1992 Fire Personnel CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Fire Personnel Committee January 7, 1992
Meeting #1 City Hall, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO The New Hope Fire Personnel Committee met pursuant to due call and notice
ORDER thereof; Chair Reiswig called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Reiswig, Smith, Carlson, Fournier, and staff liaison Sherry Draper.
Absent: Hillberg
APPROVAL OF Motion by Smith, and second by Carlson to approve the November 5, 1991 minutes
NOVEMBER 5, with the following revision: Chief Smith stated that the North Memorial ambulance
1991 MINUTES is now housed at the new fire facility for response purposes and the need to have
standby from our fire department on Friday i~!51~i~i~iliiiii~ is now
questionable. Voting in favor: All.
PERSONNEL Sherry Draper reported to the Committee that the Personnel Rules and Regulations
RULES AND revised by the Fire Personnel Committee were approved by the Personnel Board
REGULATIONS and adopted by the City Council. The Rules and Regulations were then distributed
to all employees. Chief Smith stated that there were some questions regarding
reimbursement for mileage and the firefighters were informed that City vehicles
were at their disposal for meetings and training and they are to use them and not
their own vehicles.
SEXUAL Sherry reported that the City has purchased a Sexual Harassment video. She stated
HARASSMENT that the fire department has used it twice. Chief Smith reported that the video has
TRAINING been shown to approximately 99% of the firefighters. Sherry stated she would
distribute the sexual harassment handout that is given to new employees to the
firefighters. Chair Reiswig asked Chief Smith if material is posted on bulletin
boards in the fire facility regarding sexual harassment. Chief Smith stated that since
the move to the fire facility the bulletin board material has not been posted.
OFFICER Chief Smith stated that Officers Bjorklund and Datko are asking if they will be
TRAINING receiving a letter from the City Manager stating that they are appointed as regular
REQUIREMENTS officers since they have completed all the training requirements. Sherry stated she
COMPLETED will be getting appointment letters out to the officers.
REVIEW OF Discussion was held by the Fire Personnel Committee on training requirements for
OFFICER the officers. It was noted that firefighters should direct their training questions to
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TRAINING the Assistant Chief, the training officer. Applications for officer positions should
REQUIREMENTS be submitted to the Fire Personnel Committee and be evaluated by them for
equivalencies following any precedents that were set last time. The Committee will
post the job requirements and job descriptions in a timely manner. Chief Smith will
put the job requirement information out in his newsletter to the firefighters and
communicate that they have to work on their qualifications early on to be able to
apply for officer positions.
RESCUE Chief Smith stated that the Rescue Lieutenant position is still vacant and he has not
LIEUTENANT yet made a decision as to whether or not it should be filled. Chief Smith stated he
POSITION sees more of a need for a Safety Officer on the department with a background in
building construction, safety, and the knowledge of OSHA requirements so that
individual is able to determine scene safety, station safety, and all around safety.
This individual would check at the scene of a fire if personnel had their gear on
properly, if the roof and floor are secure, if walls are buckling, and check if the
whole scene is secure. Chief Smith stated he would like to develop a job
description that would open up a position that was geared toward a Safety Officer.
Chief Smith stated he would make a decision on this matter by the next Fire
Personnel Committee meeting.
SCHEDULE FOR Sherry reminded the Committee that the Lieutenant terms expire in June of 1992
LIEUTENANT and the position should be filled before the expiration date. The Fire Personnel
RECRUITING Committee set the following schedule for the recruiting process: Job posting - May
1; Application deadline - May 15; Fire Personnel Committee to review applications
- May 19; Interviews - June 2. Incumbents must apply and go through the whole
interviewing process again.
NEW Chief Smith reported to the Committee that Fire Chiefs from neighboring
FIREFIGHTER communities will be meeting and talking about recruitment and medical
RECRUITING requirements for new applicants coming in. Chief Smith said that the Fire Chiefs
PLANS will be developing a schedule for recruiting that will be held on the same dates in
all communities so more attention can be generated and hopefully more recruits can
be attained. Chief Smith stated we have a need for more firefighters, possibly six.
He stated we have 33 firefighters now and he would like to get up the numbers up
to 38. Chief Smith reported that because of the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), physical requirements must now be put in job descriptions. Chief Smith
stated he would have a date for recruitment of new firefighters at the next Fire
Personnel Committee meeting. Chief Smith went on to say that the department is
working with a doctor from North Memorial developing the standards for physical
requirements of firefighters.
O F F I C E R Sherry Draper reported that there have been two appeals submitted and responded
DECISIONS AND to. She stated that Chief Smith and she have discussed the appeal process when a
APPEAL person normally goes to their supervisor, then to the Department Head, but in the
PROCEDURE Fire Department the Fire Chief is an officer as well as a Department Head. Sherry
suggested that Chief Smith not participate in the decisions made by the Fire Officers
so that he as the Department Head is the next step in the appeal process.
Committee member Fournier stated there is no time limit in the Rules and
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Regulations stating when the City Manager must reply to appeals. The Committee
determined that the person appealing should have the burden of following up on
their appeal. It was decided that a procedure should be developed that an
acknowledgement receipt for an appeal should immediately be given to the person
who is filing the grievance. Chief Smith stated he would go over the grievance and
appeals procedure with all of the firefighters.
WAGE Chair Reiswig confirmed that the Wage Committee of the Fire Department is no
POLICY longer in existence. Chief Smith stated he would be taking full responsibility for
preparing a wage proposal for 1992.
FIREFIGHTER Chair Reiswig asked the Committee members if there has been any more feedback
EVALUATION OF as far as the officer selection process was concerned. Committee members Fournier
OFFICER and Carlson stated that they have had positive input from the firefighters. Chair
SELECTION Reiswig stated that the Personnel Board is very pleased with the work that this
PROCESS Committee has done the past year.
COMMITYEE Sherry Draper asked the committee members if there were any goals they would
OBJECTIVES like the Fire Personnel Committee to achieve in 1992. Discussion was held
FOR 1992 regarding the terms of office for members of the committee. Chair Reiswig stated
that this issue should be considered by the Personnel Board. Chief Smith stated he
would be working with Sherry on revising the firefighter job application form.
