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1977-05-03CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 3 MAY 1977 7:30 PM A G E N D A 1. Texas Power & Light Company Rate Increase Request - Bob Daniels. 2. Work session re sewer financing - Thomas Anderlitch, President, Texas Securities Corporation. 3. Acre Lot Requirements - Freddie Joyce. 4. Bicentennial Park Report - Ben H. Berry. 5. Administrative Matters: A. Bills for Approval 1. Carter & Burgess Step II Payment. B. Mayor's Report 6. Alcoholic Use Ordinance No. 161-53 Revision. Traffic Safety Action Plan. 8. Ad Hoc Sewer Committee - Resolution No. 77-19. 9. Revised Personnel Rules & Regulations - Resolution No. 77-20. 10. Appointment of NCTCOG Representative. 11. Proclamation of Municipal Clerks Week. I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the front door and the bulletin board of City Hall, 667 N. Carroll Avenue, on Fri- day, April 29, 1977, at 2 P. M. City Secretary 105 NAME OF MEMBER In __1 ro ro O O y G H H z CITY OF SOUTHLAKE MINUTES OF: Regular Council Meeting DATE OF MEETING: 3 May 1977 TIME OF MEETING: 7:30 P. M. PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chamber, City Hall 667 N. Carroll Avenue 1 of 3 Paaes COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pat Hawk,Mayc Pro Tem C. A. Sweet, Councilmen Bob Goode, A. C. Urbanosky, Brad Popkin and Sam Sparger. STAFF PRESENT: W. D. Campbell, City Attorney W. G. Cline, Water Superintendent; D.R.Hughes Police Chief; R. P. Steele, Fire Chief. INVOCATION: Mayor Pro Tem Sweet. Index No. Caption Mayor Hawk introduced Mark Mahan of Rep. Gib GUEST Lewis' office who informed the Council he is at their service any time he can be of help. The Mayor thanked him for coming. ) MINUTES of the last regular meeting were ap- proved as presented. Minutes of the special meeting held 25 April 1977 were also approved as presented. The request for increased rates was postponed T P & L RATE at the request of Texas Power & Light Company who requested to be on the agenda for May 17. mo Thomas Anderlitch, President.of Texas Securi- SEWER FINANCA ties Corporation of San Antonio, enlightened ING the Council as to methods of financing a bond ' issue and stated he will be happy to work with them when they have determined their needs. Following questions, the Mayor thanked him fo coming. F7 1 . LJ Sparger Sweet Urbanos X X X Freddie Joyce informed the Council he would ACRE SIZE LOT like to proceed with his proposed subdivision REQUIREMENT with lots of approximately 20,000 square feet making 36 lots on 20 acres. Discussion follow- ed. It was pointed out that approval of the Planning & Zoning Commission has already been obtained on the preliminary plat; and Mr.Joyp opted to submit a Developer's Agreement to th Council. He then inquired about the applica- tion of the short form process of plat approv al on a 9 acre tract of land. The Mayor sai he did not want to get into a full blown dis- cussion of the matter at this time. Mr. Joyce 106 ro b n e~ CITY OF SOUTHLAKE z ~ ~ d e e 9 MINUTES OF: Regular Council Meeting n ny p DATE OF MEETING: 3 May 1977 H z TIME OF MEETING: 7:30 P. M. NAME PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chamber, City Hall OF 667 N. Carroll Avenue MEMBER Index No, Paqe 2 of 3 Paues Caption thanked the Council for their time. Ben Berry addressed the Council regarding the PARK REPORT Bicentennial Park and asked if he could con- tinue his efforts on the project. He gave a detailed status. and financial report. Mayor. Hawk stated that the Council was receptive to giving that authority and it would be in the form of a resolution on the next regular agend a which would include appointing a committee. Councilman Sparger will act asliaison officer. Goode X X Following discussion of the bill from Carter BILLS Popkin X X & Burgess for payment of Step II work, the STEP II PYT. Sweet X Council approved the bills presented for pay- MAYOR'S j Urbanosk X ment. The Mayor made a brief report to the REPORT Sparger X Council concerning items of interest to bring them up to date. (See attached sheet.) Council took no action on the matter of revis- ORD. 161-53 ing Ordinance 161-53, concerning alcoholic use permits. Following discussion, the Mayor requested two resolutions be placed on the next regular agenda for action to appoint new members to the Citizens Advisory Committee to fill current vacancies and to expand their charter. Council indicated that the Committee is to go ahead with a study of the ordinance in order to make a recommendation to the Com- mission. Councilman