DATE: July 17, 2009
Room 213 West Square Building
Members Present : T. Meister, P. Tollaksen , S. Alexander, H. Netzinger , C. Montgomery
Others Present : L. Geohagen, J. Fry, H. Hafemann, R. Meister, N. Rainford, D. Horkheimer, C. Bodendein, P. Barrett, R. Steinhorst, T. Stieve, M. Koehler
ORDER OF BUSINESS : The meeting was called to order by T. Meister at 8:15 A.M. and was certified to be in compliance with Open Meetings Law.
AGENDA : Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.
MINUTES : Motion by S. Alexander, second by H. Netzinger, to approve the June 12, 2009, minutes of the regular business meeting and joint meeting as sent. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: M. Koehler distributed handout for initial 2010 budget projections.
AFSCME L ocal 252 (Sheriff's Department) - GRIEVANCE HEARING. Grievance hearing conducted regarding articles 9.02 and 9.04. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by C. Montgomery, to deny AFSCME Local 252 grievance. Motion carried.
Sheriff's DEPARTMENT. R. Meister appeared to request travel request in excess of 300 miles for K-9 Officer. Training offered in South Carolina , appropriate funding has been budgeted. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen, to approve travel request for K-9 Officer in excess of 300 miles. Motion carried.
Sheriff's DEPARTMENT. R. Meister informed the Committee of a vacancy in the Clerical Division (Clerk) as a result of resignation. The Chief Deputy is requesting authorization to fill vacant Clerk position and establish new eligibility list. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by C. Montgomery to approve the recruitment of the vacant Clerk position. Motion carried.
District attorney. P. Barrett and R. Steinhorst appeared before the Committee to request authorization to fill the vacant Victim Witness Specialist position as a result of a resignation. P. Barrett explained they are requesting to fill the vacancy at .60 FTE. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen, to approve the recruitment for a .60 FTE Victim Witness Specialist. Motion carried.
HUMAN SERVICES. M. Koehler presented information regarding a request for two Human Services supervisory employees to telecommute in accordance with policy for a period not to exceed three months. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by S. Alexander, to approve two supervisory employees from Human Services to telecommute not to exceed three months. Motion carried.
EMBS. T. Stieve appeared before the Committee to request authorization to reclassify the position of Assistant Building Superintendent to Building Technician. Stieve explained the vacancy was the result of a retirement and the classification of Building Technician would be better suited for the Department, allow for better coverage and would not limited to Reedsburg Human Services. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by S. Alexander, to approve the reclassification and recruitment for a Building Technician. Motion carried.
Public Health. C. Bodendein requested the extension of the Environmental Health Analyst Project position an additional 12 months contingent upon funding. Motion by H. Netzinger, second by P. Tollaksen, to extend the Environmental Health Analyst Project Position an additional 12 months. Motion carried.
AFSCME L ocal 252 (SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT) - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT. Personnel Director Koehler presented the Committee with the tentative agreements reached with AFSCME Local 252 for 2009. Motion by C. Montgomery, second T. Meister, to ratify the collective bargaining agreement between Sauk County and AFSCME Local 252. H. Netzinger (nay) Motion carried.
WPPA/LEER (CLERICAL). M. Koehler presented information regarding implementation of a Drug Testing Program for the Van Drivers hired as part of the Aging and Disability Resource Center . Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by H. Netzinger to approve the ADRC Drug Testing Side Letter of Agreement as presented. Motion Carried.
CONSIDERATION OF RESULOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE 2010 NON REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES' SALARIES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010. M. Koehler provided resolution to reflect a zero (0) percent increase for the non-represented employees as discussed the prior month by the Finance and Personnel Committees. Motion by H. Netzinger, second by P. Tollaksen, to approve the resolution authorizing the 2010 non represented salary adjustment. C. Montgomery (nay). Motion Carried .
DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE: M. Koehler distributed the activity report for the month including meetings, recruitment, terminations, labor activities and benefits.
Koehler presented the Committee with the quarterly unemployment statistics, updates on the department budget and potential issues, department restructure and COBRA stimulus package implications.
Motion by C. Montgomery, second by S. Alexander, to accept the Departmental Update as presented and to approve the bills in the amount of $9,343. Motion carried.
Motion by H. Netzinger, second by S. Alexander, to adjourn until 8:15 A.M. Friday, August 14, 2009, for regular business meeting. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Signed by: S. Alexander, Secretary