Personnel Committee



DATE: Friday, June 15, 2007 - County Board Gallery
ATTENDANCE:
Members Present: T. Meister, P. Tollaksen, H. Netzinger, J. Stoeckmann,S. Alexander -late arrival
Others Present: M. Koehler, J. Fry, J. Briggs
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson T. Meister at 10:00 A.M. and was certified to be in compliance with the Open Meetings Law.
AGENDA: Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by H. Netzinger to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by H. Netzinger, to approve the May 11, 2007, regular business meeting minutes of the Personnel Committee as distributed. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING PRISONER TRANSPORT OPTIONS: M. Koehler provided the Committee with information regarding how the Sheriff's Department has budgeted and filled Prisoner Transport positions. This has previously been reflected in the budget as 4.74 full-time equivalents, (FTEs). however because these are part-time, no benefit positions, this meant a roster of approximately 15 employees.

The request has been made to increase the number of authorized Prisoner Transport employees to ensure none of the drivers exceeds the maximum of 600 hours per year. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by H. Netzinger to authorize the Sheriff's department to increase the Prisoner Transport team from 15 to 30 staff and to reevaluate after six months to determine whether or not the staffing needs have been met. Motion carried.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES: M. Koehler distributed the activity report for the month of May noting meetings, issues and projects. Koehler advised the Committee of two upcoming dates for mediation with two bargaining units, the dates are June 25, beginning at 12 Noon with the W.P.P.A./LEER (Sheriff's Department) and July 27, beginning at 9:30 A.M., with United Professionals for Quality Health Care, District 1199 W.

Vouchers in the amount of $9,241.04 were presented for payment. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by S. Alexander to approve the report as presented and authorize the payment of vouchers. Motion carried.

Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by H. Netzinger, to adjourn until 8:15 A.M., Friday, July 13, 2007, for the next regular business meeting of the Personnel Committee. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,


Signed by: Scott Alexander, Secretary