HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-2014 Committee of the Whole Minutes MINUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
July 22, 2014 9:00 AM
County Board Room - Government Center
1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
BOXED LUNCH WILL BE SERVED AT NOON
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Departed
Travis Schachtner St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Agnes Ring St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Supervisor Absent 1:35 PM
Howard Novotny St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Roy Sjoberg St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Stephen Nielsen St. Croix County Supervisor Absent 11:30 AM
Chris Kilber St. Croix County Supervisor Absent
Scott Nelson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Jill Ann Berke St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Dave Ostness St. Croix County Vice Chair Present
Roger Larson St. Croix County Chair Present
Daniel Hansen St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Ron Kiesler St. Croix County Supervisor Absent
Andy Brinkman St. Croix County Supervisor Absent
David Peterson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Judy Achterhof St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Shaela Leibfried St. Croix County Supervisor Present
William Peavey St. Croix County Supervisor Absent 12:15 PM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.April 4, 2014 2:30 PM
RESULT:ACCEPTED
2.May 29, 2014 8:00 AM
RESULT:ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT*
None
BUSINESS ITEMS
1.Welcome and Introductions
Welcome by County Administrator Pat Thompson and introduction of Department
Heads. Thompson introduced Walter Jankowski.
2.Employee Compensation; Pay for Performance, Reclassification Procedure, Labor
Market Review, Employee Pay Philosophy, Cost of Living
Human Resources Director Tammy Funk reviewed Pay for Performance (P4P) history
and implementation. Discussion regarding the pros and cons of P4P. Funk reviewed the
P4P policy including evaluation ratings. Department Heads were invited to give input on
P4P. Thompson reported a lot of time and effort has gone into P4P and improvements
continue to move along. Thompson assured they are listening to employees to try to
make it better. Top three P4P improvements established by each table group.
Funk reviewed the reclassification process. Sjoberg indicated time and resources are
being spent on revising the employee handbook. A draft classification plan has been
completed. The handbook revisions are being reviewed by the Staff Advisory Committee
and will be forwarded to the Administration Committee and the full County Board. The
handbook includes a grievance policy drafted by the Staff Advisory Committee. Future
revisions will be reviewed by the Staff Advisory Committee, Administration Committee
and County Board. Sjoberg will provide a draft of the regrading policy which is a work
in progress. Review of labor market definition by Funk. Sjoberg requested an amount
from Finance Director Tabatha Hansen for an across the board increase reallocation if
everyone was playing under the same rules and received the same fair share. Funk
confirmed all jobs were reviewed for non-exempt employees. Hansen estimated an
across the board amount of $900,000 with fringe benefits.
3.St Croix County Video
Previous video was viewed. Chair Larson asked if the County Board members would
like to continue with a video and update it. Novotny would like an updated video located
on a more prominent page on the County's website. Hansen would like to see marketing
on a separate website to draw people to St. Croix County with parks and bike trails.
Swetlik suggested playing the video during County Board meeting. Sprain offered the
assistance of UW-Extension.
4.Overview of LEAN and County LEAN Projects
Finance Director Tabatha Hansen provided a LEAN overview. Review of LEAN events
held in St. Croix County. Discussion and questions.
5.Strategic Planning With Walter Jankowski
Group discussions and proposed changes to the Roadmap to Our Future, Guiding
Principles and the draft of the 2014-16 Strategic Plan. Review and prioritize County
Administrator Goals. Discussion regarding goals. Motion by Sjoberg, 2nd by Ring that
the County Board of Supervisors continue to give Administration, Human Resources and
Department Heads our support of Pay for Performance (P4P) provided today’s top
priority change be implemented in 2015 as provided by the Administration Committee.
Sjoberg explained the purpose of the motion is to capture the thought and consensus to
continue with P4P but with changes. Carried.
Motion by Sjoberg, 2nd by Anderson to approve established goals as edited. Carried
unanimously. Berke requested the mission statement be revisited.
6.Approve October COTW Meeting Date, 10/21/2014, 1-5pm
Next Committee of the Whole meeting set for October 21, 2014 from 1 - 5 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
ADJOURN 4:53 PM
DATE OF NEXT MEETING-OCTOBER 21, 2014 - 1:00 PM