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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2014.01.29 - 36783 OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD, BLDG. 12E, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0475 Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572 HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE January 29, 2014 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Scott at 1:30 p.m. in Committee Room A of the Courthouse Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac, Michigan. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: John A. Scott, Bob Hoffman, Mattie Hatchett, Thomas F. Middleton, Jim Runestad, Philip Weipert, Janet Jackson HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT: District Court 52-3 Renee Gillert, Administrator DeAnne Bukan, Chief Probation Officer Human Resources Nancy Scarlet, Director Karen Jones, Manager Lori Taylor, Supervisor Jodi Kramer, Supervisor Kristy Slosson, Supervisor Heather Mason, Analyst Julie Fisher, Analyst Crystal Kejbou, Intern/Analyst Board of Commissioners Sheryl Mitchell, Sr. Analyst Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Jackson moved to approve the minutes of December 12, 2013 as printed. Supported by Hoffman. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 1. 52nd DISTRICT COURT/DIVISION III ROCHESTER HILLS – POSITION DELETION AND CREATION The 52-3 District Court is requesting authorization to delete one full-time, non-eligible 2,000 hours per year Probation Officer II position, to create one full-time eligible Probation Officer II position and to increase the fees for probation oversight from $35 to $40 per month on general probation cases. John A. Scott Chairperson Bob Hoffman Majority Vice-Chair Janet Jackson Minority Vice-Chair Thomas F. Middleton Jim Runestad Philip J. Weipert Mattie Hatchett Human Resources Committee Page 2 January 29, 2014 Ms. Gillert explained that the Probation Officer position, which is responsible for conducting statutorily-required alcohol assessment reports, has been filled with part-time employees. The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Health Care Services issued a letter to clarify what current industry standards are for certification to perform these assessments. The Court is experiencing difficulty in finding applicants and retaining those with these credentials who are willing to accept a part-time non-eligible position. Retention has been reduced to less than a year as they leave for better positions. The $5 increase in the probation oversight fee from $35 to $40 per month on general probation cases will compensate for the additional expenditure of creating the full- time eligible position. The 52-3 has not increased this fee in 12 years so this action will br ing it in line with the other divisions. Hatchett moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Weipert. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. MR #13298 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – INCREASE IN MINIMUM WAGE TO $10.00 PER HOUR FOR OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEES BY 2016 The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Woodward to establish a policy to increase the minimum wage for Oakland County’s full-time and part-time employees to hourly rates of at least $8.00 beginning January 1, 2014, $9.00 beginning January 1, 2015 and $10.00 beginning January 1, 2016 and thereafter. Jackson moved to report to recommend approval of the suggested resolution. Supported by Hatchett. Motion failed on a roll call vote: Ayes: Jackson, Hatchett Nays: Middleton, Runestad, Weipert, Hoffman, Scott. CONSENT AGENDA/COMMUNICATIONS A. Position Change Summary B. Retirement Board Minutes – November & December 2013 C. HR Department Memo – Waiting Period for New Hire Medical Coverage Middleton moved to receive and file the communications. Supported by Weipert. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Relative to Communication C, Ms. Scarlet explained that in accordance with the Affordable Care Act the County’s new hire medical coverage waiting period would be adjusted to ensure that it does not exceed 90 days. Summer applications will be accepted from February 10 – February 24, 2014. The February application period ensures that departments, including Parks can begin to vet candidates in March for summer positions. Application numbers are high. Human Resources Committee Page 2 January 29, 2014 Last week’s Career Fair included participation by county departments and colleges. An estimated 200 employees, including part-time, attended. Ms. Scarlet recognized Frank Russell and Lori Taylor for coordinating this effort. Work on the Veterans program continues. Two veterans have been placed within in county positions in Information Technology and the Treasurer’s Office. There are a number of mentors interested in participating and doing interviews. Commissioner Weipert asked for results of the Career Fair exit survey. Commissioner Jackson asked what the salary range was for summer positions. Ms. Scarlet indicated that the salary range was roughly between $8.49 and $11.15 depending on the position and whether the person was returning from the previous year. Chairperson Scott noted that Parks has a difficult time keeping lifeguards toward the end of the season because of the need to return to college campuses in August. Ms. Scarlet explained that Human Resources is looking into this issue. There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 1:44 p.m. _______________________________________ __________________________________ Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.