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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPersonnel Committee - Minutes - 6/2/2011L:\COMMITTEES AND BOARDS\PERSONNEL COMMITTEE\2011\Personnel Committee Minutes 060211.doc 1 | P a g e Minutes of the Bayfield County Personnel Committee 4:00 pm Thursday, June 2, 2011 Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Bayfield County Annex, Washburn WI Present: Brett Rondeau, Shawn Miller Excused: Dee Kittleson, William Bussey, Beth Meyers Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator, Karl Kastrosky, Planning & Zoning Administrator, Kristine Kavajecz-Confidential Secretary, John Bennett Called to order at 4:00pm by Rondeau. It was noted that a quorum was not present. Items would be discussed, however, no action to be taken. Planning & Zoning: Abeles-Allison explained that approximately 400 permits/year require on- site inspections. The Zoning office has 4 satellite offices. A survey of other counties in the state revealed that one (other than Bayfield County) allows staff to take county vehicles home at night. A new policy was implemented in 2010, whereas Wednesday is an office day for the department. Kastrosky reviewed scenarios related to inspections, staff and satellite locations in the county. Abeles-Allison reviewed IRS regulations with regard to vehicles that are used for commuting and explained that a new policy would need to be implemented if the current policy allowing vehicles to be taken home remains in place. Kastrosky stated that a few issues have been identified with regard to the vehicle use and suggested adding placards to the vehicles and possibly only allow the vehicles to be taken home during the summer months. Kastrosky reported that the previous 74% time position is being replaced with a 50% time position (70% summer, 30% winter). He also reported that the contract for sanitary permit reviews has ended as well as contracted grant assistance. The committee inquired about how much time is dedicated to NR115. Wellness: Abeles-Allison explained that the wellness program promotes positive morale. He provided a list of activities related to the wellness program, including: Bike challenge, brown bag lunches, elliptical, Superior Health Center, blood pressure clinics, cookbooks, etc. The GHT provides a wellness grant that covered the cost of the program, including the nurse. Health Insurance: Health Insurance will be bid out in June, with an August deadline. RFP that was used in 2010 was included in the meeting packet. Discussed retiree coverage and options that other counties currently utilize with regard to plan design. Transition Committee: Committee has been appointed by the County Board. Committee will be meeting in the next 2 weeks, possibly June 16 at 3:00pm. Staffing: Abeles-Allison reviewed a list of staffing changes that have taken place in the recent month. Reclassifications: Handouts were provided. Requests will be reviewed in July. Grievance hearing is scheduled for June 23. Personnel will be meet 1 hour prior to the hearing. L:\COMMITTEES AND BOARDS\PERSONNEL COMMITTEE\2011\Personnel Committee Minutes 060211.doc 2 | P a g e Confidentiality of Executive Session content was reviewed. It was suggested that this topic be added to a County Board Agenda for review by all Board members. Meeting adjourned at 4:45pm.