PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
JANUARY 20, 2010

** NOT APPROVED **

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Present: T. O’Grady, D. Burdick, D. Cady, D. Fanton, D. Pullen, N. Ungermann,C. Crandall

Others: J. Margeson, T. Hopkins, B. Rigby Riehle, E. Ruckle, D. Dillon, T. Miner, K. Toot, T. Ross, S. Spillane, M. Alger

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tim O’Grady at 10 a.m.

Motion was made by D. Pullen seconded by D. Burdick to approve December 2, 2009 minutes. Carried.

Chairman O’Grady stated that because he doesn’t like surprises he wants the Committee agenda out a week in advance. Department heads are to be notified of this change as well as Legislators. If anyone wants to be on the agenda, they are to notify Alice Alsworth, Secretary to the County Administrator, who does the agenda. Those with extenuating circumstances beyond their control that could not make the deadline will be given approval to be on the agenda.

Ellen Ruckle, Personnel Officer:
Chairman O’Grady requested a list of jobs currently vacant for review by the Committee. Personnel Officer Ellen Ruckle said she would obtain that information.

Chairman O’Grady requested a detailed list of grant funded jobs, when the grants run out, when they have to be renewed. Personnel Officer Ellen Ruckle said she would notify Department Heads of this request.

Workers Compensation:
Doug Dillon requested a motion for his appointment as Executive Secretary. Motion was made by D. Burdick, seconded by D. Fanton to approve appointment of Doug Dillon as Executive Secretary for Workers’ Compensation Self Insurance Plan. Motion carried. PREPARE A RESOLUTION

Doug reviewed with the Committee Summary of Claims Report for 2009.

Employee of the Month:
D. Fanton reported on employee of the month nomination Tina Zalar in Department of Social Services. D. Fanton moved to accept the nomination, seconded by D. Burdick. Carried.

Executive Session:
Motion was made by D. Pullen, seconded by N. Ungerman to go into executive session to discuss the status of contract negotiations with negotiator Jim Rooney. Carried

Motion was made by D. Burdick, seconded by D. Fanton to go out of executive session. Carried.

Old Business:
Discussion was held regarding Pro Act Inc., a Pharmacy Benefits Management Company located in East Syracuse, NY. Their program is primarily for uninsured and underinsured residents of the County. They offer a discount card program that can be offered to all County residents. Motion was made by D. Fanton and seconded by D. Pullen to refer to Ways and Means for further review and action. Carried. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

Motion was made by D. Fanton to adjourn, seconded by D. Burdick. Carried.

Respectfully Submitted:

Ellen Ruckle