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Council reviews draft on‑call/standby policy for city employees
Summary
Staff presented a draft on‑call/standby policy that would set an hourly standby rate, a minimum four‑hour call‑out pay and clarify overtime treatment; staff recommended legal review and bringing a resolution to a future meeting.
Shay, a city staff member, presented a draft on‑call/standby policy and asked the council to review and provide feedback before bringing a formal resolution to a future meeting. The draft defines standby status (employee must be eligible and ready to report), an hourly standby rate, procedures for being available, and a minimum paid call‑out period set in the draft at four hours. Shay said the policy also "covers how overtime is treated" and must comply with relevant employment and wage laws.
Shay emphasized the draft is preliminary and recommended legal review before adoption. "I do think it should be reviewed by legal prior to any type of approval," Shay said. The council agreed to receive the draft, circulate copies to city hall and to discuss the item again at an upcoming meeting if the mayor wishes to move it forward.
