MARSHALL COUNTY PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Monday, July 14, 2008

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Marshall County Personnel Board was held on Monday, July 14, 2008 in the Commission Chamber of the Marshall County Courthouse in Guntersville, Alabama.  Chairman Benny Frazier called the meeting to order at 6:00 P. M.

 

The following Board members were present:

 

            Benny Frazier, chairman

            Jason Windsor, vice chairman

            Martha Handschumacher, secretary

            Bobby Boen, member

            Bill Elkins, member

 

Also present were Jeff Carr, Board attorney, Christy Kelley, Personnel Administrator, employees Allen Moses from District One, Amanda Pearce, Patsy Smolik, Nancy F. Phillips and Deloras Arnold from the Appraisal Department.

 

I.                    CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Benny Frazier called the meeting to order at 6:00 P. M.  He asked everyone to stand for prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

II.                  INVOCATION

Board member Bobby Boen offered the invocation.

 

III.                PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Board member Martha Handschumacher led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

IV.               APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Chairman Frazier asked if anyone wished to speak under the heading of PUBLIC COMMENTS.  No one wished to do so.

 

Chairman Frazier asked if there were any corrections or additions to the meeting agenda.  There were none.

 

Chairman Frazier asked for a motion to approve the AGENDA.  Board member Bill Elkins offered a motion to approve the AGENDA.  Board member Martha Handschumacher seconded the motion.  The motion was carried by voice vote with no “nay” votes being cast.

 

V.                 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chairman Benny Frazier asked for consideration of the approval of the Board minutes for the June 9th, 2008 meeting.  A motion to accept the minutes was offered by Board member Martha Handschumacher.  Board member Bobby Boen seconded the motion.  The motion was carried by voice vote with no “nay” votes being cast.

 

VI.               OLD BUSINESS


Chairman Benny Frazier asked for the consideration of adopting changes to the Administrative Leave Policy in the Marshall County Policy and Procedure Manual.  Board member Jason Windsor offered a motion to accept the Administrative Leave Policy as presented to the board and that the policy be posted publicly for review and become effective immediately.  Board member Bobby Boen seconded the motion.  The motion was carried by voice vote with no “nay” votes being cast.

 

VII.             NEW BUSINESS

 

A.     Chairman Benny Frazier asked the Board to consider a request from Personnel Administrator, Christy Kelley, to approve the 2009 budget for the Personnel Department.  Board member Jason Windsor offered the motion to accept the budget presented by Ms. Kelley to the Board, and that it be presented to the County Commission for approval.  Board member Bobby Boen seconded the motion.  The motion was carried by voice vote with no “Nay” votes being cast.

 

B.     Chairman Benny Frazier asked the Board to consider a recommendation to the Marshall County Commission office on the implementation of the of the 2009 merit increase.  Board Member Jason Windsor offered a motion to send a Resolution to the Marshall County Commission office asking them to give raises for the 2009-2010 budget based on merit and the current system that is in the handbook.  Board member Bill Elkins seconded the motion.  The motion was carried by voice vote with no “nay” votes being cast.

 

 

VIII.           LEGAL UPDATE

Board attorney Jeff Carr said there was nothing at this time.

 

IX.               STAFF REPORT

Personnel Administrator Christy Kelley mentioned the following:

 

§         Thank You letters were sent out to businesses that contributed to the Employee Appreciation Day.  Certificates of appreciation were sent to individuals who assisted and a copy was placed in their file.  An article was placed in the Arab Tribune thanking local merchants for their contributions.

 

§         Ms. Kelley had the opportunity to attend and participate in EMA’s Operation Green Nitro Functional Exercise held in Arab on June 13th. 

 

§         Attendance of the Sheriff’s Picnic on June 28th by Christy Kelley and Don Laney was mentioned.

 

§         Congratulations were given to Board Member Benny Frazier for being appointed by Representative Frank McDaniel to his first full term as a Board Member. 

 

§         Ms. Kelley reminded board members that she would be attending the AL Association of Public Personnel Administrators conference on July 16-18. 

 

§         There were 3 new hires for the month of June and one termination.

 

§         Two invitations were sent out to employees inviting them to the meeting. 

 

§         Notices were distributed explaining the Personnel Board’s program inviting employees to meetings. 

 

X.                 PUBLIC COMMENTS

District One employee, Allen Moses, introduced himself and explained what type of work he does on a day-to-day basis.  The question was asked if employees were going to receive a raise this year.  Board member Jason Windsor explained that the board was recommending a merit increase but that the County Commission would have to vote to give the raise.  He also mentioned that Department heads were hopefully pushing for it and that recommending a raise was all that the board was allowed to do. A question was asked about the feel between the Personnel Board and the Commissioners.  Mr. Windsor explained that the board stands for anything that is right and stands against anything that is wrong.  Mr. Frazier commented that the board was there for employees to ensure that everyone was treated equally and fair.  Mr. Frazier commented that the board was created for this reason and that was why the state representatives put the board in place.

 

XI.               ADJOURNMENT

Chairman Benny Frazier then asked for a motion to adjourn.  Board member Bobby Boen offered the motion followed by a second from Board member Martha Handschumacher.  The motion was carried by voice vote with no “nay” votes being cast.

 

 

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                        Martha Handschumacher, Board Secretary             Date

                        Marshall County Personnel Board

                        Meeting Date:            July 14th,  2008