Sherry also stated that meeting dates should be set for 1992 and consideration given
to the necessity for this committee to meet every month.
CONSOLI- Committee member Fournier and Chief Smith as a members of the Fire
DATION STUDY Consolidation Committee reported that there has been one meeting of the
REPORT Consolidation Committee and basically it was to get to know each other and develop
goals. The committee consists of the mayors from each city, the managers from
each city, the fire chiefs from each city, firefighters from each city and citizens
from each city. The New Hope City Council asked that a decision be brought back
to them in six months on whether this issue should be pursued.
OTHER Chair Reiswig asked Fire Chief Smith if the specifications have been written for the
BUSINESS new fire truck. Chief Smith stated they have been written and will go out to bid
in the near future.
The next meeting for the Fire Personnel Committee is set for February 4, 1992.
ADJOURNMENT The Fire Personnel Committee adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
'--~ Recording Secretary
Fire Personnel Committee - 3 - January 7, 1992
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Fire Personnel Committee February 4, 1992
Meeting//2 City Hall, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO The New Hope Fire Personnel Committee met pursuant to due call and notice
ORDER thereof; Chair Reiswig called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Reiswig, Smith, Carlson, Fournier, Hillberg, and staff liaison Sherry
Draper.
APPROVAL OF Motion by Smith, and second by Fournier to approve the January 7, 1992 minutes
JANUARY 7, as written. Voting in favor: All.
1992 MINUTES
RESCUE Chief Smith stated that he and the police department have been working together
LIEUTENANT/ and assessing the possibility of restructuring the rescue lieutenant's position as that
SAFETY individual schedules Company 3 standbys on Monday night and Friday night. The
OFFICER police department said they would support the opportunity for the fire department
POSITION to be more active than just on Monday night and Friday night to assist the police
department on specific medical calls. Chief Smith stated his decision is not to fill
either one of the positions at this time, but put it on hold and assess it for a future
time.
NEW FIRE- Chief Smith stated he had met with other fire chiefs in the area and discovered that
FIGHTER Hennepin Technical College will offer Firefighter I twice a year and Anoka
RECRUITING Technical College will offer the course on a as needed basis, so that need not be a
PLANS concern in hiring new applicants. Chief Smith stated that the probationary
firefighters are completing their requirements, so hiring a new group can be
introduced into the department. Chief Smith stated that there will be information
in the City Newsletter going out the third week in March with an article on
recruitment of firefighters. Sherry Draper stated she would like to set the first
meeting in May for interviewing new applicants so that they would be on board in
June. Chief Smith stated he would like the committee members to bring their
calendars to the next meeting in order to block off some dates for interviewing.
TERMS FOR Sherry Draper stated that the Personnel Board looked back at the original
COMMITTEE communication from the City Manager putting this committee together and the
MEMBERS suggestion then was to have a term of office of two to three years and the Personnel
Board would make the determination on the term of office. The Personnel Board
at their last meeting decided the term of office should be two years and the first
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term be retroactive to January 1, 1991, and that the terms should be staggered.
This would include the positions of the two firefighters and the New Hope citizen.
Chair Reiswig stated it did not include his position because the Personnel Board had
not yet determined this length of office. After discussion, Committee member
Fournier stated he would extend his term on the committee to three years in order
that staggered terms could be initiated.
PHYSICAL Chief Smith reported he has not heard back from the doctor who is working on the
REQUIREMENTS physical requirements for firefighters.
FOR FIRE-
FIGHTERS
KEN SCI-IILLING Ken Schilling was unable to attend the meeting due to his work schedule. The
APPEAL Committee reviewed all the information provided by Ken. The Committee also
took into consideration information provided by Chief Smith and Sherry Draper.
Motion by Greg Carlson, and seconded by Don Fournier, to revise Ken Schilling's
attendance record for the month of August due to his hospitalization and the unique
situation of three drills occurring during the six days of his availability - and to
remove the October 3, 1991 disciplinary letter from his file. Voting in favor: All.
Chief Smith abstained.
CONSOLI- Committee member Don Fournier reported that he had attended the second
DATION Consolidation Committee meeting. Frank Quisenberry, facilitator of the committee,
STUDY REPORT was unable to attend so it was not a very productive meeting. Don reported that
they did watch the video "Business of Paradigms" which was very good in that it
encourages people to look at change in different ways. Chief Smith stated that both
the Fire Chiefs received direction to present an organizational chart, review the
resources of their departments as far as personnel, equipment, age of equipment,
maintenance of equipment, and rolling stock and bring it back to the next meeting.
OTHER Chief Smith distributed a supplemental sheet for firefighters that could be attached
BUSINESS to a generic employment application. The committee discussed and edited the
supplement and Chief Smith will bring the revised copy back to the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT The Fire Personnel Committee adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully sTitted,
Recording Secretary
Fire Personnel Committee - 2 - February 4, 1992
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CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Fire Personnel Committee February 4, 1992
Meeting/f2 City Hall, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO The New Hope Fire Personnel Committee met pursuant to due call and notice
ORDER thereof; Chair Reiswig called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Reiswig, Smith, Carlson, Fournier, Hillberg, and staff liaison Sherry
Draper.
APPROVAL OF Motion by Smith, and second by Fournier to approve the January 7, 1992 minutes
JANUARY 7, as written. Voting in favor: All.
1992 MINUTES
RESCUE Chief Smith stated that he and the police department have been working together
LIEUTENANT/ and assessing the possibility of restructuring the rescue lieutenant's position as that
SAFETY individual schedules Company 3 standbys on Monday night and Friday night. The
OFFICER police department said they would support the opportunity for the fire department
POSITION to be more active than just on Monday night and Friday night to assist the police
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NEW FIRE- Chief Smith stated he had met with other fire chiefs in the area and discovered that
FIGHTER Hennepin Technical College will offer Firefighter I twice a year and Anoka
RECRUITING Technical College will offer the course on a as needed basis, so that need not be a
PLANS concern in hiring new applicants. Chief Smith stated that the probationary
firefighters are completing their requirements, so hiring a new group can be
introduced into the department. Chief Smith stated that there will be information
in the City Newsletter going out the third week in March with an article on
recruitment of firefighters. Sherry Draper stated she would like to set the first
meeting in May for interviewing new applicants so that they would be on board in
June. Chief Smith stated he would like the committee members to bring their
calendars to the next meeting in order to block off some dates for interviewing.
