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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2002.02.27 - 35712 February 27, 2002 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dingeldey at 10:00 a.m. in Committee Room A, Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Dingeldey, David N. Galloway, Vincent Gregory, Fran Amos, David B. Buckley, William Brian, Eric Coleman, George W. Suarez PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT: Personnel Department Judy Eaton, Director Jennifer Mason, Supervisor Lois Koeber, Supervisor Nancy Scarlet, Manager Roxanne Hill, Training Supervisor Karen Jones, Analyst Jordie Kramer, Analyst Mary Pardee, Analyst Frank Russell, Recruitment Specialist William Shriner, I/O Psychologist Sheriff's Department Captain McCabe Dale Cunningham, Manager Circuit Court Kevin Oeffner, Administrator Community Corrections Barbara Hankey, Manager Eric Schmidt, Supervisor Board of Commissioners Harvey Wedell, Senior BOC Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD  PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470 Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Nancy Dingeldey Chairperson David N. Galloway Majority Vice-Chair Vincent Gregory Minority Vice-Chair Fran Amos David B. Buckley William Brian Eric Coleman George W. Suarez None. Personnel Committee Page 2 February 27, 2002 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF February 6, 2002 Coleman moved to approve the minutes of February 6, 2002 as printed. Supported by Brian. Motion carried on a voice vote. MR #02028 CIRCUIT COURT – CREATION OF TWO (2) JUDGESHIPS IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT The State Court Administrative Office recommends that two Circuit Court Judgeships be created in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court with a review of judgeship needs in two years. The total annual compensation for Circuit Court Judges is $139,919 consisting of a State share of $94,195 and the County reimbursed share being $45,724. Oakland County must provide and maintain facilities, personnel and operating costs to operate these judgeships and court in accordance with the statutes of the State of Michigan, the Michigan Court Rules, and the Michigan Constitution. Coleman moved that the Personnel Committee Report to the full Board with the recommendation MR #02028 be adopted. Supported by Buckley. Motion carried on a voice vote. MR #01188 SHERIFF – UPDATE ON WORKLOAD AND REVENUE RELATED TO TWO CLERK III POSITIONS CREATED DUE TO GUN LAW CHANGES Captain McCabe of the Sheriff's Department indicated applications for concealed weapons are steady and there is a considerable backlog in processing. Coleman moved to receive and file this item. Supported by Buckley. Motion carried on a voice vote. GPS STEP DOWN WORK RELEASE PROGRAM Barbara Hankey reported the average length of time in the program was 89 days. Participants served a total of 1,015 days on GPS tether allowing more offenders the opportunity to enter the Work Release Facility and reduce waiting lists and crowding at the Main Facility. To improve the program Community Corrections would like to move Pretrial defendants to the program, revisit participating Judges at Circuit Court, educate all Judges about the programs and benefits, and expand eligibility to include the OUIL III population. Suarez moved to receive and file. Supported by Galloway. Motion carried on a voice vote. Personnel Committee Page 3 February 27, 2002 PERSONNEL – UPDATE ON CHILD CARE PROGRAM Jordie Kramer distributed enrollment information. Little Oaks will begin providing half day preschool and pre-kindergarten groups to meet the unique needs of 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Care is provided for children between the ages of six weeks and five years old. The center is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Commissioner Coleman indicated he would like to see some arrangement made where all employees would be able to afford Little Oaks without the necessity of State aid. Coleman moved to receive and file. Supported by Suarez. Motion carried on a voice vote. OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY COUNCIL - UPDATE Judy Eaton reported on the forum held in October of last year and announced the First Annual Diversity Conference and Awards Luncheon to be held March 15th at Baker College of Auburn Hills. A Diversity Job Expo will be held at Pontiac Centerpoint in May and another forum in the fall. Amos moved to receive and file. Supported by Coleman. Motion carried on a voice vote: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEAR 2002-2004 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY TEAMSTERS LOCAL 214 The County of Oakland and Teamsters Local 214 have reached a three -year agreement providing for a 4% increase for Fiscal Year 2 002, the same increase as the general non- represented employees for Fiscal Year 2003 and a wage re -opener for Fiscal Year 2004. Gregory moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Coleman. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Personnel Committee Page 4 February 27, 2002 PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT – CLERICAL CLASSIFICATION STUDY OUTCOMES The results of the study support the use of a computerized test that incorporates customer service and basic computer competency modules in addition to modules that will test skills previously tested. The study also supports collapsing the current classifications of Clerk I, Clerk II, Clerk III, Typist I, and Typist II into fewer classifications. Proposed new classifications will be Clerk, Office Assistant I, and Office Assistant II. Conversion of current employees into the new classifications will be about April 30, 2002. Amos moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Buckley. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES – SALARY ADMINISTRATION SECOND QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FY 2002 The Salary Administration Study Group Reports approved by the Board of Commissioners for Grades 1 – 21 provide for a process for departments and employees to request a review of the salary grade placement of classifications. The Second Quarterly Report for FY 2002 identifies the reviews completed and the salary grade changes recommended by the Personnel Department. Amos moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Buckley. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Two appeals have been filed by employees. The first is a group of ten Substance Abuse Program Analysts in the Health Division. The second is from Kristen Hoffman, Senior Community & Home Improvement Technician in the Community & Home Improvement division. Coleman moved to refer these two appeals to the Job Evaluation Review Panel for hearing. Supported by Gregory. Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS: Commissioner Coleman requested more information regarding Item D – Memo from Prosecutor's Office Regarding Mandatory Cultural Diversity Training. Judy Eaton indicated she had spoken to Mr. Gorcyca regarding this matter. The Personnel Department will work with Mr. Gorcyca to design a more appropriate program for the Prosecutors Office. Personnel Committee Page 5 February 27, 2002 Brian moved to receive and file Items A through D A. Position Change Summary Report B. Vacancy report C. Summer Employment Announcement D. Memo from Prosecutor's Office Regarding Mandatory Cultural Diversity Training Supported by Gregory. Motion carried on a voice vote. ADJOURNMENT: Brian moved to adjourn at 11:20 a.m. Supported by Gregory. Motion carried on a voice vote. ______________________________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator ______________________________________________ James H. VanLeuven, Jr., Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.