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July 22, 2003 9:00am
Bayfield County Board Room
Members in Attendance: John Blahnik, David Good , Neil Paulson, Brett Rondeau
Members Excused: Harold Maki
Others Present: Thomas Gordon, Mark Abeles-Allison, David Lee, Craig Haukaas, Kris
Kavajecz
Meeting was called to order at 9:00am by Chairman Blahnik.
Motion by Good, second by Rondeau to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2003 meeting as
presented. Motion Carried.
Motion by Rondeau, Second by Paulson to enter Executive Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute
19.85(1)(e,c) for the purpose of discussion and possible action regarding reclassification
requests of various employees and discussion of negotiation strategy for collective bargaining
unit contracts. Roll Call Vote: all yes.
Motion by Paulson, Second by Rondeau to return to open session. Roll Call Vote. All-Yes.
Motion Carried.
Meeting reconvened in open session.
Personnel manual update Review: Review of Policy & Procedures Manual Sections VI and
VII. Several modifications were suggested by committee members including typographical and
content. The suggestions were noted on the attached copy and modifications will be made to the
manual, then reviewed by Department Heads, the Personnel Committee, and approved by the
County Board prior to being distributed to employees.
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Employment Status:
Environmental Health Sanitarian position is vacant.
LCC contract positions have been filled.
2 Seasonal/Casual employees are working in the Treasurer’s Dept.
6-7 LTEs are working in the Highway Dept.
Due to the retirement of Delores Jackson, there is a full-time vacancy in the UW Extension
office. This position is not scheduled to be filled. Other departments are providing support until
decision is made regarding this position.
Budget Strategy as it Relates to the Personnel Committee Actions: Abeles-Allison requested
input for the Personnel Committee regarding staffing as it relates to the budget process.
Any Other Items for Discussion as Presented by Committee Members or the County
Administrator:
Motion by Good, Second by Paulson to state for the record, in open session, the results of the
reclassifications during Executive Session. Motion Carried
A motion was made to approve the reclassification summary that was presented, with two
exceptions: Donna Potter be reclassified to a Clerk 1, Level 2, Grade 2. Paul Houck’s
reclassification be denied. The roll call vote results were: Rondeau-No, Good-Yes, Paulson-Yes,
Blahnik-Yes.
Motion by Paulson, Second by Rondeau to adjourn. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at
12:05pm.