TERMS FOR Sherry Draper stated that the Personnel Board looked back at the original
COMMITTEE communication from the City Manager putting this committee together and the
MEMBERS suggestion then was to have a term of office of two to three years and the Personnel
Board would make the determination on the term of office. The Personnel Board
at their last meeting decided the term of office should be two years and the first
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term be retroactive to January 1, 1991, and that the terms should be staggered.
This would include the positions of the two firefighters and the New Hope citizen.
Chair Reiswig stated it did not include his position because the Personnel Board had
not yet determined this length of office. After discussion, Committee member
Fournier stated he would extend his term on the committee to three years in order
that staggered terms could be initiated.
PHYSICAL Chief Smith reported he has not heard back from the doctor who is working on the
REQUIREMENTS physical requirements for firefighters.
FOR FIRE-
FIGHTERS
KEN SCHILLING Ken Schilling was unable to attend the meeting due to his work schedule. The
APPEAL Committee reviewed all the information provided by Ken. The Committee also
took into consideration information provided by Chief Smith and Sherry Draper.
Motion by Greg Carlson, and seconded by Don Fournier, to revise Ken Schilling's
attendance record for the month of August due to his hospitalization and the unique
situation of three drills occurring during the six days of his availability - and to
remove the October 3, 1991 disciplinary letter from his file. Voting in favor: All.
Chief Smith abstained.
CONSOLI- Committee member Don Fournier reported that he had attended the second
DATION Consolidation Committee meeting. Frank Quisenberry, facilitator of the committee,
STUDY REPORT was unable to attend so it was not a very productive meeting. Don reported that
they did watch the video "Business of Paradigms" which was very good in that it
encourages people to look at change in different ways. Chief Smith stated that both
the Fire Chiefs received direction to present an organizational chart, review the
resources of their departments as far as personnel, equipment, age of equipment,
maintenance of equipment, and rolling stock and bring it back to the next meeting.
OTHER Chief Smith distributed a supplemental sheet for firefighters that could be attached
BUSINESS to a generic employment application. The committee discussed and edited the
supplement and Chief Smith will bring the revised copy back to the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT The Fire Personnel Committee adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary
Fire Personnel Committee - 2 - February 4, 1992
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Fire Personnel Committee March 3, 1992
Meeting #3 Fire Station, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO The New Hope Fire Personnel Committee met pursuant to due call and notice
ORDER thereof; Chair Reiswig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Reiswig, Smith, Carlson, Fournier, Hillberg, and staff liaison
Sherry Draper.
APPROVAL OF Motion by Fournier, and second by Hillberg to approve the February 4, 1992
FEBRUARY 4, minutes amended as follows: Chief Smith stated his decision is not to fill ~
1992 MINUTES ~i!~~ii~gi~iiii~ii~iii~ii~i!i~i~ at this time, but put
it on hold and assess it for a future time. Voting in favor: All.
TEMPORARY Chief Smith reported that Fire Lieutenant Frank Datko has resigned from the fire
OFFICER service and his term of office needs to be filled. Chief Smith stated he would like
APPOINTMENT to fill the position on a temporary basis until the term of office expires. All
firefighters have had the opportunity to submit a letter of intent listing their
qualifications. One letter was received from Douglas Anderson who has all the
qualifications that are required of this position.
MOTION Motion by Smith, seconded by Fournier to recommend to the City Manager that he
make a provisional appointment of Douglas Anderson as Fire Lieutenant. Voting
in favor. All.
FIREFIGHTER Sherry reported that she had received a memo (addressed to Doug) from 15
REQUEST FOR firefighters requesting that the Fire Personnel Committee attend a Fire Department
COMMITTEE TO meeting. She responded to them saying that their issues should be brought to the
ATTEND Committee through their representatives. She also informed them of this meeting
DEPARTMENT date and said if they wished to attend they should notify Chief Smith.
MEETING
Don Fournier distributed a memo to the Committee from the firefighters stating
they did not feel it was necessary to attend the meeting. They attached a list of
questions for the Committee to address.
After reviewing the questions and a lengthy discussion, it was decided by the
Committee that most of the questions concerned the management of the Department.
It is appropriate for these types of questions to go directly to the Fire Officers.
The Fire Chief and the Fire Officers will be responding to these questions.
There may be a number of courses that would qualify for administration/
management training. This question should be directed to the training officer.
Concerning the question of receiving minutes in a timely manner, it is standard
procedure that City committees approve minutes at their next meeting and distribute
the minutes only after they are approved. Sherry will communicate this response
from the Committee and advise the firefighters to ask future management questions
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directly of the officers.
NEW FIRE- Chief Smith stated that any new recruitment will be on hold until next fall, but he
FIGHTER would like to see applicants that are on file interviewed now. Chair Reiswig stated
RECRUITING that the candidates on the current certified list can be offered jobs right away if they
SCHEDULE are still available. Chair Reiswig stated that an interview schedule should be set up.
After discussion, it was determined that interviews will be held at the next Fire
Personnel Committee meeting on March 31, 1992. Sherry stated she would contact
the candidates on the certified list and see if they are still interested and available.
Chief Smith stated that candidates with day response availability will have
preference over night responders. Committee member Fournier clarified this point
by stating: at this time there is no job opening for the night time schedule. Sherry
stated she would write to the new applicants and send them pertinent information
regarding the Fire Department, tell them that the Fire Personnel Committee will be
interviewing on March 31, and ask them to schedule an appointment.
RESPONSE The Fire Personnel Committee discussed the response area for the New Hope Fire
AREA Department. Chief Smith stated that the response area was established indicating
the response time would be geographic borders based upon a time frame. The time
frame is 7 minutes to the Fire Station.
Committee Member Greg Carlson left the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
PHYSICAL Chief Smith apprised the Committee that he has not heard from the doctor as yet
REQUIREMENTS so he had nothing to report. This issue will be placed on the agenda for next
FOR FIRE- meeting.
FIGHTERS
EMPLOYMENT After discussion by the Fire Personnel Committee, it was determined that the Fire
APPLICATION Department Employment Application will be tabled until the primary New Hope
City Employment Application is updated.
