Personnel Committee

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Friday, January 8, 2010 - 8:15am

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  1. Call to Order and Certify Compliance with Open Meeting Law.
  2. Adopt Agenda.
  3. Adopt Minutes of Previous Meetings.
  4. Communications.
  5. UW-Extension - Consideration and discussion of recruitment for Administrative Specialist.
  6. Highway - Consideration and discussion of recruitment for vacant Skilled Equipment Operator.
  7. Human Services - Consideration and discussion of recruitment for RN Case Manager position.
  8. Sheriff's Department - Consideration and discussion of Domestic Violence Liaison project position.
  9. Possible Resolution Ratifying the 2010-2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Sauk County and AFSCME Local 3148 (Health Care Center).
  10. Possible consideration and discussion of Administrative project position.
  11. AFSCME Local 252 - Discussion of Letter of Understanding for Sheriff's Department Separation of Bargaining Groups.
  12. Department Updates:
    1. Monthly Report
    2. Budget Update
    3. Negotiations Update
    4. Review and Approval of Vouchers
    5. Next Meeting
    6. Adjournment

COPIES TO: County Clerk B. Mielke Administrative Coordinator K. Schauf Acting Corporation Counsel A. Kleczek Personnel Committee: S. Alexander/ T. Meister/ P. Tollaksen/ C. Montgomery/ H. Netzinger, Personnel Department, Accounting Department

DATE NOTICE POSTED AND MAILED: January 4, 2010

PREPARED BY: Michelle Posewitz, Personnel Department

Unapproved
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Members Present: T. Meister, C. Montgomery, H. Netzinger, P. Tollaksen Absent: S. Alexander

Others Present: M. Krueger, M. Posewitz, K. Schauf, J. Erickson, S. Nagelkerk, S. Larson, M. Huffaker, D. Stehling, J. Ashford, L. Wiese, W. Wenzel, L.M. Weise, J. Jens, J. Lewis, W. Orth, B. Orth, J. Spring, A. Kleczek, K. Fults, G. Thill, N. Lohr, K. Eilerstson, J. Kratzke, J. Sandmire, T. Trower, K. Muchow, G. Dalhoff, C. Kratzke, D. Gerensef

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 the Open Meetings Law.

AGENDA: Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen to adopt the amended agenda. Motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by C. Montgomery, to approve the December 11, 2009, minutes of the regular business meeting as sent. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Jean Sandmire; Tom Trower; Kurt Muchow; Gene Dalhoff; Char Kratzke; Debbie Gerensef in support of UW-Extension.
COMMUNICATIONS: K. Schauf distributed handout regarding 2011 Restructure/Audit process.

UW-EXTENSION. J. Erickson and S. Nagelkerk presented information regarding the recruitment of the full-time Administrative Specialist due to the retirement of J. Lewis. Discussion ensued regarding various options for the continuation of the position. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen to fill Administrative Specialist position at full time status. H. Netzinger, nay. Motion carried.

HIGHWAY. M. Posewitz presented information on behalf of the Highway Commissioner to request approval to conduct recruitment for vacant Skilled Laborer position as explained in detail the prior month. Motion by H. Netzinger, second by C. Montgomery, to conduct recruitment for Skilled Laborer position. Motion carried.

HUMAN SERVICES. W. Orth appeared to request the ability to conduct recruitment for vacant RN Case Manager position due to an internal promotion. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by H. Netzinger, to conduct recruitment for RN Case Manager position, with the understanding when funding for the program ends, the position will be eliminated. Motion carried.

HUMAN SERVICES. W. Orth and G. Thill appeared to request a market adjustment for the position of Family Care Supervisor to Grade 14, Step 3 of the non-represented employee wage matrix. Motion by H. Netzinger, second by P. Tollaksen, to grant market adjustment for Family Care Supervisor, effective upon passage. Motion carried.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT. K. Fults and J. Spring appeared to request the approval of Domestic Violence Liaison limited term position and subsequent recruitment. The position is grant funded to work up to 25 hours per week and is anticipated to last approximately 15 months. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen, to approve limited term Domestic Violence Liaison position for up to 15 months. Motion carried.

POSSIBLE RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE 2010-2011 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAUK COUNTY AND AFSCME LOCAL 3148 (HEALTH CARE CENTER). M. Posewitz presented information regarding tentative agreements reached by both parties. An issue with health insurance remains unresolved, resolution to advance when resolved. No action taken.

RESOLUTION ESTBLISHING THE 2010 MILEAGE RATE FOR NON-REPRESENTED AND ELECTED OFFICIALS.
M. Posewitz presented information regarding resolution establishing mileage rate consistent with IRS rate. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by H. Netzinger, to approve the 2010 mileage rate. Motion carried.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT POSITION. M. Posewitz presented information regarding request to proceed with Administrative Analyst project position for Personnel Department/Administrative Coordinator as previously approved with the 2010 budget process. Project position is shared between Administrative Coordinator and Personnel Department to be reviewed for continued feasibility with the 2011 budget process. M. Posewitz explained the Personnel Department has eliminated four full time equivalents since 2002; Administrative Coordinator eliminated one full time equivalent with the last budget cycle. Position is important for continuity of operations for both departments. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen, to approve Administrative Analyst project position. Motion carried.

INTERNAL PROMOTION. M. Posewitz appeared to request the ability to internally promote J. Dobratz to Administrative Analyst project position. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by H. Netzinger, to approve internal promotion effective upon passage. Motion carried.

AFSCME LOCAL 252 SIDE LETTER. A. Kleczek appeared before the Committee to explain the implications of the separation of the bargaining into sworn and non-sworn groups for the Sheriff’s Department. No action taken.

DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE: M. Posewitz distributed the activity report for the month including meetings, recruitments, terminations, labor activities and benefits information. Posewitz presented the Committee with the monthly unemployment statistics, updates on the department budget and other potential issues. Negotiations sessions with the Sheriff’s Department sworn and non-sworn groups are scheduled for multiple dates in January and February.

Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen, to accept the Departmental Update as presented and to approve the bills in the amount of $4,516.39. Motion carried.

Motion by H. Netzinger, second by P. Tollaksen, to adjourn until 8:15 A.M. Friday, February 12, 2010, for regular business meeting. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 10:05 A.M.

Respectfully submitted: Signed by: S. Alexander, Secretary