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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPersonnel Committee - Minutes - 2/19/2004L:\COMMITTEES AND BOARDS\PERSONNEL COMMITTEE\2004\Personnel Committee Minutes 021904.doc Page 1 of 2 Personnel Committee Minutes February 19, 2004 4:00pm County Board Room Members in Attendance: Brett Rondeau, John Blahnik, Dave Good, Neil Paulson, Harold Maki Others in attendance: Mark Abeles-Allison, Mike Furtak, Karl Kastrosky, Elizabeth Skulan, Kris Kavajecz Meeting was called to order at 4:00pm by Chariman Blahnik Motion by Maki , second by Paulson to approve the minutes of the January 15, 2004 Personnel Committee Meeting as presented. Motion Carried. Item 7 on the agenda was moved to the front of the agenda to accommodate the Zoning Administrator. A handout was provided outlining a proposal to reorganize the Zoning Department. Kastrosky explained that Chad Rochwite will be resigning his position in the next few months. Chad’s position is mainly funded by user fees. The Zoning Dept would like to re- allocate funding for Chad’s position to implement an office staff position that would handle all walk-in inquiries and allowing the Zoning Administrator, and Assistant Zoning Administrators to dedicate more time in the field. Zoning Committee will be meeting tonight to review and discuss this plan. Several questions were addressed regarding contract employees and the re-allocation of office duties. Committee discussed that they would like a recommendation from the Zoning Committee and that they need a definite resignation from Chad prior to considering an authorization to add staff or hire a contractor. Kastrosky left the meeting at this time. The committee may go in and out of Executive Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e,c) for the purpose of discussing: a. Collective Bargaining Issues b. Grievance discussion and possible action Motion by Rondeau, Second by Paulson to enter Executive Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(e,c) for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and grievance issues. Roll Call Vote. All-Yes, Motion Carried. Mike Furtak left the meeting at this time. Motion by Maki, second by Rondeau to return to open session. Roll call vote. All yes, Motion Carried. Mike Furtak returned to the meeting at this time. Motion by Rondeau, second by Good to approve the side-letters with AFSCME regarding On- Call Wages for Health Department Staff and offering new hire employees the option of Health Insurance after one full month of employment. Motion Carried. L:\COMMITTEES AND BOARDS\PERSONNEL COMMITTEE\2004\Personnel Committee Minutes 021904.doc Page 2 of 2 Abeles-Allison explained to Furtak that the committee is standing by the decision made at the previous meeting to deny the Lindahl grievance request and that no further action on this matter was taken. Furtak requested a letter specifying the decision of the committee. Report from Ad Hoc Committee regarding Information Services, Discussion and Possible Action related to the Ad Hoc Committee report: Abeles-Allison gave an overview of the purpose of the Ad Hoc Committee. Maki expressed concern with why this issue has become such a priority recently. Good explained that 5 years ago the Information Services Department created a 5-year strategic plan. The plan has expired and all items have been or are in the process of being accomplished. It is important at this point to develop another plan for the future. Abeles-Allison reviewed a handout of a proposed strategic plan and proposed budget projection for the next 3 years. Maki stressed his frustration with the expense vs benefit of the computer progression in the county. Motion to recommend the strategic plan and options to the Executive Committee. In the interim before the Executive Committee meeting, Department Heads will be consulted regarding the plan. The Network Administrator position shall be approved for posting. Motion by Paulson, Second by Good. Discussion: Paulson suggest eliminating option 3. Motion Carried. County Organizational Discussion: Abeles-Allison reported that he has met with employee groups to discuss ways that employees and departments can work together to support each other or possibly co-locate and share resources. Staffing Updates and Discussion c. Jailers and CCO’s: All positions are filled, but have staggered start dates. CCO union representation must be requested by the employees. d. Aging & Disabilities Section Manager-Human Services: Position has been filled by Carrie Linder, who will begin work on March 1, 2004. Any Other Items for Discussion as Presented by Committee Members or the County Administrator e. Training update: CEP will be providing training at the next Department Head Meeting called “Keeping the Good Ones” f. Other: Rondeau suggest changing the dates of the Personnel Committee meetings so they don’t conflict with Zoning meetings. Future meetings will be set for the first Thursday of the month at 4:00. Motion by Maki, second by Good to adjourn. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:45pm.