Urbanosky gave his critique of the TRAFFIC Traffic Safety Action Plan. Discussion fol- SAFETY ACTIC lowed. The Council acted to have Councilman PLAN Goode X X Urbanosky submit his written questions of the Sparger X X Plan to Mr. Eddie Cheatham for answers in Sweet X order to resolve any problems so the Plan will Popkin X be finalized preparatory to adoption by Counci Urbanosk X at the next regular meeting. Goode X X Council passed and approved Resolution No. AD HOC SEWEF Sweet X X 19 wherein an Ad Hoc Committee is appointed COMMITTEE Sparger x for the purpose of studying costs of operation RES.77-19 Popkin X and maintenance of a sewer system and other Urbanos X related matters. (Resolution No. 77-19 is 107 b o 0 c~ 0 o x a tri o z d d C~ G F H NAME N OF MEMBER Goode X X Sweet X X Popkin X Sparger X Urbanosk X Urbanosk X X Popkin X X Sweet X Goode X Sparger - ab ta' ne - CITY OF SOUTHLAKE MINUTES OF: Regular Council Meeting DATE OF MEETING: 3 May 1977 TIME OF MEETING: 7:30 P. M. PLACE OF MEETING:Council Chamber, City Hall 667 N. Carroll Avenue Index No. Page 3 of 3 Pages Caption ,tacked hereto and made a part hereof.) 3uncil passed and approved the latest revisio PERSONNEL Personnel Rules and Regulations. (Resolu- RULES & RE Lon No. 77-20, together with "Exhibit A", a ULATIONS Dpy of said rules and regulations, is attache RES. 77-20 sreto and made a part hereof.) Duncil moved to appoint Councilman Sparger to COG REP erve as the City's North Central Texas Coun- APPOINTED it of Governments (NCTCOG) representative. 3yor Hawk proclaimed the week of May 9-15 to PROCLAMATIO Municipal Clerk's Week. here being no further business, the meeting I I 3journed. / I ATTEST: City Secretarjr G ~IAs'oRS ,P~Pp~2T 108 hl~T ON ZG f~~°,2iG , f/,9~/~ ~TifreT~D.eEd/~uJ OF i°LA,vS ~ /.[/!/SST/~+/~'Tio.(/ ~F CvSTS. Ci//LG /1JfET ~6.+'T ~o ~•~y CC,~J•3'/~J~.~i~7'i0/~/ ~iy'/~'r~/ ~`~i~cT ~Shc ~Tiy/L~.~,~'. 4Ti,,V ~yiG•y G'mT~~.t:s /~l.~GTsi~L~ c'~r.~1Ti~s, 3. 4e:~4eVZF A10 i e7-40IJ 1-!IS"i41)eO p tJ Gv~7 ~ 62eti9G /Ty e-1 '17- AZ54;~Izlv -51 0 109 RESOLUTION NO. 77-19 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, deems it to be to the best interest of the City to have an Ad Hoc Committee appointed for the purpose of the study of maintenance and operation- al costs connected with a proposed sewer system and other related matters; And, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake desires to have the conclusions of the Committee prior to entering into a bond election; And, WHEREAS, such Committee is to consist of three member and report directly to the Mayor; Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT: 1. An Ad Hoc Committee be and is hereby appointed for the purpose of a study to be made of maintenance and operation- al costs connected with a proposed sewer system and other related matters. 2. The findings of this Committee shall be concluded prior to entering into a bond electiontin connection with a Step 3 Grant. 3. Said Committee shall be composed of three members, Harold Knight, Jimmy Truelove and George Kolb, with Harold Knight as Chairman. PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of May, 1977. ATTEST: Mayor City Secretary 110 RESOLUTION NO. 77-20 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT: 1. The terms and provisions of Exhibit "A", attached hereto, incorporated herein and made a part hereof, be and are hereby approved and adopted as the Personnel Rules and Regulations for the employees of the City of Southlake. The provisions of said Exhibit "A" shall be binding upon all employees of the City of Southlake. 2. This Exhibit "A" supersedes all previous Rules and Regula- tions and particularly those contained in Resolution No. 72-23, Resolution No. 73-17, Resolution No. 73-20, Resol- ution No. 76-12 and Resolution No. 76-19. 3. These Rules and Regulations shall be effective immediately upon passage of this Resolution. PASSED AND APPROVED this - day of May, 1977. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary EXHIBIT A to Pes. 77-20 PERSONNEL` RULES AND REGULATIONS Reference should be made to the City Organizational Chart SECTION 1. - AUTHORITY AND ADMINISTRATION 1.1 EFFECTIVE DATE: May 3, 1977. 1.2 SCOPE. These rules shall apply to and govern all employees of the City of Southlake, Texas. 1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY. With the exception of matters and appointments reserved by the City Council by statutory provisions and by liaison officer responsibilities, the Mayor will be delegated as Department Head of Admini- stration and Finance, and in that capacity will conduct municipal affairs related to those functions. Final authority in all municipal affairs, in the form of review and approval, is reserved by the City Council. 