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Personnel Committee

December 23, 2014

Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse

Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Zenner called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Members Present: Dave Bizer, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis, Tim Hansen, Charles Zenner

Members Absent: none

Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Brad Dahlvig; WIGM/WKEB,

Robert Lee, Brian Wilson; Star News, Rose Thums, Sara Nuernberger, Larry Brandl, Judge Ann

Knox-Bauer, Ashly Steinke, Kyle Noonan

Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Zenner, to approve the

agenda with thirteen items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Hansen, to approve the

minutes of the December 8, 2014, Personnel Committee meeting. A unanimous vote cast, the

motion carried.

Request to fill the Register in Probate/Juvenile Clerk position – Circuit Court Office. Judge

Ann Knox-Bauer was present to request filling the Register in Probate/Juvenile Clerk position in

her office. She indicated that there are two people retiring in a short timeframe and one

individual moving to the Clerk of Courts office. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by

Hansen, to fill the Register in Probate/Juvenile Clerk position. A roll call vote cast, five (5) voting

aye, the motion carried.

Updated job description for the Register in Probate/Juvenile Clerk position – Circuit Court

office. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, to approve the updated job

description for the Register in Probate/Juvenile Clerk position. A unanimous vote cast, the

motion carried.

Request to fill the Judicial Assistant position – Circuit Court Office. Judge Ann Knox-Bauer

was present to request filling the Judicial Assistant position in her office. A motion was made by

Hansen, seconded by Bizer, to fill the Judicial Assistant position. A roll call vote cast, five (5)

voting aye, the motion carried.

Updated job description for the Judicial Assistant position – Circuit Court office. A motion

was made by Lewis, seconded by Hansen, to approve the updated job description for the

Judicial Assistant position. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Chairman Zenner moved to item number 9 on the agenda and to act on agenda numbers 9 and

11 together.

Request to fill the Part-time Circuit Court Office Secretary position and the Part-time

Deputy Clerk of Courts position – Circuit Court and Clerk of Courts Offices. Rose Thums,

newly elected Clerk of Court, and Judge Ann Knox Bauer were present to request filling the ½

time positions in their offices. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Hansen, to fill the both

½ time positions in the Circuit Court and Clerk of Court offices. A roll call vote cast, three (3)

voting aye, two (2) voting no (Lewis, Mildbrand), the motion carried.

Job description for the Financial Manager position – Human Services Department. A

motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Lewis, to approve the job description for the Financial

Manager. It was moved by Bizer, seconded by Hansen, to amend the job description to have

Finance Department in the Department line and keep the supervisor listed as Finance

Director/Human Services Director. A voice vote cast, four (4) voting aye, one (1) voting no

(Hansen), the motion carried. A voice vote cast on the job description as amended, four (4)

voting aye, one (1) voting no (Hansen), the motion carried.

Reconsideration of Forestry & Zoning Shared Full-time Administrative Support – Forestry

Department & Zoning Department. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Hansen,

to table this agenda item. A voice vote cast, three (3) voting aye, two (2) voting no (Zenner,

Bizer), the motion carried.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, to adjourn at 10:41 a.m. A

unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Secretary: Linda Daniels

Joint Personnel and Finance Committee

December 11, 2014


Call Meeting to Order: Charles Zenner called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m.

Members Present: Dave Bizer, Charles Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis, Tim Hansen,

David Krug, Dennis Fuchs

Members Absent: None

Other Attendees: Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Larry Brandl, Sara Nuernberger, Mark Berglund;

Star News, Brad Dahlvig; WIGM/WKEB, Russ Aszmann, Kyle Noonan, Jeff Ludwig, Amber Fallos,

Larry Woebbeking, Bob Meyer, Patty Krug, Melissa Seavers, Jess Sackmann, Michelle Kurth, Ashly

Steinke, Nathanael Brown, Brenda Herrell, Ann Knox-Bauer, David Lemke, Bruce Strama

Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Bizer, to approve the

agenda with five items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the

minutes of the December 8, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A


Review department budgets. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Hansen, to postpose

the referendum until April 2016 and forward the election ballot question from the County Board

for the April 2016 election pending County Board approval. A roll call vote cast, four (4) voting

aye, three (3) voting no (Lewis, Bizer, Mildbrand), the motion carried.

Supervisor Lewis departed the meeting at 10:40 a.m.

Chairman Zenner then entertained recommendations for revenue sources and budget decreases

from committee members and department heads. It was suggested that departments put the

revenue suggestions on their committee agendas to discuss.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Mildbrand, to adjourn at 11:45 a.m. A


Secretary: Marie Koerner


December 8, 2014


Call Meeting to Order: Scott Mildbrand, Acting Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:58

a.m.

Members Present: Dave Bizer, Charles Zenner (arrived at 9:07 a.m.), Scott Mildbrand, Lester

Lewis, Tim Hansen, David Krug, Dennis Fuchs


Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Robert Lee, Larry Brandl, Bruce

Daniels, Sara Nuernberger, Mark Berglund; Star News, Brad Dahlvig; WIGM/WKEB

Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Krug, to approve the

agenda with six items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Hansen, to approve the

minutes of the November 19, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A


Resolution to approve increasing the classification and compensation plan steps for 2015.

Marie Koerner, Human Resource Manager, presented a resolution to approve increasing each

step of the classification and compensation plan by one-half (1/2%) percent for 2015 effective

January 11, 2015. A motion was made by Fuchs, seconded by Hansen, to approve the

resolution as presented and forward it to County Board. A unanimous vote cast, the motion

carried.

Decide on process, criteria and timeline to review department budgets. Larry Brandl,

County Financial and Accounting Manager, distributed and explained a worksheet that breaks

down the budget line items showing the revenues received and the net levy in each line item.

