Human Resources Committee — Minutes

PORTAGE COUNTY MEETING MINUTES HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE PORTAGE COUNTY ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOMS 1 & 2 1462 STRONGS AVENUE STEVENS POINT, WI 54481 Thursday, September 3, 2026 5:00 PM REMOTE ATTENDANCE & COMMENT To attend this meeting by telephone : dial 1-872-242-7813 , after dialing the number you will then be asked to enter in a meeting number. Use the following meeting number: 368 566 926, then press # To attend this meeting by video: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/291864037910075?p=1RsQCamqwzoW7bsd7P Page 1 of 2 CALL TO ORDER Committee Members enter Per Diem and Mileage The Human Resources Committee meeting was called to order by M. Jacowski at 05:00 PM Members Present: Larry Raikowski, Matt Jacowski, Jonathan Schlice, Janell Wehr, Steve Cieslewicz Staff Attending: L. Belanger Tess, C. Wojchik Others Attending: M. Deininger (web), K. McDonald (web), L. Allman, R. Rose, J. Hake, T. Neuenfeldt (web), J. Jossie (web), C. Piotrowski (web) CORRESPONDENCE 1. EAP Flyer - September 2026 Wellness Newsletter - September 2026 PRESENTATIONS 2. Anovia Health - Lori Allman, Director of Client Success & Small Group Sales REPORTS 3. Special Meeting Attendance Reports (Portage County Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48) None 4. • Consumer Price Index - July 2026 • Health Plan Financial Performance Analysis-Executive Overview - June and July 2026 • Recruitment Update • Director's Report o 2027 Renewal with AbsenceResources for FMLA Administration o Wellness Incentive Report - course completions were not accurate o Portage County Strategic Plan  AI Training  Salary Study o MUNIS - Time and Attendance sessions o Open Enrollment - November 2 through November 11, 2026 PUBLIC NOTICE Human Resources Committee Meeting Minutes September 3, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Members of the public who wish to address the Committee on specific agenda items must register their request at this time, with such comments subject to the public comment ordinance and the reasonable control of the Committee Chair as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. August 5, 2026 Minutes A motion was made by J. Wehr, seconded by S. Cieslewicz, to approve the minutes from August 5, 2026. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 6. Resolution Authorizing the Addition of 1.0 FTE Economic Support Specialist-Quality Assurance-Lead for Health and Human Services A motion was made by L. Raikowski, seconded by J. Wehr, to approve the the resolution authorizing the addition of 1.0 FTE Economic Support Specialist-Quality Assurance-Lead for Health and Human Services. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 7. Portage County and Employee Comercial Driver's License Agreement - Parks Department A motion was made by S. Cieslewicz, seconded by L. Raikowski, to approve the Portage County and Employee Commercial Driver's License Agreement - Park Department. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 8. Resolution Approving and Authorizing Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as Portage County's Health Plan Administrator for 2027 A motion was made by J. Wehr, seconded by J. Schlice, to approve the resolution approving and authorizing Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as Portage County's health plan administrator for 2027. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 9. Salary Study Update and Discussion of Comparables and Market Position A motion was made by L. Raikowski, seconded by S. Cieslewicz, to approve the comparables as suggested by McGrath Consulting as comparables for the Portage County salary study. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. A motion was made by J. Schlice, seconded by S. Cieslewicz, to approve the County's target market position of 55% for the salary study. 10. 2027 New Position Request - Human Resources - Continuation of ERP Implementer A motion was made by L. Raikowski seconded by J. Wehr, to approve the 2027 new position request - Human Resources - Continuation of ERP Implementer. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 11. 2027 Human Resources Department Budgets • Human Resources Department • Employee Benefits • Health Plan Discussion only NEXT MEETING DATE 12. Discuss possible 2nd meeting in September Laura Belanger Tess will contact committee members to determine a second meeting date for September. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. by call of the Chair.