HomeMy WebLinkAboutPersonnel Committee - Minutes - 2/10/2022Minutes of the
Bayfield County Personnel Committee Meeting
3:00 PM, February 10, 2022
Meeting was Held Remotely through Microsoft Teams
and In Person in the Bayfield County Board Room
Members Present: Dennis Pocernich, Tom Snilsberg (remote), Fred Strand, Marty Milanowski,
Brett Rondeau
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison County Administrator, Kristine Kavajecz-Human
Resources Director, Elizabeth Skulan-Human Services Director, Jim Crandall
Meeting called to order at 3:00pm by Chairman Rondeau
Approval of Minutes of January 6, 2021: Motion Milanowski, Pocernich to approve minutes
of the January 6, 2021 Personnel Committee meeting. Motion Carried (5-0 )
Public Comment: None received
Human Services CCS Staff Addition: Skulan provided an overview of the goals of the CCS
program. The department currently has 2 Service Facilitators. The program is approximately
95% funded by the state. The cost to the county for an employee is approximately $3,000. Case
loads are currently warranting another Service Facilitator position, with additional cases
anticipated. Normal caseload is 12-15 per Facilitator. There are currently 36 participants. The
program previously had 2.5 staff persons. This was reduced during the pandemic as a result of
reduced caseloads. There are currently an additional 10 referrals.
Motion Pocernich, Milanowski to authorize three full-time Service Facilitators. Motion Carried.
Human Services Staffing with changing demographics: Average age of residents in Bayfield
County is 52. We are the oldest county in the state. Traditional service providers are struggling to
provide services. The workforce shortage and complexities related to the pandemic have
accelerated the need for services in the county. Skulan shared two stories of client situations and
the difficult decisions being made by local providers, which then result in requests to the ADRC
staff to fill the gap in services.
1. Reports
a) Wage Assessment Update: Carlson-Dettmann continuing to work on the assessment.
A presentation is expected at the next County Board meeting. Hoping for a final
report in March.
b) Human Resources Report: Review of the report included in the packet. Report that
staff are feeling the pressures of the employment market, political climate and
workloads as a result of reduced services in the community. Discussed non-
traditional ideas that may help with recruitment and retention such as child care and
flexible schedules.
c) EAP Utilization in 2021: Review of a summary from the EAP provider on the number
of contacts for 2021 and the types of contacts.
d) Personnel Financial Report as of January 31, 2022:
e) Strategic Planning
Motion Pocernich, Milanowski to enter into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes
§19.85(1). Motion Carried (5-0) Entered closed session at 3:40pm.
Motion Milanowski, Strand to return to open session. Motion Carried (5-0 ). Returned to open
session at 3:47pm
Meeting adjourned at 3:47pm. Minutes respectfully submitted by Kristine Kavajecz