PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 7,
2011
** NOT
APPROVED **
Members
Present: T. O’Grady, D. Burdick, G. Benson, D. Cady, D.
Fanton, D. Pullen, N. Ungermann
Guests: Bradley Allen –
Others: J. Margeson, M. Alger, T.
Miner, K. Slep, T. Hopkins, M. Healy, F. Sinclair, K. Graves, B. Rigby Riehle, E.
Ruckle, M. Hennessy, S. Keib
Call to
Order: The meeting was called to
order by Chairman O’Grady at 1:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Legislator Burdick, seconded
by Legislator Ungermann and carried to approve the November 2, 2011 minutes
with an amendment to reflect that Chairman O’Grady voted against the Public
Defender position.
Bradley Allen
–
Mr. Allen discussed the County’s Self-Insured Workers
Compensation Insurance Plan. There was
discussion on what options the committee would like to check out in order to
make a final decision. Chairman O’Grady
stated the committee is exploring what options are out there and the best
coverage for the money, whether to stay self insured or not. There was discussion on what his company can
provide because of the County not having a designated safety officer. Mr. Allen stressed the need for
safety/training meetings that have proven loss control, which lowers the
cost. Chairman of the Board
Michael
Hennessey Director Veterans Services Agency:
Mr. Hennessey distributed information on the new
VIP – Veterans I.D. Program to the committee and explained how the program
works. This is a joint effort with the
Veterans Council of Allegany and
Ellen Ruckle
Personnel Director:
Ms. Ruckle distributed a final draft proposal for
the new benefits package for positions designated as part time. After review a motion was made by Legislator
Pullen, seconded by Legislator Ungermann and carried to approve the proposal
with an effective date starting January 1, 2012. PREPARE
A RESOLUTION
Ms. Ruckle request
committee to sponsor a resolution for the compensation of County employees for
2012 step increases for those eligible in the Sheriff, Nurses, A.F.S.C.M.E. and
P.E.F. Salary plans. A motion was made by Legislator
Pullen, seconded by Legislator Fanton and carried to approve said request. PREPARE
A RESOLUTION
Ms. Ruckle request
committee to sponsor a resolution for the compensation of County employees for
2012 in the Section 4 Salary Plan. A motion
was made by Legislator Fanton, seconded by Chairman O’Grady and carried to
approve said request. (Opposed – Legislator Ungermann) PREPARE
A RESOLUTION
Ms. Ruckle request
committee to sponsor a resolution for the compensation of County employees in
the Non-Unit Salary Plan to receive a salary increase of 2.25% and step
increase as eligible. (Opposed – Legislator Ungermann)
PREPARE A RESOLUTION
Old Business:
Brian Baty – BMA Consulting Services, Inc. distributed
copies to the committee for their review of quotes for Disability Insurance
Proposals, which are attached to the original minutes. Mr. Baty discussed our current carrier rate
of $12.30 was adjusted to $7.55 per employee/ per month in September 2011, when
we started to solicit quotes. Sun Life quoted, all employees at a rate of 50% of wages up to $400
per week, at a cost of $7.40 per employee with a 2 year rate guarantee. After discussion a motion was made by
Legislator Fanton, seconded by Legislator Burdick and carried to approve Sun
Life as the Disability Insurance carrier.
PREPARE A RESOLUTION
Appointment:
A motion was made by Legislator Burdick, seconded
by Legislator Fanton and carried to approve a reappointment of Michael D.
Hennessy to the position of Director of the County Veterans’ Service Agency
effective January 1, 2012. PREPARE A RESOLUTION
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Legislator Ungermann, seconded
by Legislator Benson and carried to adjourn the meeting at 2:11 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Alice Alsworth
Confidential Secretary
County Administrator