HomeMy WebLinkAboutPersonnel Committee - Minutes - 2/6/2025Minutes of the
Bayfield County Personnel Committee Meeting
5:00 PM, February 6, 2025
Meeting was Held In Person in the County Board Room and Virtually
Members Present:, Mary Dougherty, Dennis Pocernich, Fred Strand, Madelaine Rekemeyer,
Marty Milanowski
Excused:
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison County Administrator, Kristine Kavajecz-Human
Resources Director, Steve Sandstrom, Sue Rosa, Charly Ray, Ruth Hulstrom-Zoning Director
Meeting called to order at 4:46 pm by Chairman Pocernich.
Public Comment: None Received
Approval of January 9, 2025 Meeting Minutes: Motion Dougherty, Strand to approve minutes of
the January 9, 2025 Personnel Committee meeting. Motion Carried (5-0 )
Planning & Zoning Department Office Manager Position: Abeles-Allison explained that there
are currently 3 levels of office managers. The proposal is to move the Zoning Office Manager
position to the highest level of office managers. The job description was reviewed and modified
to incorporate some new job duties and a higher level of responsibility in the department. Motion
Strand, Milanowski to approve the modified office manager position and placement at Grade J.
Motion Carried (5-0)
Creation of a Sheriff Operations Captain Position: Kavajecz explained the current hierarchy in
the Sheriff’s Office and the request to create a non-union Captain position. The intent of the
position is to create a separation of supervision.
Motion Strand, Rekemeyer to approve the creation of an Operation Captain position contingent
upon agreement from WPPA of the elimination of the Lieutenant position. Motion Carried (5-0)
Reports
a. Personnel Financial Report as of January 31, 2025
b. Human Resources Report, January 2025
Motion Milanowski, Rekemeyer to enter 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 and (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. Minutes, January 9, 2025
ii. WPPA Side letter
Motion also allowed Kavajecz to remain in the closed session. Motion Carried (5-0) Entered
closed session at 5:16 pm.
Motion Strand, Milanowski to approve closed session minutes of the January 9, 2025 Personnel
Committee meeting. Motion Carried (5-0)
Motion Milanowski, Strand to return to open session. Motion Carried (5-0 ) Returned to open
session at 5:20pm.
Meeting adjourned at 5:20pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Kristine Kavajecz