Public Works Director will generate a list of
employees who will respond to animal control duties during working hours. The
duties will normally be delegated on a rotating basis to all employees able and
available to respond. Employees may also volunteer for animal control duties
during working hours going above and beyond their scheduled rotations. During
off -duty hours, animal control duties are assigned to a specific standby telephone
that employees may volunteer for.
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Subject: Sen. Becker's Capitol Bulletin - March 1, 2015 Edition
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March 1, 2015
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We have reached the next deadline designed to keep the Legislature on track for
finishing on time: the fiscal -bill cutoff. The two Senate budget committees —
Transportation and Ways & Means — had until Friday to move forward any Senate bills
that will continue in the legislative process.
To reach that goal, the Ways & Means committee doubled its meeting times this week.
That had me working from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. all week in order to stay on top of my
legislative duties.
In Ways & Means this year I sit next to my fellow Majority Coalition Caucus colleague,
Sen. Mike Hewitt, who has served in the Legislature since 2001. 1 am no stranger to
balance sheets and making decisions about spending, from my years in the private
sector, and this is my third year on the budget committee — but still, it's been helpful to
have all that institutional knowledge and perspective close by when we're discussing
issues that go back a half- dozen, even a dozen years, as some seem to do.
Next week there will be no committee meetings. Instead I will be spending each day,
and well into the evening, on the floor of the Senate Chamber, debating and voting on
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bills. In about two weeks we will resume our schedule of committee meetings. At that
point, we will begin hearing bills that were voted out of the House of Representatives
and referred to the Senate committees.
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On the Senate floor Friday we began debating the transportation- revenue package. The
package is composed of 11 bills that all work toward a common goal of maintaining and
preserving our state's roads and bridges, as well as a plan for paying for construction of
transportation projects in every corner of Washington.
Negotiations on this package started during the 2013 legislative session. Since that
time, Sen. Curtis King of Yakima (from our majority) and other transportation leaders
have spent two summers touring the state gathering information on transportation
needs and listening to the working families who will be asked to shoulder the costs of a
new package. This also allowed them to make well- informed decisions by seeing the
transportation - project requests firsthand.
It has been widely reported in the news over the past two years that our Majority
Coalition Caucus has held up discussions because of our insistence that transportation
reforms come before Washington families are asked for the revenue that will be
needed to address the state's transportation needs.
Regardless of the "spin" put on reports, the MCC is clear that changing how the state
Department of Transportation does business is a priority for taxpayers.
To that end, the first group of bills considered in the Senate chamber today, as part of
the transportation revenue package, addressed reforms.
After all eight reform bills passed, we began debating the revenue bill — how to pay for
the key transportation projects in the package. The Yelm Loop and congestion relief
along the Interstate -5 corridor at Joint Base Lewis- McChord both made the list and are
critical for our area. It's exciting to think about the economic development that would
result from these finished projects.
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Part of drafting a transportation- revenue package is figuring out where the revenue is
going to come from. No one likes the idea of increasing the state gas tax. Other
revenue options that have been explored would cut far deeper into working families'
budgets, or would not have the protection from our state constitution's 18th Amendment
that guarantees fuel taxes will be used only for highways, and not be diverted to other
uses.
wish there were a `no tax of any kind' option, but that would mean we continue to
watch ourstate's transportation infrastructure crumble. It would also mean that instead
of invigorating Washington's economy with new transportation construction, we lose
good family -wage jobs. We can't be a no on every option. There has to be a revenue
source.
A number of folks have asked me: what happened to the last gas -tax increase? That
was a decade ago. Of the 421 projects in that package (which was funded with a 91/2 -
cent gas -tax increase over four years), 361 have completed at a value of $6 billion.
There are 60 mostly small, local projects that were reprioritized and a few large projects
that are still ongoing, but that was known when the projects were started.
Additionally, no money was put toward preservation and maintenance in the 2005
transportation- revenue package. The current proposed package commits $1.45 billion
to critical maintenance of our state's infrastructure that has been put off far too long.
I want to assure you that this transportation- revenue package is the result of years of
negotiations. We're not done with discussions. No final vote was taken Friday. We will
pick this up again Monday.
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This week I was pleased to sponsor Monique Otter Johnson as a Senate
page. Monique, a student at Timberline High School in Lacey, was so much fun and a
hard worker. She spent time delivering supplies around the Capitol campus, running
notes to senators working on the Senate floor and attending page school to learn more
about state government. Fun fact: I sponsored her brother Michael as a page a few
years ago!
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Next week should prove to be even busier than this week. Even with late night Senate
floor action planned, I will still read every email and message my office receives. So I
hope you'll keep in touch either through malill or by calling my legislative assistant,
Tiffani, at (360) 786 -7602.
Thank you for the continued honor of allowing me to serve you in the state Senate.
All the best,
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THURSTON COUNTY INCUMBENT TERM FILING FEE
* Superior Court
Judge, Position No. 5 Mary Sue Wilson 1 year unexpired $1,563.63
* This position files with the Office of Secretary of State: sos.wa.gov /elections /candidates.aspx
Port of Olympia
Commissioner, District No. 1 George L Barner Jr 4 year
$60
CITIES AND TOWNS
For the following city positions, candidates must be city residents for one year prior to the election, unless otherwise
noted (RCW 35A.12.030, RCW 35A.13.020).
