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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
February 25, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jamian at 9:30 a.m. in Committee Room A,
Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Greg Jamian, Chairperson, Mike Rogers, Chuck Moss, William Patterson, Eric S. Wilson,
Eric Coleman and George Suarez
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Mattie Hatchett and Thomas Middleton
OTHERS PRESENT:
Human Resources Edwin Poisson, Director
Nancy Scarlet, Manager
Jennifer Mason, Supervisor
Dawn Smith, Supervisor
Lori Motyka, Supervisor
Dana Cosby, Analyst
Mary Pardee, Analyst
Jordie Kramer, Analyst
Brenthy Johnston, Analyst
Chris Dunn, EEO Officer
Executive Office Carmen Talbot
52-3 District Court Julie Nicholson, Judge
Lynda Hammerstein, Administrator
Prosecutor's Office Nicole Kennedy, Victim Services
Neisha Chudler, Circuit Court Division
Susan Harvey Carthew, Assistant Prosecutor
Board of Commissioners Harvey Wedell, Senior BOC Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
Greg Jamian
Chairperson
Mike Rogers
Majority Vice-Chair
Mattie Hatchett
Minority Vice-Chair
Chuck Moss
William Patterson
Thomas E. Middleton
Eric S. Wilson
Eric Coleman
George W. Suarez
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February 25, 2004
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF January 28, 2004
Moss moved to approve the minutes of January 28, 2004 as printed. Supported by
Patterson.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
MR #04036 52ND DISTRICT COURT/DIVISION III, ROCHESTER – CREATION OF ADDITIONAL
STAFF IN THE PROBATION UNIT
The caseload at the 52nd District Court, Division III has significantly increased in recent years
thereby increasing the probation caseload which has become more complex due to longer
probation sentencing terms and multiple probation conditions. The Court is requesting the
creation of two full-time eligible Probation Officer I positions and one full -time eligible
District Court Clerk I position. The Court is generating sufficient revenue to fund these
positions.
Moss moved the Personnel Committee Report to the Full Board with the
recommendation MR #04036 be adopted. Supported by Coleman.
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Hatchett and Middleton absent.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN/FIRST
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FY2004
This Resolution identifies the reviews completed and the salary grade changes
recommended by the Human Resources Department of requests by departments, or
employees to salary grade placements of classifications.
The Committee had several questions regarding the reclassification of one position to a
new class of Chief – Automation Alley. The Committee suggested Automation Alley
representatives be invited to a meeting for enlightenment regarding their activities and
results.
Coleman moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Moss
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Hatchett and Middleton absent.
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February 25, 2004
JOB EVALUATION REVIEW PANEL APPOINTMENTS
The Job Evaluation Review Panel hears employee appeals resulting from Salary Grade
Review studies conducted by the Human Resources Department. The Panel consists of five
members. For the 2004 Panel the County Executive has appointed Douglas Williams with
Judith Cunningham as alternate. The Circuit Court Judges have appointed Kevin Oeffner
with Lisa Langton as alternate. Other Elected Officials have appointed Frank Millard with
Kevin Larsen as alternate.
Patterson moved the Personnel Committee Report to the Gene ral Government
Committee with the recommendation Commissioners Wilson and Coleman be
appointed to the Job Evaluation Review Panel with Commissioner Rogers serving as
the alternate. Supported by Moss.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Hatchett and Middleton absent.
HUMAN RESOURCES EXTENSION OF MERIT SYSTEM ELIGIBILITY LISTS
Under the provisions of Section VI-H-1, of the Merit System Resolution, the Department of
Human Resources is requesting the extension of 10 existing eligibility lists.
Coleman moved to Receive & File. Supported by Moss.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
CHILD CARE PROGRAM SURVEY RESULTS
Commissioner Coleman posed the question of whether County employees attending
Personnel Committee meetings are using their personal/vacation time or are on County
time.
Commissioner Coleman requested the Committee be supplied with all, on a monthly basis,
of the statements and invoices as described in Attachment 3 of the current Oakland County
Child Care Center Agreement - BO202101. "Gretchen's House financial statements of
Operating Profit on a monthly basis for the most recently completed month, fiscal year to
date on or about the 25th. The statements shall be provided along with the invoice for the
current month's Management Fee."
Commissioner Wilson requested an explanation of the process and timing of an RFP being
developed for a new contract for childcare services. Human Resources indicated the RFP
process is currently underway. Two separate documents will be prepared and pres ented to
the Committee before release in June 2004.
The Human Resources Department distributed copies of a document entitled "Primary
Care" to the Committee.
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February 25, 2004
CHILD CARE PROGRAM SURVEY RESULTS (Continued)
Commissioner Coleman requested the Childcare Program Survey results be available for
Committee questions in the future.
Commissioner Wilson questioned the existence of an Advisory Committee that was
established under a previous resolution and why it was not reporting to the Personnel
Committee adding perhaps the Advisory Committee should be revitalized.
Coleman moved to Receive & File. Supported by Wilson.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Patterson moved to receive and file Communication Items A - C. Supported by
Coleman.
A. Position Change Summary Report
B. 2004 Summer Positions
C. FY 2005/FY2006 Budget Process Calendar
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Nancy Scarlet indicated over 500 applications have been received for 2004 summer
positions.
Chairperson Jamian indicated the Committee would discuss the Budget Process Calendar
to determine how it will be handled at the next Committee meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Committee the me eting was adjourned
at 10:40 a.m.
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Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
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Helen Hanger, Senior Committee Coordinator
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.