CONSOLI- Chief Smith reported that the last meeting was conducted in New Hope on February
DATION STUDY 25. A mission statement was established at that meeting. Two areas of the fire
REPORT service were reviewed, the organizational structure of the two departments, and the
resources (fire equipment) and goals were established. Chief Smith stated that the
consolidation study will take about twelve months to complete.
OTHER Sherry reported that one or all of the New Hope Firefighters have applied to
BUSINESS AFSCME (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees) to be
considered as a collective bargaining unit. The City has received official notice
from the Bureau of Mediation Services that this request has taken place.
ADJOURN- The Fire Personnel Committee adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
MENT
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary
Fire Personnel Committee 2 March 3, 1992
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Fire Personnel Committee March 31, 1992
Meeting #4 Fire Station, 7:00 p.m.
C~T~. TO ORDER The New Hope Fire Personnel Committee met pursuant to due
call and notice thereof; Chair Reiswig called the meeting
to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Reiswig, Smith, Carlson, Fournier, Hillberg, and
staff liaison Sherry Draper. Since Doug Smith had to
leave the meeting at 8:00 p.m. to host the Mutual Aid
meeting, he did not participate in the firefighter
interviews.
APPROVAL OF Motion by Smith, and seconded by Carlson to approve the
MINUTES March 3, 1992 minutes as written. Voting in favor. Ail.
PHYSICAL REQUIRE- Doug Smith reported that the Chiefs Association had met
MENTS FOR FIRE- with Dr. Mark Berg from North Works. They reviewed the
FIGHTERS mandates from ADA, OSHA, and AWAIR, as well as the
recommendations from NFPA (copy attached). They will
begin to develop a plan at their next meeting. Standards
will be for all firefighters, not just recruits.
CAPTAIN VACANCY Since Ed Anderson is moving outside the response area, he
has resigned from the Department effective April 1. The
Committee discussed procedures for filling the nine-month
unexpired term of his Captain position. The firefighters
expressed a concern that a regular appointment at this
time could possibly eliminate a firefighter who thought
he/she had until year end to meet all the requirements of
the position. The question was raised as to the
possibility of renewing a 90-day temporary appointment.
It was also suggested that a regular appointment could be
made to include the remainder of this term and the next
full term.
The Committee asked the Chief to post the position for a
temporary appointment and Sherry Draper to contact the
Personnel Board for further direction.
OTHER BUSINESS Sherry stated that it had been six months since the
officer training requirements were last reviewed and it
was time to do it again. Doug reported that Henry Benton
is currently enrolled in the Saturday FMO training, his
final requirement. He also said that Steve Homstad had
enrolled in a course to complete his final requirement.
However, this course was canceled so he is in the process
of identifying another administrative/management one. Ail
other officers have met all training requirements.
Chief Smith reported that Hennepin Tech has discontinued
Fire Office I and II, replacing these courses with Line
Officer Basic and Line Officer Advanced. It was noted
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that job descriptions need to be updated with this change.
CONSOLIDATION Chief Smith said that the committee started to review the
STUDY REPORT budgets from both cities but discovered they weren't
comparing "apples to apples." The Finance Directors from
both cities will be asked to prepare the analysis. The
State Auditor's opinion on combining relief associations
was introduced. It will be discussed further at the next
meeting.
FIREFIGHTER Sherry reported that she had seven applications on file
INTERVIEWS and she had invited all to interview. Three made
appointments, one let her know he had moved out of the
area, and three did not respond. She also said she had
contacted both certified candidates to determine their
current interest. Scott Ladwig responded that he is still
interested in a firefighter position. Dale Hilukka did
not respond. Chair Reiswig asked Sherry to try once again
to contact the three applicants who did not respond and to
notify Mr. Hilukka that his name was being removed from
the certified list.
The Fire Personnel Committee interviewed Mark Dooley and
Paul Larson. Chris Eichen did not attend. Both candidates
scored well. Mark would be a night responder and Paul a
day responder. Paul does not live within the response
area, but is planning to move to New Hope.
MOTION Motion by Carlson and second by Fournier to certify Mark
Dooley and to certify Paul Larson, contingent upon his
living within the response area.
Discussion followed regarding hiring needs. Since the
decision was made to make offers to day responders only,
there have been three resignations from night responders.
Since Chief Smith was not present, the Committee did not
make a recommendation. Sherry reminded the Committee that
probationary firefighters must have a positive physical
exam before they start to do anything, even going to
classes.
LIEUTENANT Motion by Fournier and second by Carlson to approve the
RECRUITING MOTION following schedule for Lieutenant recruiting:
Post Openings May 1
Application Deadline May 15
Interview June 2
Appoint July 1
LMC LOSS CONTROL Sherry reported she attended the Fire Track at the League
WORKSHOP of Minnesota Cities Safety and Loss Control Workshop. She
found it very interesting and informative. One of the
sessions addressed recruiting and hiring procedures. It
was stressed that failing to advertise openings and voting
on members are discriminatory practices. It was suggested
that a written test be given to determine if candidates
could read (comprehension level) and write. A local high
school could help with testing in return for fire
education from the department. A performance test was
recommended to determine if candidates can do fireground
work, i.e., hose rolls, ladder climbs, dummy drags - on a
pass/fail basis. She received examples of these tests.
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OTHER BUSI~SS Cindi Hillberg told the Committee she was moving out of
state and would have to resign her position effective June
1.
~JOURNMENT The Fire Personnel Committee adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry Draper
Staff Liaison
Fire Personnel Committee - 3 - March 31, 1992
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Fire Personnel Committee May 5, 1992
Meeting #5 Fire Station, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO The New Hope Fire Personnel Committee met pursuant to due call and notice
ORDER thereof; Chair Reiswig called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Reiswig, Smith, Carlson, Fournier, Hillberg, and staff liaison
Sherry Draper.
APPROVAL OF Motion by Carlson, and second by Hillberg to approve the March 31, 1992 minutes
MARCH 31, as written. Voting in favor: All.
