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Council sets wages for pool employees |
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Wednesday, 11 June 2008 |
By Buck Traxler, I-O Editor
At the last regular meeting of the city council, aldermen, on a 4-0 vote, set ages for employees at the swimming pool.
The minimum wage for a new lifeguard will be $6.55 an hour. A returning lifeguard will receive $6.70 an hour. A lifeguard with WSI (water safety instruction) will make $6.88 an hour. The head lifeguard will be paid $7.29 an hour and the pool manager will make $10.12 an hour.
In a related matter to the pool, a request was granted for the swim team to put on a four-day clinic, June 12-15. The Swim Federation will cover insurance for the clinic.
Five building permits were OKayed, one at 904 4th Ave. SW for a building and a pad; one at 211 S. Delaware, another at 614 S. Illinois for storage and a garage; 621 Ave. B for a fence; and 303 S, Kansas for a wood and metal fence.
Two requests for a fireworks stand were also approved, one for the American Legion and the other for the Shooting Sports Club. Both will be located in the parking lot on the south side of Fleet Wholesale.
A public hearing was held in the matter of Linda Keift, 302 S. Michigan, for conditional use permit, to construct a garage.
There was a recommendation of passage from the zoning board and no public objections or comment. Council members approved the request on a 4-0 vote.
A discussion took place with city employees and the council on a group health insurance policy.
It appears city employees are interested in the policy, however Curtis Ries said he found it curious that the council felt there was a lack of interest.
Councilman Gary Brown said it was a complicated issue that will impact people in a dramatic way. He added that, “We’re in a difficult position, we don’t know how to fund this, and we want to make a decision on accurate information.”
The council has decided to table a decision until they are comfortable with more information.
Chief Gary Dent reported that the police had 186 calls in May. In part, there were five accidents, five DUIs, one assault to an officer, two PMFA calls, 10 assists to the ambulance crews, 42 citations issued, 20 public assists, and three thefts reported.
Attorney Kai Lee reported she was working on a loan agreement and a number of criminal cases.
Public Works Director Richard Anderson said the city crews were working on leaks at the ball field and swimming pool. There are also some problems with the boiler at the pool. Work is being done in the parks and street sweeping is being done.
Five trees were taken down at Keil Park. A large number of volunteers helped and Gary Weist volunteered equipment to help with the project.
The next regular meeting of the city council is June 16, 7:30 p.m. in city hall at 411-1/2 S. Main St.
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