Dickinson City Commission replaces employee sick leave bank and approves snow removal services

DICKINSON — The Dickinson City Commission convened on Tuesday, Oct. 20, for a regular meeting. The commissioners discussed the dissolution of the sick leave bank, right-of-way snow removal services and held a public hearing for various topics. The Sick Bank Leave was among the first topics discussed during the meeting. Human Resources Director Shelly Nameniuk explained that the proposed change to employee benefits involved replacing employees sick leave bank benefit with both a short-term and long-term employer-paid disability benefit. She also noted that employees would retain accrued sick leave and an employee and family care donation program. Nameniuk requested that the commission approve the resolution to dissolve the sick leave bank and vote on three ordinances during the public hearing to enact the proposed changes. The commissioners voted to approve the resolution. Later during the meeting, Public Works Director Robert Clemow approached the commission to discuss