Buffalo County public meetings in 2021
34 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee will consider the approval of a job description for the Sheriff's Office Administrative Assistant. The committee may also enter a closed session to discuss 2022 employee wage scales and salary rates for the Personnel Advisor and Land Information Officer.
- Approval of Sheriff’s Office Administrative Assistant job description
- Discussion of 2022 employee wage scales
- Establishment of salary rates for Land Information Officer
- Establishment of salary rates for Personnel Advisor
Committee of the Board
The Committee of the Board will review department presentations and discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The committee may also enter a closed session to discuss administrative office structure and goals.
- Presentations by departments for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding
- Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding
- Closed session regarding administrative office structure and goals
Human Resources Committee
The Buffalo County Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve job descriptions for the Community Justice Services Director/Manager and Diversion Specialist. The committee may also enter a closed session to address a voluntary PSLB/PTO transfer of hours request.
- Approval of Community Justice Services Director/Manager job description
- Approval of Community Justice Services Diversion Specialist job description
- Closed session regarding Buffalo County Voluntary PSLB/PTO Transfer of Hours Request
- Updates on the HR Personnel Advisor position
Economic Development Committee
The committee will review broadband expansion project updates and consider a resolution to modify funding sources. The meeting also includes a discussion on a tourism and marketing project and a potential closed session for an employee evaluation.
- Resolution to modify broadband funding sources to use ARPA dollars instead of CAPX2020 funds
- Authorization of a minimum of $200,000 in additional ARPA dollars for 2022 broadband projects
- Update on broadband expansion projects
- Review of Tourism and Marketing Project brochure and updates
- Potential closed session for employee evaluation
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee is meeting to discuss and act upon the 2022 health insurance benefit plan and the salary classification system for non-represented employees. The body will also consider amendments to the employee handbook and per diem increases for the coroner's office.
- Resolution to approve 2022 Health Insurance Benefit Plan with estimated total premiums of $1,483,000
- Resolution to adopt Salary Classification and Compensation System for non-represented employees
- Resolution to increase per diem for Buffalo County Coroner, Chief Deputy Coroner, and Deputy Coroner
- Approval of insurance providers including Delta Dental, Sun Life, BPA, and Optum Financial
- Discussion of OSHA ruling on COVID-19 testing and mandatory vaccination requirements
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee will meet to review health insurance renewal options and proposed wage classifications for the 2022 budget. The body will also consider several staffing changes, including converting limited-term health positions to permanent status.
- Proposed wage classification and scales for 2022 Budget
- Resolution to change three limited term health positions to permanent status through 2024
- Resolution to extend one limited term part-time health specialist through 2024
- Proposal to change Social Services Lead Worker to Social Services Manager effective January 1, 2022
- Filling the vacant Personnel Advisor position
Committee of the Board
The committee will discuss goals and expectations for the Administrative Coordinator position. The meeting includes a planned closed session to interview candidates for this role.
- Review of Administrative Coordinator goals and expectations
- Closed session to interview candidates for Administrative Coordinator
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee will meet to review previous meeting minutes and potentially enter a closed session. The primary focus of the meeting is the discussion of candidates for the Administrative Coordinator position.
- Discussion of candidates for Administrative Coordinator position
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Sub-Committee will meet to review, discuss, and potentially act upon a proposed wage and classification structure. This follows previous discussions regarding salary scales based on job responsibilities and competitive wages from surrounding counties.
- Review/Discussion/Action on Wage and Classification Proposed Structure
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee will discuss health insurance options and renewals following a proposed 10.9% increase from WEA Trust. The body is also considering a resolution to modify Policy 302 regarding the Wisconsin Retirement System's income continuation insurance and the wage scale for the Administrative Coordinator.
- Review of health insurance renewals with an initial WEA Trust increase of 10.9%
- Resolution to modify Policy 302 to include the WRS Income Continuation Insurance Plan
- Action on the wage scale for the Administrative Coordinator
- Review of paid holidays
- Update on the Human Resources SubCommittee
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee will meet to consider interviewing candidates for the Administrative Coordinator position. The committee may enter a closed session to discuss employee performance.
