TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM

Town Council Meeting Date: 5/14/2018 

1. Agenda item (List as it should appear on the agenda)
   

   Motion to Approve Implementation of 56-hour/3-platoon Fire Department Reorganization as set forth:  After due consideration of the Town Manager’s recommendation, I hereby move to reorganize the Fire Department to a 3-platoon / 56-hour workweek structure, and to authorize the Town Manager and Fire Chief to effectuate the implementation of the reorganization to a 3-platoon / 56-hour workweek structure in accordance with the Town Manager’s recommended 3-platoon / 56-hour work schedule and staffing model contained on page 3 of the Town Manager’s report presented to the Town Council on April 9, 2018 and in accordance with the organizational chart that begins on page 4 of the Town Manager’s report presented to the Town Council on April 9, 2018.  Through this motion, the Town Council directs the Town Manager and Fire Chief to fully implement this reorganization effective on June 3, 2018; however, the Town Council gives the Town Manager the authority to reasonably advance or delay the final implementation date without further action by this Council to coincide with a judicial decision in the pending action entitled Town of East Greenwich v. IAFF, Local 3328, CA No. KC-2017-1276.



2. Submitted by (List department and individual, if necessary)
   Town Manager


3. Provide a brief description of the item and why it is on the agenda
   


4.  Contact person and phone number for questions
   David D'Agostino 647-1400