HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Committee - Minutes - 2/20/2007Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
4:00 PM, February 20, 2007
Bayfield County Board Room
Members Present: John Blahnik, Dee Kittleson, Thomas Gordon, Kenneth Jardine
Members Excused: Brett Rondeau, Bill Kacvinsky
Other Present, Mark Abeles-Allison, Kris Kavajecz
Meeting called to order at 4:00pm by Vice-Chairman Kittleson.
Motion Blahnik, Gordon to approve the January 16, 2007 Executive Committee meeting minutes.
Motion Carried.
Staffing in the District Attorney’s Office: A letter from Interim District Attorney, Ruth
Kressel was reviewed. Abeles-Allison explained that he met with the staff from the District
Attorney’s Office to discuss staffing requests and budget considerations. Part-time staff has
traditionally worked 1 day per week, which is what is budgeted. In 2006, PT staff worked nearly
2 days per week, overspent budget. PT staff currently paid $8.50 per hour, request to be
increased to $10.00 per hour consistent with other PT staff with longevity. Ruth Kressel
addressed the committee by phone.
Motion Gordon, Blahnik to make recommendation to Personnel Committee to increase part time
wage of Loraine Zifko from $8.50 to $10.00 per hour. Motion Carried.
Motion Gordon, Jardine to make recommendation to Personnel Committee to deny request to
increase part time staff from 1 to 2 days per week. Motion Carried. Department is encouraged to
work with County Administrator as periodic needs arise for increased hours.
Reports: Abeles-Allison reviewed the year end revenue and expense budget summary from
2006 in detail. A few revenues and expenses are still anticipated.
Health insurance utilization is very close to last year. Having some difficulty working through a
couple of existing issues with the GHT.
The NACo prescription drug program is being utilized and is showing positive results. Average
savings per prescription is about $12.00. Net savings to County residents in January was $900.
Brief discussion regarding strategic plan review for the Tourism & Health Departments. These
plans will be reviewed due to significant changes affecting their departments.
Mediation with AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit scheduled for March 22 at 10:30am.
Next Ag Station Ad Hoc Committee meeting scheduled for March 2 at 10:00am at the Ag
Station.
Abeles-Allison notified the committee that the annex basement RFPs will include proposals with
wall partitions as well as without for cost comparison. Bids notices will be out this week.
Courtroom renovation plans are still being finalized.
Several Bayfield County representatives will be attending Superior Days in Madison next week.
Motion Gordon, Blahnik to postpone the County Administrator Evaluation until the next
meeting. Motion Carried.
Motion Blahnik, Gordon to adjourn. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:15pm.