2019-04-22 County Manager updateCounty Manager update
April 22, 2019
11:01 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Fund, County Manager Erik Martin, Budget Services
Manager Becky Butler, Lara McRea, Commissioner Stamper (11:03 a.m.)
Guests: Alex Brown, Dr. Lindsey Pollock
Recorder: Rieva Lester
County manager delegation of authority
Erik Martin said he is still working on a document outlining responsibilities.
Commissioner Stamper joined at 11:03 a.m.
Sheriff’s position
Erik said the Sheriff is unclear about whether the Board had approved to add a new position while Ken
Cheeseman is paid through the academy. He said the position likely will be filled from within.
Becky Butler noted that it would be an increase in expenditures that later would be recouped through
reimbursement. Once the funding source no longer exists, the new position would
Commissioner Stamper made a motion to allow the Sheriff’s Office to create an additional position while
Ken Cheeseman’s position is paid for by the Academy, noting that the new position would cease to exist
once the funding source ceases to exist.
Commissioner Fund seconded.
Motion passed 3-0.
911 / DEM update
911 work plan: The group discussed having the commissioners attend an upcoming Fire Commissioners
Meeting at Fire District 2 in Toledo. Erik asked if the commissioners would need help setting up a time to
meet with the mayors. They said it could be added to the upcoming Mayors’ Meeting agenda.
EMD coordinator: Steve Mansfield would like to hire a planner instead of a coordinator in an effort to
have succession planning in place for when Jill Kangas retires. Erik said there would be a 3-step
difference on the pay scale. Erik said he would find out the pay difference.
HR update
Grievance: Erik said a recently terminated employee has filed a grievance. The commissioners asked
that Erik be the designee for the grievance. They said they’d like him to always be the designee.
PHSS / Code Enforcement Update
Senior centers: Erik noted it had been discussed at an earlier meeting.
Epidemiologist II position: Erik said Danette York would like to use existing funding to shift to a new
position for an epidemiologist. The net result would be a $5,800 cost to the county. Erik noted a former
employee may be interested in the position.
Public Works Update
Water systems: Erik said the county is proposing an interlocal agreement to take over physical
operations of Water Sewer District 5.
Risk Update
Former Assessor employee: The PA’s Office has indicated it will make an offer of $0. He noted the
former employee has not filed a tort claim. He noted the PA’s Office is working on behalf of the
Assessor.
Accident Prevention Program: Erik said Labor and Industries has indicated the county needs to be taking
proactive steps regarding the Accident Prevention Program. He said employees must have specific
knowledge from the policy. Erik said he would ask Wayne Whiton whether the policy could have an
effect on the county’s insurance policies.
Innocent purchaser
Erik said he is awaiting Lee Napier’s comments on the proposed Innocent Purchaser policy Eric Eisenberg
drafted.
Announcements
Becky Butler noted that Health is working on a recommendation about a recent letter from the
Healthcare Authority regarding substance abuse funding.
There were no updates on IT, Central Services/CFP or Community Development, Budget or personnel.
Meeting ended at 11:32 a.m.