December 23, 2004

A regular meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners’ Personnel Committee was held on Thursday, December 23, 2004 at the Chippewa County Courthouse in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Chairman Dale called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. with a quorum present.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Rita Dale, Chair, Ted Postula and Earl Kay

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT: Kelly J. Beaune, Recorder

Additions/Deletions to the Agenda

Chair Dale called for additions or deletions to the agenda. Item #4 was added as Prosecuting Attorney’s resignation and posting.

It was moved by Commissioner Kay, supported by Commissioner Postula, that agenda be declared approved as changed. On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

Public Comments

None

Correspondence and Information Items

None

Agenda Items: CLOSED SESSION

It was moved by Commissioner Kay, Supported by Commissioner Postula, to enter into a closed session to discuss two grievance proceedings, 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: Kay – Yes; Postula – Yes; Dale – Yes. Motion CARRIED.

It was moved by Commissioner Postula, supported by Commissioner Kay, to resume the open session meeting of the Personnel Committee. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Postula – Yes; Kay – Yes; Dale – Yes. Motion CARRIED.

It was moved by Commissioner Kay, supported by Commissioner Postula, to recommend approval of the grievance settlements as discussed in closed session. On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

Equalization

Sharon Kennedy, Equalization Director, requested a promotion, for a current employee; extra hours for two full time staff members, and a re-hire on a contract basis for a recent retiree, to get Equalization through the equalization and assessment cycle, which is an extremely busy time of the year. Discussion took place and all items were tabled until the Personnel Committee received approval from the AFSMCE Local 1552, regarding the contract for the retiree.

Animal Control Resignation

Two-week notice was presented to the Committee, from Rebecca Pierce, part-time Animal Control Shelter Attendant. Current part-time staff of the CCACS will fill the hours available after her resignation.

It was moved by Commissioner Postula, supported by Commissioner Kay, to accept the resignation and to thank Ms. Pierce for her work with the Animal Shelter. On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

Prosecuting Attorney Resignation and Posting

The Committee, as well as, a request to post the opening received a resignation letter from Legal Secretary Carrie McDowell of the Prosecutor’s Office. Discussion regarding the resignation and posting took place.

It was moved by Commissioner Kay, supported by Commissioner Postula, to accept the letter of resignation from Carrie McDowell. On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

Commissioner Kay, supported by Commissioner Postula, also moved to recommend the posting of the Legal Secretary I position, and that the Personnel Committee receives the new employee’s name before the new hire can start the position. On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

Committee Comments

There were no additional comments.

Chairperson’s Comments

Chairperson Dale had no additional comments.

Adjourn

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

Chairperson Dale declared the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

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Kelly J. Beaune, Recorder Rita M. Dale, Chairperson