DATE: Friday, December 12, 2008 - Room 213
Members Present: T. Meister, P. Tollaksen, S. Alexander,C. Montgomery, H. Netzinger
M. Krueger, K. Schauf, A Kleczek, M. Koehler, J. Briggs
The meeting was called to order by T. Meister at 8:30 A.M. and was certified to be in compliance with the Open Meetings Law.
Motion by C. Montgomery, second by H. Netzinger to adopt the amended agenda. Motion carried.
Motion by S. Alexander, second by C. Montgomery, to approve the November 7, 2008, minutes of the regular business as sent. Motion carried.
A letter from County Board Supervisor L. Haugen was received, no action required.
County Board Chairperson M. Krueger came before the Committee to discuss the housing of the Administrative Coordinator's personnel file and performance appraisal. Krueger stated the members of the Executive and Legislative Committee have expressed concern as to whether or not this particular file should be maintained in the Personnel Office, as the Personnel Director reports to the Administrative Coordinator. Krueger noted there have been no issues or incidents, but the subject came up in discussion during the Administrative Coordinator's performance evaluation. Krueger remarked it was not a concern to him personally or as Chairperson. M. Koehler provided the Committee with information regarding how such files are handled in other counties. No action taken.
Current Treasurer, P. Carignan and Treasurer Elect,E. Geogheganappeared to request the filling of the Accounting Assistant position which will be vacant when Geoghegan assumes the position of County Treasurer on January 5, 2009. Carignan provided the Committee with information regarding the various duties of the Treasurer and Real Property Offices. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by S. Alexander to authorize recruitment to fill the Accounting Assistant position. Motion carried.
Acting Corporation Counsel A. Kleczek appeared before the Committee to request authorization to hire a project position of Assistant Corporation Counsel. Currently T. Liebman, Corporation Counsel is on military leave and it is believed he will be required to serve an extended duty. D. Lasker, Assistant Corporation Counsel, project position has excepted a position elsewhere. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by S. Alexander to approve recruiting for an Assistant Corporation Counsel, project position. Motion carried.
The Public Health Department currently has vacancies in both the Public Health Unit and the Home Care Unit resulting from internal transfers to the Human Services Department Nurse Case Manager positions . Public Health Director, C. Bodendein is requesting permission to recruit for two Home Care Nurses and two Public Health Nurses. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by C. Montgomery to authorize recruitment to fill the Home Care Nurse vacancies. Motion carried.
Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by C. Montgomery to authorize recruitment to fill the Public Health Nurse vacancies. Motion carried.HCC Administrator, K. Gochanour is requesting a 1 step adjustment/wage increase for the nursing home social worker. As a result of the restructuring the individual holding the position actually lost wages while assuming more duties. Motion by H. Netzinger, second P. Tollaksento approve the step adjustment. Motion carried.
HCC Administrator, K. Gochanour is requesting permission to move the Dietary Manager, Project employee into the regular Dietary Manager position which had previously remained vacant. A review of saving potential of outsourcing Dietary has not shown it to be truly cost effective. Motion by H. Netzinger, second P. Tollaksento approve filling the regular position. Motion carried.
AdministrativeCoordinator, K. Schauf addressed the Committee regarding budgeting concerns, specifically two large property reassessments which will significantly impact the two upcoming budget years, combined with the real possibility of reduction in sales tax revenue, Sauk could be looking at a greater gap between revenue and expenses. Utilizing attrition to avoid layoffs and reduce personnel expenses is going to be imperative to a balanced budget.
Motion by S. Alexander, second by H. Netzinger to reconsider the motion to fill the Accounting Assistant position in the Treasurer's Department. Motion carried.
Motion by S. Alexander, second by H. Netzinger to revisit the request to fill the Accounting Assistant position in the Treasurer's Department at the January 2009 meeting. Motion carried.
M. Koehler distributed the activity report for the month, highlighting the following items and dates:
Negotiations with AFSCME regarding HCC and Highway contracts will be proceeding to mediation.
Negotiations with United Professionals are scheduled for January 5, from 11:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M., and January 14, 2009, from 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Two grievances were filed.
Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by C. Montgomery to accept the Departmental Update as presented and to approve the bills in the amount of $ 7,905.37. Motion carried.
Motion P. Tollaksen, second by H. Netzinger to adjourn until 8:15 A.M. Friday, January 9, 2009, for the next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 A. M.
Respectfully submitted: Signed by: S. Alexander, Secretary