1.4 DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION OF THESE RULES. The layor and/or Department Head will be responsible for the proper and effective administration of these rules and policies within their respective departments. Routine matters and duties in connection therewith may be assigned to a subordinate employee, such as preparation and handling of all required records, reports, etc., within that department. 1.5 AMENDMENTS. The City Council may change or amend these rules within statu- tory limitations when deemed necessary in order to more effectively and efficiently promote the interest of the City of Southlake. I SECTION 2. - INITIAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS 2.1 BASIS OF EMPLOYMENT. All initial employment with the City of Southlake shall be based on merit, ability, and physical and moral fitness as evidenced by: 2.1-1 Training and experience as reflected by the application form plus documentary evidence as to certification, registration, etc., if required. 2.1-2 Investigation of previous employment and credit records. 2.1-3 Physical examination, if required. 2.1-4 Character investigation by head of the department. 2.1-5 There is no discrimination with regard to race, creed, color, sex or age. 2.1-6 Performance test, where applicable. Page 1 of 8 Pages W W ~ x a v x ~ M z o O tl~ H FC~ W O N D H C7 ~ z H H r~ rJ4 H C7 U GYi O 2.2 RESIDENCE. Applicants are encouraged to reside within the corporate limits of the City of Southlake. 2.3 NEPOTISM. No person related within the second degree of affinity or with- in the third degree of consanguinity to the Mayor or to any member of the City Council shall be appointed to any office, position, clerkship or ser- vice to the City. 2.3-1 Persons who are relatives and members of an immediate family shall not be appointed to service in the same department without specific approval from the City Council. 2.4 APPLICATIONS. All persons seeking initial employment or remployment after an absence of more than six months will be required to complete, sign and submit a standard form provided by the City of Southlake. 2.5 OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT. Upon the approval of the department head, an employee may accept outside employment provided that such activity does not inter- fere with his efficiency in regular City employment and that such job is limited to other than regular duty hours. In no event shall an employee hold an outside job that has any conflict of interest with City employment. 2.6 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT. The attitude and deportment of a City employee, whether in public or private, should at all times be such as to promote the goodwill and favorable attitude of the public toward the City Admini- stration and its programs and policies. Employees will at no time involve themselves in or criticize other departments or employees other than as re- quired by job function. SECTION 3. - ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE 3.1 ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES. Department heads are responsible for maintain- ing complete and accurate records relative to all forms of leave, attendance and absence for their employees due to any cause and whether with or without pay; proper indications as to the cause of absence will be made on departmen- tal payrolls. Department heads must certify by signing such payroll/attend- ance records to insure that salary and wage expenditures stay within budgetary limits. 3.1-1 The Mayor is responsible to the City Council for certifying as to the compliance of departments with the requirements and policies as well as rules governing vacation, sick leave, etc. 3.2 WAGES AND HOURS. Wages and salaries for various positions shall be in general accordance with the provisions of the budgeted salaries currently in effect including amendments thereto and within the limitations of the financial provisions of each department as approved by the City Council. Working schedules will be established by each Department Head and approved by the liaison officer. 3.2-1 Annual wages and salaries shall be paid thru 24 pa October 1st, 1972. Employees will be paid on the workdaydnearestntong PaaP 2 of P D- the fifteenth day and last day of each month. 