2019-06-19 ESC MeetingESC Meeting
June 19, 2019
8:15 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Jackson, County Manager Erik Martin, Shad Hail, Gary Fredricks, Larry Grove,
Lara McRea, Janelle Kambich, Megan Sibbert, Daleyn Coleman, Casey Mauermann, Steve Mansfield,
Marni Larson, Susie Palmateer, Steve Walton, Wayne Whiton, Becky Butler, Graham Gowing, Lee
Napier, Gabe Anzelini
Absent: Commissioner Stamper and Commissioner Fund
Guest: Linda Williams
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Approval of minutes
Lara McRea made a motion to approve the May 2019 minutes. Steve Wohld seconded. Motion passed.
Strategic planning
Erik Martin thanked those who’ve helped review strategic planning proposals. He said work on the
strategic plan will take place along the same timeline as work on the county budget.
Safety Committee composition
Erik noted that most members of the Safety Committee are line-level employees. He urged offices and
departments to add manager-level employees on the Safety Committee.
Cybersecurity
Steve Wohld discussed cybersecurity training, noting the county has spent millions on technology in an
effort to combat cyberattacks. He said new cybersecurity training likely will roll out in July. He and Gabe
Anzelini discussed multi-factored authentication.
Steve said IT will conduct more phishing expeditions. He, Gabe and Erik stressed that the drills are
designed to be training opportunities. They said offices and departments are not to use results from the
drills for disciplinary purposes.
Legislative Roundtable
Rieva Lester noted that the area lawmakers will attend the Legislative Roundtable at 9 a.m. Oct. 4. She
urged offices and departments to share with the commissioners any topics they believe should be
addressed.
Self-insurance rates
Wayne Whiton and Becky Butler explained costs associated with workers comp, unemployment and
public records. Becky said a mid-year rate increase of 35 percent is planned to offset the costs, noting
that the rates are based on FTE status. As an example, Becky said the county collected $953,000 in 2018
and spent $1.5 million.
Budget
Becky said she is implementing more Munis training. She said the budget amendment hearing is July 29.
Munis
Megan Sibbert said the new payroll module will go live July 1. Becky urged the group to reconcile billings
monthly.
Announcements
Janelle Kambich said she will keep the group informed regarding any services planned for David Fine.
Shad Hail discussed Juvenile’s work to open High Rock. He said the Guardian Ad Litem program has
moved to the Star complex.
Gary Fredricks urged the group to support local agriculture.
Meeting ended at 8:53 a.m.