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City of Tigard
Tigard Special Meeting - Minutes
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE/TIME: November 1, 2011 —6:30 p.m. - Special Meeting
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard—Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223
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EXECUTIVE SESSION—At 6:31 p.m. Mayor Dirksen announced that the City Council would
enter into an Executive Session to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing
body to carry on labor negotiations under ORS 192.660 (2) (d).
The Executive Session ended at 7:02 p.m.
1. SPECIAL MEETING
1.1 At 7:06 p.m. Mayor Dirksen called the Tigard City Council meeting to order.
1.2 Deputy City Recorder Krager called the roll:
Present Absent
Councilor Woodard x
Councilor Wilson x
Council President Buehner x
Mayor Dirksen x
Councilor Henderson x
1.3 Council Communications&Liaison Reports - none
1.4 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items - none
2. CONSIDER THE TIGARD POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION (TPOA)
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2014 AND AUTHORIZE INTERIM CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN
Mayor Dirksen said the TPOA and the city have reached an agreement and the association
has ratified it. The contract is before the City Council for consideration. He asked if there
were any questions or comments.
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Councilor Wilson said council reviewed the agreement in executive session. Mayor Dirksen
added that council members received a proposed copy of the agreement one week ago
which allowed time to ask questions.
Council President Buehner made a motion to adopt the new collective bargaining agreement
between TPOA and the City of Tigard,and authorize Interim City Manager Newton to sign
the agreement. Councilor Wilson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Yes No
Councilor Woodard x
Councilor Wilson x
Council President Buehner x
Mayor Dirksen x
Councilor Henderson x
Mayor Dirksen said he appreciated the work of staff and the consultants hired to
negotiate. He remarked on the current congenial relationship between the city and the
police union, and said reaching a mutual agreement with everyone working together as a
team is much more satisfying than in years past.
Councilor Wilson stated his appreciation to police officers and other TPOA members
for their flexibility. He said everyone wants a raise but there isn't that much to offer in
these difficult economic times.
Council President Buehner said it was gratifying that the police union has been willing to
forgo cost of living raises, etc. over the last three years, helping the city survive in a
tough economy.
Councilor Henderson noted that this is a three-year agreement and even with increases
in insurance,it is only one to one-and-a-half percent of the budget. He said, "There is a
lot to do, so let's get to work."
3. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS—none
4. NON AGENDA ITEMS—none
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5. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:09 p.m. Councilor Wilson moved for adjournment. Council President Buehner
seconded the motion and all voted in favor.
Yes No
Councilor Woodard x
Councilor Wilson x
Council President Buehner x
Mayor Dirksen x
Councilor Henderson x
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