Personnel Committee


DATE: Friday, April 13, 2007
PLACE:

County Board Gallery

ATTENDANCE:

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

Others Present: K. Fults, C. Gruber, R. Meister, B. Muhlenbeck, J. Smidl, M. 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 P. Tollaksen second by J. Stoeckmann, to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried.

MINUTES:

Motion by J. Stoeckmann, second by S. Alexander, to approve the March 3, 2007, regular business meeting minutes of the Personnel Committee as distributed.
Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS:

None.

PUBLIC HEALTH:

Public Health Director, B. Muhlenbeck and WIC Director, J. Smidl, requested consideration and support of the Committee in the elimination of the currently vacant part-time Dietetic Technician position and the creation of a a part-time Registered Dietitian. Discussion included the limitation of hours to offset the increase in wages, also noting a Registered Dietitian would be able to provide a broader range of services to the individuals served. Motion by J. Stoeckmann, second by P. Tollaksen to approve the elimination of one part-time Dietetic Technician and the creation of a Part-time Registered Dietitian.
Motion carried.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, BUILDINGS AND SAFETY (EMBS):

Safety Risk Officer C. Gruber appeared before the Committee to request authorization for out of State travel for himself and Emergency Management Administrator T. Stieve to attend a seminar in Salt Lake City, Utah, to receive additional training on the recently purchased driving simulator. Gruber informed the Committee the only expense would be for two round trip airline tickets with an anticipated cost of approximately $550.00 each. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by H. Netzinger to authorize the out of State travel.
Motion carried.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, CONSIDERATION OF MARKET ADJUSTMENT FOR FIELD SERVICES CAPTAIN: Captain K. Fults appeared before the Committee to request consideration of a market adjustment for the Captain of Field Services position. Captain Fults explained that because the position of Captain is exempt from receiving overtime payment the step he was placed in at promotion is less then his total gross wages as a Lieutenant. Motion by J. Stoeckmann, second by H. Netzinger to have the Personnel Director work with the Administrative Coordinator to develop a process for reviewing the wage matrix of the Sheriff's Department exempt employees and report back for discussion.
Motion carried.

HEALTH CARE CENTER EXTENSION OF PROJECT POSITION FOR BUSINESS OFFICE: County Controller, K. Beghin, has requested an extension of the project position within the Business Office of three months, while the recruitment process for a Business Manager continues. Motion by H. Netzinger, second by J. Stoeckmann to authorize the Project Position to be extended for an additional three months.
Motion carried.

PLANNING AND ZONING: The Personnel Director provided the Committee with a memorandum from Administrative Coordinator, K. Schauf regarding the vacancy review and recruitment process for the position of Planning and Zoning Administrator. No action required.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT OPENING UNIT A: Item was removed from consideration.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES: M. Koehler distributed an activity report for the month of noting meetings, issues and projects. The report also listed the recruitment activities, terminations, and leaves of absence. Vouchers in the amount of $5,186.39 were presented for payment. Koehler noted there were no grievances filed in the month of March . 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 dates for negotiations. April 24 and 26, 2007, both days will be for the entire day and will begin at 9:00 A.M. , on May 11, 2007, there will be Mediation with the W.P.P.A./LEER, Sheriff's Department unit beginning at 10:00 A.M. Koehler also reminded the Committee that the June Personnel Committee meeting would need to be on the second Friday of the month beginning at 8:15 A.M., to provide opportunity for a joint meeting with the Finance Committee.

Motion by S. Alexander, second by P. Tollaksen to adjourn until 3:00 P.M., Friday, May 11, 2007.
Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted: Scott Alexander, Secretary