The Joint Personnel and Finance Committee will meet again on December 11, 2014,

following the Finance Committee meeting. The members of the Joint Personnel and Finance

Committee are to go through the budgets and come up with suggestions. No further action

was taken on this agenda item.




Personnel Committee

December 8, 2014


Call Meeting to Order: Scott Mildbrand, Acting Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:46

a.m.

Members Present: Dave Bizer, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis, Tim Hansen

Members Absent: Charles Zenner


Robert Lee, David Krug, Mark Berglund; Star News, Rose Thums, Sara Nuernberger, Dennis

Fuchs, Larry Brandl, Bruce Daniels

Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Lewis, to approve the agenda

with seven items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, to approve the minutes of

the November 19, 2014, Personnel Committee meeting. A unanimous vote cast, the motion

carried.

Request to fill the Chief Deputy Clerk of Courts position – Clerk of Courts Office. Rose

Thums, newly elected Clerk of Court, was present to request filling the Chief Deputy Clerk of

Courts position by promoting an existing employee, Amy Peterson, in the office. A motion was

made by Lewis, seconded by Hansen, to fill the Chief Deputy Clerk of Courts position effective

January 5, 2015. A roll call vote cast, four (4) voting aye, one (1) absent (Zenner), the motion

carried.

Request to fill the Deputy Clerk of Courts position – Clerk of Courts Office. Rose Thums is

requesting to fill the Deputy Clerk of Courts position by promoting an existing employee,

Brittany Anderson, in the office. There would still be an unfilled ½ time position in the Clerk of

Courts and Circuit Court offices to be acted on at a later date. A motion was made by Hansen,

seconded by Lewis, to fill the Deputy Clerk of Courts position effective January 5, 2015. A roll

call vote cast, four (4) voting aye, one (1) absent (Zenner), the motion carried.

Chief Deputy Clerk of Courts Hourly Wage. Ms. Koerner presented the proposed wage for

Amy Peterson when she moves into the Chief Deputy Clerk of Courts position on January 5,

2015. Her current wage is $20.89 per hour and Ms. Koerner recommends moving her to Step 7

of Grade H with a wage of $21.23 per hour effective on January 5, 2015. A motion was made by

Bizer, seconded by Hansen, to approve the recommendation by the Human Resource Manager

regarding the Chief Deputy Clerk of Courts hourly wage. A roll call vote cast, four (4) voting aye,

one (1) absent (Zenner), the motion carried.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Bizer, to adjourn at 8:58 a.m. A




November 19, 2014


Call Meeting to Order: Charles Zenner called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m.

Members Present: Dave Bizer, Charles Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis, Tim Hansen,

David Krug, Dennis Fuchs


Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Mindy Dale; Labor Attorney

Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, to approve the agenda

with six items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Krug, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the

minutes of the November 5, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A


Closed Session. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Lewis, at 1:07 p.m. to go into

closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, Section 19.85 (1)(e), to discuss bargaining

strategies with the unions and negotiate with Teamsters, Local 662, Professional Union. A roll

call vote cast, seven (7) voting aye, the motion carried.

Open Session. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Lewis, to go into open session at 2:43

a.m. A unanimous cast, the motion carried.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Fuchs, seconded by Hansen, to adjourn at 2:43 p.m. A



Personnel Committee

November 19, 2014



Members Present: Dave Bizer, Charles Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis, Tim Hansen



Robert Lee, David Krug, Mark Berglund; Star News, Kyle Noonan, Raymond Soper, Marie Albers,

Russ Aszmann, Dennis Fuchs (arrived at 12:25 p.m.), Bill Vach, Lee Jensen, Rae Kohn, Kenneth

Patterson, Kreg White, Steve Cihasky, Robert Erste, Keith Larson, Gary Henkel

Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the

agenda with nine items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.


minutes of the October 29, 2014, Personnel Committee meeting. A unanimous vote cast, the

motion carried.

Chairman Zenner moved to item number 6 on the agenda.

Acting Veterans Service Office Department Head. Marie Koerner, Human Resource Manager,

recommends that Marie Albers, Veterans Service Specialist, be appointed the Acting Veterans

Service Office Department Head and that an additional $3.00 per hour compensation be

awarded to Ms. Albers, effective October 30, 2014 until a new Veterans Service Officer is hired

and accredited. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, to approve the recommendation of

the Human Resource Manager regarding the Veterans Service Office Department head. A


Request to fill the Veterans Service Officer position – Veterans Service Office. A motion

was made by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to fill the Veterans Service Officer position. After

much discussion of the pros and cons of hiring either a full-time or part-time Veterans Service

Officer, a motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to amend the original motion to

fill the Veterans Service Officer as a full-time position. A roll call vote cast, five (5) voting aye,

the motion carried.

Updated Job Description for Forestry & Zoning Shared Full-time Administrative Support

position – Forestry & Zoning Departments. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, to

approve the job description for the Forestry & Zoning Shared Full-time Administrative Support

position. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Request to fill the Forestry & Zoning Shared Full-time Administrative Support position –

Forestry & Zoning Departments. Kyle Noonan, Zoning Administrator, and Russ Aszmann,

Forestry Administrator, were present to request filling the shared Administrative Support

position in their departments that will be open due to a retirement. It was moved by Bizer,

seconded by Hansen, to approve filling the position at full-time. A roll vote cast, three (3) voting

no (Lewis, Mildbrand, Zenner), two (2) voting aye (Bizer, Hansen), the motion failed.

Approve wage schedule for Winter Sports Area employees. Ms. Koerner presented the

proposed wage schedule for the Winter Sports Area First Responder with an hourly wage of

$13.09, an hourly wage of $10.36 for the Crew Leader, and $8.28 per hour for the Laborer. A

motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the wages presented for the

Winter Sports Area positions. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Lewis, to adjourn at 1:05 p.m. A




November 5, 2014

Third Floor County Board Room


Members Present: Tim Hansen, Charles Zenner, David Krug, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis, and

Dave Bizer (arrived at 8:51 a.m.)

