Personnel Committee

ATTENDANCE:

Members Present:

T. Meister, P. Tollaksen, S. Alexander,H. Netzinger, J. Stoeckmann

Others Present:

M. Koehler, J. Briggs, M. Hafemannn

ORDER OF BUSINESS:

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson T. Meister at 8:15 A.M. and was certified to be in compliance with the Open Meetings Law.

AGENDA:

Motion by J. Stoeckmann, second by P. Tollaksen to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Motion by J. Stoeckmann, second by S. Alexander, to approve the December 12, 2006, regular business meeting minutes of the Personnel Committee as distributed.
Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Committee member J. Stoeckmann noted a letter which had been sent to all of the County Board Supervisors from AFSCME Council 40, Personnel Director Koehler indicated that copy had not been sent to the Personnel Department, but rather the Administrative Coordinator. Since the correspondence was sent to the full County Board, it is anticipated that it would be addressed as a communication at the upcoming County Board meeting. No action required.

WPPA/LEER Grievance No. 06-591, Employee Termination:

M. Koehler reviewed the facts surrounding the termination with the Committee, no representative from the WPPA/LEER appearred to present the union's arguement for the grievance. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by H. Netzinger to deny the grievance.
Motion carried.

HUMAN SERVICES:

The discussion of the Personal Care Program has been rescheduled to the February meeting. No action taken.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

M. Koehler distributed an activity report for the month of
December noting meetings, issues and projects. The report also listed the recruitment activities, terminations, and leaves of absence. It was noted that of the nine terminiations, four were as a result of position eliminations, and two were resignations. M. Koehler then addressed the county's current FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) utilization rate, note 15 of the 22 current leaves would require closer review.

Vouchers in the amount of $8,123.33 were presented for payment. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by J. Stoeckmann to approve the report as presented and authorize the payment of vouchers.
Motion carried.

Motion by J. Stoeckmann, second by S. Alexander to adjourn until 4:00 P.M., Thursday, February 15, 2007.
Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted: Signed by: Scott Alexander, Secretary