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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2003.08.06 - 35830 OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD  PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470 Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE August 6, 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 Middleton, Chairperson, Eileen Kowall, Mattie Hatchett, Sue Ann Douglas, Greg Jamian, Mike Rogers, Eric S. Wilson, and Eric Colem an PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: George Suarez OTHERS PRESENT: Personnel Department Edwin Poisson, Director Nancy Scarlet, Manager Human Resources Jennifer Mason, Supervisor Brenthy Johnston, Analyst David VandeGrift, Analyst Fiscal Services Tim Soave, Manager Information Technology Phil Bertolini, Director County Executive Doug Williams, Deputy Gerald Poisson, Assistant Deputy Public Services Mike Zehnder, Director Bob Gerds, Administrator Sheriff's Department Mike McCabe, Undersheriff Dale Cunningham, Business Manager Board of Commissioners Sheryl Mitchell, Senior BOC Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT Thomas E. Middleton Chairperson Eileen T. Kowall Majority Vice-Chair Mattie Hatchett Minority Vice-Chair Sue Ann Douglas Greg Jamian Mike Rogers Eric S. Wilson Eric Coleman George W. Suarez None Personnel Committee Page 2 August 6, 2003 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF July 23, 2003 Coleman moved approval of the July 23, 2003 minutes as printed. Supported by Wilson. Motion carried on a voice vote. Chairperson Middleton advised the Committee he had been requested to adjust the agenda by moving Item 2 to Item 1 and Item 3 to Item 2. There was no objection. MR #03187 SALARY INCREASE FOR CHIEF FORENSIC TOXICOLOGIST - MEDICAL EXAMINER The Chief Forensic Toxicologist performs toxicology analysis on decedents when determining the cause of death in relation to cases involving drugs and other substances. This position became vacant with the early retirement incentive program recently offered. The Personnel Department is recommending a 10% increase in salary be applied to this classification in order to make it more competitive in the labor market. Douglas moved the Personnel Committee Report to the full Board with the recommendation MR #03187 be adopted. Supported by Coleman. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Suarez absent. MR #03183 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – ON-GOING PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR OVERTIME EXEMPT EMPLOYEES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES MR #02136 and MR #99155 authorized additional compensation for overtime exempt employees in the Information Technology Department at a straight time hourly rate for all hours worked beyond 48 hours in a workweek for specific pre-approved assignments. This program provides the director of Information Technology with an effective management tool that is cost and project effective compared to other alternatives such a s contracted staff. The request is to continue this program for one year. Coleman moved the Personnel Committee Report to the full Board with the recommendation MR #03183 be adopted. Supported by Rogers. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Suarez absent. Personnel Committee Page 3 August 6, 2003 MR #03188 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT – PERSONNEL CHANGES TO MEET 50% REDUCTION REQUIREMENT IN COST OF POSITIONS VACATED THROUGH INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR RETIREMENT AND REORGANIZATION The Sheriff's Department had four employees who opted to retire under the Incentive Program. The Department's total cost reduction goal is $210,419. The Sheriff is requesting the deletion of two Deputy II positions, one Inmate Substance Abuse Supervisor, one Lieutenant in the Marine unit and one Captain/Chief of Staff. The Sheriff proposes to create a new class and two Major positions to streamline issues related to the areas of Law Enforcement and Corrections. Total savings $255,612 meeting the required 50% reductio n in cost of positions vacated through the Incentive Program for Retirement. Wilson moved the Personnel Committee Report to the full Board with the recommendation MR #03188 be adopted. Supported by Coleman. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Suarez absent. COMMUNICATIONS: Douglas moved to receive and file Items A through C. A. Position Change Summary Report B. Update on 50% Early Retirement Reductions C. Memo from Isabella County BOC re: Local Government participation in State Purchasing Program for Pharmaceutical Drugs Supported by Coleman. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS BUDGET HEARING – RISK MANAGEMENT To be added to the list: Kowall moved to tentatively approve the Risk Management position request as recommended subject to final approval. Support Rogers. Motion carried on a voice vote. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. _____________________________________ _______________________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator James H. VanLeuven, Jr., Adm. Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.