Members Absent: Dennis Fuchs

Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Larry Brandl, Mindy Dale; Labor

Attorney, Mitch Perkl; Teamsters, Kathy Tingo, Mary Scoon; AFSCME, Jacky Peterson, Amy Merrill


agenda with thirteen items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Krug, to approve the minutes

for the October 29, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A unanimous vote

cast, the motion carried.

Closed Session. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Hansen, at 8:34 a.m. to go into


strategies. A roll call vote cast, five (5) voting aye, two (2) absent (Fuchs, Bizer), the motion

carried.

Open Session. A motion was made by Krug, seconded by Mildbrand, to go into open session at

8:54 p.m. A unanimous cast, the motion carried.

Exchange of initial bargaining agreements with Teamsters, Local 662, Professional Union.

Mindy Dale, Labor Attorney, gave the county proposals to Mitch Perkl and Kathy Tingo,

Teamsters Local 662 representatives. The county proposes no adjustment to base wages, will

continue step increases to those who are eligible in 2015 and the red-circled individuals will

remain at the current rate until the schedule catches up with their rate. The union proposes the

maximum allowed by WERC of 1.57% a base wage increase.

Closed Session. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Hansen, at 9:10 a.m. to go into


strategies. A roll call vote cast, six (6) voting aye, one (1) absent (Fuchs), the motion carried.

Open Session. A motion was made by Krug, seconded by Hansen, to go into open session at

9:58 a.m. A unanimous cast, the motion carried.

The Joint Personnel and Finance Committee will meet with Teamsters 662 on November 19 at

2:00 p.m.

Exchange of initial bargaining agreements with AFSCME, Local 3679, Non-Professional

Union and AFSCME, Local 617, Highway Union. Mindy Dale, Labor Attorney, gave the county

proposals to Mary Scoon, Jacky Peterson and Amy Merrill, AFSCME Local 3679 representatives.

The county proposes no adjustment to base wages, will continue step increases to those who

are eligible in 2015 and the red-circled individuals will remain at the current rate until the

schedule catches up with their rate. The union proposes the maximum allowed by WERC of

1.57% a base wage increase.

Closed Session. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, at 10:53 a.m. to go into



Open Session. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Krug, to go into open session at

11:11 a.m. A unanimous cast, the motion carried.

Decide on process, criteria, and timeline to review department budgets. Larry Brandl,

Accountant, was present to answer questions regarding reviews of the departments. Items

discussed were reviewing department revenues, levy dollars, arriving at a percentage amount,

and then making cuts on levy dollars that remain, and notifying the public which services would

be eliminated.

The next Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting will be held on December 8, 2014, at

9:00 a.m.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Krug, to adjourn at 11:34 a.m. A




October 29, 2014



Members Present: Tim Hansen, Charles Zenner, David Krug, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis, Dave

Bizer

Members Absent: Dennis Fuchs

Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Larry Brandl, Rollie Thums, Daniel

Makovsky, Mindy Dale; Labor Attorney

Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Hansen, to approve the agenda

with seven items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Hansen, to approve the minutes

for the October 2, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A unanimous vote


Closed Session. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, at 11:58 a.m. to go into



Open Session. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Hansen, to go into open session at

12:40 p.m. A unanimous cast, the motion carried.

Decide on process, criteria, and timeline to review department budgets. No action was

taken on this agenda item. It will be discussed at the next meeting of the Joint Personnel and

Finance Committee meeting.

The next Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting will be held on November 5, 2014, at

8:30 a.m.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Krug, to adjourn at 12:40 p.m. A



Personnel Committee

October 29, 2014





Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Daniel Makovsky, David Lemke,

Jeff Ludwig, Rollie Thums, Brad Dahlvig; WIGM/WKEB, Larry Brandl, David Krug, Mindy Dale;

Labor Attorney


agenda with eight items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Hansen, to approve the minutes

of the October 2, 2014, Personnel Committee meeting. A unanimous vote cast, the motion

carried.

Request to fill Custodian position – Maintenance Department. Lewis stated that the

position was not approved by the Buildings, Grounds and Parks committee. Jeff Ludwig,

Maintenance Director, Chairman Zenner requested to be present to discuss the position. When

he arrived, he answered questions regarding the need for filling this position. A motion was

made by Hansen, seconded by Bizer, to approve filling the Custodian position. Three (3) voting

aye, two (2) voting no (Mildbrand, Lewis), the motion carried.

Request to fill the Program Assistant position – UW Extension office. David Krug, Extension

Chair, discussed the needs and positions at the UW Extension office. He stated that at this time,

this position could be left vacant and the work distributed among the current office staff. A

motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to deny filling the vacant Program Assistant

position at the UW Extension. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Job Description for Program Assistant – UW Extension office. The committee reviewed the

newly created job description for the Program Assistant. It was moved by Hansen, seconded by

Bizer, to approve the job description for the Program Assistant at the UW Extension office. A


Revise job titles. Marie Koerner, Human Resource Manager, was present to discuss changing

two job titles in the current schedule. The Advanced Practice Social Worker would be changed

to Case Manager/Mental Health Counselor and the Veterans Service Assistant would be

changed to Veterans Service Specialist. It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Bizer, to approve

the changes to the job titles as recommended. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.




Personnel Committee

October 2, 2014





Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Nathanael Brown, Patty Krug,

Sarah Holtz, Sara Nuernberger, Brian Wilson; Star News, Dennis Fuchs, David Krug



Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Lewis, to approve the minutes

of the August 28, 2014, Personnel Committee meeting. A unanimous vote cast, the motion

carried.

Request to fill Medford Nutrition Site Manager – Commission on Aging Department.