- Interviews for Administrative Coordinator position
- Discussion of employee performance in closed session
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee will meet to interview candidates for the Administrative Coordinator position. The committee may enter a closed session to discuss employee performance.
- Interviews for Administrative Coordinator position
Economic Development Committee
The committee will review updates on the Great River State Trail Winona Connector Phase II, including engineering proposals and maintenance agreements. Members will also discuss a partnership with Ducks Unlimited and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding a parking area for the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge.
- Great River State Trail – Winona Connector PH-II engineering proposal and maintenance agreement
- Ducks Unlimited and USFWS memorandum for a parking area adjacent to Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge
- Financial update and review of the Economic Development expenditure ledger
- Discussion of the Basic Economic Development Course
Human Resources Committee
The committee is meeting to review, discuss, and take action on a proposed wage and classification structure. This follows a previous review of draft scales intended to align job duties with compensation and education.
- Review and action on Wage and Classification Proposed Structure
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Sub-Committee will meet to review a proposed wage and classification structure. The committee will also determine next steps regarding this structure.
- Review and discussion of Wage and Classification Proposed Structure
- Determination of next steps for wage and classification
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee will discuss a 2022-2023 contract for law enforcement employees and insurance renewal options from Cottingham & Butler. The body will also consider resolutions regarding non-represented wage scales and staffing qualifications for public health services.
- 2022-2023 contract with Buffalo County Law Enforcement Employees (WPPA)
- Insurance renewal options and a medical plan RFP following a proposed 10.9% increase
- Resolution to update 2021 Non-Represented Wage Scales
- Resolution to allow Public Health Educators or Social Workers to fill CLTS-W/PH positions
- Review of Policy 201 – Paid Holidays
Human Resources Committee
The Buffalo County Human Resources Sub-Committee will meet to discuss the guidelines and process for reviewing wage scales. The committee will also determine the date and time for its next meeting.
- Review and discussion of Wage Scale Review Process & Guidelines
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee is meeting to discuss health insurance renewals and a new identification and key card policy for courthouse access. The body will also consider several position descriptions and the creation of an Emergency Management and Risk Management/Safety Director role.
- Presentation by Cottingham & Butler on health insurance options and renewal
- Resolution to approve Identification & Key Card Policy (Policy 605)
- Resolution to create and fill an Emergency Management and Risk Management/Safety Director
- Resolution to update Employee Handbook Policy 108 regarding Travel, Meals and Lodging
- Resolution to rescind Resolution #21-04-01 regarding a Parts/Safety & Training Coordinator position
Committee of the Board
The Committee of the Board is reviewing the use of American Recovery Fund allocations, including proposed one-time premium pay for essential workers. The body is also discussing the creation of an Emergency Management and Risk Management/Safety Director position and the restructure of the Land Information Department.
- Proposed COVID-19 premium pay for low-risk workers of $250.00
- Resolution to create and fill an Emergency Management and Risk Management/Safety Director position
- Review of American Recovery Fund Allocations
- Administrative Coordinator recruitment plan and approval to fill vacant position
- Review of CAPX2020 funding
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee will review and discuss the job description for the Deputy Clerk of Court position and the current vacancy. The meeting also includes a report from the Chairperson.
- Review/Discussion/Action regarding Deputy Clerk of Court position description
- Review/Discussion/Action regarding vacant Deputy Clerk of Court position
- Chairperson Report
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss the selection process for the Great River State Trail – Winona Connector PH-II. The body will also review the 2022 budget and plans for Farm Technology Days.
- Great River State Trail – Winona Connector PH-II Request for Proposal and selection process
- Budget 2022
- Farm Technology Days
- Brochure review
Economic Development Committee
The Flyway Trail Survey and Engineering Subcommittee will meet to discuss the project's scope of work and bids. The committee may enter a closed session to deliberate or negotiate these items.
- Review and negotiation of Flyway Trail engineering scope of work and bids
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss contract negotiation strategies and bargaining for the Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA)/LEER. The body will also consider updates to identification, scheduling, and reimbursement policies.