3.2-2 Overtime work will be performed only on authorization of the depart- ment head with regard to certain positions and departments and to the extent necessary to meet essential operating requirements. Com- pensations for authorized overtime work will be provided in the budget or as otherwise approved by the City Council. 3.2-2-1 Department Heads: Employees who are regarded as being on department, assistant or division head levels shall not be eligible for overtime pay. Employees in this class are to work whatever hours may be necessary to properly perform the duties assigned. The salaries for such personnel are deter- mined and established in accordance with this assumption. (The City Secretary is included in this class.) 3.2-2-2 Office Staff: Employees on the office staff (City, Water, etc.) shall not be eligible for overtime pay but shall be given compensatory time off. 3.2-2-3 Police Department: Members of this department shall be paid the same pay as shift pay as set forth in the budget for each fiscal year. 3.2-2-4 Fire Department: This department is voluntary at this time. (If paid, same as para. 3.2-2-3 above.) 3.3 AUTHORITY FOR ABSENCE. No City employee shall be absent from his/her reg- ularly scheduled duties except by authority of his department head or other responsible supervisor. Absences with the reason therefore must be reported to the department head as soon as possible. All absences for periods in excess of 3 days must be approved by the liaison officer. 3.4 SICK LEAVE WITH PAY. Employees in permanent positions will be eligible for sick leave with full pay on the basis of ten working days within a fiscal year subject to the following conditions: 3.4-1 Sick leave may not be taken until three months of service have been completed. 3.4-2 Sick leave may accumulate to a maximum of 30 days. This will be re- troactive to 1 October 1973. 3.4-3 No pay will be authorized for unused sick leave. 3.4-4 Department heads are hereby authorized to make any investigation of benefits claimed under this rule which they deem necessary and to disapprove any claim not properly substantiated. Any sick period in excess of three consecutive days will require authorization by a physician. 3.4-5 Sick leave of one-half and less of a regular work shift need not be reported as sick leave nor be reported on payrolls. Page 3 of 8 Paqes 3.4-6 Frequent claiming of benefits under this rule will constitute grounds for the assumption by the department head that the physi- cal condition of the employee is below the standard necessary for the proper performance of his/her duties. Malingering or abuse of this benefit will constitute grounds for prompt dismissal or disciplinary action by the department head with the approval of the City Council, or by the City Council. 3.5 VACATION. An employee in a permanent position will be eligible for vaca- tion benefits either as time off with pay or as terminal pay in the case of separation from City employment in good standing. 3.5-1 Employees in permanent positions shall be granted one week (five working days) vacation after twelve months continuous employment, two weeks (ten working days) after twenty-four months continuous employment, and three weeks (fifteen working days) after ten years continuous employment. The time that an employee is on vacation is considered continuous service time. All vacation time periods shall be based on the date of employment. 3.5-2 Vacations shall be taken at a time approved by the department head. Department heads will obtain approval of liaison officers and the Mayor prior to taking vacations. 3.5-3 Vacation benefits are not cumulative from year to year and must be used in the year earned. 3.5-4 If an employee declines to take his/her vacation, he shall not be paid vacation pay. 3.5-5 No vacation benefits will be earned by temporary or part-time personnel. 3.6 EMERGENCY LEAVE WITH PAY. Department heads may grant emergency leave with pay not to exceed three working days to employees who have completed at least three months of continuous service in case of death of an immediate member of the employee's family. 3.7 MILITARY LEAVE WITH PAY. A permanent employee who is a member of the National Guard or any reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States, when so ordered by the proner authority, shall be entitled to a leave of absence with pay during any period vihen he shall be engaged in field training or encampment, or when ordered to duty with troops for field exercises or instructions, and not to exceed ten working days during any one calendar year. 3.8 HOLIDAYS. The following holidays are officially declared and designated to be observed with pay by all City employees occupying permanent positions and subject to the revisions and limitations hereinafter set forth: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. 