DATE: Monday, May 12, 2008
TIME: 5:30p.m.
PLACE:
Rm. B30, West Square Building,
505 Broadway
Baraboo, WI 53913
PRESENT: Paul Endres, Arthur Carlson, Henry Netzinger, William Higgins, Linda Borleske, Terri Langer, Larry Schroeder, Tim Meister, Pete Tollaksen, Scott Alexander, Charlie Montgomery, Tommy Bychinski, Steve Bach, Bill Wenzel, Marty Krueger, Joan Fordham
OTHERS PRESENT: Kathy Schauf, Kim Gochanour, Penny Clary, Alene Kleczek, Kerry Beghin, Michelle Koehler, staff, Media
Called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Paul Endres. The open meeting law requirements were met.
Endres noted that the election of a chairperson was not on the agenda, however doesn't have to be included as an agenda item since it is a part of Robert's Rules of Order.
Motion by Tollaksen, second by Borleske to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried.
Election of Chairperson.
Motion by Bychinski, second by Netzinger to nominate Paul Endres for Chairman.
Motion by Tollaksen, second by Meister to close nominations and that a unanimous vote be cast for Paul Endres. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Discussion of the purpose of this meeting and the reasons it was decided that it should be a joint venture. To correctly plan for outsourcing the two departments, both budget and staff/union considerations need to be addressed. The Board of Trustees voted last month to have this joint meeting to get further input into the decision making process and bring the issue back to the Board of Supervisors if this committee recommended it. Will be a long process.
Schauf noted that it was decided to be brought forward now because the beginnings of union negotiations will start soon and outsourcing could become an integral part of those negotiations. Updated statistical information sheets were passed out.
Kim Gochanour explained the information and answered questions. Projections for 5 years out were assuming a 3% salary increase each year; 15% health insurance cost increase and 5% operational cost increase. The one time cost for unemployment compensation for staff was included. This is assuming that all staff chose unemployment for 52 weeks. We have updated bids from the outsourcing companies. BSG is honoring the numbers they gave us originally and A'viands increased the numbers by 1%. No per hour wage was available. Benefits will be available, however no particulars are known. Housekeeping staffing levels are very difficult to project in the new building because of the differences in floor surfaces. Dietary levels are also difficult to project because of the change in meal service delivery system in the new building. Staffing levels are expected to go down some. We also continue to look at all other areas for cost savings and reductions.
Several members voiced support for staying in the nursing home business, however were also concerned about cost containment.
Suggestion made to set a date on the resolution. Schauf indicated that all information may not be available at any given time, however the intent is good. Union will also need time to compile information if they would decide to submit a proposal. Carlson questioned the proposals and indicated his preference to not outsource for various reasons. He also felt all county departments should share the responsibility of lowering costs in the county as a whole.
Chairman Krueger suggested that questions and concerns should be brought up early and at the committee level, not on the board floor. Decision was made to bring the vendors in for a question and answer session to address some of the concerns. Need to find a way to lower the tax levy in a way that is not going to compromise resident care. Whether or not the decision is made to outsource, cost saving activities will continue to go on and are ongoing throughout the county. Time line will be suggested to the full board if the resolution is passed.
Motion by Tollaksen, second by Higgins to support the resolution to explore
outsourcing alternatives at the Health Care Center.
Motion carried by voice vote per Committee.
Motion by Tollaksen, second by Borleske to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted: Paul Endres, Chairperson