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Bayfield County Administrator
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Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator Kristine Kavajecz, Human Resources Director
Kim Mattson, Finance Director Gail Reha, Bookkeeper Paige Terry, Clerk III
BAYFIELD COUNTY
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
Dennis Pocernich (Chair) Mary Dougherty (Vice-Chair)
Fred Strand Marty Milanowski Madelaine Rekemeyer
Dear County Board Members:
This letter is written to inform you of the Bayfield County Personnel Committee
Meeting scheduled for 5:30pm Thursday, August 22, 2024. This meeting will be
held Remotely and In Person at the Bayfield County Board Room, Bayfield
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Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Bayfield County Board may be present at the meeting to gather
information about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility. This constitutes a meeting of
the Bayfield County Board pursuant to State ex rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Bd., 173 Wis. 2d 553, 494
N.W.2d 408(1993), and must be noticed as such, although the County Board will not take any formal action at
this meeting.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
3. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Minutes of July 11, 2024
4. Teamster Presentation and Discussion (5:30pm)
5. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding New and Modified Position Requests
for the 2025 Budget
6. Discussion Regarding County Leave Times and Possibility of Paid Time Off (PTO)
System in the Future and Exploration of a New Wage Analysis
7. Reports
a. Personnel Financial Report as of July 31, 2024
b. Human Resources Report, July 2024
c. Workforce Group update and Employee Engagement Survey.
8. The committee may enter in and out of closed session pursuant to Wisconsin
Statutes §19.85(1) (c) (e) Considering 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 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. Department Personnel Updates
ii. Union Negotiations Discussion
Should you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact
the County Administrator’s Office at 715 373-6181, mark.abeles-
allison@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
Sincerely,
Mark Abeles-Allison
Mark Abeles-Allison
Bayfield County Administrator
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Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
The Daily Press, via email
Personnel Committee Narrative, August 22, 2024
Item 4: Zak Radak with Teamsters and local union representatives will be present to speak with the
Committee about 2025 contracts.
Item 5. Attached is a summary of positions requested and positions recommended in 2025. 28
changes were requested in 2025 totaling $925,415. Less anticipated grants and cost share this
amounts to: $621,034.
The sheet is broken down by new positions, reclassification and hour and wage adjustment
requests. The last column identifies recommendations. Recommended approvals total $423,850,
less grants and cost shared total $123,963 in levy for 2025.
Item 6: Ever competitive job markets together with inquiries about added leave time and
compensation have prompted consideration of a move to a paid time off (PTO) system. County
Administration is also considering including a new wage analysis in the 2025 budget. Although we
are just in the 3rd year of our current study, market conditions may merit an examination.
Item 7. Reports attached:
• Personnel Financial. Net personnel to date is $9.79 million, compared to $8.87 million
last year totaling 51% of the budget.
• HR Report is attached.
• The draft Employee Workforce Survey is attached. This survey assesses culture and job
satisfaction together with manager relationships, compensation and work-life balance.
It has not gone out yet.
Minutes of the
Bayfield County Personnel Committee Meeting
5:30 PM, July 11, 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 , Andy Mika, Mary Motiff, Sara Wartman, Elizabeth Skulan, Kim Lawton
Public Comment: None
Approval of Minutes of June 6, 2024: Motion Milanowski, Rekemeyer to approve minutes of
the June 6, 2024 Personnel Committee meeting. Motion Carried (4-0)
Teamster Negotiation Presentation and Bargaining Schedule: Teamsters will speak to the
committee in August.
2025 Budget Reclassifications and New Positions:
Kim Lawton stated that Ashley Mika is doing the work equivalent to a Legal Secretary. A
request is being made to modify the position from Clerk I, Grade E to Legal Assistant, Grade I.
Also request a title change for the current Legal Secretary to Legal Assistant.
Elizabeth Skulan:
CCS Service Facilitator to be hired now because Mental Health Professional has not been able to
be recruited and caseload is increasing.
CCS Service Facilitator has obtained her Social Work certification in October 2023. There has
not been a Social Worker position in the CCS program before. Request to create the Social
Worker position and move this employee into that position effective immediately since it could
not be included in the 2024 budget due to timing. The Social Worker certification has resulted in
being able to bill at higher reimbursement rate.
CLTS Coordinator to be added immediately due to workload issues. This is a fully funded
position.
