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Malden council adopts updated city code, recognizes IBEW as bargaining representative for two departments
Summary
On March 17 the Malden City Council approved Ordinance No. 3299 adopting an updated city code and passed Ordinances No. 3300 and No. 3301 to voluntarily recognize IBEW Local 702 as the bargaining agent for Water/Wastewater and Street/Ground Maintenance employees; all votes were unanimous (7–0).
The Malden City Council on March 17 approved three ordinances, including a citywide codification update and voluntary recognition agreements with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 702 for two city departments.
Ordinance No. 3299, described by City Attorney Jonce Chidister as the annual code update implemented through vendor ECode 360 and General Code, was approved on both readings by unanimous poll votes. Chidister told the council the ordinance updates the online code but “does not add anything to the code that hasn’t been approved prior.”
Council also considered two separate voluntary recognition ordinances with IBEW Local 702. ORDINANCE NO. 3300 authorizes the mayor to execute a Voluntary Recognition Agreement recognizing IBEW Local 702 as the exclusive bargaining agent for Water and Wastewater Department employees. The council voted 7–0 on first and second readings. A representative of IBEW Local 702 told the council the union had received a majority request from the department; when Council Member Jenkins asked why part-time employees were not included, the representative said part-time employees are typically viewed as temporary and are not typically included.
ORIDNANCE NO. 3301 extends the same voluntary recognition arrangement to the Street and Ground Maintenance Department; the council approved first and second readings by unanimous votes. Mayor Kooyman said that once additional documentation is received the same committee that will be used for public safety negotiations will be used for negotiations related to these recognition agreements.
Other business: the council reviewed audio/visual bids but agreed more technical information was needed and took no action; the council approved the Feb. 24 minutes and received the treasurer’s monthly report.
Votes at a glance: ORDINANCE NO. 3299 (adopt code) — first reading (Jenkins moved; Downs seconded) and second reading (Joyce moved; Jenkins seconded); polls recorded 7–0 in favor. ORDINANCE NO. 3300 (IBEW recognition for Water/Wastewater) — first reading (House moved; Downs seconded) and second reading (Downs moved; Jenkins seconded); polls recorded 7–0. ORDINANCE NO. 3301 (IBEW recognition for Street/Ground Maintenance) — first reading (House moved; Jenkins seconded) and second reading (Jenkins moved; Downs seconded); polls recorded 7–0.
What’s next: Mayor Kooyman said additional documentation on the union requests will follow and that the city will use an internal committee to handle related negotiations; no contract terms or effective dates were provided at the March 17 meeting.
