HomeMy WebLinkAboutPersonnel Committee - Minutes - 11/21/2002Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes
November 21, 2002 4:00pm
Bayfield County Board Room
Members Present: John Blahnik, Brett Rondeau, Neil Paulson, Dave Good,
Members Excused: Harold Maki
Other Present: Tom Gordon, Mark Abeles-Allison, Kris Kavajecz, Chris Johnson, Jan Victorson
Meeting was called to order at 4:00pm by Chairman Blahnik.
Motion by Good, Second by Paulson to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2002 meeting. Motion
Carried
Direct Deposit Update: Abeles-Allison reported that there are already 100 persons signed up for program.
All bank information has been provided and the system is ready for electronic processing on January 1,
2003.
Establishment of Clerk III position for Veterans Service and Emergency Government Offices.
Abeles-Allison explained that there previously were 1 1/2 positions, however, the proposal is to now reduce
that to one full-time shared position and to make the pay level a Clerk III. Question from Good regarding
the status of the LTE full-time position that was in place during the 9-1-1 implementation in Emergency
Government. Johnson explained the need for a Clerk III due to the varying and multi-task responsibilities
that this combined position will require. Victorson pointed out the growing need for assistance with grant
administration. Abeles-Allison addressed the classification guidelines for a Clerk III position.
Motion by Paulson, Second by Good to approve the creation of a shared Full-Time position for Emergency
Government and Veteran's Service Office at the Clerk III level and to fill the position at the earliest
convenience. Motion Carried.
Personnel Policy Manual Update: Review of personnel policies and procedures pages 200, 201. Review
of roles and responsibilities (page 301,302). Discussion took place regarding how to reword policy to
include the County Administrator. Recommendation of the committee is to direct all personnel related
issues to the Administrator and the personnel committee would be the entity used in the instance of
grievances. The committee recommended that the Administrator reword policy as appropriate and provide
to Kathy Prenn for review.
Miscellaneous Updates:
-No existing Jailer/Dispatchers applied for CCO positions.
-The Sheriff’s Committee approved the promotion of a Deputy to a Corporal rank. This will create a third
Corporal Position within the Sheriff’s Department.
-AFSCME is in the process of reviewing the side-letter regarding the non-union, grant-funded LCC
positions. Clarification from Good regarding the side letter. The individuals will not be permitted to post
into union positions, but shall have the right to apply for any open positions.
-The Forestry Department is receiving many applications for the newly created Forester position.
-Lorraine Benson has been hired by Human Services to deliver meals.
Motion by Paulson, Second by Rondeau to enter Executive Session regarding the leave of absence of
Bernice Fuhrman. Roll Call Vote: All-YES
Motion by Rondeau, Paulson to return to open session. Roll Call Vote. All-YES
Motion by Rondeau, Second by Paulson to adjourn. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:10pm.