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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
May 16, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Middleton at 9:34 a.m. in Committee Room
A, Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tom Middleton, George Suarez, Sue Ann Douglas, Mike Rogers, John A. Scott,
Robert Gosselin, Mattie Hatchett and Karen Spector
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Bradford Jacobsen, Eric Coleman and Helaine Zack
OTHERS PRESENT:
Human Resources Nancy Scarlet, Director
Jennifer Mason, Manager
Mary Pardee, Supervisor
Cathy Shallal, Manager
Tina Ramey, Supervisor
Kelly Siddiqui, Analyst
Lori Motyica, Supervisor
Heather Mason, Analyst
Equalization Dave Hieber, Manager
Board of Commissioners Larry Doyle, Administrative Director
Sheryl Mitchell, Senior BOC Analyst
Harvey Wedell, Senior BOC Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
Chairperson Middleton led the Committee in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Tom Middleton
Chairperson
Brad Jacobsen
Majority Vice-Chair
George Suarez
Minority Vice-Chair
Sue Ann Douglas
Mike Rogers
John A. Scott
Robert Gosselin
Eric Coleman
Helaine Zack
Mattie Hatchett
Karen Spector
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF May 16, 2007
Suarez moved to approve the minutes of May 16, 2007 as printed. Supported by
Rogers.
Motion carried on a voice vote with Rogers and Coleman absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
MR #07120 DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION – CREATION
OF ONE (1) EQUALIZATION SUPERVISOR POSITION AND APPROVA L OF CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND
COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
The Equalization Department provides a number of services to local units of government
including original assessments, reappraisals, and file maintena nce. The City of Birmingham
agrees to pay the sum of $17.64 per parcel for 9,648 real property parcels and $12.88 per
parcel for 1,789 personal property parcels for a total contract value of $193,233 . Provision of
these services will require one additional Equalization Field Supervisor position which will be
fully funded by contract revenue.
Hatchett moved the Personnel Committee Report to the Board with the recommendation
MR #07120 be adopted. Supported by Douglas.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jacobsen, Coleman and Zack
absent.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – EXTENSION OF MERIT SYSTEM ELIGIBILITY LISTS
Section VI-H-1, of Merit System Resolution #4606 provides for the extension of Merit System
eligible lists for six months. At this time the Human Resources Department is requesting the
extension of twelve lists for an additional six months.
Hatchett moved to approve the extension of the requested lists. Supported by Douglas.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jacobsen, Coleman and Zack absent.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN 2ND QUARTERLY
REPORT FOR FY 2007
The Salary Administration Plan for Salary Grades 1 – 21 provides a process for departments
and employees to request a review of the salary grade placement of classifications. The
resolution requests approval of the following classification changes: Emergency Management
Coordinator from 9 to 10; Clinical Psychologist II from 12 to 13; and Social Worker II from 12 to
13. Funds have been established in the Classification and Rate Change fund to implement
salary grade changes resulting from Salary Administration Quarterly Report
recommendations.
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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN 2ND QUARTERLY
REPORT FOR FY 2007 (Continued)
Hatchett moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spector.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jacobsen, Coleman and Zack
absent.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW – TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
The Training and Development Unit continues to provide the best possible employee
development opportunities to support Oakland County’s mission, vision, and strategic
goals. The primary focus is employee and team development in an effort to develop and
retain Oakland County’s employees and to achieve excellence and enhance performance.
Some developmental opportunities offered include tuition reimbursement, in -service
training, various self-study resources, computer-based training, and traditional classroom-
based training.
COMMUNICATIONS
Douglas moved to Receive & File Communication Items A – C.
A. Position Change Summary Report
B. Vacancy Report
C. OakFit Wellness Program Update
Supported by Rogers.
Item B: Commissioner Douglas mentioned there are some positions that have been vacant
since 2003 and questioned when they would be deleted. Human Resources indicated these
vacancies would be looked at during the budget process.
Item C: Commissioner Douglas questioned the privacy of information gathered for the
Oakfit Wellness Program. She had heard that some of the information was shared with the
Human Resources Department. Nancy Scarlet indicated a private firm had been hired to do
the Wellness testing and the only information Human Resources received was the identity
of the employees participating, no personal health details.
Motion carried on a voice vote with Jacobsen, Coleman and Zack absent
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Scarlet reported the negotiations for the Medical Care Facility was nearing
completion. All of the employees have been offered employment with the new company.
There are approximately fourteen employees who do not wish to transfer to the new
company. Human Resources is continuing to work with them, if they are laid off they will
have recall rights although it is a difficult area, nursing assistants are somewhat limited in
scope.
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There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned
at 10:20 a.m.
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Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator Lawrence M. Doyle, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.