Requesting an additional Clerk III position in 2025 due to workload. Higher technical skills
needed. Anticipate 80% of the position to be funded.
Economic Support Specialists (5) requesting reclass for all to ESS II. Three of the reclasses
would be funded at 100% with the other 2 funded at 50%
Human Services Clerk III request to move from Step 4 to Step 7.
Abeles-Allison provided clarifications for the committee:
Mental Health Professional interview is scheduled for next week. Service Facilitator position is
in addition to this position.
Motion Strand, Milanowski, to approve the immediate approval of a CLTS Coordinator and CCS
Service Facilitator position and the creation of a CCS Social Worker position to be filled by an
existing employee. Motion Carried (5-0)
The list of new positions, promotion, reclassifications, and step increase requests for 2025 was
reviewed.
Sara Wartman explained that the existing WIC Clerk I and WIC Clerk III are doing the same
work. The request is to increase the Clerk I to Clerk III effective immediately.
Motion Rekemeyer, Milanowski to approve the reclassification of the WIC Clerk I to a WIC
Clerk III effective immediately. Motion Carried (5-0)
Health Insurance Wellness for 2026 and Current Health Plans: Motion Rekemeyer, Strand to
set the wellness incentive to 3% employee, 2% spouse for 2026. 9.75% increase for state health
insurance in 2025. Recommend continuing to offer the Teamster Health Plan for 2025.Motion
Carried (5-0)
Reports
a. Personnel Financial Report as of June 30, 2024 was included in the meeting packet.
b. Human Resources Report, June 2024 was included in the meeting packet.
c. 2025 Wages and Benefits: No discussion
Motion Strand, Milanowski to move into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)
(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any
public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility
for discussion and possible action regarding Department Personnel Updates. Motion Carried
(5-0) Entered closed session at 7:20pm. Abeles-Allison and Kavajecz were authorized to remain
in the closed session. Roll Call-All Yes. Motion Carried (5-0)
Motion Strand, Milanowski to return to open session. Motion Carried (5-0)
Meeting adjourned at 7:47pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Kristine Kavajecz
Request Portion Unfunded Funding Source
Type of Request Department Current Title Proposed Position/Title Request Detail Budget Impact LEVY
New Position/Additional Staff Administrator Clerk II Begin at Grade G 83,210$ 83,210$ Levy 0 No ActionNew Position/Additional Staff Highway Mechanic Begin at Step 1 88,599$ 88,599$ Levy 0 No Action
New Position/Additional Staff Human Services Support Staff Clerk III Begin at Grade G 80,873$ 16,175$ 80% State/20% levy 80,873$ 16,175$ Recommend
New Position/Additional Staff PSAP GIS/CAD System Specialist Grade M. Position should be initially grant funded 104,296$ 5,215$ Est 95% Grant 100,805$ 5,215$ Recommend Grade L, Step 1
New Position/Additional Staff Planning & Zoning Zoning Supervisor 94,916$ 94,916$ Levy 0.00 No ActionNew Position/Additional Staff Administrator Energy Specialist Grade I 80% Grant Funded, 3 years.84,215$ 16,843$ 80% Grant 84,215$ 16,843$ Recommend
New Position/Additional Staff Sheriff's Office Recreational/Forestry Deputy Rec Officer in Union Contract, 50% grant 106,809$ 53,405$ 50% Grant 106,809$ 53,405$ Recommend
New Position/Additional Staff Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff Per Union Contract 102,928$ 102,928$ Levy 0 No Action
New Position/Existing Staff District Attorney Clerk I Legal Assistant Replace Clerk I Grade E with Legal Assistant Grade I at Step 3 11,948$ 11,948$ Levy 8,605$ 8,605$ Recommend Grade I, Step 1 $8,605
New Position/Existing Staff Forestry & Parks Recreational Specialist Recreation Coordinator Upgrade Vacant Rec Forester Grade K with Coordinator Grade M (Salaried/Exempt)9,599$ 4,800$ 50% Carbon Credits/50% Levy 9,599$ 4,800$ Recommend
