DATE: Friday, December 11, 2009 - Room 213 West Square Building
Members Present : T. Meister, C. Montgomery, H. Netzinger, P. Tollaksen, S. Alexander
Others Present : C. Bodendein, M. Posewitz, T. Vandre, J. Ashford, K. Schauf, B. Mielke, L. Geohegan, M. Krueger, Sue Nagelkerk, J. Erickson, S. Wiese, S. Pate, J. Jens, M. Hafemann, M. Olson
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 P. Tollaksen, second by H. Netzinger to adopt the amended agenda. Motion carried.
MINUTES : Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen, to approve the November 6, 2009, minutes of the regular business meeting as sent. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: None
2011 Budget Process. K. Schauf appeared before the committee to report on structural planning as part of the 2011 budget process. The Finance Committee reviewed the draft document regarding the structural process at their last meeting. Both Committees are key stakeholders in this process to maintain operations in a viable way, will continue to provide updates based on provided timeline. No action taken.
HIGHWAY. M. Posewitz presented information on behalf of the Highway Commissioner to request the ability to conduct recruitment for vacant Skilled Equipment Operator. Motion by T. Meister, second by H. Netzinger, to conduct recruitment for the Skilled Equipment Operator as presented. Motion carried.
ADRC. T. Vandre appeared to request the ability to conduct recruitment for the vacant Nutrition and Prevention Specialist. Position is partially funded with grant dollars, sunset clause with position based on funding source. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by S. Alexander to conduct recruitment for Nutrition and Prevention Specialist as presented. Motion carried.
ADRC. T. Vandre appeared to request the ability to conduct recruitment for a vacant Van Driver. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by H. Netzinger to conduct recruitment for Van Driver (Project) as presented. Motion carried.
UW EXTENSION. - S. Nagelkerk and J. Erickson appeared to request the ability to conduct recruitment for the Administrative Specialist position which will be vacant in January. Motion by H. Netzinger, second by P. Tollaksen to postpone action on the recruitment until January 2010 meeting. Motion carried.
TREASURER. L. Geohegan appeared to request an extension of the current Limited Term Employee (LTE). Motion by S. Alexander, second by P. Tollaksen, to extend the duration of the LTE an additional six months. Motion carried.
VETERANS. M. Posewitz requested an extension of a Limited Term Employee (LTE) on behalf of the Veterans Service Officer. Motion by C. Montgomery, second by P. Tollaksen, to extend the duration of the LTE until December 31, 2009. Motion carried.
PARKS. M. Posewitz presented information on behalf of the Parks Director regarding wage increase for the seasonal employees of. 25 cents per hour, already allocated in the 2010 budget. Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by C. Montgomery, to increase seasonal employee hourly wages by .25 cents. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEALTH. M Posewitz presented information on behalf of the Public Health Director to request an extension of the Immunization Technician (LTE) for an additional six months to assist with the H1N1 clinics. Motion by S. Alexander, second by H. Netzinger, to extend the Immunization Technician LTE an additional six months. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEALTH. M Posewitz presented information on behalf of the Public Health Director to request extensions of two Registered Nurses an additional six months to assist with the H1N1 immunization clinics. Motion by H. Netzinger, second by C. Montgomery, to extend the two Registered Nurses an additional six months. Motion carried.
AFSCME L ocal 252 (SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT) - CONSIDERATION OF LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING. Personnel Director Posewitz presented the Committee with the Letter of Understanding drafted by the business representative from AFSCME Local 252 regarding the separation of the units. The Committee requested additional information from the Corporation Counsel. Motion by S. Alexander, second by C. Montgomery, to tentatively approve the Letter of Understanding with AFSCME local 252 as presented. Motion carried.
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 Health Care Center and Sheriff's Department are scheduled for December 14 and 16.
Motion by P. Tollaksen, second by C. Montgomery, to accept the Departmental Update as presented and to approve the bills in the amount of $1,689.60. Motion carried.
Motion by H. Netzinger, second by P. Tollaksen, to adjourn until 8:15 A.M. Friday, January 8, 2010, for regular business meeting. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Signed by: S. Alexander, Secretary