HomeMy WebLinkAboutPersonnel Committee - Minutes - 4/5/2012Minutes of the
Bayfield County Personnel Committee Meeting
4:00 PM, April 5, 2012,
Emergency Operations Center, Bayfield County Annex, Washburn, WI
Members Present: Beth Meyers, Brett Rondeau, Shawn Miller, William Bussey, Dee Kittleson
Others Present: County Administrator Mark Abeles-Allison, Kristine Kavajecz-Confidential
Secretary, Scott Fibert-County Clerk
Meeting called to order at 4:05pm by Chairman Rondeau
Motion Miller, Meyers to approve minutes of the March 1, 2012 meeting. Motion Carried.
Department Prioritization and Planning: Abeles-Allison reported that the committee has met
with several departments to date as a part of this review process. Scott Fibert, County Clerk
reported on the status of his department. Anticipated that there will be one retirement in the next
couple of years. Plan at that time would be to reorganize the work load in the department.
Staffing is sufficient for the activities of the department, but would prefer not to see staffing
reduced. Staffing was reduced by ½ time position several years ago. Election requirements are
constantly changing. Significant contact with town and school clerks. Bayfield County is
somewhat unique when compared with other counties in that the County Clerk’s office in most
counties do not handle accounting functions.
Voluntary Dental and Disability Insurances: Labor-Management Committee has reviewed
several proposals for voluntary, employee paid insurances.
Motion Kittleson, Bussey to authorize continued investigation of short term disability, vision and
dental insurances on a voluntary basis. Motion Carried.
Reports:
Transition Committee: Last meeting focused on FLSA. Many highway employees present.
Bayfield County will participate in the WCA Wage study.
Performance Evaluation System: On-line system being developed. Management training with
UW Superior HR Professional was held on April 4th.
Wellness: Pete Morrissette created weight loss challenge. Continuing to promote the wellness
programs.
Staffing: Hired 2 part-time jailers. Interviewed Deputy Sheriff applicants. New part-time clerical
help for Sheriff’s Department. Veteran’s Service and Emergency Management each have ½ half
time clerk once again. Interviewing ADRC Social Worker applicants. Reviewing Highway
Equipment Operator applications. Committee discussed having a discussion with Highway
regarding contracting services. Also hiring 4-5 summer highway interns. GIS Technician I in
the Land Records Department being advertised. Interns being sought for various departments
over the summer months.
Dress code may be addressed in the future.
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Motion Bussey, Miller to enter in and out of 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 March 1, 2012 Personnel Committee meeting and regarding
arbitration decision and associated settlement. Motion Carried. Entered executive session at
5:10pm
Motion Meyers, Kittleson to return to open session. Motion Carried. Returned to open session at
5:50pm.
Meeting adjourned at 5:50pm.