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OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470
Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
March 12, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Middleton at 9:30 a.m. in Committee Room
A, Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Thomas E. Middleton, Chairperson, Eileen T. Kowall, Mattie Hatchett, Sue Ann Douglas,
Greg Jamian, Christine Long, Mike Rogers, Eric Coleman, and George Suarez
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Personnel Department Judy Eaton, Director
Thomas Eaton, Deputy Director
Jennifer Mason, Supervisor
Lois Koeber, Supervisor
Sharon Edwards, Supervisor
Nancy Scarlet, Manager
April Sprague, Supervisor
Roxanne Hill, Training Supervisor
Martha Cox, Secretary
Dorothy MacCleary, Clerk
Brenthy Johnston, Analyst
Management & Budget Edwin Poisson, Deputy Director
Sheriff's Department Michael McCabe, Captain
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
Clerk/Register Larry Mitchell
Board of Commissioners Harvey Wedell, Senior BOC Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
PUBLIC COMMENT
Judy Eaton introduced several Personnel Department employees that are taking advantag e
of the early retirement incentive.
Thomas E. Middleton
Chairperson
Eileen T. Kowall
Majority Vice-Chair
Mattie Hatchett
Minority Vice-Chair
Sue Ann Douglas
Greg Jamian
Christine Long
Mike Rogers
Eric Coleman
George W. Suarez
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March 12, 2003
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF February 26, 2003
Coleman moved approval of the February 26, 2003 minutes as printed. Supported by
Kowall
Motion carried on a voice vote.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT – FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE FOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON
FOR 2003-2007
The Sheriff's Department has been requested to dispatch fire calls for the Brandon Township
Fire Department. The revenue garnered for this service with additional reven ue from the patrol
contracts will allow the Sheriff to add one Office Assistant I position.
Coleman moved the Personnel Committee Report to the Full Board with the
recommendation this resolution be adopted. Supported by Douglas.
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Hatchett absent.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #7 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND 1999-2003
The Charter Township of Oakland is requesting an amendment to their contract to add one
Deputy II no-fill position resulting in a total of two Deputy II no-fill positions being contracted.
This would bring the total number of contracted deputies to fourteen.
Douglas moved the Personnel Committee Report to the Full Board with the
recommendation this resolution be adopted. Supported by Coleman.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Hatchett absent.
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT – AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO EXTEND MEDICAL BENEFITS
BEYOND THE PREVIOUS ONE YEAR TIME FRAME FOR DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES CALLED
TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY
MR #01269 authorized the County to provide, for up to one year, medical benefits for
dependents of employees called to active duty. This proposed resolution would extend this
coverage for the entire duration the employee is considered to be serving active duty under the
qualifying parameters outlined in MR #01269.
Commissioner Douglas requested the Personnel Department to look into the possibility of
carrying a separate insurance policy for employees in this category r ather than continuing them
under the county's self insured program.
Coleman moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
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March 12, 2003
PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES – SALARY ADMINISTRATION SECOND QUARTERLY
REPORT FOR FY 2003
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. This report details the classifications reviewed, the
Personnel Department determinations and cost of implementing the recommended changes.
This quarter seven classes were reviewed, three went up, two stayed the same and two went
down.
Douglas moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Coleman.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Suarez moved to receive and file
Item A - Position Change Summary Report
Item B – Incentive Program for Retirement Update
Supported by Long.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was
adjourned at 10:07 a.m.
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Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
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James H. VanLeuven, Jr., Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.