1992 MINLYI'F~
CAPTAIN Sherry reported to the Committee that she was asked at the last meeting to take the
APPOINTMENT matter of the Captain's position to the Personnel Board for direction on how to fill
the remainder of the term since it is for a longer period of time (through the end of
December). The Personnel Board responded that a temporary appointment be made
only until the end of June and then recruit for the Captain position for a six month
term at the same time as the Lieutenant recruiting. The Captain position was posted
as a temporary position; only one person applied (Mike Bennett) and he has been
appointed to the temporary position until June 30. Chair Reiswig stated the
Lieutenant and Captain postings were worded in such a way that applications would
be accepted from those candidates who were fully qualified and those who were
near qualification, however, those who were fully qualified would be considered
first. Sherry asked if someone had filled the position before meant that they are
qualified. Chief Smith replied that no one is grandfathered into positions.
FIREFIGHTER Sherry stated that at the last meeting she was asked to contact the three applicants
RECRUITING who were asked to interview but did not respond. She said she wrote the three
another letter, and still has not heard from two of the applicants. The third one
called and left a message stating he had a new job that takes him out of town. He
said that he would call again, but has not done that. Sherry said she feels these
three applicants are no longer viable candidates. Sherry gave the Committee an
update on the candidates that were interviewed. Mark Dooley has passed all exams
(background, motor vehicle, physical) and is on board and making calls. Paul
Larson has purchased a home within the response area and the closing is scheduled
for May 28. He asked if he could start the process early, he was told not until he
closes on his house.
Sherry stated the quarterly City Newsletter will be delivered to residents in June and
Chief Smith suggested that another recruiting item be put into the newsletter. After
discussion among Committee members it was decided that informational meetings
for prospective firefighters will be held July 22 at 7:00 p.m. and July 24 at 9:00
a.m. Both meetings will be held at the fire station. Notices of the meetings will
be put on the 42nd Avenue readerboard, cable t.v., and advertised in the City
Newsletter and New Hope/Golden Valley Post. Applications will be available at
the informational meetings, but if attendance is not possible, the interested party can
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call City Hall and talk to either Chief Smith or Sherry. Also, a promotional effort
will take place at Duk Duk Daze. Discussion was held regarding who would
conduct the informational meetings. Chief Smith stated the officers would be in
attendance and perhaps one of the new probationary firefighters could be present
to field questions.
FIREFIGHTER Sherry brought up the issue of mentoring as it would apply to the fire department.
ASSIMILATION Sherry went on to say that perhaps when new firefighters came into the department,
a senior firefighter could take that person under his wing and help develop that new
firefighter with mentoring and dialoging on a one to one basis. Greg Carlson stated
maybe after one year of service that mentoring would help, but not in the first year
as it is such an intense year with training, etc. Don Fournier stated the most
important thing in a situation like mentoring is that personalities match and also the
fact that New Hope has a paid-on-call department rather than a career department
with different shifts involved.
CONSOLI- Chief Smith reported that at the last meeting of the Consolidation Study Committee
DATION STUDY costs and budgets for the two departments were discussed. He said that the two
REPORT Finance Directors (from Crystal and New Hope) are meeting tomorrow to look at
budgets. There are some legal questions regarding the pension plans that have to
be answered and legal counsel will be brought in on that issue. Chief Smith stated
all concerned parties are receiving an appreciation of what the fire service is and
what each others communities are ail about.
OTHER Chief Smith stated the union question for the firefighters in now being reviewed by
BUSINESS the Bureau of Mediation Services.
Sherry reported she has done nothing to advertise for a replacement for Cindi
Hillberg's position. Discussion was held and it was determined that an ad should
be put in the City Newsletter, New Hope/Golden Valley Post, and cable t.v.
Sherry will devise a form to send to applicants for informational purposes. There
will be no deadline, but open-ended until the position is filled.
Chief Smith stated that Fire Lieutenant Doug Anderson has resigned so there is
another officer position opening. Don Fournier stated that his proposal to the
officers is to have senior firefighters pull standby duty for the remainder of
Anderson's term (until lune 30.)
CINDI HILL- Chair Reiswig thanked Cindi for her participation, input, and time that she has put
BERG APPRE- in on the Fire Personnel Committee. Chair Reiswig and all the Committee
CIATION members wished Cindi well in her future endeavors.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Carlson, seconded by Fournier to adjourn the Fire Personnel Committee
meeting. Voting in favor: All. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary
Fire Personnel Committee - 2 - May 5, 1992
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Fire Personnel Committee June 6, 1992
Meeting #6 Fire Station, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO The New Hope Fire Personnel Committee met pursuant to due call and notice
ORDER thereof; Chair Reiswig called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Reiswig, Smith, Carlson, Fournier, and staffliaison Sherry Draper.
APPROVAL OF Motion by Smith, and second by Carlson to approve the May 5, 1992 minutes as
MAY 5, written. Voting in favor: All.
1992 MINUTES
OFFICER The Fire Personnel Committee interviewed Henry Benton and Joe Amos for the
INTERVIEWS Fire Lieutenant positions. Both candidates were fully qualified. The Fire Personnel
Committee also interviewed Mike Bennett for the Captain position. Bennett was not
fully qualified for the Captain position. An appointment to the Captain position
would be temporary, pending completion of Hazmat II.
MOTION Motion by Carlson and second by Fournier to certify all candidates. Voting in
favor: All.
NEW The Committee reviewed two applications. They confirmed Doug Dunnette was not
COMMITTEE qualified because he did not have any firefighter experience outside of New Hope.
MEMBER The Committee determined Richard Quarnstrom was qualified and instructed Sherry
UPDATE to schedule him for an interview at the July meeting.
CONSOLI- Committee member Fournier said he did not think much progress was being made
DATION STUDY with the consolidation study. He expressed disappointment with elected officials'
REPORT lack of attendance at the meetings. Sherry said she and the Assistant from Crystal
had been brought into the project and they were developing an "apples to apples"
financial analysis for the Managers.
OTHER It was noted that previously certified candidate Paul Larson had moved into the
BUSINESS response area and was appointed to Probationary Firefighter June 1.
ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the Fire Personnel Committee, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry Draper
Staff Liaison
Fire Personnel Committee 1 June 6, 1992
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Fire Personnel Committee July 7, 1992
Meeting #7 Fire Station, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO The New Hope Fire Personnel Committee met pursuant to due call and
ORDER notice thereof; Staff Liaison Draper called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Carlson, Fournier, and staff liaison Sherry Draper.
