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highest amounts for longevity pay to reward staff who had been here longest.There was <br /> discussion. <br /> Chair Dietz noted that the employee request to explore options for having summer hours for <br /> the field staff presents challenges and will require additional time to research and possibly <br /> bring back for implementation in a later year. <br /> The commission approved the following effective January 1, 2022: <br /> Moved by Commissioner Nadeau and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve <br /> changing the residency rule to allow within 20 miles or 30 minutes of response time. <br /> Motion carried 4-0. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to approve <br /> Longevity Pay per proposed schedule and amounts. Motion carried 4-0. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve additional <br /> vacation accruals beyond 25 days and change the beginning accrual as proposed. Motion <br /> carried 4-0. <br /> 5.5 2022 General Manager Search <br /> Ms. Slominski presented her memo on the 2022 General Manager Search. Ms. Slominski <br /> requested that the Commission appoint two of its members to the search committee, noting <br /> there could be efficiencies gained by appointing Chair Dietz and Commissioner Stewart, who <br /> served on the 2020 committee. Both members expressed their interest in returning to the <br /> role.There was discussion. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to appoint Chair Dietz <br /> and Commissioner Stewart as search committee members. Motion carried 4-0. <br /> 6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION <br /> 6.1 Staff Updates <br /> Commissioner Stewart asked Ms. Karpinski why staff was not attending National Information <br /> Solutions Cooperative's Member Information Conference as planned. Ms. Karpinski explained <br /> that the change in plans was due to a COVID-19 exposure and a decision to be cautious. <br /> Ms. Nelson shared that the City of Otsego is once again looking at initiating the <br /> implementation of franchise fees.She added she was working with Attorney Beck on the <br /> agreements ERMU has received from them. <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> September 14, 2021 <br /> Page 5 <br />