HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-16-2023 Personnel Board Meeting MinutesCITY OF FAIRHOPE
Personnel Board Meeting
5 :30 p.m. -March 16th , 2023
161 N Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
Present were:
Members: Genie Frazier; Terry Ullrich; Jake O'Neil; Tyler Garner; Rob Stankoski ; HR Manager
Cory Pierce; Councilman Kevin Boone
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m .
Minutes of the December 8th , 2022, meeting were approved as presented .
Cory Pierce updated the Board on recent events with contractor damage and attempts made to
be compe nsated for their errors. The City changed from Travelers Insurance to Millennium on
February 1st_ There has been one workers ' comp claim since the changeover . The City is getting
reaccredited to become a drug-free workplace which saves 5% on insurance premiums.
The City has hired 39 new employees this year. Employee retention has improved by 3%
compared to last year. Proposed Federal legislation pertaining to a "32-hour workweek" was
discussed as a possible challenge to future hiring.
Symbol clinic has started health coaching. The City had 30+/-employees elect not to do the
health coaching, although this saves $50 per month on premiums. The City has been doing
some HIPAA training and achieved a certification of compliance . IT security is looking to be
upgraded for health data transmissions .
Cory stated that Class A and B CDL rules are changing, and Alabama Coastal has offered free
Class A training through state grants to Fairhope city employees. Class A CDL classes are also
being provided at Bishop State at a discounted rate . The City currently provides paid training for
specialty workers which only has to be paid back if the employee leaves before an allotted
timeframe.
There are two opening positions that were discussed. The Water/Waste Water and Electric
Superintendents are retiring . They both plan to stay with the City to ensure a smooth transition.
There was a potential Personnel Board Hearing request that was discussed and is in the process
of submittal.
Genie Frazier attended a supervisor meeting about hearings and the role of the Personnel
Board . She also highlighted the importance of supervisory documentation and active
participation during the hearings.
Cory spoke about the classification of preventable vs . nonpreventable workers' comp claims.
Rob Stankoski was hopeful about workers' comp claims decreasing in the coming months.
Genie shared about contests for safety during the summer months that made a huge difference
at her place a business .
Board members made final comments .
A motion was made, and a second to adjourn.
With gratitude,
Jake O'Neil, Secretary
Personnel Board