Administrative BriefMarch 12, 1976
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All City Commissioners
N. D. Olson, City Manager
Monday, March 15, 1976, Commission Meeting
I returned to the office yesterday after a brief bout with laryngitis
and a manager's meeting in Junction City on Wednesday'and spent both
yesterday and today playing the game of "catch-up" and don't appear to
be to successful at the game.
F-2: Dean has been having several problems with this request. By noon
today, however, he and Gene Hinde appear to be relatively close to a
workable compromise. He will give a verbal report on the subject Monday.
F-3: I haven't had an opportunity to give much thought to 'the "Fix-up,
~lean-up, Paint-up" proposal or to seek ideas from staff. My initial
reaction to the subject was -- o.k. (Whatever is right). We will try
to have a few comments or ideas come meeting time Monday.
F-4: This ordinance is a companion to the "Public Officials and Employees
Liability" policy you authorized a couple of weeks ago. It is similar
to one that Jack obtained from an Overland Park City Commissioner. I
think all of us would agree it is something that possibly should have
been on the books several years ago, also that it is necessary, even
though the legislature now appears to be ready to pass a state law to
this effect.
F-5: This ordinance is an out-growth of a U.S. District Court case
concerning the termination of water service for delinquent or non-pay-
ment without first providing the pre-termination notice and hearing.
We have always, I believe, satisfied the law concerning the notice,
but we have not afforded the affected parties "an opportunity for a
hearing".
Other items:
If all goes according to plan (and it seldom does) we are hoping to have
a better hold on our Northeast Industrial Park Problems by the end of
next week. I am hopeful that we will be able to, on staff, determine
what plan changes should be considered and to the~make a trip to Kansas
City, hopefully to obtain the steps one, two, three, four, etc. necessary
to effectuate the change.
All City Commissioners
March 12, 1976
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We are also planning to forward to you in next wee~s packet a copy of
the proposed Human Relations Ordinance along with staff comments about
it generally, and to answer Ron Kizer's comments in particular. We
also propose having the ordinance on the March 29 agenda for 1st Reading.
As to the Personnel Manual, I only hope that you appreciate the effect
that Civil Righ~Legislation has on such a document. The affect is
substantial, not to mention the conflicting interpretations that are
printed and or promoted by various bureaucrats at the federal and
state levels. In our attempt to resolve some of these conflicts, you
are aware that we requested CHJ Consultants to study our manual and
submit their thoughts and recommendations. These were received a couple
or so weeks ago. They are being "cussed and discussed" by staff, as
these people have the time. We will have a copy to you absolutely as soon
as possible.
Benny York has advised that the liability policy has been ordered, the
premium verified by the company, but they would not include the Housing
Authority for coverage. Benny's source in Chicago told him that he did
not know of any company that would include an Housing Authority.