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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Personnel Committee
4:00 pm Thursday, February 2, 2012
Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Bayfield County Annex, Washburn WI
Present: William Bussey, Brett Rondeau, Shawn Miller, Dee Kittleson
Excused: Beth Meyers
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator, Kristine Kavajecz-Confidential
Secretary, Dan Anderson-County Treasurer, Kay Cederber-Clerk of Court, Judge John Anderson
Rondeau called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.
Motion by Miller, Kittleson to approve minutes of the January 5, 2012 Personnel Committee
meeting. Motion Carried.
Staffing Review & Prioritization: Dan Anderson provided an overview of the County
Treasurer’s Office. Anderson reported that his Deputy Treasurer is considering retirement at the
end of 2012. The committee discussed potential plans for transition due to retirement. Anderson
emphasized his desire to have the ability to train a replacement prior to the retirement. Some
changes observed or anticipated in the Treasurer’s office include: on-line reporting of property
tax collections, acceptance of credit cards for property tax payments, email of tax receipts from
town treasurer’s and on-line property tax information for citizens. Anderson emphasized the
need for reliable summer help for 6-8 weeks in July and August. He also discussed that some
counties are considering collecting all of the property taxes rather than having towns collect the
first half. If this change were made, it would impact staffing needs.
Kay Cederberg and Judge John Anderson provided a handout addressing the 3 questions that
have been asked of all Department Heads participating in the staffing review and prioritization
sessions. Cederberg suggested that the county consider hiring a “floating position” that could fill
in in various departments as needed. Dan Anderson exited the meeting at this time.
Cederberg reported there are no big picture changes anticipated in her department in the near
future. She has received several compliments on her staff and operations.
Cederberg and Judge Anderson exited the meeting at this time.
Transition Committee Report: Nothing new to report at this time.
HRA Accounts: Abeles-Allison reviewed the concept of the HRA and why it was created as
well as how it has evolved since inception. A handout was provided outlining the current HRA
structure for various employee groups.
Wellness: AFSCME and the County are jointly purchasing a treadmill for the Superior Fitness
Center. Security Health Plan was on-site to promote the “Life Focus” wellness program
sponsored by the insurer. Minute-to-Win-It lunchtime competitions have been well received.
Wellness Fair was held yesterday and was well attended.
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Staffing Update: Jason Holmes-Forester, John Zimmer-Part-time Cook, Kevin Susienka
promoted to Jail Sergeant, currently reviewing Deputy Sheriff applications.
Motion Miller, Bussey to enter executive session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(c, e, f,
i) for the purpose of discussion and possible action regarding approval of Executive Session
Minutes of the January 5, 2012 Personnel Committee meeting; discussion and Possible Action
related to employment arbitration. Committee entered executive session at 5:10pm.
Motion Bussey, Miller to approve executive session minutes of the January 5, 2012 Personnel
Committee Meeting. Motion Carried.
Motion Bussey,, Miller to return to open session. Motion Carried. Returned to open session at
5:20pm
Meeting adjourned at 5:20pm.