Personnel Committtee


DATE: Friday, August 8, 2003

ATTENDANCE:

Members present: T. Meister, C. Montgomery, J. Stoeckmann, A. Lombard S. Alexander

Others Present: M. Koehler, K. Pope, J. Briggs, R. Meister, J. Spencer

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by T. Meister at 8:30 a.m., and was certified to be in compliance with the Open Meetings Law.

AGENDA:

Motion by C. Montgomery, second by S. Alexander, to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.

MINUTES:

Motion by S. Alexander, second by J. Stoeckmann, to approve the minutes of the regular business meeting of the Personnel Committee, held on July 11, 2003, as sent. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS:

M. Koehler noted there were no communications.

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT:

A resolution recommending an amendment to the State Constitution to allow counties to appoint individuals to constitutional offices rather than through the public election process was discussed. It was noted that the same resolution had been discussed at another committee meeting and had received no support. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by J. Stoeckmann to not support the resolution. Motion carried.

PERSONNEL BUDGET FOR 2004:

M. Koehler provided Committee members with handouts and information regarding the Personnel Department budget for 2004. Koehler addressed questions and provided explanation of salaries and benefits. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by J. Stoeckmann to approve the budget as presented. Motion carried.

DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE:

M. Koehler distributed handouts to the Committee of department activities for the past month, including recruitment, benefits, unemployment and labor relations.

M. Koehler advised the Committee of current discussions with representatives from within the health insurance industry and preliminary projections. J. Stoeckmann suggested the Personnel Director should look into smoking cessation programs and whether or not such programs would reduce the health insurance premiums.

K. Pope presented information to the Committee regarding Personnel activities at the Health Care Center. Pope also provided handouts charting employment retention at the Health Care Center.

Motion by C. Montgomery, second by S. Alexander, approve the August vouchers in the amount of $4,836.38. Motion carried. to reconvene in open session. Motion carried.
Motion by A. Lombard, second by S. Alexander, to adjourn the meeting until September 12, 2003.
Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:18 a.m.

Signed by: Judith Stoeckmann - Secretary