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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2007.09.26 - 36213 OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD  PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470 Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE September 26, 2007 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: Tom Middleton, Bradford Jacobsen, George Suarez, Sue Ann Douglas Mike Rogers, John A. Scott, Robert Gosselin, Helaine Zack, and Karen Spector PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Eric Coleman and Mattie Hatchett OTHERS PRESENT: Human Resources Nancy Scarlet, Director Jennifer Mason, Manager Karen Jones, Supervisor Mary Pardee, Supervisor Cathy Shallal, Manager Lori Motyka, Supervisor Heather Mason, Analyst Dana Cosby, Analyst Jordie Kramer, Analyst Kari Schmalzel, USS II Sheriff’s Office Dale Cunningham, Business Manager Board of Commissioners Larry Doyle, Administrative Director Sheryl Mitchell, Senior BOC Analyst Harvey Wedell, Senior BOC Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator 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 Personnel Committee Page 2 September 26, 2007 Chairperson Middleton led the Committee in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 22, 2007 Scott moved to approve the minutes of August 22, 2007 as printed. Supported by Suarez. Motion carried on a voice vote with Jacobsen, Rogers, Coleman and Hatchett absent. PUBLIC COMMENT None. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – CHANGE TO MERIT RULE 10A It has been determined Merit Rule 10A requires updating with regard to the method of distribution, deposit and collection of ballots. New proposed wording has been submitted to the Board of Commissioners and shall become effective thirty days after the next regularly scheduled Board meeting if no objection is received in writing by the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners. Suarez moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Douglas. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jacobsen, Rogers, Coleman and Hatchett absent. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEAR 2007 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT EXTENSION FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE COMMAND OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (COA) An extension of the current collective bargaining agreement for Fiscal Year 2007 for approximately 102 Sheriff Office Command Officers has been negotiated. The agreement provides for a 2% increase effective with the pay period beginning September 30, 2 006 and the health care will be consistent with MR #06114 effective with the ratification of this agreement. This contract covers the period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Suarez. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jacobsen, Coleman and Hatchett absent Personnel Committee Page 3 September 26, 2007 Human Resources indicated they are still in negotiations with the Deputy Sheriff’s Association; they have been working without a contract since Fiscal Year 2004. The Association filed for a 312 Arbitration, it was determined approximately half of the union members were eligible. Another union has filed to represent the 312 eligible group a nd is awaiting a ballot vote to determine which union will be representing them; therefore, negotiations are at a standstill at this time. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT– FISCAL YEAR 2008 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT EXTENSION FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S INVESTIGATORS ASSOCIATION An extension of the current collective bargaining agreement for Fiscal Year 2008 has been negotiated for approximately seven Prosecutor’s Investigators. This agreement provides for a 1% increase effective with the pay period beginning September 29, 2007. The health care benefits will be consistent with the changes described in the County Executive ’s budget recommendation for Fiscal Year 2008. Douglas moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spector. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jacobsen, Coleman and Hatchett absent CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH A FORMER COUNTY EMPLOYEE The Circuit Court’s Psychological Clinic continues to experience significant growth in referrals. The Clinic has found an effective way to handle the increase in referrals and provide court-ordered psychological evaluation services is through the use of Professional Services contracts with local experts in the field. The Court is requesting a contract with Julie Kwon, previously a Senior Psychologist for the Court’s Clinic. Funding is available in the Circuit Court’s Professional Services line item. Suarez moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Coleman and Hatchett absent Chairperson Middleton indicated MR #93300, the resolution establishing appropriate review and approval of professional services contractual arrangements with former County employees, states, “the Personnel Department provide a monthly report to the Board of Commissioners indicating retirees hired after 1/1/84 as either part-time non-eligible employees or as contractual professional service contractors.” Ms Scarlet indicated the Human Resources Department has not been providing these reports. Some Committee members requested MR #93300 be reviewed. Chairperson Middleton requested MR #93300 be placed on the agenda for the next Personnel Committee meeting for consideration/discussion. Personnel Committee Page 4 September 26, 2007 COMMUNICATIONS Douglas moved to Receive & File Communication Items A - F A. Position Change Summary Report B. Summer Program Update – Summer employees listed by city of residence C. Sheriff’s Office – FY 2008 Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program Grant (application) D. Sheriff’s Office – 2008 Auto theft Prevention Authority Michigan Department of State Police (application) E. Prosecutor’s Office – 2008 Anti-Auto theft Michigan Auto Theft Prevention Authority (application) F. OakFit Wellness Program Update Supported by Rogers Motion carried on a voice vote with Coleman and Hatchett absent Nancy Scarlet reported the Wellness Fair hel d last Friday was very successful, there were 52 vendors and was well attended. Commissioner Douglas announced the Planning & Building Committee is scheduling a meeting with a representative from the Detroit Sewer and Water Board and invited all Commissioner to attend. The date will be announced. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at 10:04 a.m. _____________________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator __________________________________________ Lawrence M. Doyle, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.