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 Wednesday, August 5, 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: 110 078 561, then press # To attend this meeting by video: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/237645777614837?p=0JzlIMiJoKyOX2YPyz 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: Matt Jacowski, Larry Raikowski, Janell Wehr Members Excused: Steve Cieslewicz Members Absent: Jonathan Schlice Staff Attending: L. Belanger Tess, C. Wojchik (web) Others Attending: M. Deininger (web), K. McDonald (web), E. Olson, Nathan Check (web), C. Wisinski (web) CORRESPONDENCE 1. • EAP Flyer - August 2026 • Wellness Newsletter - August 2026 REPORTS 2. Special Meeting Attendance Reports (Portage County Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48) None 3. • Consumer Price Index - June 2026 • Recruitment Update • HSS Wellness Incentive Program Quarterly Report - 2nd Quarter • Curalinc EAP Quarterly Report - 2nd Quarter • Lark Diabetes Prevention Program Quarterly Report - 2nd Quarter • Sword Thrive and Bloom Programs Report - June 2026 • Director's Report o Portage County Stragetic Plan - Salary Study Update o MUNIS - Time and Attendance Update PUBLIC NOTICE 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. Human Resources Committee Meeting Minutes August 5, 2026 Page 2 of 2 None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. July 2, 2026 Minutes A motion was made by L. Raikowski, seconded by J. Wehr, to approve the minutes from July 2, 2026. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 5. Resolution Authorizing the Addition of a 32 hour per week Energy Sustainability Specialist Position for the County Executive Office to be Partially Funded with Focus on Energy Grant Funds A motion was made by J. Wehr, seconded by L. Raikowski, to approve the resolution authorizing the addition of a 32 hour per week Energy Sustainability Specialist position for the County Executive Office to be partially funded with Focus on Energy Grant funds. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 6. Budget Amendment/Transfer Request - Employee Benefits Budget - Sick Leave Conversion A motion was made by L. Raikowski, seconded by J. Wehr, to approve the budget amendment/transfer request - Employee Benefits Budget - Sick Leave Conversion. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 7. Resolution Approving and Authorizing Delta Dental as the Voluntary Dental Insurance Plan Provider for the Portage County Fringe Benefit Program for 2027 and 2028 A motion was made by J. Wehr, seconded by L. Raikowski, to approve the resolution approving and authorizing Delta Dental as the voluntary dental insurance plan provider for the Portage County fringe benefit program for 2027 and 2028. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 8. Approving and Authorizing Reliance Matrix as the Long-Term Disability Insurance Plan Provider for the Portage County Fringe Benefit Program for 2027 A motion was made by J. Wehr, seconded by L. Raikowski, to approve and authorize Reliance Matrix as the long-term disability insurance plan provider for the Portage County fringe benefit program for 2027. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 9. Approving and Authorizing Curalinc as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Provider for the Portage County Fringe Benefit Program for 2027-2029 A motion was made by L. Raikowski, seconded by J. Wehr, to approve and authorize Curalinc as the employee assistance program (EAP) provider for the Portage County fringe benefit program for 2027-2029, with renewing with Option 1. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 10. Discussion re: County Board Supervisor per diems for Special Meetings 11. Discussion re: 2027 Human Resources Department Budgets NEXT MEETING DATE 12. Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:44 p.m. by call of the Chair