Town of Bucoda
Council Member, Position No.
1
Steven C Purcell
4 year
No Filing Fee
Council Member, Position No.
2
Charles R Brinkmeyer
4 year
No Filing Fee
Council Member, Position No.
3
Alan Vanell
2 year unexpired
No Filing Fee
Council Member, Position No.
4
Sherry Shepherd
4 year
No Filing Fee
City of Lacey
7
Neil A McClanahan
4 year
$79.20
Council Member, Position No.
1
Jason Hearn
4 year
$153
Council Member, Position No.
2
Lenny Greenstein
4 year
$153
Council Member, Position No.
3
Jeff Gadman
4 year
$153
City of Olympia
4
Jennifer Littlefield
2 year unexpired
$72
Mayor
6
Stephen Buxbaum
4 year
$199.68
Council Member, Position No.
2
Steve Langer
4 year
$166.44
Council Member, Position No.
3
Nathaniel Jones
4 year
$166.44
Citv of Rainier
Council Member, Position No.
2
Bob Shaw
4 year
$24
Council Member, Position No.
3
Tom Arnbrister
2 year unexpired
$24
Council Member, Position No.
4
Dennis C McVey
4 year
$24
Council Member, Position No.
5
Everett O Gage
2 year unexpired
$24
City of Tenino
7
Neil A McClanahan
4 year
$79.20
Mayor
Bret D Brodersen
Short + 4 year
$72
Council Member, Position No.
2
David Watterson
4 year
$10
Council Member, Position No.
5
Wayne Fournier
4 year
$10
Citv of Tumwater
Council Member, Position No.
1
Nicole L Hill
4 year
$79.20
Council Member, Position No.
2
Tom Oliva
4 year
$79.20
Council Member, Position No.
3
Joan Cathey
4 year
$79.20
Council Member, Position No.
4
Eileen Swarthout
2 year unexpired
$79.20
Council Member, Position No.
7
Neil A McClanahan
4 year
$79.20
City of Yelm
Council Member, Position No.
1
JW Foster
4 year
$72
Council Member, Position No.
2
Joe Baker
4 year
$72
Council Member, Position No.
4
Jennifer Littlefield
2 year unexpired
$72
Council Member, Position No.
6
Ken Garmann
4 year
$72
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SCHOOL DISTRICT (NO FILING FEE)
* Centralia School District No. 401 -L
INCUMBENT
School Board Director, Position No. 2 Kim Ashmore
School Board Director, Position No. 3 Robert Fuller
School Board Director, Position No. 4 Chris Thomas
* These positions file with Lewis County: http: / /wei.sos.wa.gov /county /lewis
TERM
4 year
4 year
4 year
Griffin School District No. 324
School Board Director, Position No. 1 Joseph Peters 4 year
School Board Director, Position No. 2 Maureen Karras 4 year
School Board Director, Position No. 3 Brenna English 4 year
North Thurston Public Schools
School Board Director, District No. 1 Marcia Coppin 4 year
School Board Director, District No. 4 Laurie Davies 4 year
School Board Director, District No. 5 Leah J Wells 4 year
Olympia School District No. 111
School Board Director, District No. 1 Frank Wilson 4 year
School Board Director, District No. 2 Allen T Miller 4 year
School Board Director, District No. 4 Justin Montermini 4 year
Rainier School District No. 307
School Board Director, District No. 1 Kim Sanders 4 year
School Board Director, District No. 2 Jerry F Sprouffske 4 year
School Board Director, District No. 3 Dana Morgan Spivey 4 year
Rochester School District No. 401
School Board Director, District No. 2 Camille Haskins 4 year
School Board Director, District No. 3 Ben M Elkins 4 year
School Board Director, District No. 4 Glen Morgan 4 year
Tenino School District No. 402
School Board Director, District No.
2
Trisha Hart Claridge
4 year
School Board Director, District No.
3
Tamara Schroder
4 year
School Board Director, District No.
4
Jeffrey Copeland
4 year
School Board Director, District No.
5
Kevin Feltus
2 year unexpired
Tumwater School District No. 33
School Board Director, District No.
2
Kim Reykdal
4 year
School Board Director, District No.
3
Jay Wood
4 year
Yelm Community Schools
School Board Director, District No.
2
Donna Edwards
4 year
School Board Director, District No.
3
Denise Hendrickson
4 year
School Board Director, District No.