Absent: Reiswig, Smith
APPROVAL OF Motion by Fournier, and second by Carlson to approve the June 2, 1992
JUNE 2, minutes as written. Voting in favor: All.
1992 lVIINUTES
COMMITTEE The Fire Personnel Committee interviewed Richard Quarnstrom for the Fire
MEMBER Personnel Committee position. Mr. Quarnstrom advised the Fire Personnel
INTERVIEW Committee of his qualifications.
Mr. Quarnstrom stated he is a retired Minneapolis Firefighter and was a
member of the Minneapolis Fire Department and a Battalion Chief for 29
years. Mr. Quarnstrom stated he had worked within the personnel and civil
service areas in Minneapolis with hiring, firing, and testing candidates. He
said he was instrumental in hiring the first minorities and females and was
responsible for training the first female candidates. Mr. Quarnstrom stated
he was also on the State Board of Examiners for Firefighter Certification and
a senior instructor/trainer and licensed Community College instructor. Mr.
Quamstrom told the committee that he also instituted a fitness training
program for Minneapolis firefighters.
MOTION Motion by Carlson and second by Fournier to recommend to the Personnel
Board the acceptance of Mr. Quamstrom as a member of the Fire Personnel
Committee. Voting in favor: All.
INFORMA- The Committee discussed the informational meetings for recruiting
TIONAL firefighters that are scheduled for July 22 and July 24. They will be
MEETING advertised on cable t.v. and the community board. The Committee also
talked about rookie participation and decided that they would get them
involved in the informational meetings.
CONSOLI- Committee member Fournier stated that issues are progressing with the
DATION consolidation studies. One of the issues that will be difficult to resolve is the
REPORT Relief Association pensions and how they are affected by a merger. Sherry
stated that she and the Assistant Manager from Crystal presented a financial
Fire Personnel Committee 1 - July 7, 1992
statement comparing both cities. Sherry stated that Mayor Erickson was
very supportive of the firefighters and the pension issue. Sherry stated that
the Fire Chiefs from the two cities are working on a model now and are to
present it to their respective memberships.
UNION Sherry reported that on July 6, the Bureau of Mediation Services issued its
REPORT findings that none of New Hope's paid-on-call firefighters are public
employees within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes. The petition for
AFSCME representation was dismissed. She also informed the Committee
that this project had cost the City a lot of staff time and many dollars for
consultants and computer program changes.
ADJOURN- As there was no further business to come before the Fire Personnel
MENT Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary
Fire Personnel Committee - 2 - July 7, 1992
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Fire Personnel Committee August 4, 1992
Meeting//8 Fire Station, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO The New Hope Fire Personnel Committee met pursuant to due call and
ORDER notice thereof; Chair Reiswig called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Carlson, Fournier, Reiswig, Smith, Quarnstrom, and sta~ff
liaison Sherry Draper.
APPROVAL OF Motion by Carlson, and second by Fournier to approve the July 7, 1992
JULY 7, minutes as written. Voting in favor: All.
1992 MINUTES
WELCOME Chair Reiswig officially welcomed Richard Quamstrom as the citizen
NEW MEMBER representative to the Committee. He was appointed by the Council on Juty
RICHARD 27. His term will expire on December 31, 1993.
QUARNSTROM
REVIEW Chief Smith reported that the informational meetings followed the same
INFORMA- format as last year, with the addition of "testimonials" from probationary
TIONAL firefighters. He said Glenn Johnston and Don Kirchoffner did an excellent
MEETINGS job of relating both the benefits and hardships of their experiences on the
department.
Sherry Draper said statistics proved the meetings were successful. Sixteen
of the nineteen who attended submitted applications. She also noted that
most had learned about the meetings either through the City Report or Cable
TV.
INTERVIEWS Chief Smith said he wanted to move the selection process along as quickly
PROBATION- as possible because other cities are hiring and Anoka Technical College will
ARY FIRE- start a Firefighter I class for New Hope and Golden Valley in September.
FIGHTERS
Chief Smith also said he would like to hire eight (combination of day and
night responders) probationary firefighters. This would bring our
departmental total up to 37.
The Fire Personnel Committee interviewed five candidates: Tom Anderson,
Vernon Goble, Gary Boyle, Micheal Iwanok, Tom Gooler. Allison Frank
did not attend.
Certification discussion was postponed until all candidates have been
Fire Personnel Committee 1 - August 4, 1992
interviewed. Sherry reminded the Committee that last year the passing
interview score was set at 60.
CONSOLI- The next Consolidation Study meeting is scheduled for August 17. Chief
DATIONSTUDY Smith has gathered questions from both firefighters and retirees. He said
REPORT pensions are still a key issue. Chief Smith and the Crystal chief are working
on a presentation for the meeting.
OTHER The Committee set next Tuesday, August 11, as the next interview date.
BUSINESS They asked Sherry to schedule interviews from 7:00 until 10:00. The
committee also recognized they may need to meet sometime during daytime
hours to interview potential day responders.
The Chief announced that Glenn Johnston and Don Kirchoffner have
successfully completed their probationary periods and will be sworn in as
firefighters at the next Council meeting.
ADJOURN- The Fire Personnel Committee adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
MENT
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry A. Draper
Staff Liaison
Fire Personnel Committee - 2 - August 4, 1992
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Fire Personnel Committee August 11, 1992
Meeting g9 Fire Station, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO The New Hope Fire Personnel Committee met pursuant to due call and
ORDER notice thereof; Chair Reiswig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Carlson, Reiswig, Smith, Quarnstrom, and staff liaison
Sherry Draper.
Absent: Fournier
APPROVAL OF Due to lack of time, the Fire Personnel Committee tabled approval of the
MINUTES August 4, 1992 minutes.
INTERVIEWS The Fire Personnel Committee interviewed the following candidates for the
PROBATION- Probationary Firefighter positions: Derrick Foster, Chris Crew, Tom
ARY FIRE- Eliason, Keith Spohn, Dan Halvorson, Todd Roehl, Bill Foster, Richard
FIGHTERS Krietzman, and David Neuenfeldt.