New Position/Existing Staff Health Office Manager Financial/Grant Manager Replace Office Manager Grade J with Financial/Grant Manager Grade L 3,482$ 3,482$ Levy 0 No Action
New Position/Existing Staff Land Records GIS Technician GIS Coordinator Replace GIS Technician Grade I with GIS Coordinator Grade M (Exempt/Salaried)7,334$ 7,334$ Levy 2,237$ 2,237$ Recommend Grade K, Hourly. Resulting Cost $2,237
Reclassification Human Services Economic Support Specialist I Move to Economic Support Specialist II at Grade H Step 5 1,554$ 0.0 State 1,554$ 0 Recommend
Reclassification Human Services Economic Support Specialist I Move to Economic Support Specialist II at Grade H Step 5 1,554$ 0.0 State 1,554$ 0 Recommend
Reclassification Human Services Economic Support Specialist I Move to Economic Support Specialist II at Grade H Step 6 1,628$ 814$ 50% State 1,628$ 814$ Recommend
Reclassification Human Services Economic Support Specialist I Move to Economic Support Specialist II at Grade H Step 7 1,629$ 815$ 50% State 1,629$ 815$ RecommendReclassificationHuman Services Economic Support Specialist I Move to Economic Support Specialist II at Grade H Step 11 1,505$ 753$ 50% State 1,505$ 753$ Recommend
Wage Increase Request Human Services Clerk II Move from Grade E to Grade F 3,541$ 3,541$ Levy 3,541$ 3,541$ Recommend
Wage Increase Request Information Technology IT Support Tech Move from Grade G to Grade I 2,773$ 2,773$ Levy 0 No Action Wage Increase Request Land Records GIS/911 Database Specialist Move from Grade D to Grade J 9,536$ 0.0 Grant Funded 9,536$ 0 Recommend
Wage Increase Request Human Services Clerk III Move from Step G4 to G7 6,814$ 6,814$ Levy 0 No Action
Wage Increase Request Forestry & Parks Forester Move from K5 to K7 3,924$ 3,924$ Levy 0 No Action
Wage Increase Request Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Move from Grade Q to Grade T 16,281$ 16,281$ Levy 0 No ActionWage Increase Request Sheriff's Office Jailers Move from Grade H to Grade J 26,973$ 26,973$ Levy 0 No Action
Wage Increase Request Sheriff's Office Jail Sergeants Move from Grade J to Grade L 26,466$ 26,466$ Levy 0 No Action
Wage & Hrs Adjustment Request Tourism Fairgrounds Maintenance Assistant Eliminate Caretaker. Replace with 2 Mtm Assistants Grade C, change to grade D, increase 425 hrs.8,449$ 8,449$ Levy 5,000$ 5,000$ Recommend at 800 hours each. (Cost est $5,000)
Increased Hours Tourism Clerk II Additional Costs to increase position from 1248 hrs to Full-Time at 2080 hrs 28,819$ 28,819$ Levy 0 No Action
FTO/CTO Training Differential Sheriff's Office Certified Trainers (Jailers Dispatchers)480 hrs x 6 trainees = 2880 hrs total. $2/hr while training. Certified CTO/FTOs 5,760$ 5,760$ Levy 5,760$ 5,760$ Recommend
TOTAL 925,415$ 621,034$ -$ 424,850$ 123,963$
Staffing Requests for 2025 Recommendation
Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/
Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year YTD
Fund 100 - General
EXPENSE
Department 00 - General Fund .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 01 - County Board 61,489.00 .00 61,489.00 4,761.46 .00 29,677.22 31,811.78 48 32,895.97
Department 02 - Clerk of Courts 396,181.00 .00 396,181.00 30,633.44 .00 222,749.67 173,431.33 56 217,321.13
Department 04 - Criminal Justice 189,159.00 .00 189,159.00 14,385.04 .00 86,918.80 102,240.20 46 99,697.37
Department 06 - Coroner 17,094.00 .00 17,094.00 893.80 .00 8,102.94 8,991.06 47 8,941.24
Department 07 - Administrator 600,105.00 .00 600,105.00 46,370.34 .00 333,685.24 266,419.76 56 184,110.60
Department 08 - District Attorney 217,788.00 .00 217,788.00 16,816.72 .00 121,209.17 96,578.83 56 111,432.37
Department 09 - Child Support 286,966.00 .00 286,966.00 21,428.97 .00 153,828.30 133,137.70 54 133,826.54
Department 10 - County Clerk 258,625.00 .00 258,625.00 18,518.45 .00 140,786.67 117,838.33 54 220,999.85
