Personnel Committee

DATE: Friday, May 11, 2007
PLACE:
County Board Gallery

ATTENDANCE:

Members Present: T. Meister, P. Tollaksen, S. Alexander, H. Netzinger, J. Stoeckmann
Others Present: K. Fults, M. Koehler, K. Schauf, R. Stammen, 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 S. Alexander to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried.

MINUTES:

Motion by J. Stoeckmann, second by P. Tollaksen, to approve the April 13, 2007, regular business meeting minutes of the Personnel Committee as distributed, noting one correction. J. Stoeckmann's motion at the previous meeting should have been "to have the Personnel Director work with the Administrative Coordinator to develop a process for reviewing the wage matrix of the Sheriff's Department Non-represented exempt employees and report back for discussion."
Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS:

None.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, CONSIDERATION OF MARKET ADJUSTMENT FOR FIELD SERVICES CAPTAIN:

M. Koehler notified the Committee that she had met with the Administrative Coordinator and a preliminary review of the Non-represented employees salary matrix has been conducted. Committee Chair T. Meister expressed concern that approval of Captain K. Fults market adjustment could result in other employees would begin requesting individual market adjustments, which could eventually have a negative impact on the County budget and the mechanics of the County's compensation plan. Administrative Coordinator, K. Schauf then spoke to the Committee regarding concerns both for the fair compensation of employees and the fiscal impact to the budget. Schauf told the Committee she believed an initial comprehensive review of the current salary matrix could be done and available for review/discussion in two months. Motion by J. Stoeckmann, second by S. Alexander to accept the recommendation of the Administrative Coordinator to have an initial report of the exempt employee compensation plan prepared for review and discussion at the August Personnel Committee meeting.
Motion carried.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, CONSIDERATION OF THE ELIMINATION OF A CLERK POSITION, AND SUBSEQUENT INTERNAL PROMOTION:

Sheriff, R. Stammen requested the Committee's support of a resolution to eliminate one clerk position and the creation of a Financial Analyst position within the Sheriff's Department. The position would report directly to the Chief Deputy and be responsible for the daily administration of the financial functions and supervise clerical support of the Sauk County Sheriff's Department. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by H. Netzinger to support the resolution to eliminate one (1) Clerk position and create one (1) Financial Analyst position and further to authorize the internal promotion of Clerk, J. Fry effective upon passage of the resolution by the County Board of Supervisors at the May 15, 2007, business meeting.
Motion carried.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

M. Koehler distributed an activity report for the month of
noting meetings, issues and projects. Koehler noted the recruitment for a Business Manager for the Health Care Center has been completed and the new employee began work on May 7, 2007. Koehler explained which unspent funds were being carried over from the 2006 budget. The report also listed the recruitment activities, terminations, and leaves of absence. Vouchers in the amount of $9,677.80 were presented for payment. Koehler noted there were no grievances filed in the month of April . Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by J. Stoeckmann to approve the report as presented and authorize the payment of vouchers.
Motion carried.

Koehler informed the Committee of a question raised at the Finance Committee meeting regarding the possibility of having all bargaining agreements negotiated to end at the same time. The Committee discussed the problems which would be incurred if this were to be done and decided unanimously no change will be made. No action required.

Koehler notified the Committee that the County will enter into a second day of mediation with W.P.P.A./LEER on June 11, 2007. J. Stoeckman volunteered to attend the mediation with the Personnel Director, if necessary.

Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by S. Alexander, to adjourn until 8:15 A.M., Friday, June 15, 2007, at which time there will be a joint meeting with the Finance Committee and the regular business meeting of the Personnel Committee immediately afterward.
Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted: Scott Alexander, Secretary