Nathanael Brown, Commission on Aging Director, was present to request filling the Medford

Nutrition Site Manager position that is open. He is requesting three days per week (three hours

per day). This position is vacant due to the former employee becoming a full-time employee in

the IT Department. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Hansen, to approve filling the

Medford Nutrition Site Manager position. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Request to fill the vacant Secretary (1/2 time) position – Commission on Aging

Department. Nathanael Brown, Commission on Aging Director, requested to fill the ½ time (21

hours per week) vacant Secretary position in his department. A motion was made by Lewis,

seconded by Mildbrand, to deny filling the vacant Secretary (1/2 time) position at the

Commission on Aging Department. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Request to fill Public Health Aide – Health Department. Patty Krug, Public Health Director,

was present to request filling the part-time position of Public Health Aide. The part-time Public

Health Aide will work approximately 130 hours per month. The position is grant-funded at

approximately 80% and tax-funded at approximately 20%. A motion was made by Hansen,

seconded by Lewis, to approve filling the part-time Public Health Aide position at the Health

Department. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Job Description for Public Health Aide – Health Department. Patty Krug, Public Health

Director, reviewed the newly created job description for the Public Health Aide within her

department. It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the job description

for the Public Health Aide at the Health Department contingent upon Board of Health approval.

A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Compensation and Classification Plan. Marie Koerner, Human Resource Manager, was

present to discuss several aspects of the compensation and classification plan.

Revised Job Titles. Ms. Koerner distributed the recommended revised job titles from

Carlson Dettmann Consulting, LLC. There were changes made to several job titles. A

motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, to approve the changes to the job titles

as recommended by Carlson Dettmann Consulting, LLC. A unanimous vote cast, the

motion carried.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Status. The positions of Network Administrator, Public Health

Coordinator, and Programmer/Analyst were recommended to be changed from Non-

Exempt to Exempt and the Register in Probate/Juvenile Clerk position was recommended

to go from Exempt to Non-Exempt by Carlson Dettmann Consulting, LLC. A motion by

Hansen, seconded by Mildbrand, to accept the recommendations by Carlson Dettmann

Consulting, LLC to the Exempt/Non-Exempt Status as presented and to start at the next

pay period. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Human Services Deputy Director position, employee placement & associated wage

– 1/12/2014. The Deputy Director position was originally placed in Grade N. However,

this was an oversight where the Deputy Director should have originally been placed in

Grade O. Therefore, it was recommended to place the Deputy Director position in Grade

O, move the current individual to Step 6 of Grade O, at the rate of $32.69 with back pay

being paid from 1/12/2014. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Hansen, to

approve the recommendation regarding the Human Services Deputy Director. A


Part-time positions – Bailiff, Winter Sports Area Manager & Assistant Airport

Manager, employee placement & associated wage – 1/12/2014. It was

recommended to place the Grounds & Maintenance Worker position at the Airport in

Grade F, move the current individual to Step 3 of Grade F, at the rate of $15.98 with back

pay being paid from 1/12/2014. A motion by Bizer, seconded by Lewis, to approve the

recommendation regarding the Airport Grounds and Maintenance Worker. A unanimous

vote cast, the motion carried.

It is recommended that the Bailiff and Winter Sports Area Manager be placed in a

separate limited part-time and seasonal employee wage schedule. The recommendation

includes placing the Bailiff at 75% of Grade D Control Point and the Winter Sports Area

Manager at 82.5% of Grade H Control Point and that the current employees would be

red-circled until the schedule catches up with their current rate of pay. A motion by

Bizer, seconded by Lewis, to approve the recommendation for the Bailiff and Winter

Sports Area Manager positions. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.





October 2, 2014



Members Present: Tim Hansen, Charles Zenner, David Krug, Scott Mildbrand, Lester Lewis,

Dennis Fuchs, Dave Bizer


Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Larry Brandl, Nathanael Brown,

Brian Wilson; Star News, Patty Krug, Sara Nuernberger, Sarah Holtz

Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Hansen, to approve the agenda

with five items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Fuchs, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the

minutes for the September 22, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A


A motion to amend something previously adopted at the September 22, 2014, Joint Personnel

and Finance Committee meeting was made by Bizer, seconded by Mildbrand, to establish the

2015 employee health insurance contribution at 5% and delete the remaining language in the

previous motion. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

2016-2018 Employee Premium Contribution. It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by

Hansen, to approve the employee health insurance premium contribution for 2016 as 10%, for

2017 as 15%, and for 2018 as 20%. A roll call vote cast, four (4) voting aye, three (3) voting no

(Bizer, Zenner, Lewis), the motion carried.





September 22, 2014






Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Larry Brandl, Barb Ochs and Rae Anne

Beaudry; The Horton Group, Patty Krug, Sara Nuernberger, Raymond Soper

Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Fuchs, seconded by Bizer, to approve the agenda

with six items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.


minutes for the July 31, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A unanimous


2015 Health Insurance Renewal. Barb Ochs and Rae Anne Beaudry from The Horton Group

were present to discuss the 2015 Health Insurance Renewal for Taylor County. She presented

and discussed the Greater Milwaukee Annual Employer Health Care Benefits Survey from 2013, a

claims analysis for Taylor County the WCA Group Health Trust Comparison (2014) for all

counties under WCA, the Taylor County Medical Cost Analysis for Fully Insured Plans (effective

January 1, 2015), and her Executive Summary and Recommendation to continue with WCA

Group Health Trust coverage at 0% premium increase and a change of placing a cap on

prescription drugs out of pocket costs. It was moved by Fuchs, seconded by Mildbrand, to

accept the recommendation from The Horton Group for 2015 Employee Health Insurance for

