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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2002.04.24 - 35727 April 24, 2002 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dingeldey at 9:40 a.m. in Committee Room A, Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Dingeldey, Fran Amos, William Brian, Eric Coleman and George W. Suarez PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: David N. Galloway, Vincent Gregory and David B. Buckley OTHERS PRESENT: Personnel Department Judy Eaton, Director Tom Eaton, Deputy Director Lois Koeber, Supervisor Dean Shackelford, Supervisor Roxanne Hill, Training Supervisor Heather Mason, Analyst Brenthy Johnston, Analyst Kelly Stout, Analyst David VandeGrift, Analyst Karen Jones, Labor Relations Specialist Sheriff's Department Captain McCabe Dale Cunningham, Manager Drain Commissioner John McCulloch, Commissioner Kevin Larsen, Chief Deputy Joseph Colaianne, Administrator Kathy Fraser, Environmental Planner Public Services Mike Zehnder, Director Dr. Dragovic, Medical Examiner 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 Personnel Committee Page 2 April 24, 2002 OTHERS PRESENT (Continued): Community & Economic Development Dennis Toffolo, Director Dan Hunter, Manager Bret Rasegan, Supervisor Benefit Outsourcing Solutions Richard T. Mitchell, President Board of Commissioners Hugh D. Crawford, Commissioner #17 Harvey Wedell, Senior BOC Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT Roxanne Hill, Personnel Department, indicated she attended the meeting to comment on the Personnel Department's meeting with the Prosecutor regarding Cultural Diversity Training. Mr. Gorcyca indicated he was pleased with the class and facilitation, his concern was with the exercises and felt a streamlined approach for attorney's only featuring lecture and dialogue as opposed to role-play would be better suited for his department. A jury selection process exercise will be incorporated for his department. An attorney only class is scheduled for June 26th. Mr. Gorcyca indicated the rest of his staff was free to sign up for the regular class. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF March 20, 2002 Coleman moved to approve the minutes of March 20, 2002 as printed. Supported by Amos. Motion carried on a voice vote. Chairperson Dingeldey indicated Item #4 – DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET / FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION – SUPPLEMENTAL PAY FOR GASB #34 IMPLEMENTATION was not referred to the Personnel Committee for consideration, therefore, could be removed from the agenda. There was no objection. MR #02107 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #6 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND 1999-2003 The Charter Township of Oakland contracts with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department for law enforcement services. The township is requesting an amendment to the contract adding one Deputy II no-fill position resulting in a total of 13 contracted deputi es. This amendment will take effect on May 4, 2002. Amos moved the Personnel Committee Report to the full Board with the recommendation MR #02107 be adopted. Supported by Brian. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Galloway, Gregory and Bu ckley absent. Personnel Committee Page 3 April 24, 2002 MR #02104 DRAIN COMMISSIONER – WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND CREATION OF THREE (3) ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER I, ONE (1) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, AND ONE (1) GIS/CAD TECHNICIAN I POSITION The Oakland County Drain Commissioner proposes to initiate a program (Watershed Management Program) coordinated through Chapter 20 of the Drain Code, that will provide assistance to Oakland County communities in meeting the minimum requirements under Phase II of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Storm Water Regulations. The Drain Commissioner requests funding for the watershed management program and for the creation of the above-mentioned positions to implement the proposed program. It is requested funding of the program and positions be changed from GF/GP to special revenue funding at the beginning of fiscal year 2004. Continuation of the positions beyond FY 2003 is contingent upon the establishment of watershed or sub -watershed drainage districts under Chapter 20 of the Drain Code. Coleman moved the Personnel Committee Report to the full Board with the recommendation MR #02104 be adopted. Supported by Amos. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Galloway, Gregory and Buckley absent MR #02108 PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER – CREATION OF ONE (1) GF/GP DEPUTY FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST POSITION In December of 1999 the Medical Examiners Division requested a contract be created for a Forensic Pathologist position to assist with the upward trend of autopsies being performed. The Medical Examiner Division is now requesting to terminate the contract and create one GF/GP Deputy Forensic Pathologist position to accommodate the caseload and to stay current with the national guidelines set forth for the office of Medical Examiners. Amos moved the Personnel Committee Report to the Board with the recommendation MR #02108 be adopted. Supported by Coleman. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Galloway, Gregory and Buckley absent. Personnel Committee Page 4 April 24, 2002 MR #02082 COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – ONE STOP SHOP RESTRUCTURING The Information Services Unit provides services through the One Stop Shop in the form of demographic and market data, aerial photography, and digital parcel maps, and functions as a liaison between customers and the Planning & Economic Development Services Division. The demand for new products and services, and the need for updated business practices, necessitate personnel restructuring of the Division. Amos moved the Personnel Committee Report to the Board with the recommendation MR #02082 be adopted. Supported by Coleman. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Galloway, Gregory and Buckley absent. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS – EXTENSION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BENEFIT OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS, INC. The performance of Benefit Outsourcing Solutions has been excellent in providing ongoing support as well as innovative new developments such as the web based enrollment system for the administration of Oakland County's flexible benefits program known as Natural Select. This three year extension of the contract will be for $65,000 per year for the 2004, 2005 and 2006 enrollments plus $5.50/participant (2004), $5.75/participant (2005) and $6.00/participant (2006) for reimbursement account administration. Amos moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Suarez. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Galloway, Gregory and Buckley absent. COMMUNICATIONS/ADJOURNMENT: Suarez moved to receive and file Item A - Position Change Summary Report. Supported by Coleman. Motion carried on a voice vote. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:28 a.m. ________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator James H. VanLeuven, Jr., Admin. Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.