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Motion b y Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Brenner to maintain the statutory tort <br /> limits. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Workers Compensation Coverage <br /> Mr. March continued by explaining that Mr. Beulke (Beulke Insurance Agency) commented that until this <br /> year, no cities have elected to carry the workers compensation coverage. The coverage is for <br /> Council members that are injured while in the line of duty. Mayor Wilharber identified that the workers <br /> compensation coverage extends to council pay not regular work pay. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Travis to deny the workers <br /> compensation coverage. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Business /Citizen Person of the Year Criteria for Nomination <br /> Ms. Mary Capra (EDC Committee Member) addressed the Council and requested consideration for the <br /> nomination criteria for the business/citizen person of the year. The Council discussed publicizing the <br /> nominated business /citizens. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Brenner, seconded by Councilmember Sweeney to approve the criteria for <br /> citizen/business person of the year, and that all nominees will be publicly acknowledged upon their <br /> permission, as per the Economic Development Committee's recommendation. Motion carried <br /> unanimously. <br /> Annual Step Increase - Grade 2. Step 3 - Receptionist based on Satisfactory <br /> Annual Performance Review. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Brenner, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to go into an Executive Session <br /> to address the Annual Step Increase for Secretary C. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Mayor Wilharber noted the meeting recessed at 8:17 p.m. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Travis, seconded by Councilmember Sweeney to close the Executive Session. <br /> Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Mayor Wilharber relayed that the February 24, 1999 Council meeting was reconvened at 8:48 p.m. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Sweeney, seconded by Councilmember Brenner to award the annual increase <br /> for the Receptionist to Grade 2 Step 3 based on the satisfactory annual performance review and based on <br /> the successful completion of the probationary period, after which receiving the increase retroactive to the <br /> anniversary date. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Consider the Purchase of a Podium - Cable Franchise Fees <br /> Mr. Sweeney presented the concept of purchasing a podium. The Council discussed the advantages and <br /> disadvantages of installing a podium. Some thought that the small town atmosphere may be jeopardized <br /> and the audience participants may not feel comfortable enough to approach the Council table. Whereas <br /> others thought a podium might lend to personal recognition and enhance professional discussion. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Sweeney, seconded by Councilmember Travis to look into the options of <br /> purchasing a podium. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br />