Wednesday, December 8, 2010

 

 

Call to Order: A special meeting was called for December 8, 2010 at noon at the main library in Paulding. President Sue Derck called the meeting to order at 12:05.

 

Roll Call:  The following were present:  Board members: Susie Thrasher, Barb Reighter, Corey Walker, Terry Wehrkamp, Geoff Hyman and Sue Derck.  Director Susan Pieper was also present.

 

Director Pieper updated the Board on a number of current issues including personnel transitions and bonding for the interim fiscal officer.

 

Executive Session: At 12:07, Corey Walker and Susie Thrasher seconded the motion to adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to ORC 121.22(G) (1) to discuss personnel issues. Motion passed with a roll call vote. At 1:30 p.m., Corey Walker moved to re-open in Open Session. Mrs. Reighter seconded the motion. Motion passed.

 

Fiscal Officer Candidate: Corey Walker moved and Barb Reighter seconded the motion to allow the Board’s executive personnel committee to negotiate a contract with Michelle Stahl for the position of Fiscal Officer. Motion passed.

 

Full-Time Hours: Effective January 1, 2010, employees who work 32 to 40 hours per week would be considered full-time and eligible for full-time benefits. Motion by Geoff Hyman and second by Terry Wehrkamp. Motion passed.

 

Adjourn: Geoff Hyman moved to adjourn the special meeting at 1:55 p.m. Corey Walker seconded the motion. Motion passed.

 

Action Plan for December 21, 2010 Regular Session:

˙        (Executive Personnel Committee) Begin job offer and contract negotiations with Michelle Stahl for Fiscal Officer.

˙        (Walker) Ascertain whether life insurance is included with the county insurance coverage.

˙        (All) Be ready to discuss the addition of a paid life insurance policy for the staff as well as an option for family coverage. The employee could have the choice of single coverage at a 90/10 split or the family coverage at 70/30.

˙        (Pieper) Put “Internet filters” on the agenda for January 2011. Bring information pro and con as well as recommendations for software products.

˙        (Pieper) Prepare budget for 2011 with recommendations of wage increases if any.

˙        (Pieper) E-mail copy of 2011 Director contract to the personnel committee.

˙        (Pieper) Determine the job structure for janitorial/building maintenance/bookmobile driver position.