Committee members discussed the effect of one member's absence on the
interview scoring process. It was the consensus that one absence would not
have much of an impact on an averaged score. Therefore, it was decided
that the scores from the first interview session will stand (included Fournier
and divided by 5).
Sherry reported there were still 3 or 4 candidates to be interviewed.
Following a review of the member's availability, the Committee decided to
meet again on the next evening, Wednesday, August 12, at 7:00.
OTHER Chief Smith announced that Don Fournier had decided to retire on
BUSINESS September 1.
ADJOURN- The Fire Personnel Committee adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
MENT
Respectfully submitted,
Staff Liaison
Fire Personnel Committee ~ 1 - August 11, 1992
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Fire Personnel Committee August 12, 1992
Meeting #10 Fire Station, 8:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The New Hope Fire Personnel Committee met pursuant to due call
and notice thereof; Chair Reiswig called the meeting to order at
8:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Carlson, Reiswig, Smith, Fournier, Quarnstrom,
and staff liaison Sherry Draper.
APPROVAL OF Motion by Carlson, seconded by Quarnstrom to approve the
MINUTES August 4, 1992 and August 11, 1992 minutes as written. All
present voted in favor. Motion carried.
INTERVIEWS The Fire Personnel Committee interviewed the following candidates
PROBATIONARY for the Probationary Firefighter positions: Glen Beske, Tim
FIREFIGHTERS Wallace, and Allison Frank.
MOTION Motion by Carlson, seconded by Fournier, to certify all
candidates with scores of 60 and above and to encourage
management to make every effort to employ the minority and
female candidates. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
The following candidates were certified as eligible for the position
of probationary firefighter: Tom Anderson, Glen Beske, Gary
Boyle, Chris Crew, Tom Eliason, Derrick Foster, Allison Frank,
Vern Goble, Tom Gooler, Dan Halvorson, Mike Iwanok, Richard
Krietzman, David Neuenfeldt, Todd Roehl, Keith Spohn, and Tim
Wallace.
OTHER BUSINESS The Committee recognized that Carlson's and Foumier's terms had
been arbitrarily set to expire one year apart in order to maintain
continuity on the Committee. They discussed that since Foumier
is retiring early, it would make sense that Carlson be reassigned to
the longer of the two terms.
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MOTION Motion by Fournier, seconded by Smith, to change Carlson's
term expiration date to December 31, 1993 and Fournier's to
December 31, 1992. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
The Committee discussed procedures and set the following
schedule for filling Don Fournier's unexpired term: posting -
August 14; application deadline - August 28; committee interviews
- September 1.
ADJOURNMENT The Fire Personnel Committee adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry A. Draper
Staff Liaison
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CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Fire Personnel Committee September 1, 1992
Meeting #11 Marcello's, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The New Hope Fire Personnel Committee met at Marcello's to
celebrate Committee member Fournier's retirement. Chair Reiswig
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Carlson, Reiswig, Smith, Fournier, Quarnstrom,
and staff liaison Sherry Draper.
APPROVAL OF Motion by Carlson, seconded by Foumier to approve the August
MINUTES 12, 1992 minutes as written. All present voted in favor. Motion
carried.
NEW FIRE- Sherry Draper stated that she had received only one application for
FIGHTER the Committee, and it had later been withdrawn. The Committee
REPRESENTATIVE then discussed the need to fill the position. They decided the
TO COMMITTEE Committee would function best with all positions filled, and that it
was important to have the representation from active firefighters.
The Committee also discussed the appropriateness of an officer's
appointment to the Committee. The consensus was that the
position should bring peer representation (rather than supervisory)
and that if it were an officer, he/she would have to step down
during appeal hearings and officer interviews. However these
issues could be dealt with, if necessary.
Sherry Draper will repost the opening, stating that applications will
be reviewed at the October meeting. Greg Carlson and Doug
Smith will also communicate that the position is still open and
encourage firefighters to apply.
STATUS OF Sherry Draper reported that eight employment offers had been
CERTIFIED made and accepted, including two day responders and one female.
CANDIDATES All motor vehicle records and criminal backgrounds are okay.
Chief Smith asked Sherry to contact Assistant Chief Homstad as
soon as she receives results from the physical exams. Steve will
then schedule orientations.
EMPLOYMENT Sherry Draper asked the Committee to take another look at the
APPLICATION application supplement in relation to the latest interview sessions.
REVIEW Was there any additional information they wanted to request?
Following discussion, a few revisions were recommended.
OTHER Chair Reiswig asked for a report on the Consolidation Committee.
BUSINESS Chief Smith said he and Chief McGinty had presented several
options on organizational structure, fire stations, etc. at the last
meeting. No action was taken. Dick Quarnstrom shared his ideas
on consolidation and hiring full-time daytime firefighters.
Don Foumier was thanked for service on the Committee and
wished well in his retirement.
ADJOURNMENT The Fire Personnel Committee adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry Draper
Staff Liaison
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CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Fire Personnel Committee October 6, 1992
Meeting #12 Fire Station, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The New Hope Fire Personnel Committee met pursuant to due call
and notice thereof; Chair Reiswig called the meeting to order at
7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Carlson, Reiswig, Smith, Quarnstrom, and staff
liaison Sherry Draper.
APPROVAL OF Motion by Carlson, seconded by Quarnstrom to approve the
MINUTES September 1, 1992 minutes as written. All present voted in
favor. Motion carried.
INTERVIEW The Fire Personnel Committee interviewed Jonathan Tare for the
Fire Personnel Committee position. Jon presented a brief account
of his background. He stated he is a present member of the New
Hope Fire Department and has been on the department for two
years. He said he has a lot of enthusiasm for the New Hope Fire
Department and the firefighters he works with and would like to
have some influence in forming the Fire Department.
MOTION Motion by Carlson, seconded by Quamstrom to recommend
acceptance of Jonathan Tate as a member of the Fire Personnel
Committee. Voting in favor: All.
Sherry Draper will draft a letter to Jonathan Tate informing him of
the Committee's decision. He will f'fll the remainder of Don
Fournier's term which expires December 31, 1992.
