Administration and County Services Committee
Michael Crawford			Robert McLeod, Chairman	Laura Stanek
May 5, 2005
Minutes
Members Present:		Bob McLeod and Mike Crawford (arrived at 12:36 p.m.)
Members Absent:		Laura Stanek
Others Present:		Pete Garwood and Jack White
1.       Meeting called to order at 12:32 p.m.
	Meeting was called to order at 12:32 p.m. Due to the lack of a quorum at the beginning of the meeting the meeting was started with Jack White, Board of Commissioners Chairman acting as a voting Committee member, as allowed by the Board of Commissioners Procedures.  However, Mike Crawford arrived moments later to make up a quorum of the Committee and Mr. White resumed his non-voting status.
2.       Public Comment
	None.
3.       Dispatcher Vacancy
	Sheriff Johnson informed the Committee of a 911 dispatcher position vacancy because of an employee that didn't make it through the probationary period. Motion by Mike Crawford, supported by Bob McLeod, to recommend the Board of Commissioners release the funds and authorize the hiring process for the vacant 911 dispatcher position.  Motion carried – unanimous.
4.       Future Road Deputy Vacancy
	Due to the impending retirement of Officer John Fant, there is an upcoming road patrol deputy vacancy beginning July 31, 2005.  However, because Sheriff Johnson has not filled a court officer position, he would like to use the unused funds to hire a replacement beginning July 1, 2005.  Motion by Mike Crawford, supported by Bob McLeod, to recommend the Board of Commissioners authorize the Sheriff to post the vacancy of road deputy immediately and authorize the release road deputy funds on August 1, 2005 for the position.  And, for the month of July, beginning July 1, 2005, the Sheriff shall be authorized to use dollars from the court officer fund in order that he may hire a replacement for the retiring officer Fant one month early.  Motion carried – unanimous.
5.       Lake County Resolution
	Motion by Mike Crawford, supported by Bob McLeod, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve a resolution similar to the Lake County Resolution in support of Local public health operations hearing and vision screening (attached).  Motion carried – unanimous.
6.       Coordinator/Planner Office – Position Vacancy
	Mr. Garwood informed the Committee that due to the resignation of Elizabeth St. Pierre the Associate Planner position is currently vacant.  Mr. Garwood indicated he has been in contact with Lukas Hill who was the first choice the last time the Committee interviewed applicants for the position.  Mr. Hill has informed he is very interested in the position.  However, because he would have to take a $10,000 cut in salary he asked that the County meet him half way (he would take a $5,000 cut if the County would add $5,000 to the salary).  The Committee considered: Mr. Hill’s qualifications and experience, the regional market for the position, and the dollars that are spent on training new employees with every resignation. Motion by Mike Crawford, supported by Bob McLeod, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve hiring Lukas Hill for the Associate Planner position at an annual salary of $41,630.  Motion carried – unanimous.
7.       Sheriff Department Grievance
	Mr. Garwood and Sheriff Johnson briefed the Committee on the Grievance filed on behalf of Corrections Officer David Dorland.  The Committee met with Patrick Spidell, Business Agent, and Jim School, Chief Steward, for the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM).  Mr. Spidell presented the Union’s position on the grievance.  After a caucus the Committee returned to the table with the Union representatives and informed them that the grievance will be denied.  The Committee and the Union representative verbally agreed once the written denial was delivered to the Union an agreement would be made to extend the time periods for filing for arbitration until court action regarding officer Dorland has been concluded.  Mr. Spidell will draft the agreement and send it to Mr. Garwood for review and finalization.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.