Taylor County. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

2015 Employee Premium Contribution. Discussion was held regarding the employee

premium contribution for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 that was discussed as making a policy in a

meeting last year. It was decided that there should be action taken on this item. It was moved

by Mildbrand, seconded by Hansen, to approve the employee premium contribution for 2015 as

5%, for 2016 as 10%, for 2017 as 15%, and for 2018 as 20%. A roll call vote cast, four (4) voting

aye, three (3) voting no (Bizer, Zenner, Lewis), the motion carried. It was then moved by

Mildbrand, seconded by Krug, to approve the employee premium surcharge of $50.00 per

month for the single plan and $100.00 per month for limited/family plan if the employee and

spouse does not get an annual physical in 2015. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Fuchs, seconded by Hansen, to adjourn at 10:25 a.m. A



Personnel Committee

August 28, 2014





Other Attendees: Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, David Krug

Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, to approve the agenda

with nine items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Lewis, to approve the

minutes of the June 26, 2014, Personnel Committee meeting. A unanimous vote cast, the

motion carried.

Resolution appointing the Medical Examiner for Taylor County. A motion was made by

Mildbrand, seconded by Bizer, to approve the resolution appointing the Medical Examiner for

Taylor County and forward the resolution to the County Board for approval. A unanimous vote


Resolution to approve Corporation Counsel Legal Services for 2015. A motion was made by

Mildbrand, seconded by Hansen, to approve Corporation Counsel Legal Services for 2015 and

forward the resolution to the County Board for approval. A unanimous vote cast, the motion

carried.

Revised job titles and exempt and non-exempt positions. This item was not acted on at this

time.

2015 Budgets. Marie Koerner, Human Resource Manager, presented budget proposals for

2015. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, to approve Ms. Koerner’s 2015 budget

proposals for County Board, Human Resources, Contracted Attorney Services, Property and

Liability, Central Duplicating, County Vehicle, Purchasing and Auto Collision and Upset. A


Discontinuance of union dues deductions. Ms. Koerner informed the committee that since

the most recent Supreme Court ruling, the employer can no longer deduct union dues from

employee’s payroll. The employee will have to make other arrangements for those payments as

soon as they are notified.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to adjourn at 10:42 a.m.




July 31, 2014






Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Larry Brandl, Barb Petkovsek;

Carlson Dettmann Consulting, Amber Fallos, Rollie Thums (10:00-10:53 a.m.), Bruce Strama, Brian

Wilson; Star News (10:07 a.m. to 11:13 a.m.)



Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Krug, seconded by Hansen, to approve the minutes

for the June 5, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A unanimous vote cast,

the motion carried.

County Financial Functions. Chairman Zenner discussed reasons for adding county financial

functions to the agenda were that he wanted to start talking about a succession plan that will

become needed due to impending retirements possibly within the next five years. Barb

Petkovsek, Carlson Dettmann Consulting, and Marie Koerner, Human Resources Manager, were

present for the discussion. Ms. Petkovsek evaluated Taylor County’s situation in the accounting

department, Human Services as well as evaluating the Taylor County Code to see what

succession plan might be put in place. She gave a recommendation to have a Finance

Department with a Finance Director, Finance Assistant and new position of Finance Manager

created at Human Services. Discussion followed on possible changes within the current

structure and proposed structure. It was moved by Fuchs, seconded by Bizer, to develop a job

description and hire a Financial Manager at Human Services. A roll call vote cast, six (6) voting

aye, the motion carried. It was then moved by Bizer, seconded by Krug, to develop a transition

plan to establish a Finance Department. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Fuchs, to adjourn at 11:13 a.m. A



Personnel Committee

June 26, 2014

Room 101A, Taylor County Education Center


Members Present: Dave Bizer, Charles Zenner, Scott Mildbrand

Members Absent: Lester Lewis, Tim Hansen

Other Attendees: Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Patty Krug, Amber Fallos


agenda with seven items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the

minutes of the June 5, 2014, Personnel Committee meeting. A unanimous vote cast, the motion

carried.

Approval of AmeriCorps member – Health Department. Patty Krug, Director, was present to

request approval of having an AmeriCorps member working with the Taylor County Drug

Opposition Partners in the Health Department from August 2014 to July 2015. The individual

will be a Marshfield Clinic employee with the Health Department contributing $6,600.00 of the

salary from the non-lapsing Home Care fund. It was moved by Bizer, seconded by Mildbrand, to

approve having an AmeriCorps member working with the Taylor County Drug Opposition

Partners in the Health Department. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Request to fill the AODA Counselor position – Human Services Department. Amber Fallos,

Human Services Director, was present to request filling the AODA Counselor position due to a

resignation. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve filling the AODA

Counselor position in the Human Services Department. A unanimous vote cast, the motion

carried. It was then moved by Bizer, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve filling the AODA

position contingent upon the Human Services Board approval. A unanimous vote cast, the

motion carried.

Updated job description for the AODA Counselor position – Human Services Department.

Amber Fallos, Human Services Director, reviewed the AODA counselor job description by

recommending additional changes of position title to Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and

the minimum requirements of education to be an Associate’s Degree in Alcohol & other Drug

Abuse or related field. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Bizer, to approve the

updated job description for the AODA Counselor position with the additional changes presented

by the Human Services Director. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Mildbrand, to adjourn at 1:35 p.m. A




June 5, 2014






Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Rae Anne Beaudry, Raymond

Soper, Larry Brandl, Barb Ochs, Alex Beaudry

Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Fuchs, to approve the agenda

with eight items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.


minutes for the March 13, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A unanimous


Agenda items 4, 5, 6 and 7: Health Insurance Claims year to date vs. last year to date,

Memo of questions and responses related to health insurance, Affordable Care Act,

HSA/HRA, etc, Early budget projection, and Upcoming Affordable Care Act items. Rae

Anne Beaudry from The Horton Group was present to go through the health insurance claims

year to date vs. last year to date for Taylor County, memo of questions and responses related to

health insurance and the estimated 2015 budget for health insurance. She distributed

information regarding Healthcare Reform Update with regards to COBRA, annual out-of-pocket

maximum, FSA Carryover, Summary of Benefits and Coverage, Health Plan Identification

numbers, PCORI Fees Compliance Update, and Form 720-Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return for

the supervisors to read to become informed on changes that may come. It was requested of the

Horton Group to provide statistics on how many people have met their deductible so far this

year. No further action was taken on this agenda item.




