HomeMy WebLinkAboutPersonnel Committee - Minutes - 6/3/2021Minutes of the
Bayfield County Personnel Committee Meeting
4:00 PM, June 3, 2021
Meeting was Held Remotely through Microsoft Teams
and In Person in the Bayfield County Board Room
Members Present: Dennis Pocernich, Tom Snilsberg, Fred Strand (remote), Marty Milanowski,
Brett Rondeau
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison County Administrator, Kristine Kavajecz-Human
Resources Director, Elizabeth Skulan-Human Services Director (remote), Gail Reha (remote),
Kim Mattson (remote), Lynn Divine (remote)
Meeting called to order at 4:00pm by Chairman Rondeau
Approval of Minutes of April 1, 2021: Motion Milanowski, Snilsberg to approve minutes of
the April 1, 2021 Personnel Committee meeting. Motion Carried (5-0)
Public Comment: None Received
Tourism Clerk Hour Increase in 2021: The Tourism Committee has recommended a
temporary hours increase for the PT Clerk in the Tourism office in response to increased demand
for information. The request is to increase the position to 59%, from 18.75 to 22.5 hours per
week.
Motion Milanowski, Snilsberg to increase the PT Clerk position in the Tourism Office to 59%
through the end of 2021. Motion Carried (5-0).
Personnel Policies:
a. 3.1.9 Vacation Allocation for employees that transition from Regular Part-Time
to Full-Time.
b. 3.3.12 Sick Leave Allocation for employees that transition from Regular Part-
Time to Full-Time
Motion Pocernich, Milanowski to approve the policy modification for sick and vacation
allocations for employees transitioning from Regular Part-Time to Full-Time employment
effective March 1, 2021. Motion Carried (5-0)
Personnel Policy Section Review, Section IV. Employee Conduct, Performance Evaluation,
Discipline and Separation From Employment:
The item was noted as discussion only. The committee will take action on this item in July.
County Facility COVID Guidelines:
Abeles-Allison shared a draft recommendation regarding masks in county facilities. Current
policy is that masks are recommended in public areas of county facilities. Court requires masks
and will be reviewing these guidelines later in June.
Wartman reported that the county is in the top 5% of vaccinations nationwide. CDC has stated
that fully vaccinated persons do not need to wear masks indoors except in detention centers,
congregate housing, etc. No vaccine available to those under age 12 currently. CDC has stated
that there is no need for anyone to wear masks outdoors.
OSHA has deferred to the CDC for mask guidelines. They have stated that reasonable
accommodations must be provided in certain circumstances where available.
Several options were discussed for county policy with regard to masks in county facilities.
Wartman reported that variants are present in WI and the surrounding states.
Consensus of the committee is to support option 2. County Board Chairman, County
Administrator and Health Officer may establish a revised policy. Goal will be to provide
guidance and encourage the use of masks in public areas, but they will not be required.
Employees that have concerns will be encouraged to share those concerns with management so
that accommodations can be considered.
Reports
a) Human Resources Report: The committee has requested to receive more details
regarding employees that leave employment and contents of Exit Interviews.
b) Personnel Financial Report as of May 31, 2021: Wages and benefits are on track
with budget so far for the year.
Motion Pocernich, Milanowski to enter into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes
§19.85(1)(c,e) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation
data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility: and deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public property, vesting of public
funds or conducting other specified business whenever competitive or bargain reasons require a
closed session.
i. Approve Closed Session Minutes of April 1, 2021
ii. Reclassification Request of Melissa Huempfner from Social Worker I to Social
Worker II
Motion Carried (5-0) Elizabeth Skulan was permitted to remain in the closed session. Entered
closed session at 5:04 pm.
Motion Milanowski, Pocernich to return to open session. Motion Carried. Return to open
session at 5:10 pm.
Meeting adjourned at 5:10 pm
Minutes respectfully submitted by Kristine Kavajecz