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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Personnel Committee
March 3, 2005 4:00 pm
Bayfield County Board Room
Washburn, WI
Members Present: John Blahnik, David Good, Dee Kittleson,
Members Absent: Neil Paulson, Brett Rondeau
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison, Kris Kavajecz
Meeting was called to order at 4:05pm by Chairman Blahnik.
Motion by Kittleson, second by Good to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2005 meeting.
Motion Carried
Revised Agenda was distributed and accepted by the committee. Note that the revised agenda
was noticed appropriately.
Discussion & Possible Action Regarding County Personnel Policy & Procedures:
FMLA: Abeles-Allison shared a handout from Kathryn Prenn with notes regarding the proposed
FMLA policy clarification. Reviewed written comments received from Neil Paulson regarding
FMLA policy documents.
Emergency Leave Bank Policy & Procedures: Reviewed written comments received by Neil
Paulson.
Reclassification Procedure: There was no discussion on this topic.
Discussion & Possible Action Regarding HRA program.: Abeles-Allison provided a
handout showing the impact of HRA implementation in Oconto County and provided a recap of
information shared with employees at a recent meeting with Kim Hurtz.
Motion by Good, second by Kittleson to allow the County Administrator to continue to explore
the possibility of adding an HRA program as an employee benefit. Motion Carried.
Discussion & Possible Action Regarding eCare Solutions employee wellness program.
Abeles-Allison reported that at the last Labor-Management Committee meeting, a presentation
and discussion was held regarding the eCare Solutions employee wellness program. Blahnik
explained that the GHT is considering funding a wellness program as a pilot program. A
wellness summit is being held in Wisconsin Rapids next week. Discussion was held regarding
funding for the Wellness Program. Abeles-Allison stated that funding within the existing budget
could be found. Good suggested providing an update to the Full County Board at the March
meeting explaining the wellness program and how it could be funded without an increase to the
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County Budget.
Review of Mechanic Job Description in the Highway Department.: Written comments
from Neil Paulson were reviewed. Clarification that this is an update of a job description, no
change of pay or title.
Discussion & Possible Action Regarding Part-Time Wage Schedule.: Abeles-Allison
reviewed a letter received from the Sheriff’s Department requesting a wage adjustment for part-
time CCO, Deputy and Jail staff, which included a proposal for revised wages. A wage
comparison from other Wisconsin Counties was reviewed. A wage proposal was reviewed,
which identified the hiring wage at $8.50, $10.00 after 150 hours (typical training time required),
and $12.50 after 600 hours of work.
Motion by Good, second by Kittleson to approve the proposed part-time wage schedule, subject
to approval by the Sheriff’s Committee, effective on the first day of the month following approval
by the Sheriff’s Committee or April 1, 2005 if already approved by the Sheriff’s committee.
Motion Carried.
Discussion was held regarding wages for part-time positions that require some post-secondary
schooling. Abeles-Allison stated that we normally advertise these types of positions as
internships.
Staffing Update: Denise Nordin (90% time employee) is assisting in the District Attorney’s
office, while the regular part-time employee is off on medical leave. VJ Pandian has joined the
UW Extension Office as Agriculture Agent. AJ Van Beest has joined the Information Services
staff as a Computer Assistant.
The committee may enter in and out of Executive Session pursuant to Wisconsin
Statutes §19.85(1)(c,e) to discuss employee performance and employment issues.
Motion by Good, second by Kittleson to enter executive session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes
§19.85(1)(c,e) to discuss employee performance and employment issues.
Roll Call Vote: All-yes, Motion Carried.
Motion by Kittleson, second by Good to return to open session. Roll call Vote: All-yes, Motion
Carried.
Abeles-Allison reported that the Bayfield County LSALMA Committee received a Partnership
Award from the Lake Superior Area Labor-Management Association for their efforts over the
past year.
Motion by Kittleson, second by Good to adjourn. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:10pm.