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Home My WebLink About10-21-2014 Committee of the Whole Minutes MEETING MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE October 21, 2014 1:00 PM County Board Room-Government Center County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Departed Travis Schachtner St. Croix County Supervisor Absent 4:12 PM Agnes Ring St. Croix County Supervisor Present Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Supervisor Present Howard Novotny St. Croix County Supervisor Present Roy Sjoberg St. Croix County Supervisor Present Stephen Nielsen St. Croix County Supervisor Present 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 Present Andy Brinkman St. Croix County Supervisor Present 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 Absent William Peavey St. Croix County Supervisor Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Committee of the Whole - Work Session - Jul 22, 2014 9:00 AM RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT* BUSINESS ITEMS 1. The Committee may convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1)(d) to discuss the Administrative Policy and Procedures for the Main Entrance Screening and related security protocols in regard to strategies for crime prevention and/or detection Senior Management Analysis / Risk Manager Kristen Ziliak presented background and the administrative policy for Government Center security. Ziliak introduced the Administrative Policy Workgroup: Judge Scott Needham, John Shilts, Scott Knudson, Pat Thompson, Jim Elsbury, Ziliak, Ericka Nelson and Kristi Severson. Review of security in the Government Center. Discussion regarding staffing options. After review, the Committee of the Whole moved into closed session to view facility diagrams. RESULT: APPROVED [16 TO 1] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor SECONDER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Stephen Nielsen, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey NAYS: Daniel Hansen ABSENT: Chris Kilber, Shaela Leibfried 2. Reconvene into open session to discuss any budgetary impact or procedural requirements of the Administrative Policy for the Main Entrance Screening. No action taken. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Scott Nelson, Supervisor SECONDER: Travis Schachtner, Supervisor AYES: Travis Schachtner, Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Stephen Nielsen, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey ABSENT: Chris Kilber, Shaela Leibfried 3. 2015 County Administrator's Recommended Budget County Administrator Pat Thompson, Finance Director Tabatha Hansen and Human Resources Director Tammy Funk reviewed the 2015 recommended budget. Thompson noted the property tax levy increase is proposed at a five percent increase. Human Resources Director Tammy Funk highlighted health insurance and compensation history and recommendations. Discussion regarding the across the board two percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) and Pay for Performance (P4P). Sjoberg spoke in favor of COLA and indicated it is intended to provide a catch-up for those who have not received increases in the last few years. Sjoberg proposed the group of employees who received a five percent or greater increase in 2014, as opposed to 2013, to be excepted from COLA. Discussion regarding the potential of an employee receiving a 6.5% increase with COLA and a P4P increase and merit. Berke noted the 2013 market study was done inhouse and highlighted the inequity of increases in 2014. Kiesler noted the proposed amount for COLA in the 2015 budget is $526,000 and suggested holding off until the market study is complete noting the 2015 proposed budget for P4P is $650,000. Department heads addressed questions from County Board Supervisors on their budgets. Sjoberg commented the Hudson Area Joint Library's non payment to other libraries noting a solution would be a legislative fix. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Resolution Adopting 2015 Budget and Approving Other Expenditures Berke requested a review of the 2% COLA not be included on all salaries. Motion by Berke to move forward the budget as submitted by Administration with the adjustment of 2% COLA going only to those who have not received a 5% or greater pay increase in 2014. Motion failed due to lack of a second. Discussion regarding COLA options including reducing to 1%. Funk will review options. Kiesler suggested setting aside funds for COLA until the market study is done. Berke requested staff provide figures for the November County Board meeting based on this conversation. RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor SECONDER: Andy Brinkman, Supervisor AYES: Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Stephen Nielsen, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey ABSENT: Travis Schachtner, Chris Kilber, Shaela Leibfried 5. Resolution to Charge Back Municipalities Due to Incorrect Real Estate Taxes No discussion. RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William Peavey, Supervisor SECONDER: David Peterson, Supervisor AYES: Agnes Ring, Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Roy Sjoberg, Stephen Nielsen, Scott Nelson, Jill Ann Berke, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, William Peavey ABSENT: Travis Schachtner, Chris Kilber, Shaela Leibfried ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE ADJOURN 5:05 pm DATE OF NEXT MEETING