DATE: Friday, November 7, 2008
PLACE:
Room 213
Members Present: T. Meister, P. Tollaksen, S. Alexander,C. Montgomery, H. Netzinger
Others Present: M. Krueger, K. Schauf, M. Koehler, J. Briggs, C. Bodendein, S. Box, K. Gochanaur, D. Brandt, T. Vandre
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 P. Tollaksen, second by C. Montgomery to adopt the amended agenda.
Motion carried.
Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen, to approve the October 10, 2008, minutes of the regular business as sent.
Motion carried.
None.
T. Vandre, Director of the Aging and Disability Resource Center, appeared before the Personnel Committee to request consideration of the recruitment process for a full-time Benefit Specialist within the Department. The position will be vacated as the result of retirement effective January 1, 2009, the position is fully funded by Grant monies. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen to authorize the recruitment of a full-time Benefit Specialist for the ADRC.
Motion carried.
NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE REGARDING EMPLOYMENT STATUS/CLASSIFICATION. M. Koehler provided information to the Committee regarding the general information surrounding the grievance. The grievance was submitted in accordance with Chapter 13 Personnel Ordinance. At issue was whether or not an employee may be required to work full-time hours while holding a position allocated as full-time, if it had previously been reduced by eight hours per week. and was now being returned to forty hours per week. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by S. Alexander to deny the grievance request for reduced hours.
Motion carried.
The Highway Commissioner, S. Muchow has requested consideration of the recruitment process for one full-time Patrolman and one full-time Skilled Equipment Operator as a result of vacancies which will be occurring in January and February due to retirements. Appropriate staffing for sanding, salting and snow removal is the primary concern.
Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen approve the necessary recruitment activity for a full-time Highway Patrolman, to insure the Highway Department maintain a full employment roster during the winter snow removal months.
Motion carried.
Motion by S. Alexander, second by C. Montgomery approve the necessary recruitment activity for a full-time Skilled Equipment Operator, to insure the Highway Department maintain a full employment roster during the winter snow removal months.
Motion carried.
The Highway Commissioner is requesting authorization for a Project Position to fill the temporary vacancy due to an extended leave of absence. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by H. Netzinger to authorize a project position effective December 1, 2008, not to exceed six months or until the return to work of the absent employee.
Motion carried.
S. Box, Human Services, Business Manager appeared to request authorization to begin immediate recruitment for a recent vacancy within the Human Services Business Office. The position is responsible for billing and collections. Motion by S. Alexander, second by P. Tollaksen to approve recruitment activities required to fill the Accounting Assistant position in the Business Office.
Motion carried.
Newly appointed Public Health Director C. Bodendein requested consideration of a market adjustment in the salary of the Public Health Director position based upon her education and experience in the position. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen, to approve a two (2) step increase above the hiring rate of the position.
Motion carried.
Discussion of the Public Health Department and consideration of the internal promotion of a current employee to theposition of Deputy Director of Public. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by C. Montgomery, to approve the internal promotion of Home Care Nurse/Lead Worker Cathleen Warwick to Deputy Director of PublicHealth.
Motion carried.
M. Koehler distributed the activity report for the month, highlighting the following items and dates: (Handouts were distributed providing detailed changes.)
A resolution ratifying a new collective bargaining agreement with the W.P.P.A. Clerical Unit for 2009, 2010 and 2011. The agreement offers a 2.5 % increase for 2009, and 2/1 splits for 2010. Health Insurance would offer a $5.00 generic and $15.00 brand drug copay and increase in from $50.00 to $75.00 for emergency room visits which do not result in hospital admission. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen to approve the resolution and present it for County Board approval.
Motion carried.
A resolution establishing 2009 Health Insurance plans for employees, retirees and qualifying elected officials was presented. (Primary plan changes were discussed with the resolution to ratify.) Overall cost increases are approximately 9 %. Motion by S. Alexander, second by P. Tollaksen to approve the resolution and present it for County Board approval.
Motion carried.
Negotiations: Negotiations with United Professionals have been tentatively scheduled for November 11, and 17, 2008, beginning at 10:00 A. M.. It is likely that AFSCME will go to mediation on the Highway and HCC contracts. Preliminary negotiations and exchange of proposals with AFSCME Law Enforcement will be November 19 and 20, 2008.
Supervisory training for management on Service Delivery has been scheduled for December 3, 2008 with both a morning and afternoon session.
Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by C. Montgomery to accept the Departmental Update as presented and to approve the bills in the amount of $ 3029.20.
Motion carried.
Motion S. Alexander, second by P. Tollaksen, to adjourn until 8:30 A.M. Friday, December 12, 2008, for the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 A. M.
Respectfully submitted: Signed by: S. Alexander, Secretary