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September 28, 2017
Chairperson Hoffman called the meeting of the Human Resources Committee to order at 9:25 a.m.
in Committee Room A of the Commissioners’ Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac,
Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT :
Bob Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer, Da vid Bowman, Thomas Middleton, Philip W eipert, Helaine
Zack
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
Michael Spisz
OTHERS PRESENT
COUNTY EXECUTIVE Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive/CIO
Malcolm Brown, Deputy County Executive
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director
HUMAN RESOURCES Jordie Kramer, Director
Lori Taylor, Deputy Director
Kristy Slosson, Manager
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Dan Stencil, Executive Officer
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Michael Andrews, Sr. Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Middleton moved approval of the previous minutes of August 30, 2017, as printed. Supported by
Weipert.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Kochenderfer moved approval of the Agenda , as amended. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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
Thomas Middleton
Philip Weipert
Michael Spisz
Helaine Zack
BOB HOFFMAN
Chairperson
ADAM KOCHENDERFER
Vice Chairperson
DAVID BOWMAN
Minority Vice Chairperson
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – AUTHORITY TO APPROVE OPTIONAL
SUPPLEMENTARY INCENTIVE FOR DIFFICULT TO RECRUIT POS ITIONS
Ms. Kramer explained that at a previous Human Resources Committee meeting it was suggested by the
Commissioners for the Human Resources Department to bring forth a resolution that would give them
flexibility to use the optional supplementary incentive when needed, as opposed to requesting Board of
Commissioners’ approval for each circumstance. The resolution reflects that the Human Resources and
the Management & Budget departments are authorized to collectively approve the optional
supplementary incentive to allow for a faster acceptance for difficult -to-recruit positions. The incentive
would be used for difficult-to-recruit, highly-technical, specific skillset positions. It would be for one
payment, not to exceed 5% of the maximum salary or $5,00 0. The incentive could be used provided
Fiscal Services verified that funds are available, and an agreement was signed by the candidate agreeing
to pay back the bonus if they leave within one year of employment. The Human Resources Department
will report back to the Human Resources Committee at the end of each year with information detailing
any of the incentives that they have approved throughout the year.
Weipert moved approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Spisz absent.
2. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – EXTENSION OF MERIT SYSTEM CERTIFIED
ELIGIBILITY LISTS
Under the provisions of Section Vl-H-1 of Merit System Resolution #08119, the Human Resources
Department is requesting the extension of 38 Eligibility Lists for an additional six (6) months .
Weipert moved approval of the extension of the requested Eligibility Lists . Supported by
Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Spisz absent.
COMMUNICATIONS
A.
B.
C.
Health and Human Services – Health Division – Taking Action on Opioid and
Prescription Drug Abuse in Michigan by Supporting Community Response Grant
Application
Position Change Summary – FY 2017
Retirement Board Minutes – July 27, 2017
Kochenderfer moved to receive and file the items on Communications. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Zack inquired to the Human Resources Department whether credentials can be waived for
positions if a potential candidate for employment does not have the necessary credentials for a job, but
has experience. Ms. Kramer indicated as the qualifications are set for each job when they are created ,
and that Human Resources follows those qualificat ion requirements. The Human Resources Department
works with the department when jobs are opened. Mr. Bertolini explained that they will meet with internal
employees for individual development plans to determine what they want to do for their career, and they
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work with them on a career path to achieve their goals. Ms. Kramer indicated that there are Analysts in
the Human Resources Department that employees can meet with to see what job opportunities are
available for them, and encourage employees to use tui tion reimbursement to achieve their goals.
There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 9:33 a.m.
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Pamela L. Worthington, Committee Coordinator Chris Ward , Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject t o Committee approval.