CITY OF WORCESTER

Municipal Operations Committee Meeting

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 4:15 P.M.

Adjourned: 5:29 P.M.


Mayor
Konstantina B. Lukes

 

www.ci.worcester.ma.us

 

Clerk of the City Council
David J. Rushford

Committee Members

Chairperson Frederick C Rushton
Councilor Paul P Clancy Jr
Councilor Michael J Germain
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


Present Were:Chairperson Councilor Frederick C Rushton
Councilor Paul P Clancy Jr
Councilor Michael J Germain
 
Also:City Manager Michael V. O'Brien
City Solicitor David M. Moore
Acting Director of Human Resources Kathleen Johnson
Assistant City Clerk Susan M. Ledoux, clerk
 
1.

COMMUNICATION OF THE CITY MANAGER

1a.

Transmitting informational communication regarding the Administration of the Family Medical Leave Act.
# 9.6D CM March 18, 2008


In Committee June 9, 2008 - Held
In Committee September 17, 2008 - Held


Attachments
Chairman's Orders

Request City Manager provide a report concerning the financial ramification if the Family Medical Leave Act were administered consecutively versus concurrently.

Request City Manager provide a report concerning how many city employees have requested Family Medical Leave as well as how many city employees were placed on Family Medical Leave by the administration.

Request City Manager request School Administration provide a report concerning the number of school employees who have requested Family Medical Leave.

2.

PETITION

2a.

Gordon Davis on behalf of Worcester PeaceWorks request to seek payment in lieu of taxes from all Military Establishments including bases and recruiting offices through the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Program.
# 9a CC April 29, 2008

Attachments

Recommend Refer to City Manager

Chairman's Orders

Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide the reasons City Council could or would not be able to go on record in favor of a petition requesting immediate cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of US military from Iraq.