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Fire Negotiations
Pre -Meeting on 5/9/2024
2:00 p.m.
Kolby Kerbs
Richard Frawley
Matt Shupe
Shelli Boggie
Cody Trosky
Bryan Daniels
Alan Perry
All present introduced themselves and shared contact information.
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Michael Kane
RaeLynn North
Discussed the purpose of the pre -meetings to begin some general discussion of topics that will arise in
contract negotiations for the new contract.
The following topics were identified:
Clothing
Need to look at what is provided and set updated budget amounts, including for new hires and then
yearly; continuation of inhouse "store"; discussion of when employees get Class A uniforms; selection of
vendor; use of purchase cards; and ensure clothing allowances meet IRS tax rules.
2. Inclusion of current MOUs into new contract
3. Define Overtime
Include time for outside events, Fair and Rodeo. How does rate billed to third party apply to pay?
4. Wages
Discussion of new pay schedule; roll cert pay into base rate; ARPA funds going away (about $420k to
be absorbed by the Fire budget); City considering up to 4% COLA; keep longevity as is.
5. Health & Safety
Gym reimbursement?; determine what annual physical and mental health evaluations are required to
get the December bonus; make this "fit for duty" a requirement with ability for firefighter to take steps
needed if unable to pass, including HR in any discussions.
6. Firefighter Levels
Finance will send out Revenue information. Matt will arrange a Teams meeting with Kolby to train on OpenGov
reports.
A small group will meet on 5/14/24 to discuss ideas for Firefighter levels and possible structure.
Executive Session began at 3:03 p.m. and the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.