HomeMy WebLinkAboutPersonnel Committee - Minutes - 9/4/2008Minutes of the
Bayfield County Personnel Committee
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Emergency Operations Center, Washburn WI
Present: David Good, John Blahnik, Brett Rondeau, Shawn Miller, Dee Kittleson
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator, Kristine Kavajecz-Confidential
Secretary
Called to order at 4:00pm by Chairman Rondeau.
Motion Blahnik, Miller to approve minutes of the July 10, 2008 Personnel Committee meeting.
Motion Carried.
Travel Rates: Abeles-Allison recommended the state rate be adopted for hotel reimbursement.
Rate would increase from $62 to $70 ($80 for Milwaukee area hotels). Discussion was held
regarding mileage rates and how they are set.
Motion Blahnik, Miller to set the hotel reimbursement rate at $70 ($80 for Milwaukee area
hotels) effective immediately. Motion Carried.
Worker’s Compensation Policy: Abeles-Allison explained that he would like to see a policy
established for county involvement with Worker’s Compensation Claims. Committee felt that
once a claim is filed, it should be handled by the Insurance Company. Any involvement at the
county level would be at the Personnel Committee level. Abeles-Allison was authorized to
develop a draft policy for review.
Reports:
Current vacancies include: Highway Commissioner and Part-time Sheriff’s Deputy. An offer will
be made to a Highway Commissioner applicant following the County Board meeting.
Health Utilization report reviewed. Recent claims have reversed our position, which now reflects
claims higher than the same period last year. Committee requested utilization statistics from the
Teamster Health Insurance plan in the future.
LSALMA group has been meeting regularly and continues to be a productive committee. Several
departments are using the Flexible scheduling option. Wellness and Energy Conservation have
been recent discussion topics.
Wellness Program: One employee has taken advantage of the Smoking Cessation program so far.
Wellness picnic for county employees and family members will be Sept 10th, 4:00pm at
Washburn’s West End Park.
Motion Blahnik, Miller to enter in and out of Executive Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes
§19.85(1)(c,e) for the purpose of approving Executive Session minutes of the July 10, 2008
Personnel Committee, discussion and possible action regarding personnel performance
evaluation items and discussion and possible action regarding union contract negotiation
strategy for upcoming contract negotiations. Roll Call Vote: All-Yes, motion carried. Abeles-
Allison, and Kavajecz remained in the closed session.
Motion Blahnik, Miller to return to open session. Roll Call Vote: All-Yes, Motion Carried.
Good asked about GHT plan amendments in recent correspondence. Blahnik explained that GHT
members may amend their plans at any time.
Motion Good, Kittleson to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 5:15 pm.