3.8-1 When any designated holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, the preced- ing or following business day will be observed. Page 4 of 8 Pages 3.8-2 Department heads shall specifically authorize the observance of any holiday above named and may revoke or restrict the observance of same in order to provide necessary functions and services by their departments. 3.8-3 No overtime pay or extra pay will be authorized for employees who may be required to work on a designated holiday, but such employees may be allowed corresponding time off with pay added to vacation time allowed. Credit for unused holidays may not carry over into the following calendar year except where the holidays have come after the employee's regular vacation. 3.9 OTHER FORMS OF LEAVE. Attendance of seminars, schools, etc., will be with pay together with necessary travel and expense allowance when pre- viously approved by the City Council and where such attendance improves the employee's efficiency, and is considered beneficial to the interest of the City. 3.9-1 Jury and court service will be a paid absence. SECTION 4. - ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES 4.1 DEPARTMENT HEADS TO ENFORCE DISCIPLINE. Department heads will be charged with the responsibility of enforcing and maintaining proper standards of discipline in personal conduct among their employees and their department toward citizens, and are vested with discretionary authority to practice the following suggested forms and sequence of remedial measures incident to the enforcement and observance of these rules, or of any of the operat- ing rules of their departments: 4.1-1 Seriously calling the attention of an employee to any unsatisfactory conduct in performance of duty. 4.1-2 Personal reprimand of the employee. 4.1-3 Suspension of the employee without pay for an appropriate period subject to review and approval by the City Council, if requested, and as provided for under Sub-Section 4.3. 4.1-4 Demotion of an employee to a position of lower classification, as provided under Sub-Section 4.4. 4.1-5 Dismissal of an employee, including disapproval of terminal pay or unused vacation, as approved under Section 3.5 of these rules. 4.2 SPECIFIC GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL. Any of the following acts of conduct on the part of an employee will constitute special grounds for prompt dis- missal by the City Council when recommended by the department head. 4.2-1 Conviction under a felony charge. 4.2-2 Repeated convictions during service on misdemeanor and/or traffic Page 5 of 8 Pages charges. 4.2-3 Use of intoxicants or drugs while on duty, or repeated off-duty intoxication or use of drugs, whether or not legally convicted of same. 4.2-4 Flagrant or persistent insubordination. 4.2-5 Conduct subversive to the proper order, discipline and morale of the municipal service. 4.2-6 Inciting or engaging in strikes or riots. 4.2-7 Misappropriation or unauthorized use of City tools, equipment, machines, funds, etc. neglect of duty. This includes failure 4,2_8 Incompetence or repeateemployees. to reprimand deserving 4.2-9 Repeated failure or neglect to meet credit obligations, particularly open accounts. 4.2-10 Unauthorized absence from duty without explanation- 4.2-11 Information found to be false on an application for employment. 4.3 DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSIONS. Under justifiable circumstances the Such department end an end s . may susp rtmen heads, subject to review the City Council if requested, circum without pay for a a period not to exceed thirty y y need for disciplinary suspension occurring withingthree may rounds stances causing the ears will constitute grounds for dismhara isAdismissedaor a decision for suspension without pay until the c ge settling the case is rendered. A verdict of "not guilty will by the make the City suspended employee eligible for reinstatement upon approval Council. the City Council, department 4.4 DEMOTIONS. Subject to review and approval by to demote employees to lower heads are vested wtih discretionary authority or, further, abolishment of job classifications for disciplinary purposes the job due to lack of work or funds •(This ible lattepreferentir reason prejudice and such employee will beelig upon reinstatement of the Job.) employees 4.5 TERMINATION RULES AND REQUIREMENTS. To resign in good standing, in