Date: Friday, February 11 2005
ATTENDANCE: Members present: T. Meister, C. Montgomery, P. Tollaksen, S. Alexander, T. Bychinski
Others Present: M. Koehler, K. Pope, J. Briggs, K. Beghin, M. Hafemann, S. Pate
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 P. Tollaksen, second by T. Bychinski,
to adopt the amended agenda.
Motion carried.
MINUTES: Motion by S. Alexander, second by P. Tollaksen
to approve the January 2005, minutes.
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
MIS DEPARTMENT: S. Pate, MIS Coordinator discussed the
need for a revised policy concerning proper use of equipment currently
available in the workplace. Technology has rapidly changed the way communication
and business in general are approached and new guidelines for employees
are needed to keep up with the technology. Pate presented a revised draft
policy to the Committee and reviewed the policy explaining the reason for
each of the articles.
No action taken.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION : M. Koehler provided the Committee
with a draft Employee Recognition policy to review.
No action taken.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE PLAN: M. Koehler presented the Committee with an updated and revised Affirmative Action/Civil Rights Compliance Plan. Koehler explained the policy had not been revised since 1992. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen, to approve the revised policy pending finalizing of minority group representation. Motion carried.
Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by T. Bychinski to enter into closed session
pursuant to Wis Stat. 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of establishing collective
bargaining strategy for upcoming collective bargaining sessions and ongoing
grievances; and pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(10(c) for the purpose of considering
employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any
public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility over. With M. Koehler, K. Pope and J. Briggs to be present.
Roll call vote was taken: T. Meister - aye, C. Montgomery - aye,, P. Tollaksen
- aye, S. Alexander- aye, T. Bychinski - aye,
Motion carried.
Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen to reconvene in open session.
Motion carried.
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER PAY M. Koehler provided the Committee
with a Memorandum of Understanding between the W.P.P.A./LEER and Sauk County
clarifying the contract language for payment of Field Training Officer
pay. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen to approve the memorandum.
Motion carried.
HEALTH CARE CENTER: K. Pope and M. Koehler informed the Committee of questions which had recently been raised regarding the Attendance Policy and timekeeping issues at the Health Care Center.
Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by C. Montgomery to direct the Personnel
Director and the Personnel Managerof Health Care Center
to gather information from other counties regarding these matters.
Motion carried.
DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE: M. Koehler presented the Committee
with departmental updates on recruitments, workers' compensation, unemployment,
leaves and an informational brochure from the DWD about appropriate and
inappropriate interview questions.
No action required.
K. Pope advised the Committee of Personnel activities for the past month
at the Health Care Center. The report included updates on recruitments,
workers' compensation, unemployment and leaves. Additional information
regarding the FDD unit was also provided in a handout.
No action required.
Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen to approve payment of
the monthly vouchers in the amount of $ 7,953.29
Motion carried.
Motion by P. Tollaksen, T. Bychinski to adjourn with the next regular
meeting to be held Friday, March 11, 2005, at 8:30 a.m.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Signed by: Peter Tollaksen, Secretary