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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HEr L L n (%w v Nn TE yB_p 27, ooc <br />Vl\ a 1 //✓ <br />• ( #14) DRUG TESTING POLICY <br />Moorse reported that a recent Federal regulation called for a drug testing policy to be in <br />place for employers with less than 50 employees by January 1, 1996. This policy is <br />required of persons in positions requiring a commercial drivers license. Those in the <br />City's employ affected are the public works staff. The policy has been drafted and needs <br />Council approval. Moorse said he worked with other cities reviewing their policies and <br />has kept the employees affected by the policy up to date. Moorse said City Attorney <br />Barrett has asked the City to review their policy that is presently being formed to make a <br />• <br />comparison. <br />Kelley said he felt the police department should also have a drug and alcohol testing <br />policy, which they do not presently have. Jabbour commented that t. ".e policy :'.'as <br />triggered for those holding a Class B drivers license. Kelley also noted the number of <br />people who drive City vehicles and felt they also should be included in this policy. Hurr <br />felt all City Staff should comply with the policy. Kelley asked Staff to come back with <br />infromation on policies for these other personnel groups. Moorse said the process would <br />be Ionger to gain the participation of the police department. Jabbour said the groups <br />Ftio „„i.i:,.., O-1 -S .70.. ,.tme <br />should be separated as the policy for the employees in �.�., Y,,,,.., ����n� .AepalLlLi�nL must <br />be in place by January 1, 1996. <br />Kelley asked Moorse what was the definition of random testing being used by the City. <br />Moorse said the names of those affected would be selected by a computer - generated <br />random selection process on a monthly basis to provide random testing. Moorse said the <br />random testing would be conducted on those while on the job only Kelley stressed the <br />importance of definitions and the need for strong communications with personnel <br />considering the magnitude of such a policy. Kelley asked that the City ensure <br />understanding of the policy by those affected. Kelley said if these employees need to sign <br />waivers that it be understood exactly what was happening in the testing policy. Moorse <br />said the law requires training sessions for both Staff and employees. Training sessions <br />have begun for Staff. <br />Hurr asked how the policy drafted by the attorney's firm is different. Barrett said it was <br />drafted from the ground up for a variety of groups to adress constitutional issues. <br />Jabbour moved, Hurr seconded, to table this item for further evaluation. Vote: Ayes 4, <br />Nays 0. <br />9 <br />