Personnel Committee

June 5, 2014



Members Present: Lester Lewis, Dave Bizer, Charles Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Tim Hansen


Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Dennis Fuchs, Amber Fallos, Jean

Nuernberger




minutes of the April 10, 2014, Personnel Committee meeting. A unanimous vote cast, the

motion carried.

Request to fill Long Term Support Case Manager/Intake Worker and Developmental

Disabilities Case Manager positions – Human Services Department. Amber Fallos, Director,

was present to request filling Long Term Support Case Manager/Intake Worker and

Developmental Disabilities Case Manager positions. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Bizer,

to fill the full-time Long Term Support Case Manager/Intake Worker and Developmental

Disabilities Case Manager positions. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Updated job description for the Developmental Disabilities Case Manager position –

Human Services Department. Amber Fallos, Human Services Director, was present to answer

questions regarding the updated job description of the Developmental Disabilities Case

Manager. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the updated job

description for the Developmental Disabilities Case Manager position in the Human Services

Department. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

County Exercise Room Rules and Guidelines. Marie Koerner, Human Resources Manager, was

asked by Jean Nuernberger who was going to be retiring if there was a possibility of using the

exercise room after her retirement. Ms. Koerner recommended that the exercise room be

available only for the retiree. Ms. Nuernberger spoke regarding appreciation of the exercise

room and use after her retirement. It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Lewis, to allow

retirees to use the exercise room during business hours with a signed liability waiver and to

review the agreement in six months. The retirees are also asked to avoid using the room during

higher usage times of the day. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.




Personnel Committee

April 10, 2014



Members Present: Lester Lewis, Dave Bizer (arrived at 9:50 a.m.), Charles Zenner, Scott

Mildbrand, Tim Hansen


Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Dennis Fuchs, David Krug, Judge

Ann Knox-Bauer, Amber Fallos

Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the



minutes of the March 13, 2014, Personnel Committee meeting. A unanimous vote cast, the

motion carried.

Updated job description for the Family/Juvenile Services Coordinator position – Circuit

Court office. Judge Ann Knox-Bauer was present to answer questions regarding the updated

job description of the Family/Juvenile Services Coordinator. A motion was made by Hansen,

seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the updated job description for the Family/Juvenile Services

Coordinator position in the Circuit Court office. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Request to fill the Family/Juvenile Services Coordinator position – Circuit Court office.

Judge Ann Knox-Bauer was present to request filling the full-time position of Family/Juvenile

Services Coordinator that is vacant due to a retirement in her department. It was moved by

Mildbrand, seconded by Bizer, to approve filling the full-time position of Family/Juvenile

Services Coordinator. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Updated job description for the Long Term Support Case Manager/Intake Worker position

– Human Services Department. Amber Fallos, Human Services Director, was present to answer

questions regarding the updated job description of the Long Term Support Case

Manager/Intake Worker. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, to approve the

updated job description for the Long Term Support Case Manager/Intake Worker position in the

Human Services Department. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Mildbrand, to adjourn at 9:55 a.m.




March 13, 2014






Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Rae Anne Beaudry, Raymond

Soper, Beth Wilson, Brian Wilson, Larry Brandl, Amanda Kenny, Barb Ochs, Alex Beaudry

Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Fuchs, to approve the agenda

with nine items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Krug, seconded by Lewis, to approve the minutes for

the January 16, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. A unanimous vote cast,

the motion carried.

Update on Employee Health Insurance Plan. Rae Anne Beaudry from The Horton Group was

present to go through the trend analysis for Taylor County for 2013 with discussion on plan cost

per employee, overall experience, plan cost components, inpatient and outpatient hospital visits,

emergency room visit, physician office visits, mental health visits, physical medicine encounters,

wellness/routine visits, claims related to unhealthy behaviors, prevention, early detection and

disease management and chronic disease impact. She distributed information regarding the

effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Domestic Partner Report for the

supervisors to read to become informed on changes that may come. She also discussed the

Summary of Health Plan Initiatives for the supervisors to consider in the year 2014. No further

action was taken on this agenda item.




Personnel Committee

March 13, 2014





Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Sara Nuernberger, Dennis Fuchs,

David Krug, Larry Brandl, Beth Wilson, Brian Wilson, Rae Anne Beaudry, Raymond Soper,

Amanda Kenny, Nathanael Brown


agenda with six items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the

minutes of the February 25, 2014, Personnel Committee meeting. A unanimous vote cast, the

motion carried.

Request to fill Deputy Register of Deeds/Records Clerk position – Register of Deeds office.

Sara Nuernberger, Register of Deeds, was present to request filling the part-time Deputy

Register of Deeds/Records Clerk position that is vacant in her office. She is requesting to fill the

position at 728 hours per year which is approximately two days per week. The hours would be

flexible but not to exceed 728 hours per year. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by

Mildbrand, to approve filling the Deputy Register of Deeds/Records Clerk position not to exceed

728 hours per year. A voice vote cast, three (3) voting aye, two (2) voting no (Zenner,

Mildbrand), the motion carried.

Approve additional pay for Michelle Brehm, COA Bookkeeper for interim Director period.

