HomeMy WebLinkAboutPersonnel Committee - Minutes - 6/6/2024Minutes of the
Bayfield County Personnel Committee Meeting
4:00 PM, June 6, 2024
Meeting was Held In Person in the County Board Room and virtually
Members Present: Marty Milanowski, Mary Dougherty, Dennis Pocernich, Madelaine
Rekemeyer, Fred Strand
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison County Administrator, Kristine Kavajecz-Human
Resources Director, Gail Reha, Kim Mattson, Elizabeth Skulan, 2 persons participated remotely
Public Comment: None Received
Motion Milanowski, Strand to approve minutes of the May 2, 2024 Personnel Committee
meeting. Motion Carried (5-0)
Weapons Policy: The County’s liability carrier has recommended against adopting a policy
allowing employees to carry weapons while in work status. Comment was shared that it would
be important to have background and mental health checks as is required for the purchase of
weapons. Consensus of the committee is to not pursue any changes to the existing policy at this
time.
Energy Specialist: This item postponed to a future meeting when more detail is available.
2025 Reclassifications and New Positions: The committee reviewed a handout which outlined
the current roles and practices used related to staffing actions. The document will be shared with
all county board supervisors.
Reports
a. Workforce Workgroup Status Report
b. Personnel Financial Report as of May 31, 2024
c. Human Resources Report, May 2024
d. July 4 Meeting Date Change (3pm on July 11, 1 hour before Exec Committee?)
The committee may enter in and out of 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. Discussion and Possible
action Regarding:
i. Approve Closed Session Minutes of May 2, 2024
Motion Milanowski, Rekemeyer 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 May 2, 2024. Motion
Carried (5-0) Entered closed session at 4:45 pm.
Motion Strand, Milanowski to approve closed session minutes of May 2, 2024. Motion Carried
(5-0)
Motion Milanowski, Dougherty to return to open session. Motion Carried (5-0)
Returned to open session at 4:46 pm.
Meeting adjourned at 4:46 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Kristine Kavajecz