- WPPA/LEER Union negotiations and legal strategy
- Resolution to approve Identification & Key Card Policy
- Flexible schedule for County Treasurer’s Office
- Hazardous pay consideration for essential workers using American Recovery Funding
- Review of Policy 108 (Travel, Meals and Lodging) and Policy 201 (Holidays)
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Sub-Committee is meeting to finish reviewing position descriptions and an evaluation tool. The committee will also discuss and determine next steps for these items.
- Review of position descriptions and evaluation tool
Executive Committee
The Buffalo County Executive Committee will review reports from several county offices and discuss the restructure of the Land Information Office. The committee is also scheduled to act on the position description and recruitment plan for the Administrative Coordinator.
- Land Information Office restructure
- Administrative Coordinator position description and recruitment plan
- Second Amendment Sanctuary County Resolution
- Review of 2020 County Clerk Annual Report
- Review of County Treasurer/Real Property Lister's Office report
Economic Development Committee
The Flyway Trail Survey and Engineering Sub Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on engineering bids. The committee may enter a closed session for deliberations and negotiations regarding these bids.
- Review, discussion, and action on Flyway Trail engineering bids
Human Resources Committee
The committee is reviewing various job descriptions and wage scales for county positions. Discussion includes telecommuting requests for the Land Conservation Department and UW-Extension Office, as well as union contract negotiations.
- WPPA/LEER union contract negotiation strategy
- County Conservationist position description
- Conservation Technician position description
- Resource Management Specialist position description
- Public Health Specialist wage scale
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Sub-Committee will meet to review and discuss the wage scale review process and guidelines. The committee may also take action regarding the date and time of its next meeting.
- Review/Discussion: Wage Scale Review Process & Guidelines
- Review/Discussion/Action: Next Meeting Date and Time
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss and take action on the starting wage scales for two positions. These roles include a GIS Technician candidate and a Highway Foreman.
- Starting wage scale for GIS Technician candidate
- Starting wage scale for Highway Foreman
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee is meeting to review employee return-to-work guidelines and a new remote work policy. The body will also consider adding a full-time public health nurse to provide children's long-term and public health services.
- Resolution to add Policy 512 Remote Work (Telecommuting) Policy to Employee Handbook
- Resolution to add a full-time Public Health Nurse in 2021
- Review of Buffalo County Employee Return to Work Place Guidelines
- Formal telecommuting plans for Department of Health and Human Services
- Closed session to review Buffalo County Highway investigation report
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the wage scale review and determine next steps. This follows a previous effort to compare Buffalo County wages and classifications with other Wisconsin counties.
- Review and discussion of wage scale review and next steps
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee will discuss the creation and wage scales for a Parts/Safety Training Coordinator and a County Patrol Superintendent. The body will also consider updates to telecommuting and return-to-work guidelines related to COVID-19.
- Position description and wage scale for County Patrol Superintendent
- Creation and wage scale for Parts/Safety Training Coordinator
- Update to Telecommuting Policy and elimination of COVID-19 temporary schedules
- Modification to Employee Return to Work Place Guidelines regarding air travel and wellness centers
- Appointment of a Wage Sub-Committee
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee will review position descriptions for public health and recycling roles. The body is considering resolutions to merge the county WIC program with Trempealeau County and approve a limited-term public health worker for COVID-19 response.
- Resolution to merge Buffalo County WIC Program with Trempealeau County WIC Program
- Resolution to approve limited term Public Health Care Worker position for COVID-19 response
- Resolution to approve 2021 wage increase for Administrative Coordinator
- Review of Materials Recovery Facility Supervisor & Truck Driver position description
- Discussion on Courthouse public access and employee return to work guidelines due to COVID-19
Committee of the Board
The Committee of the Board will meet to discuss 2022 financial and capital improvement planning, redistricting, and the restructure of the Land Information Department. The agenda also includes a review of the Administrative Coordinator position and a potential closed session to evaluate that employee.
- Restructure of Land Information Department
- Redistricting
- CAPX2020 Funding & Future Projects/Requests
- 2022 Financial Planning and Capital Improvement Planning
- Administrative Coordinator position description and evaluation