Personnel Committee


DATE: Thursday, March 8 2007
PLACE:

Third Floor ETN Room

ATTENDANCE:

Members Present: T. Meister, P. Tollaksen, S. Alexander, J. Stoeckmann Absent: H. Netzinger

Others Present: M. Krueger, K. Schauf, J. Lally, R. Meister, Koehler, J. Briggs,

ORDER OF BUSINESS:

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson T. Meister at 3:00 P.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 twice amended agenda.
Motion carried.

MINUTES:

Motion by S. Alexander, second by P. Tollaksen to approve the February 12, 2007, regular business meeting minutes of the Personnel Committee as distributed.
Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS:

None.

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR:

Administrative Coordinator, K. Schauf spoke to the Committee regarding concerns for the 2008 budget. Projections based on previous sales tax revenue have not been an accurate measure to predicting future revenues. Based upon current information, (Governor's proposed budget, and estimates for salaries and benefits) Sauk County will in all likelihood be facing a deficit of over $600,000.00 in 2008. Schauf asked the Committee for their assistance and guidance as it relates to personnel matters. The need to more closely scrutinize staffing levels and additional caution in the upcoming requests for reclassification and creation of positions were discussed. Another tool which could possibly assist in containing personnel expenses would be vacant position audits. A procedure to analyze service needs, workload disruption, technical advances would be utilized when determining the necessity of refilling positions when they have been vacated. No action taken.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT:

Chief Deputy R. Meister appeared before the Committee to request out of state travel authorization for a yet to be determined Deputy/Canine Officer(s) to attend training in Denver, Indiana. The Chief Deputy explained there is currently a dog not a handler due to a vacancy in the patrol unit. Motion by J. Stoeckman, second by P. Tollaksen to authorize out of state travel for Canine training.
Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEALTH:

Environmental Health Specialist, Joe Lally addressed the Committee on behalf of Public Health Director, Bev Muhlenbeck to request the extension of a Environmental Health Technician Project Position which had originally been approved for eighteen months. Motion by J. Stoeckman, second by S. Alexander to approve the Environmental Health Technician Project Position to continue as long as revenue offsets the expense for the position.
Motion carried.

HEALTH CARE CENTER:

The length of time the County will require an Interim Superintendent is anticipated to be longer then originally projected. The Interim Superintendent (limited term employment) position does not allow for the application of benefits or wage adjustments. Mr. West has requested has asked for paid benefit time if his employment is to exceed the time frame originally agreed upon. Motion by J. Stoeckman to eliminate the previously authorized Limited Term Employment, Health Care Center Superintendent and create and authorize a Health Care Center Superintendent, Project Position, with a monthly increase of $2,000.00 (two thousand dollars). Additionally, all applicable benefits to be provided retroactively to original date of hire. Second by S. Alexander.
Motion carried.

CLOSED SESSION:

pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 19.85 (1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility Performance appraisal of Personnel Director; and reconvene in open session immediately following closed session. Closed session to include M. Krueger and K. Schauf. Roll call vote was taken: Meister - aye, Tollaksen - , Alexander - aye, Stoeckmann - aye.
Motion carried unanimously.

RECONVENE:

Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by S. Alexander to reconvene in open session.
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 grievance # 1857 based on its merit.
Motion carried.

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

DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

M. Koehler distributed an activity report for the month of
February noting meetings, issues and projects. The report also listed the recruitment activities, terminations, and leaves of absence. Vouchers in the amount of $4,815.81 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.

Koehler also updated the Committee on current negotiations and tentative dates for negotiations of March 28, 29 and April 25 and 26.

Motion by J. Stoeckmann, second by P. Tollaksen to adjourn until 3:00 P.M., Friday April 13, 2007.
Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted: Scott Alexander, Secretary