5
William F Hauss
4 year
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Fire Protection District No. 3 - Lace
Fire Commissioner, Position No. 1
Gene Dobry
6 year
Fire Commissioner, Position No. 2
TBD
4 year unexpired
Fire Protection District No. 5 - Black Lake
Fire Commissioner, Position No. 1
Richard M Milligan
Short + 6 year
Fire Protection District No. 6 - East Olympia
Fire Commissioner, Position No. 2
Richard C Wells
6 year
Fire Protection District No. 8 - South Bay
Fire Commissioner, Position No. 3
Arthur G Getchman
6 year
Fire Protection District No. 9 - McLane
Fire Commissioner, Position No. 2
Rick M Stevens
6 year
Fire Commissioner, Position No. 3
Jeffrey Brian Doyle
2 year unexpired
Fire Protection District No. 12 - Tenino
Fire Commissioner, Position No. 2
Everett D Evans
6 year
Fire Protection District No. 13 - Griffin
Fire Commissioner, Position No. 1
Mike Peoples
6 year
Fire Protection District No. 15 - Munn Lake
Fire Commissioner, Position No. 1
Stephanie D Norton
4 year unexpired
Fire Commissioner, Position No. 2
Gabe Lakin
Short + 6 year
Fire Protection District No. 16 - Gibson Valley
Fire Commissioner, Position No. 1
Toni W Breckel
6 year
Fire Protection District No. 17 - Bald Hills
Fire Commissioner, Position No. 2
Bill Owen
6 year
SE Thurston Fire Authority - Sub Region 3
Fire Commissioner, Position No. 1 TBD Short + 6 year
West Thurston Regional Fire Authority1Rochesteo
Fire Commissioner, Position No. 2 Calvin Dahl 6 year
West Thurston Regional Fire Authority1Littlerock)
Fire Commissioner, Position No. 3 John Ricks 6 year
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Park & Recreation District (No Filing Fee) Incumbent Term
Tanalewilde Parks & Recreation District No. 1
Commissioner, Position No. 3 Steven Rector 4 year
Commissioner, Position No. 4 Bruce A Whitehouse 4 year
Cemetery District (No Filing Fee) Incumbent Term
Cemetery District No. 1 - Grand Mound
Commissioner, Position No. 2 Jan Forsman Watson 6 year
Cemetery District No. 2 - Yelm
Commissioner, Position No. 2 Judith M Cusick 6 year
THURSTON COUNTY
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News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 2, 2015
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Mary Hall
AUDITOR
CONTACT: Mary Hall, Thurston County Auditor, TCAudiitor co.thurston.wa.us
Valerie Walston, Voter Outreach Coordinator V\lallstoV co.thurston.wa.us
(360) 786 -5408 TTY (360) 754 -2933
Thurston County Elections to Hold Candidate Workshop
Anyone considering filing for elected office
is invited to attend informational meeting
TUMWATER, WA — On Thursday, April 2, 2015 from 5:30 — 7:00 p.m., Thurston County
Elections will hold a Candidate Filing Workshop for anyone interested in running for office this
year. This workshop will be held at the Thurston County Elections Ballot Processing Center,
located at 2905 29th Ave SW, Ste E, Tumwater, WA 98512.
The Candidate Workshop will include information on how and where to file, candidate
statements and photos for the voters' pamphlet, social media ideas, a presentation by the Public
Disclosure Commission, and a tour of the Ballot Processing Center.
Open positions include a Superior Court judge, a Port of Olympia commissioner, city mayors,
city and town council members, school district directors, fire commissioners, park & recreation
commissioners, and cemetery commissioners. A full list of offices that will appear on the 2015
ballot may be downloaded here:
hffo:/ /www.Co.fhursfon.wa.us /auditor /elections /2015elections /2015 ooen offices.odf
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Thurston County Auditor, 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Olympia, WA 98502 -6090 (360) 786 -5408
FAX (360) 786 -5223 E -mail: elections @co.thurston.wa.us
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Thurston County Executive Seminar on Mount Rainier
The Thurston County Emergency Management Council invites local elected officials and
key decision makers of the county, cities, tribes, key infrastructure and utility providers
to attend an Executive Seminar on Mount Rainier and its potential impact to Thurston
County. This seminar is next in a series of Executive Seminar on Catastrophic Disasters
and Recovery. This session will include an overview of Mount Rainier eruptions,
hazards, present monitoring approaches and technologies, lahar detection and warning
systems, and the "Mount Rainier Volcanic Hazards Regional Coordination & Response
Plan ".
Who: Local elected officials and key decision makers of the county, cities,
tribes, key infrastructure and utility providers
When: Monday, March 16, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Presentations
start at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Thurston County Emergency Management
9521 Tilley Road S, Olympia WA 98512
RSVP: Call Thurston County Emergency Management at (360) 867 -2800 or
email Karen Axtmann at axtmankaco.thurston.wa.us
Box Lunches will be made available at the beginning of the meeting.
Please specify chicken, turkey, ham, Italian, roast beef, combo or veggie —
Please specify any other specific meal requirements.
AGENDA
5:00 — 5:30 p.m. Pick up dinner and get
settled. Welcome, Introductions — Greg
Wright
5:30 — 7:00 p.m. Mount Rainier — USGS
Cascade Volcano Observatory — John
Ewert, Carolyn Driedger and Andrew
Lockhart
7:00 — 7:15 p.m. Break
7:15 — 7:40 p.m. Lahar Detection and
Warning —A. Scott Heinze
7:40 — 8:00 p.m. "Mount Rainier Volcanic
Hazards Regional Coordination & Response
Plan" — Richard Schroedel
8:00 p.m. Next Meeting/Wrap -up — Greg