permanent positions should give at least two weeks notice ofy their inten- tions. Failure to do so ~~1dueJsuphremployeee1VA1g termiterminnal ati pang employees of any unused vacation pay will be required to surrender and. threturn to lake whichemaydbeainmtheirlpossession es and/or property of the City of Sou Supplemental payrolls to issue paychecks for terminating employe custody. will not be permitted except in thecCit of circumstances recom- mended by the department head to the Y Secretary. Page 6 of 8 Pages 4.6 PROMOTIONS. Promotions will be filled by qualified employees in lower job classifications as may be consistent with the best interests of the City. 4.7 COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES. It shall be the general policy of the City of Southlake to anticipate and avoid occurrence of valid complaints or grievances and to deal promptly with any which may arise. All matters of this nature will be handled and transmitted through superiors as follows: a. Immediate superior (Sgt., Chief Dispatcher, etc.) b. Department head c. Liaison officer d. City Council Each of the above will attempt to adjust the matter on a satisfactory basis. In every instance, the department head will submit a report setting out all information to the City Council together with his recommendations. 4.8 Hiring and dismissal is a function of the department head* to be approved by the appropriate liaison officer, and reviewed by the Council. The depart- ment heads are: Mayor (Administration and Finance) Police Chief Public Works Superintendent (Water) Fire Chief Building Inspector *Department heads are hired and dismissed by the Council. SECTION 5. - FRINGE BENEFITS 5.1 Group hospitalization insurance for employees paid in full by the City of Southlake. 5.1-1 Members of employees families may have coverage if paid for by the employee. 5.1-2 A new employee is eligible for coverage after thirty days employment. 5.1-3 Employees not wanting coverage must sign a standard waiver form. 5.2 Social Security (at a later date). 5.3 Texas Municipal Retirement System Plan (at a later date if approved). SECTION 6. - DEFINITIONS 6.1 Permanent employee is one who is employed on a full-time basis at the rate of forty hours per week, receiving remuneration from the City for such work, except independent contractors. 6.2 A part-time employee is one who is employed by the City for less than the Page 7 of 2 Panac above prescribed forty hours per week. 6.3 A temporary employee is one who is employed for a specific job whose employment terminates upon completion of such specific job. SECTION - LIAISON OFFICERS 7.1 APPOINTMENTS. Councilmen will be liaisontheofficer for confarmedtbyltY or department. Such appointmen ointments the Council, and will be for a period of one (1) year. These appointments may be shortened or extended at the discretion of the Council. 7.2 RESPONSIBILITIES. The liaison headofficer onerexigiven Ifnnot,nherwdilPaworknt will work with the department with the employee, or employees, involved in that unction. advile,hassist- should not be involved in daily operations, he will provide ance in preparing budgets andot4er essentials citizens that occur withinlthe informed of all grievances internally or area of his responsibility. (See Figure 1.3-1.) dayshave 7.3 AUTHORITY. The liaison oXCessrofwill andeforth~ring andadismissall excess absences for periods in within the activities or depaey;l~fap~roveappointment. budget forehisgactivityl_ In addition, the liaison officer or department prior to integr~oithe'lbudgetannual duringbtheefiscallyeappp~ior to authority extends to changes submission to Council for approval. Page 'U' of U Pages 3.4-6 Frequent claiming oumbtnonlby theedepartmenteheadlthatstheuQhysi- grounds for the ass p cal condition of the employee is below the standard necessary for buse of the proper oerformance of his/her duties. ralingeringsor or discip- this benefit will constitute grounds for p P linary action by the department head with the approval of the City ('minci1. or by the City Council. 3.5 VACATION. An employee in a permanent position will benefits either as time off with pay or as terminal separation from City employment in good standing. 3.5-1 3.5-2 be eligible for vacation pay in the case of Employees in permanent positions shall be granted one week (five working days) vacation after twelve months continuous employ two weeks (ten working days) after twenty-four months continuous employment, and three weeks (fifteen working days) after ten years- continuous service time using be a calculation deleaveaequal tooone each year. Employees shall granted vacation The time that half day for each month worked prior to January 1. an employee is on vacation is considered continuous service time. Vacations shall be taken at a time approved by the department head. Department heads will obtain approval of liaison officers and the Mayor prior to taking vacations. 