Nathanael Brown, COA Director, was introduced to the committee. Mr. Brown was present to

request an additional $2.00 per hour for Michelle Brehm for one month as she is still helping

with training the new Director. The Commission on Aging approved the $2.00 additional pay

per hour at their meeting. It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve an

additional $2.00 per hour for Michelle Brehm through March 31, 2014. A unanimous vote cast,

the motion carried.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to adjourn at 9:16 a.m. A



Personnel Committee

February 25, 2014





Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Kim Kasparek, Bruce Daniels, Angie Becker,

Beth Abegglen, Lori Walsh, Sara Nuernberger, Amber Fallos, Sheila Nice, Jacky Peterson

Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the

agenda with ten items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.


minutes of the January 16, 2014, and January 22, 2014, Personnel Committee meetings. A


Request to fill Deputy Register of Deeds/Records Clerk position – Register of Deeds office.

Sara Nuernberger, Register of Deeds, was present to request filling the part-time Deputy

Register of Deeds/Records Clerk position that is vacant in her office. Discussion was held

regarding sharing a part-time position with the Housing Authority office. Sheila Nice, Housing

Authority Director, was also present. The committee instructed both Ms. Nuernberger and Ms.

Nice to come up with several scenarios and bring them back to the Personnel Committee for

review at the next meeting. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to table this

request until the next meeting when both departments present different ideas to see if a plan

can be developed. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Request to fill Long Term Support Case Manager/Intake Worker – Human Services

Department. Amber Fallos, Director, was present to request filling Long Term Support Case

Manager/Intake Worker position. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, to fill the full-time

Long Term Support Case Manager/Intake Worker position. A unanimous vote cast, the motion

carried.

Request from Jailer/Dispatchers to reconsider how many hours are required to claim for

vacation and personal days. Sheriff Bruce Daniels, Lori Walsh, Beth Abegglen, and Jacky

Peterson were present to discuss a request made by the Jailer/Dispatchers in regards to how

Jailer/Dispatchers are to claim their vacation and personal days when they are taken. The letter

requested that the Personnel Committee make a decision to keep their vacation and personal

day usage at 8 hours per day instead of the 8 ½ hours that was approved at the Personnel

Committee meeting on January 22, 2014. The Jailer/Dispatchers request to take ½ hour of

unpaid leave for each day of leave. If they took a partial day of leave, there would not be any

unpaid time. Marie Koerner, Human Resource Manager, asked if their request included sick leave

days as it was not stated in their request. After much discussion, it was moved by Hansen,

seconded by Lewis, to approve that when a Jailer/Dispatcher uses a sick, vacation or personal

day it would be claimed as 8 hours. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The effective

date of this change is February 23, 2014.

Jake Curtis, Labor Attorney, was present by telephone conference call. Before going into closed

session, Angie Becker, Kim Kasparek, Lori Walsh and Bruce Daniels had an opportunity to explain

their concerns with their union status and the changes that may be made with items in the

current bargaining agreement.

Closed Session. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Bizer, to go into Closed

Session at 11:28 a.m. pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(g), Wisconsin State Statutes. The basis for

going into Closed Session is for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for the

governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted

by the body with respect in anticipation of litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved

in regards to filing a unit clarification petition with WERC. A roll call vote cast, five (5) voting aye,

the motion carried.

Open Session. A motion was made by Bizer, seconded by Lewis, to go into Open Session at

11:48 a.m. a unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to direct Jake Curtis, Labor Attorney, to

file a petition to the WERC for unit clarification of Jail Sergeants. A unanimous vote cast, the

motion carried.

Approve recommendation of placement into compensation plan – Winter Sports Area

Manager, Bailiff and Airport Worker. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Hansen, to table

this agenda item. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Hansen, to adjourn at 11:53

a.m. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.


Personnel Committee

January 22, 2014





Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Kim Kasparek, Nick Synol, Bruce

Daniels, Angie Becker




minutes of the October 30, 2013, Transition Committee meeting. These minutes were approved

because a quorum of the Transition Committee, which no longer meets, was present at

Personnel Committee. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The minutes from January

16, 2014, were not ready and would be presented at the next Personnel Committee meeting for

approval.

Employee Handbook Revisions. Marie Koerner, Human Resources Manager, went through the

changes in Section 3.5, Salary, Base Wages and other forms of compensation, Section 3.6,

Overtime, Section 4.2, Leaves – Vacation, Section 4.3 – Leaves – Sick Leave, and Section 4.7,

Leaves – Personal Days. Sheriff Bruce Daniels, Kim Kasparek, Nick Synol, and Angie Becker were

present to discuss the changes made to the Jailer/Dispatch Employees and Jail Sergeants in

regards to an employee normally working an 8 ½ hour shift and hours they claim when they

take a day of any type of leave (sick, vacation, personal). It was moved by Hansen, seconded by

Lewis, to approve the changes as submitted. It was then moved by Hansen to have employees

claim 8 hours per day when taking a vacation day. The motion failed for lack of a second. It was

then moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Zenner, to claim 8.5 vacation hours as what their

normal work day is. A roll call vote cast, three (3) voting aye, two (2) voting no (Lewis, Hansen),

the motion carried. Ms. Koerner distributed and discussed the guidelines for position

classification reviews and to be added to the employee handbook as Section 2.14. The original

motion was then voted on. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Hansen, to adjourn at 12:08

p.m. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.


Personnel Committee

January 16, 2014




Members Absent:

Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Jake Curtis, Patrick Glynn, Dennis

Fuchs, Bruce Daniels, Dave Krug, Sara Nuernberger, Sarah Holtz, Kim Kasparek, Nick Synol, Lori

Walsh, Angie Becker, Jess Sackmann


agenda with eleven items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the

minutes of the November 20, 2013, Personnel Committee meeting. A unanimous vote case, the

motion carried.

Kim Kasparek, Jail Sergeant, distributed a document to the Personnel Committee members prior

to the closed session regarding the protected status employees.

