HomeMy WebLinkAboutPersonnel Committee - Minutes - 3/5/2009Minutes of the
Bayfield County Personnel Committee
Wednesday, March 5, 2009
County Board Room, Courthouse, Washburn WI
Present: John Blahnik, Brett Rondeau, Shawn Miller, Dee Kittleson, William Kacvinsky
Excused: David Good
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator
Called to order at 4:00pm by Chairman Rondeau.
Motion Blahnik, Kittleson to approve minutes of the February 4, 2009 meeting. Motion Carried.
State Budget Issues:
1. State Budget: Library impact on county funding, committee asked to investigate options and
review statistics associated with library districts at the town level. General concern about so
much funding leaving the county.
2. Revenue sharing will result in an $8000 proposed cut
3. Prevailing wage modification could cost the county more on small projects
4. Domestic partnership benefits are being considered by the state.
5. Retiree health review: The committee discussed current provisions for retirees as covered by
our health insurance.
Reports:
Vacancies: Human Services Social Worker & Custodian
Health utilization: our health insurance is reporting claims in the amount of $1.6 million for 2008
up from 1.1 in the previous year. The teamster insurance plan income / expense was running at
98% without administrative costs and 105% with admin.
WCA is offering a new life insurance option. Blahnik explained the coverage.
Blahnik left the meeting at 5:15pm.
The Committee reviewed personnel policy changes as proposed by our insurer’s attorney.
Motion Miller, Kittleson to accept the personnel policy changes as presented. Motion Carried.
Motion Kittleson, 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 February 4, 2009
Personnel Committee, discuss non-represented employee wages, discussion and possible action
regarding personnel performance items, possible side letters with AFSCME Local 1731 and
discuss union contract negotiation strategy for upcoming contract negotiations. Roll Call Vote:
All-Yes, Motion Carried.
Motion Miller, Kittleson to return to open session. Roll Call Vote: All-Yes, Motion Carried.
Next meeting schedule for April 8, 2009 4:00pm
Motion Kittleson, Miller to adjourn. Motion Carried.