PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
July 1, 2002
A special meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners' Personnel Committee was held on
Monday, July 1, 2002 at the Chippewa County Courthouse in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Chairman Hopper
called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with a quorum present.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Aaron Hopper, Chairman, Ted Postula and Bernard LaJoie
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Tim Dolehanty, County Controller
Additions / Deletions to the Agenda
Chairman Hopper called for additions or deletions to the agenda. Hearing none, the agenda was declared
approved as presented.
Public Comments
Chairman Hopper called for pubic comments. No public comments were offered.
Agenda Item: Inspections Department Reorganization
Controller Dolehanty presented the draft budget amendment to implement Building Inspector Anthony
Bosley's request to reorganize the building inspections department. The proposal would combine two part-
time building inspector positions into one full time position. The draft budget amendment will be presented
to the Finance Committee for consideration.
Consideration of Clerk Typist Candidate
Controller Dolehanty reported on the Building Inspector's recommendation to hire Kari A. Willis to fill the
part time Clerk Typist position. Chairman Hopper stated his preference for a candidate with more knowledge
of the building trades, but would concur with the recommendation of the Building Inspector.
It was moved by Commissioner Postula, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to recommend
appointment of Kari A. Willis as part-time Clerk Typist for the Building Inspection Department. On a
voice vote the motion was CARRIED.
Victim Advocate Position
Controller Dolehanty reviewed the grant contract and dedicated funding for the Crime Victim Advocate with
the Committee. The Prosecuting Attorney requested reclassification of the position from grade 8 to grade 10.
A reclassification committee was convened as required under the terms of the current AFSCME collective
bargaining agreement to consider the Prosecutor's request. In his justification for the change, the Prosecutor
stated his belief that the state grant for this function would cover all expenses associated with the
reclassification. It was later learned that the grant amount was not sufficient to cover the expenses of the
Crime Victim Advocate function.
Although the reclassification committee recommended approval of the change, Dolehanty asked that the
Personnel Committee reconsider the matter. A draft budget amendment was presented showing projected
revenues and expenses.
It was moved by Commissioner LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Postula, to recommend
compensation for the Crime Victim Advocate position remain at grade 8. On a voice vote the motion
was CARRIED.
Collective Bargaining Strategies
It was moved by Commissioner LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Postula, to enter into a closed
session to discuss strategies connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement with
the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Local 1552 of
Michigan, pursuant to Section 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act, Act 267, P.A. 1976, as amended, being
MCL 15.268(c). A roll call vote was taken as follows: LaJoie - Yes; Postula - Yes; Hopper - Yes.
Motion CARRIED.
It was moved by Commissioner LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Postula, to resume the open
session meeting of the Personnel Committee. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Postula - Yes;
LaJoie - Yes; Hopper - Yes. Motion CARRIED.
Public Comments
No public comments were offered.
Committee Comments
Commissioner LaJoie suggested implementing wage increases and the combined sick day and short-
term/long-term disability coverage for non-union employees. He stated his position that implementation of
these changes has been delayed long enough, and that any further delay was not fair to non-union employees.
It was moved by Commissioner LaJoie, supported by Commissioner Postula, to present
implementation of a 3% wage increase retroactive to January 1, 2002, and implementation of the
combined sick day and short-term/long-term disability package for non union employees to the Finance
Committee for their consideration and approval. On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.
Chairperson's Comments
Chairman Hopper had no additional comments.
Adjourn
It was moved by Commissioner Postula, supported by Commissioner LaJoie, to adjourn the meeting.
On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.
Chairman Hopper declared the meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
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Timothy J. Dolehanty, AICP, Recorder Aaron Hopper, Committee Chairman