3.5-3 Vacation benefits are not cumulative from year to year and must be A used in the year earned. 3.5-4 If an employee declines to take his/her vacation, he shall not be paid vacation pay. 3.5-5 No vacation benefits will be earned by temporary or part-time personnel. leave with 3.6 EMERGENCY LEAVE lthreeYworkkingrdaysttoeemployees who havegcompleted at least pay not to exceed three months of continuous service in case of death of an immediate member of the employee's family. 3.7 MILITARY LEAVE WITH PAY. Apermanent componentemployee the ArmedsForcesbof thetUnited National Guard or any reserve States, when so ordered by the proper authority, shall be entitled d onafield leave of absence with pay during any period training or encampment, or when ordered eworkingtdaystduringpanygonelcaldendarcyear. or instructions, and not to exceed 3.8 HOLIDAYS. The following holidays are and be observed with pay by all City employees occ subject to the revisions and limitations hereinafterk t fort: aNew nd Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thangiving Day Christmas Day. 3.8-1 When any designated holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, the pre- ceding or following business day will be observed. 0 BILLS FOR APPROVAL AT COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 3, 1977: Regional Office Supply (City, P.D.) The Grapevine Sun (City) Lone Star Gas (City, F.D.) Tri-County Electric (City) General Telephone (City, F.D., P.D.) M. M. Administrators, Inc. (City, P.D.) Carter & Burgess, Inc. (City) Thomas Rubber Stamp Company (F.D.) Payton-Wright Ford (P.D., F.D.) Thompson. Printing Service (P.D.) White's Auto Store (P.D.) Texaco (P.D.) North Texas Police Chiefs Assn. (P.D.) Crabtree & Powers Tire & Appliance (P.D.) Circle R Electric Co. (W.D.) Aqua Utility, Inc. (W.D.) #3967 $ 2.44 4/14/77 2.94 Y #21745422,#41745422 20.11 ✓ #8140800 100.30 ✓ May to June 361.73/✓ 462. 51 ✓ 58 ,287.00 #L3471, L3472 102.50 v #12499, #12147 221.32 4/21/77 12.00 4/19/77 8.70 4/19, 4/22, 4/29 11.50 Annual Membership Dues 10.00e/ #02556 245.63 #17527 20.00 #02098,#02352,#02424& 358.38 G~ #02423 0 Y Prortamation MUNICIPAL CLERK'S WEEK WHEREAS, the efficiency and order with which government carries out its public function 'is strongly reliant on proper procedures, open and thorough communications between all municipal departments and public bodies and with the citizenry, and complete confidence and understanding by the citizenry of the programs and goals of their community; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk records the decisions of the legislative body; administers its procedures; reports to it on all communications, reports, and requests received from a variety of sources; and maintains the official records of the municipal government; and WHEREAS, an organized and accurate source of knowledge about a community and its governmental activities is vital to the smooth governing of that munici- pality; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk serves as the central source of knowledge and records of municipal government, which records must be readily available to municipal departments, community groups, and individual citizens; and WHEREAS, the strength of local government depends upon the citizens' opinion of it and their trust in its competency and goals, and such opinion is formed largely by the image set forth by the municipal government employees; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk is the government official most closely in daily contact with the citizenry, and, therefore, is in a key position to mold sound public opinion; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk has demonstrated, by continuously and conscien- tiously improving skills required to meet the future challenges of local govern- ment, an awareness of the need to give the maximum amount of service at the minimum expenditure of the tax dollar, NOW, THEREFORE, Mayor Martin R. Hawk does hereby proclaim the week of May 9 through May 15, 1977, as MUNICIPAL CLERK'S WEEK in recognition of the vital services the MUNICIPAL CLERK performs and the outstand- ing dedication to the community he or she represents. DATED this 3rd day of May, 1977. ' t~ Mayor