Closed Session. A motion was made by Mildbrand, seconded by Bizer, to go into Closed

Session at 10:18 a.m. pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(g), Wisconsin State Statutes. The basis for

going into Closed Session is for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for the

governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted

by the body with respect in anticipation of litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved

in regards to the Classification of Sherriff’s Department Jail Sergeants for WRS purposes. A roll

call vote cast, five (5) voting aye, the motion carried.

Open Session. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to go into Open Session

at 10:35 a.m. a unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Bizer, to reclassify the Jailer Sergeants to general

status effective January 12, 2014. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

The Personnel Committee stayed in Open Session instead of going back into Closed Session

until a need would arise that would warrant going into Closed Session. Patrick Glynn, Carlson-

Dettmann Consulting, LLC, went through the compensation study appeals. Patrick Glynn

recommended to increase the Economic Support Supervisor, Veteran’s Service Officer, Child

Protective Services Social Worker, Zoning Administrative Assistant, Tax Assistant, Secretary

(DD/LTS) and Secretary (Admin-HS) by one grade in the appeal process. He also recommended

that the Chief Deputy Treasurer, Real Property Lister, Legal Assistant, PC Specialist/Computer

Operator, Economic Support Specialist, WHEAP Specialist, and Secretary (AODA) would remain

in the same grade of where they were originally placed. The Tax Assistant would be retitled to

Deputy Treasurer/Tax Assistant. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Bizer, to accept the

recommendations presented by Carlson-Dettmann Consulting, LLC. A unanimous vote cast, the

motion carried.

Request to fill Patrolman positions – Highway Department. Jess Sackmann, Highway

Commissioner, was present to request two open Patrolman positions within his department.

One position has been open since last January and another person appears to be retiring in the

spring of 2014. He is requesting to fill two full-time positions. Both positions would be

contingent upon Highway Committee approval. It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Bizer,

to approve filling two Patrolman positions at the Highway Department. A unanimous vote cast,

the motion carried.

Employee Handbook revisions. No action was taken at this time. The Personnel Committee

will be meeting on January 22, 2014, after the County Board session regarding this agenda item.

Vacation consideration – Commission on Aging Director. Marie Koerner, Human Resource

Manager, has been in contact with Nathanael Brown who will begin employment February 24,

2014, as the new Commission on Aging Director. Mr. Brown has requested vacation of three

days during his first year of employment and two weeks of vacation after the first year of

employment. It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Lewis, to approve granting Nathanael

Brown three days of vacation during his first year of employment and two weeks of vacation

after his first anniversary date. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Lewis, to adjourn at 11:07 a.m. A




January 16, 2014






Other Attendees: Linda Daniels, Marie Koerner, Jim Metz, Patrick Glynn; Carlson Dettmann,

LLC, Bruce Strama, Bruce Daniels, Maggie Gebauer, Larry Brandl, Kim Kasparek, Nick Synol,

Angie Becker, Sarah Holtz, Sara Nuernberger, Brad Dahlvig; WIGM-WKEB, Lori Walsh, Brian

Wilson; Star News, Rich Sigmund, Eric Bunkelman, Jesse Turner, Mindy Lindahl, Jessica Jensen

Approve Agenda. A motion was made by Fuchs, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the


Approve Minutes. A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Fuchs, to approve the minutes

for the December 12, and December 16, 2014, Joint Personnel and Finance Committee meeting.


2015-2018 salaries for the Sheriff and Clerk of Circuit Court and resolution. Marie Koerner,

Human Resources Manager, presented and explained the resolution regarding the Sheriff and

Clerk of Circuit Court. Patrick Glynn; Carlson Dettmann Consulting, LLC, explained that the

Sheriff and Clerk of Circuit Court fell within the pay plan, placing them at Step 6 (Control Point).

A motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve an increase of 4.2% in 2015

and 2% in 2016, 2017 and 2018 for the Clerk of Court and also to approve a 3.5% increase in

2015 and 2% in 2016, 2017 and 2018 for the Sheriff. A roll call vote cast, seven (7) voting aye,

the motion carried.

Wage increases for Jailer/Dispatchers. Ms. Koerner, explained that there were new employees

who would be beginning employment with Taylor County and being placed at the minimum

step in the wage study, and there were five employees that were in the same position that are

being paid under the minimum so they would be making lesser wage than a new employee in

the same position. It was her recommendation to bring the five individuals already employed by

Taylor County up to the minimum starting wage in the wage study. A motion was made by

Fuchs, seconded by Krug, to approve increasing the current employees in the Jailer/Dispatcher

job title to the minimum starting wage of $18.12 per hour beginning January 12, 2014. A


Resolution to approve the Non-Professional Employees, AFSCME, Local 3679, Bargaining

Agreement for 2014. Ms. Koerner presented the resolution and answered questions regarding

the resolution for the Non-Professional Employees Agreement for 2014. A motion was made by

Mildbrand, seconded by Bizer, to approve the Non-Professional Employees, AFSCME, Local

3679, Bargaining Agreement for 2014. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Resolution to approve the Professional Employees, Teamsters, Local 662, Bargaining


the resolution for the Professional Employees Agreement for 2014. A motion was made by Bizer,

seconded by Fuchs, to approve the Professional Employees, Teamsters, Local 662, Bargaining

Agreement for 2014. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Resolution to approve the Highway Employees, AFSCME, Local 617, Bargaining


the resolution for the Highway Employees Agreement for 2014. The Highway union had already

ratified the agreement with Taylor County before the Joint Personnel and Finance Committee

meeting. A motion was made by Fuchs, seconded by Bizer, to approve the Highway Employees,

AFSCME, Local 617, Bargaining Agreement for 2014. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried.

Adjournment. A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Krug, to adjourn at 10:11 a.m. A