Department 12 - Treasurer 144,390.00 .00 144,390.00 11,326.93 .00 82,330.98 62,059.02 57 77,612.13
Department 13 - Land Records 555,790.00 .00 555,790.00 42,516.53 .00 290,022.57 265,767.43 52 253,172.86
Department 14 - Court House 318,548.00 .00 318,548.00 24,409.68 .00 174,798.67 143,749.33 55 162,750.09
Department 15 - Register of Deeds 181,279.00 .00 181,279.00 11,969.93 .00 95,593.67 85,685.33 53 95,948.68
Department 16 - PSAP Consortium (Joint Dispatch)161,259.00 .00 161,259.00 18,318.56 .00 85,418.46 75,840.54 53 16,766.05
Department 17 - Sheriff 4,304,816.00 .00 4,304,816.00 368,400.25 .00 2,460,811.34 1,844,004.66 57 2,270,221.56
Department 18 - Emergency Management 150,607.00 .00 150,607.00 11,139.67 .00 68,215.04 82,391.96 45 68,570.22
Department 19 - Veteran's Services 187,167.00 .00 187,167.00 14,468.23 .00 104,145.74 83,021.26 56 87,015.64
Department 20 - Health 1,169,988.00 94,241.00 1,264,229.00 77,128.78 .00 610,871.02 653,357.98 48 470,555.72
Department 22 - Fair .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 23 - Tourism 263,451.00 .00 263,451.00 22,792.30 .00 154,800.52 108,650.48 59 114,188.08
Department 25 - UW Extension 101,077.00 .00 101,077.00 6,967.33 .00 51,255.76 49,821.24 51 47,868.04
Department 26 - Zoning 664,417.00 .00 664,417.00 48,554.00 .00 336,205.91 328,211.09 51 275,177.98
Department 28 - Land Conservation 422,187.00 .00 422,187.00 36,854.66 .00 232,054.12 190,132.88 55 241,219.96
Department 29 - Land Use Planning .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 31 - Information Services 482,522.00 .00 482,522.00 37,104.22 .00 267,708.33 214,813.67 55 240,614.69
Department 34 - Forestry 1,126,076.00 .00 1,126,076.00 81,327.10 .00 581,999.25 544,076.75 52 531,487.83
EXPENSE TOTALS $12,260,981.00 $94,241.00 $12,355,222.00 $967,086.39 $0.00 $6,693,189.39 $5,662,032.61 54%$5,962,394.60
Fund 100 - General Totals
EXPENSE TOTALS 12,260,981.00 94,241.00 12,355,222.00 967,086.39 .00 6,693,189.39 5,662,032.61 54%5,962,394.60
Fund 100 - General Totals ($12,260,981.00)($94,241.00)($12,355,222.00)($967,086.39)$0.00 ($6,693,189.39)($5,662,032.61)($5,962,394.60)
Fund 235 - Human Services
EXPENSE
Department 00 - General Fund .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++77.02
Department 47 - Behavioral Health & Community 488,314.00 .00 488,314.00 27,045.90 .00 188,395.74 299,918.26 39 184,051.04
Department 48 - Community Support Program (CSP).00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 51 - Regional Crisis Initiative .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 52 - AMSO 724,747.00 .00 724,747.00 56,853.47 .00 412,147.25 312,599.75 57 361,734.24
Department 53 - Family Services 1,692,542.00 (243,083.00)1,449,459.00 38,982.81 .00 303,389.20 1,146,069.80 21 259,814.00
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Personnel Financial Through July 31, 2024
Through 07/31/24
Prior Fiscal Year Activity Included
Summary Listing
Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/
Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year YTD
Fund 235 - Human Services
EXPENSE
Department 54 - Economic Support 461,891.00 .00 461,891.00 37,013.02 .00 259,040.66 202,850.34 56 233,348.16
Department 55 - Aging and Disabilities 385,735.00 .00 385,735.00 17,783.72 .00 145,004.33 240,730.67 38 208,028.97
Department 56 - GWAAR 267,726.00 .00 267,726.00 24,293.83 .00 176,360.57 91,365.43 66 156,541.23
Department 58 - ADRC-Bayfield Co 169,072.00 .00 169,072.00 11,042.74 .00 72,160.28 96,911.72 43 64,242.75
Department 59 - ADRC-North 163,834.00 .00 163,834.00 10,715.52 .00 76,175.84 87,658.16 46 69,133.35
EXPENSE TOTALS $4,353,861.00 ($243,083.00)$4,110,778.00 $223,731.01 $0.00 $1,632,673.87 $2,478,104.13 40%$1,536,970.76
Fund 235 - Human Services Totals
EXPENSE TOTALS 4,353,861.00 (243,083.00)4,110,778.00 223,731.01 .00 1,632,673.87 2,478,104.13 40%1,536,970.76
