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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2008.01.30 - 36242 OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD  PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470 Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE January 30, 2008 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Middleton at 9:32 a.m. in Committee Room A, Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Middleton, Bradford Jacobsen, Sue Ann Douglas, Mike Rogers, John A. Scott, Robert Gosselin, Helaine Zack, Mattie Hatchett and Karen Spector PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: George Suarez and Eric Coleman OTHERS PRESENT: Human Resources Nancy Scarlet, Director Jennifer Mason, Manager Lori Motyka, Supervisor Cathy Shallal, Manager Brenthy Johnston, Analyst Karen Jones, Supervisor Judy Fandale, Supervisor Doug Williams, Retirement Administrator Sheriff’s Department Mike McCabe, Undersheriff Dale Cunningham, Business Manager Sheriff’s Association Deb Percival, Director Government Relations Management & Budget Laurie VanPelt, Director County Executive Jerry Poisson, Deputy Bob Daddow, Deputy Phil Bertolini, Deputy Board of Commissioners Larry Doyle, Administrative Director Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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 Personnel Committee Page 2 January 30, 2008 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 2008 Gosselin moved to approve the minutes of January 9, 2008 as printed. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a voice. PUBLIC COMMENT None. MR # 08017 SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON 2004-2008 The Sheriff’s Office enters into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff Patrol services. The Charter Township of Lyon has such a contract and is requesting the addition of one Deputy II (no-fill) position effective February 16, 2008. In addition one marked vehicle with MDC, camera, mobile and prep radio will be added to the county fleet effective February 16, 2008. Spector moved the Personnel Committee Report to the Board with the recommendation #08017 be adopted. Supported by Scott. MR #08017 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Suarez, Rogers and Coleman absent. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEAR 2008-2010 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY TEAMSTERS LOCAL 214 A three year agreement has been reached for the period October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2010 between the County and Teamsters Local 214 covering approximately 18 Sheriff’s Office employees. The agreement provides for a 1% increase for FY 2008 and the same increase as general non-represented employees for FY 2009 and 2010. Healthcare benefit contribution increases for 2008 and 2009, as established by MR #07216, will be applied to this bargaining unit. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Suarez and Coleman absent. HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT – VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAY RETIREMENT PROGRAM Michigan’s continuing “one state recession,” rising unemployment and reductions in the taxable value of real estate are adversely affecting Oakland County government’s operating revenues. The economic uncertainty demands Oakland County reduce operational expenses while improving efficiency and effectiveness. Approximately 520 employees will meet the eligibility criteria for a direct retirement from County employment as of August 31, 2008. A retirement incentive of one week of salary as of December 31, 2007 for every year of County service up to a maximum of 35 weeks is proposed. It is estimated tha t up to 150 employees will take advantage of this opportunity. Jacobson moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spector. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Suarez and Coleman absent. Personnel Committee Page 3 January 30, 2008 COMMUNICATIONS Scott moved to Receive & File Communication Items A & B. A. Position Change Summary Report B. 2008 Summer Employment Announcement Supported by Jacobsen Motion carried on a voice vote with Suarez and Coleman absent. OTHER BUSINESS/BUDGET Commissioner Douglas provided the Human Resources Department with information regarding medical reimbursement accounts where the company issues a health care reimbursement flexible spending benefit card used as a credit/debit card for qualifying purchases. Commissioner Douglas requested the Human Resources Department to investigate this and report back. There being no further business to come before the Committee t he meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m. _____________________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator __________________________________________ Lawrence M. Doyle, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.