September 8, 2003

A regular meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners’ Personnel Committee was held on Monday, September 08, 2003 at the Chippewa County Courthouse in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Chairperson Dale called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with a quorum present.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Rita Dale, Chairperson, and Earl Kay

MEMBERS ABSENT: Ted Postula

OTHERS PRESENT: Tim Dolehanty, County Controller

Additions / Deletions to the Agenda

Chairperson Dale called for additions or deletions to the agenda.

It was moved by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Chairperson Dale, to approve the agenda as presented. On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

Public Comments

Chairperson Dale called for pubic comments. No public comments were offered.

Correspondence and Information Items

No correspondence or information items were received.

Agenda Items: Consideration of New Employees

Data Entry I – Equalization Department

Register of Deeds / Equalization Director Sharon Kennedy nominated Gail M. Tinker to fill the Data Entry I position. Ms. Kennedy stated Ms. Tinker possessed the correct mix of professional and life skills necessary to become a stellar public servant.

It was moved by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Chairperson Dale, to recommend the appointment of Gail M. Tinker to the Data Entry I position subject to the 90-day probationary period and contingent on completion of background and reference checks. On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

PC Specialist – Information Systems

County Controller Tim Dolehanty said he received 34 applications for the vacant PC Specialist position. Based on the results of the candidate selection process, he nominated Jennifer Lipponan for the Grade 9 position.

It was moved by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Chairperson Dale, to recommend the appointment of Jennifer Lipponan to the PC Specialist position subject to the 90-day probationary period and contingent on completion of background and reference checks. On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

Animal Shelter Attendant and Animal Control Officer

Mr. Dolehanty stated he received 15 applications for vacant Animal Control Officer position and 25 applications for the vacant Animal Shelter Attendant position. He said the candidate selection process was complete and that he was prepared to offer a recommendation, but he has proposed elimination of one Animal Control Officer position in the fiscal year 2004 budget.

The Committee discussed the proposal and considered the qualification of several candidates. It was agreed that budget constraints had to be considered and that it would be best to make necessary adjustments at this time. The Committee also agreed that Holly Henderson was the candidate most suited to the position.

It was moved by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Chairperson Dale, to recommend the appointment of Holly Henderson to the Animal Shelter Attendant position subject to the 90-day probationary period and contingent on completion of background and reference checks. On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

Committee Comments

There were no additional committee comments.

Chairperson’s Comments

Chairperson Dale had no additional comments.

Adjourn

It was moved by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Chairperson Dale, to adjourn the meeting. On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

Chairperson Dale declared the meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m.

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Timothy J. Dolehanty, AICP, Recorder Rita Dale, Committee Chairperson