DATE: August 15, 2008
Members Present: T. Meister, P. Tollaksen, S. Alexander,C. Montgomery, H. Netzinger
M. Krueger, M. Koehler, J. Briggs, K. Fults, S. Hebel, J. Jelinek, K. Johnson,
The meeting was called to order by T. Meister at 8:15 A.M. and was certified to be in compliance with the Open Meetings Law.
Motion by H. Netzinger, second by P. Tollaksen, to adopt the amended agenda. Motion carried.
Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen, to approve the July 11 minutes of the regular business meeting, as well as the minutes of the Friday, June 13 and the Friday, July 18, 2008, Joint meeting with Finance as sent. Motion carried.
None.
Request for extension of Project Position. M. Koehler explained due to scheduling conflicts, this item would need to be tabled until next month. Motion by S. Alexander, second by P. Tollaksen to table until the September, 2008, meeting. Motion carried.
Child Support Administrator K. Johnson appeared before the Committee to request the immediate refilling of the vacant Program Assistant position within the Child Support Agency. The position was recently vacated as a result of an internal posting. The position is responsible for all receptionist duties for the agency as well as, filing and initial client contact.It was noted that Sauk County Child Support Agency handles 3,100 cases and is one the top agencies in the State, this is due in part to the streamlined procedures and teamwork throughout the department. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen to waive the six month moratorium and allow for the immediate filling of the vacant position. Motion carried.
Emergency Management Director, J. Jelinek appeared before the Committee to request the immediate refilling of the vacant Program Specialist Assistant position within the Emergency Management Office. The position was recently vacated as a result of a resignation. The position is responsible for all receptionist duties for the office as well as, filing, billing and work related to the recent flooding. Motion by H. Netzinger, second by C. Montgomery to waive the six month moratorium and allow for the immediate re-filling of the vacant position. Motion carried.
S. Hebel, Long Term Support Manager asked the Committee to consider a one (1) step market adjustment for the Social Worker Supervisors within her unit. Last year when the positions were approved not all information was available to determine exact placement within the pay grade, since that time it has become apparent that there is wage compression issue between the Supervisors and the Social Workers they are charged with leading. The one time adjustment would be approximately $1,200.00. Motion by S. Alexander, second by C. Montgomery to authorize a one step market adjustment to the Social Worker Supervisors retroactively to their assuming in the positions as of July 1, 2008. Motion carried.
M. Koehler distributed the activity report for the month, highlighting the following items and dates:
August 26 - Initial exchange of proposals with AFSCME for a new Health Care Center bargaining agreement
August 27 - Initial exchange of proposals with AFSCME for a new Highway bargaining agreement. August Preliminary departmental budget reviews are also scheduled for the week of August 25 - 29, 2008.
Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen to accept the Departmental Update as presented and to approve the bills in the amount of $15,905.81. Motion carried.
Motion C. Montgomery, second by S. Alexander to adjourn until 8:15 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2008. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:42 A. M.
Respectfully submitted: Signed by: S. Alexander, Secretary