PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
A regular meeting of the Chippewa County
Board of Commissioners’ Personnel Committee was held on
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Earl
Kay and Bernie LaJoie
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Ted Postula
OTHERS
PRESENT: Ron
Menard, Kathy Munson, Jeannie Goeschel, Carmen Fazzari, AFSCME Representative Sue Cameron and Kelly Beaune,
Recorder.
Additions /
Deletions to the Agenda
Chairman LaJoie
called for additions or deletions to the agenda.
It
was moved by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner LaJoie, to approve the
agenda as presented. On a voice vote, the
motion was CARRIED.
Public Comments:
No comments were
offered.
Agenda
Items – Grievance Procedure
The Committee met to follow Step
3 of the AFSCME Grievance Procedure following a suspension and discharge from
the General County Employee Unit. Step 3
initiates a meeting with the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners Personnel
Committee and any other Employer representatives for the purpose of attempting
to resolve the dispute. Union
Representative Sue Cameron indicated the Union wishes to reinstate the
long-term discharged employee, possibly with restrictions, including daily
testing or a last chance 6-month agreement.
The discharged employee indicated presence at counseling meetings since
the second suspension and subsequent discharge, with documentation to be
provided. Per the recommendations of the
Personnel Committee and review by legal counsel, a termination letter was sent.
Committee
and Chairman’s Comments
The Committee offered no additional
comments.
Adjourn
It was moved by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner LaJoie,
to adjourn the meeting. On a voice vote,
the motion was CARRIED.
Chairperson LaJoie declared the meeting
adjourned at
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Kelly J. Beaune, Recorder Bernie LaJoie, Chairperson