OFFICER Sherry stated that it has been six months since the Committee last
TRAINING discussed Steve Homstad's need to take an Administrative
REQUIREMENTS Management course. Also, Mike Bennett needs to complete
Hazmat II. Chief Smith stated that Steve is currently enrolled in
Advanced Leadership and Mike is taking technician level Hazmat
which would meet the requirements. Chief Smith stated he would
let the Committee know when he receives the certificates of the
completed courses.
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CAPTAIN Sherry stated the two Captain's positions will expire December 31,
RECRUITING 1992. Discussion was held reviewing the process of filling officer
SCHEDULE positions. The following schedule was developed for filling the
Captain positions: posting - November 2, 1992; application
deadline-November 16; interviews at December 1, 1992 meeting;
appointment January 1, 1993.
Dick Quarnstrom expressed concern over both Captain positions
expiring at the same time. He suggested the Committee re-evaluate
the plan for all officer terms.
CONSOLIDATION Chief Smith reported that the Consolidation Committee met last
STIJDY REPORT week. He said the biggest concern is still the pension issue.
OTItER BUSINESS Discussion was held concerning the November meeting date.
Because it is the same date as the General Election and City
meetings cannot be held on that date, it was decided to cancel the
November meeting and hold the next meeting of the Fire Personnel
Committee on December 1, 1992.
ADJOURNMENT The Fire Personnel Committee adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
'y
Recording Secretary
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Revised
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Fire Personnel Committee October 6, 1992
Meeting #12 Fire Station, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The New Hope Fire Personnel Committee met pursuant to due call
and notice thereof; Chair Reiswig called the meeting to order at
7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Carlson, Reiswig, Smith, Quarnstrom, and staff
liaison Sherry Draper.
APPROVAL OF Motion by Carlson, seconded by Quarnstrom to approve the
MINUTES September 1, 1992 minutes as written. All present voted in
favor. Motion carded.
INTERVIEW The Fire Personnel Committee interviewed Jonathan Tate for the
Fire Personnel Committee position. Jon presented a brief account
of his background. He stated he is a present member of the New
Hope Fire Department and has been on the department for two and
one-half years. He said he has a lot of enthusiasm for the New
Hope Fire Department and the firefighters he works with and
would like to have some influence in forming the Fire Department.
MOTION Motion by Carlson, seconded by Quarnstrom to recommend
acceptance of Jonathan Tate as a member of the Fire Personnel
Committee. Voting in favor: All.
Sherry Draper will draft a letter to Jonathan Tate informing him of
the Committee's decision. He will fill the remainder of Don
Fournier's term which expires December 31, 1992.
OFFICER Sherry stated that it has been six months since the Committee last
TRAINING discussed Steve Homstad's need to take an Administrative
REQUIREMENTS Management course. Also, Mike Bennett needs to complete
Hazmat II. Chief Smith stated that Steve is currently enrolled in
Advanced Leadership and Mike is taking technician level Hazmat
which would meet the requirements. Chief Smith stated he would
let the Committee know when he receives the certificates of the
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completed courses.
CAPTAIN Sherry stated the two Captain's positions will expire December 31,
RECRUITING 1992. Discussion was held reviewing the process of filling officer
SCHEDULE positions. The following schedule was developed for filling the
Captain positions: posting - November 2, 1992; application
deadline- November 16; interviews at December 1, 1992 meeting;
appointment January 1, 1993.
Dick Quarnstrom expressed concern over both Captain positions
expiring at the same time. He suggested the Committee re-evaluate
the plan for all officer terms.
CONSOLIDATION Chief Smith reported that the Consolidation Committee met last
STUDY REPORT week. He said the biggest concern is still the pension issue.
OTHER BUSINESS Discussion was held concerning the November meeting date.
Because it is the same date as the General Election and City
meetings cannot be held on that date, it was decided to cancel the
November meeting and hold the next meeting of the Fire Personnel
Committee on December 1, 1992.
ADJOURNMENT The Fire Personnel Committee adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/Jayne Ferry
Recording Secretary
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CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55428
Fire Department Personnel Committee December 1, 1992
Meeting #13 City Hall, 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO The New Hope Fire Personnel Committee met pursuant to due call
ORDER and notice thereof; Chair Reiswig called the meeting to order at 6:30
p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Carlson, Reiswig, Smith, Tate and staff liaison Sherry
Draper
Absent: Quarnstrom
MOTION Motion by Carlson to approve the minutes of October 6, 1992 with
the following correction: ~~!i!~iii.{."~!!~!ii~~~li~!!l~
Motion carried.
CAPTAIN The Fire Personnel Committee interviewed Mike Bennett and Ron
INTERVIEWS Bjorklund for the Captain positions. Both candidates were fully
qualified.
MOTION Motion by Carlson, seconded by Tate to certify both candidates. All
present voted in favor. Motion carried.
Chief Smith indicated he would be implementing one on one
performance evaluations with his fire officers and talk with them
about goal setting for the coming year.
CONSOLI- Chief Smith reported that there has not been a consolidation
DATION STUDY meeting for two months. The major concern of the firefighters is
REPORT the pension plan. Chief Smith stated that the Mayors of the two
cities are saying no one will get hurt by the consolidation. The City
Managers of Crystal and New Hope have visited with legislators at
the State Capitol to try and get legislation through so that pension
plans would be allowed to merge. Governor Carlson has made his
opinion known that he highly favors cities working together in order
to spend money more effectively.
OTHER Chief Smith reported that six New Hope firefighters made a trip to
BUSINESS Toyne's in Iowa for a pre-paint inspection on the new fire truck. He
went on to say that the firefighters were very pleased with what has
been purchased. Delivery of the vehicle will be the week of
December 14 and it is expected to be in service by the first of the
year. Chief Smith said he would like to publicize the new vehicle in
the Post and on cable t.v.
APPOINTMENT Motion by Smith, seconded by Carlson to appoint Jonathan Tate to
a two year term which expires December 31, 1994. All present
voted in favor. Motion carried.
Chief Smith reported that the Fire Department is updating the
department's policies and procedures manual and finishing the
bloodborne pathogen training.
Next Meeting The first 1993 meeting of the Fire Personnel Committee will be held
on February 2, 1993, 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Station.
ADJOURN- The Fire Personnel Committee adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
MENT
Respectfully submitted,
Jayne Ferry
Recording Secretary
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