Fund 235 - Human Services Totals ($4,353,861.00)$243,083.00 ($4,110,778.00)($223,731.01)$0.00 ($1,632,673.87)($2,478,104.13)($1,536,970.76)
Fund 242 - PSAP
EXPENSE
Department 01 - County Board .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 16 - PSAP Consortium (Joint Dispatch)111,717.00 .00 111,717.00 .00 .00 .00 111,717.00 0 .00
Department 31 - Information Services .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
EXPENSE TOTALS $111,717.00 $0.00 $111,717.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $111,717.00 0%$0.00
Fund 242 - PSAP Totals
EXPENSE TOTALS 111,717.00 .00 111,717.00 .00 .00 .00 111,717.00 0%.00
Fund 242 - PSAP Totals ($111,717.00)$0.00 ($111,717.00)$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ($111,717.00)$0.00
Fund 276 - American Rescue Plan 2021 Grant
EXPENSE
Department 20 - Health .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 458.96 (458.96)+++.00
Department 23 - Tourism .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++965.21
Department 56 - GWAAR 69,583.00 .00 69,583.00 5,516.94 .00 39,794.34 29,788.66 57 35,522.67
EXPENSE TOTALS $69,583.00 $0.00 $69,583.00 $5,516.94 $0.00 $40,253.30 $29,329.70 58%$36,487.88
Fund 276 - American Rescue Plan 2021 Grant Totals
EXPENSE TOTALS 69,583.00 .00 69,583.00 5,516.94 .00 40,253.30 29,329.70 58%36,487.88
Fund 276 - American Rescue Plan 2021 Grant Totals ($69,583.00)$0.00 ($69,583.00)($5,516.94)$0.00 ($40,253.30)($29,329.70)($36,487.88)
Fund 710 - Highway
EXPENSE
Department 71 - Highway Dept 2,646,139.00 .00 2,646,139.00 189,034.54 .00 1,424,400.61 1,221,738.39 54 1,340,336.29
EXPENSE TOTALS $2,646,139.00 $0.00 $2,646,139.00 $189,034.54 $0.00 $1,424,400.61 $1,221,738.39 54%$1,340,336.29
Fund 710 - Highway Totals
EXPENSE TOTALS 2,646,139.00 .00 2,646,139.00 189,034.54 .00 1,424,400.61 1,221,738.39 54%1,340,336.29
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Personnel Financial Through July 31, 2024
Through 07/31/24
Prior Fiscal Year Activity Included
Summary Listing
Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/
Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year YTD
Fund 710 - Highway Totals ($2,646,139.00)$0.00 ($2,646,139.00)($189,034.54)$0.00 ($1,424,400.61)($1,221,738.39)($1,340,336.29)
Grand Totals
EXPENSE TOTALS 19,442,281.00 (148,842.00)19,293,439.00 1,385,368.88 .00 9,790,517.17 9,502,921.83 51%8,876,189.53
Grand Totals ($19,442,281.00)$148,842.00 ($19,293,439.00)($1,385,368.88)$0.00 ($9,790,517.17)($9,502,921.83)($8,876,189.53)
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Personnel Financial Through July 31, 2024
Through 07/31/24
Prior Fiscal Year Activity Included
Summary Listing
Human Resources Report / Kris Kavajecz
As of July 31, 2024
ACTIVITY This Month YEAR-TO-DATE
Retirements 0 2
Worker’s Comp Claims 2 21
Resignations 5 15
Terminations 0 0
Other 0 0
HIRES This Month YEAR-TO-DATE
Full-Time 5 19
Part-Time 1 8
Temporary/Seasonal 0 12
Interviews 20 82
Exit Interviews 2 8
Details:
Retirement:
Resignations: Alannah Belanger, County Clerk Office Clerk
John Kurak, Fairgrounds Caretaker
Brittany Letica, Deputy Sheriff
McKenzie Slack, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Jessica Zakovec, PT WIC Clerk
Hires: Jaime Moore, Emergency Communications Center Director
Steven Nelson, Fairgrounds Maintenance Assistant
Madeline Gould, Real Property Lister (temporary increase from PT)
Edith Burbank, Land Sales (temporary increase from PT)
Jake Benson, Highway Commissioner (effective September 7)
Matthew Collinsworth, Highway Department Patrolman
Other Activities:
• Participated in the ETF Local Employer Update. The state reported that local employers should
expect higher than normal health insurance premium increases for the next couple of years as a
result of low reserves. The increase for 2025 is projected at 9.7%. They are evaluating options
for the health insurance offerings and ways to mitigate rate increases.
