The Management Group (TMG) Ad Hoc Committee

04/21/11 Minutes (26 KB)

Members present: Marty Krueger, Scott Alexander, Henry Netzinger, Steve Bach, Judy Stoeckmann, Tommy Lee Bychinski, Art Carlson, Kathy Schauf

Members absent: Michelle Posewitz, Todd Liebman

Others present: Trish Vandre, Dan Brattset, Peter Murray, Cindy Bodendein, Cathy Warwick

The meeting was called to order and certification of Open Meeting compliance was given at 6:30 p.m. The agenda was approved on a motion by Bach, second by Stoeckmann. Motion carried.

Motion by Stoeckmann, second by Bychinski to nominate Scott Alexander as chair. Motion by Carlson, second by Stoeckmann to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot in favor of Alexander as Chair. Motion carried.

Communications
None

Discussion of Committee Process
There was general discussion of how the committee desired to move forward, including but not limited to the part that the report plays in committee process. Ground rules for discussion will be established and departmental directors will be included in all meetings. Supervisors identified areas of research and information: trends in the programs and services; structures from other counties; lessons learned from prior consolidation ad-hoc committee; and input from staff at all levels of the organization (cross functional departmental work teams).

Communication was discussed – including planning for communication to committees and the Board. The committee also would like to provide a monthly report to the Board on progress. It was deemed important to stress that the objective is to expand functional capabilities through planning and visioning (understanding joint operations) – so that the perception that is only about cost saving is averted.

Next meeting date is Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. Motion by Krueger, second by Carlson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

The Management Group (TMG) Ad-Hoc Committee Secretary