HomeMy WebLinkAboutPersonnel Committee - Minutes - 8/9/2023Minutes of the
Bayfield County Personnel Committee Meeting
4:00 PM, August 9, 2023
Meeting was Held In Person in the County Board Room and virtually
Members Present: Marty Milanowski, Mary Dougherty, Dennis Pocernich, Brett Rondeau, Fred
Strand
Excused:
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison County Administrator, Kristine Kavajecz-Human
Resources Director, Kim Mattson-Accountant, Kevin Johnson-Veteran Services Officer,
Elizabeth Skulan-Human Services Director, Lynn Divine-County Clerk,
Meeting called to order at 4:00pm by Chairman Rondeau
Public Comment: None
Approval of Minutes of July 6, 2023: Motion Milanowski, Dougherty to approve minutes of the
July 6, 2023 Personnel Committee meeting. Motion Carried (5-0)
Request to Increase Veteran Benefits Specialist Position to Full-Time: CVSO Johnson
provided request to increase the Veteran Benefit Specialist position to Full-Time. Abeles-Allison
reviewed the staffing history in the department. Position has transitioned from a half-time Clerk
position to a Half-Time Veteran Benefit Specialist position, increased to a ¾ time Veteran
Benefit Specialist position in 2023. Kavajecz reviewed comparable population, veterans and
staffing levels of comparable counties.
Motion Milanowski, Dougherty to increase the Veteran Benefit Specialist position to Full-time
effective with the new hire.
Committee asked what the cost impact would be to increase the position to full-time and where
the funds would come from. Estimated cost of approximately $15,000. Johnson reported that the
department will be receiving some additional funding.
Motion Carried (5-0) Effective with the new hire.
2024 Budget Requests for New Staffing: Abeles-Allison reported that the Sheriff’s Office has
made a request for an additional Deputy Sheriff and a Recreation Deputy for 2024.
Request from the committee to have a detailed listing of proposed new positions and staffing
increases for 2024 as part of the budget process.
Reports
a. Personnel Financial Report as of July 31, 2023: Currently within budget for Personnel
expenses through July 2023.
b. Human Resources Report: Reviewed the report provided.
Motion Milanowski, Pocernich to enter into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes
§19.85(1) (e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of
public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining
reasons require a closed session. Approve Closed Session Minutes of July 6, 2023,
Reclassification Request-CCS Service Facilitator/Substance Abuse Counselor. Motion Carried
5-0) Entered closed session at 4:32pm. Skulan was permitted to remain in the closed session.
Motion Milanowski, Pocernich to return to open session. Motion Carried (5-0). Returned to open
session at 4:37pm.
Meeting adjourned at 4:37pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Kristine Kavajecz