• Listened to the audit close-out overview.
• Listened to the Monthly Breakfast Briefing provided by our labor attorneys titled “Recruitment
& Retention During a Full Employment Economy”
• Listened to a Training - Difficult Personalities: How to Navigate Relationships with Clients, Co-
Workers and Others Who May Have Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissism, and other
Challenging Personalities
• Participated in the PSAP Board meeting.
• Participated in the Zoning, Executive and Personnel Committee meetings.
• Participated in several staff meetings involving retention efforts, internal conflicts and
productivity issues. Spent considerable time working on these issues with staff, Department
Heads and County Board members. There were three situations in different departments that
have demanded significant time resources.
• Conducted a group new employee orientation session.
• Synthesized and analyzed requests for staff and wage modification requests for the 2025
budget.
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE:
I feel a connection to my immediate co-workers.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Departments work well together.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Bayfield County fosters a culuture of community support.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I feel like I fit in here.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Me and my colleagues work well as a team.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Bayfield County is open to change.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
County leadership keeps employees informed about what is happening.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
When problems arise, Bayfield County handles them well.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Bayfield County Leadership have communicated a vision that motivates me.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I feel safe at work.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
What is one thing you would like bayfield county to implement, change or discontinue?
What do you enjoy most about working for Bayfield County?
Please share any other thoughts you would like to add related to Bayfield County Organizational Culture.
JOB SATISFACTION:
My work is meaningful.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
My work efforts are valued.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I am given enough freedom to decide how to do my work.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I know what is needed to meet my goals and objectives.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job well.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
My workload is reasonable.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Work is distributed evenly across my team.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
My job description accurately reflects my current roles.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I rarely think about looking for another job.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I would recommend Bayfield County as a great place to work.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I see myself still working for Bayfield County in two years' time.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I feel like all of my talents are being used in my position.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I am proud to work for Bayfield County.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I worry about losing my job.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Please share any other thoughts you would like to add related to your Job Satisfaction.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH:
I feel that I am growing professionally.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Thank you for participating in this Bayfield County Employee Engagement Survey. Your response will be submitted anonymously. An aggregated
response summary will be shared with all county staff. Large departments (Human Services, Highway, Sheriff's Office) will receive county-wide
aggregated responses as well as a summary of responses specific to that department. All other Departments will be included in the county-wide
aggregated response summary. Any responses with Personally Identifiable Information will be redacted. The survey information will be used by
the Workforce Workgroup to make recommendations related to recruitment and retention efforts.
I am offered sufficient learning and development opportunities.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
My job allows me to develop new skills.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Bayfield county offers adequate opportunities for promotions and career development.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I know what I need to do to be successful in my role.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Please share any other thoughts you would like to add related to Professional Growth.
MANAGER RELATIONSHIP:
My supervisor values my contributions.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
My supervisor seems invested in the team’s success.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
My supervisor is a great role model for employees.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
My supervisor treats employees fairly.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I receive recognition for my achievements at work.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Please share any other thoughts you would like to add related to Manager Relationship.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
My benefits package is competitive.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Bayfield County provide sufficient benefits when it comes to my well-being and mental health.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I am compensated appropriately for my job duties.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I am able to get leave time when I need it.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
What would you like to change about your current benefits package?
Please share any other thoughts you would like to add related to Compensation and Benefits.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE:
I have been offered the support and flexibility necessary to thrive at work.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I have to work outside of my standard hours to ensure that my work gets done.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Bayfield County provides me with enough leave time to ensure I have a good work-life balance.Stongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Please share any other thoughts you would like to add related to Work-Life Balance.