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. September 25, 1989 Council Meeting, Page Five After discussion, Councilmember Hansen moved, seconded by Councilmember Growe, to direct staff to notify the current plumbing inspector, Bill Walsh, that his services would be terminated effective October I, and that Building Inspector David Kriesel be authorized to perform plumbing, sewer and water inspections at his current hourly salary rate, Motion carried unanimously, (4-0). HUMAN RIGHTS APPOINTMENTS Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Clerk Administrator Berger noting a vacancy on the City's Human Rights Commission. Councilmember Growe noted that she had met both applicants at the Human Rights Commission meeting last week, She explained both are equally qualified and would recommend appointment of both individuals. Councilmember Hansen moved, seconded by Councilmember Growe, to appoint Mary W, Stevens, 3209 Shorewood Drive and George E. Larson, 1129 Benton Way, to the Human Rights Commission, effective September 25, 1989, for three year terms ending in 1992. Motion carried unanimously, (4-0). . LEVY RESOLUTION Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Clerk Administrator Berger relative to the proposed corrected levy resolution. Councilmember Hansen moved, seconded by Councilmember Malone, adoption of Resolution No. 89-47, "RESOLUTION CLARIFYING SUMS OF MONEY TO BE LEVIED FOR LEVY YEAR 1989, PAYABLE IN 1990". Motion carried unanimously, (4-0). MISCELLANEOUS LIFT STATION Clerk Administrator Berger noted that Financial Consultant Jim Casserly will prepare a strategy on how to finance the Cleveland Avenue lift station. PERSONNEL - RECEPTIONIST Administrator Berger advised Council he had recently been informed that the employer portion of Amy Triese's health insurance costs had been paid for the last two months, and that since she has been on unpaid leave of absence since June 21, he consulted with Labor Relations Consultant Karen Olson to determine if this was acceptable practice. Ms. Olson stated this was not common practice, and explained during an unpaid leave, all employee benefits cease. Berger recommended that the employer portion of Ms. Triese's health insurance cost be terminated effective September 25, 1989. According to Ms. Olson, the City should also set a deadline for her return to work, as not having a deadline would set a precedent for other employees. . Councilmember Malone noted his surprise to learn of these inappropriate payments and stated they should be terminated immediately. He also noted that one condition required of a probationary employee is their availability for work, and this has not been demonstrated. Malone suggested that Ms. Triese be requested to return to work on Tuesday, October 10, and if this is not possible, Council would consider termination. He also stated that it would be permissible to ask for a reimbursement of the $410 overpayment but in this case, Council should be lenient and not ask for reimbursement. Councilmember Hansen agreed not to seek reimbursement, agreed that benefits should be terminated immediately, and a deadline should be set for the employee's return to work.