Personnel Committee


DATE: Thursday, February 15, 2007
PLACE:
Room 213

ATTENDANCE:

Members Present: T. Meister, S. Alexander, J. Stoeckmann

Absent: P. Tollaksen, H. Netzinger,

Others Present: M. Koehler, J. Briggs, C. Bodendein, P. Heckel, L. Hollett, L. Horkan, W. Orth

ORDER OF BUSINESS:

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson T. Meister at 4:00 P.M. and was certified to be in compliance with the Open Meetings Law.

AGENDA:

Motion by J. Stoeckmann, second by S. Alexander to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried.

MINUTES:

Motion by S. Alexander, second by J. Stoeckmann to approve the January 12, 2007, regular business meeting minutes of the Personnel Committee as distributed.
Motion carried
.

COMMUNICATIONS:

None.

COMMISSION ON AGING:

The Commission on Aging has been awarded twenty thousand dollars in grant monies from the Supplemental Transportation Rural Assistance Program, to assess, coordinate and develop a County wide transportation system to meet the needs of identified populations within the County. A request has been made for a project position to do this work, it is anticipated the position would be required for approximately seven hundred, ninety hours. Motion by S. Alexander, second by J. Stoeckmann to approve a project position of Transportation Coordination Specialist, upon County Board approval and acceptance of the grant.
Motion carried.

HUMAN SERVICES:

W. Orth, Human Services Director, appeared before the Committee to discuss the Personal Care Pilot Program. Orth began by providing a historical perspective of the program, describing its origin and progression over the past ten years. Orth requested authorization to continue the pilot program through the end of 2008, at which time it would be reviewed in conjunction with the ongoing studies for long term and continuum of care in the County. Motion by J. Stoeckmann, second by S. Alexander to authorize the continuation of the Personal Care Program until December 31, 2008.
Motion carried.

SEIU/UP 1199W - Grievance Hearing # 1857 & 1858:

Motion by J. Stoeckmann, second by S. Alexander to enter into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 19.85(1)(f) Considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations. The closed session to include: M. Koehler, J. Briggs, C. Bodendein and relevant members of the bargaining unit, L. Hollett and P. Heckel, SEIU Business Representative. Roll call vote taken: Meister- aye, Alexander-aye, Stoeckman -aye. Motion carried. .

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:

Motion by S. Alexander, second by J. Stoeckmann to reconvene in open session.
Motion carried.

Motion by S. Alexander, second by J. Stoekmann to deny SEIU greivance # 1857 based on its merit.
Motion carried.

Motion by J. Stoeckmann, second by S. Alexander, to deny SEIU greivance # 1858 based on its merit.
Motion carried.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

M. Koehler distributed an activity report for the month of
January noting meetings, issues and projects. The report also listed the recruitment activities, terminations, and leaves of absence. Koehler notified the Committee there was a error in the reclassification request presented by Human Services of the AODA Counselor position at last month's meeting. It should have reflected the reclassification of an AODA I position, rather than AODA II. Motion by J. Stoeckmann, second by S. Alexander to have the minutes reflect a correction in the reclassification of an AODA I to Psychotherapist.
Motion carried.

J Stoeckmann requested the opportunity for the Personnel Committee to have a discussion with the Corporation Counsel regarding clarification of specific concerns involving the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Vouchers in the amount of $6,886.33 were presented for payment. Motion S. Alexander, 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 3:00 P.M., Thursday, March 8, 2007.
Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted: Scott Alexander, Secretary