Waupaca County Finance and Human Resource Committee

Minutes – July 11 2012

Chr. Loughrin called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and gave the opening meeting statement. 

Roll Call:  Chr. Loughrin, Suprs. Barrington, Craig, Federwitz, Flease, G. Murphy, Penney and Co. Bd. Chr. Koeppen, all members present.  Others present:  Mary Robbins, Heidi Dombrowski, Mandy Welch, Jay Scott, Marsha King, Jackie Hoffman, Chris Dalhoe, Wayne Knutson, Jeff Siewert, Brad Hardel and Roger Holman.

Review and Approve Agenda.  Motion:  Supr. Craig moved and Supr. Federwitz seconded the motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried without a negative vote.

Review and Approve Minutes.  Motion:  Supr.  Barrington moved and Co. Bd. Chr. Koeppen seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2012 meeting.  The motion carried without a negative vote.

Associated Financial, Jay Scott & Marsha King.  Mandy introduced Jay Scott and Marsha King our Health Insurance consultants from Associated Financial.  Jay reviewed changes that may result from the National Health Care Reform. Associated Financial will do a study for the financial impact for 2014.  Waupaca County’s self funded health insurance reserve is in healthy shape, even though current claims experience is over budget.

Human Resource Director Amanda Welch.  Mandy presented her monthly report which is on file in the Clerk’s office with these minutes.  

Finance Director’s Report – Heidi Dombrowski.  Heidi reviewed the 2012 Financial Update at 50% of the total budget used or less. Election is running over due to the recent June 5^th Recall election. Reviewed the Budget Manual for 2013 and explained WRS changes.  She will distribute to the full County Board.  Heidi is hiring an LTE to help in the Finance and DHHS department, DHHS will be paying for the position through their funding.  She will bring this back to the full committee next month.  Report was placed on file. 

Vouchers.  Monthly vouchers were presented.  Motion:  Supr. Craig moved and Supr. Barrington seconded the motion to approve the monthly vouchers.  The motion carried without a negative vote. Co. Bd. Chair abstained from the vote.

Treasurer’s Report – Clyde Tellock, Treasurer.  Cash on hand of ($1,490,454.89).  Reviewed:  Investments, Tax Certificates, County Sales Tax, Interest on Delinquent Taxes, and Interest on Investments.  Treasurer’s Report placed on file. 

Information Systems – Chris Dalhoe.  Chris was sitting in for Bob Reath.  Chris reported that things are moving ahead with the VOIP system, Brent is heading that project.  Chris noted that this month’s big bill was for their annual maintenance bill of $15,000.00.   Bills:  Motion:  Supr. Craig moved and Supr. Federwitz seconded the motion to approve the monthly bills.  The motion carried.

County Clerk – Mary Robbins:

Approve/Deny County Board Claims:  Per Diems & Mileage Motion:  Co. Bd. Chr. Koeppen moved and Supr. Federwitz seconded the motion to approve the per diem and mileage.  The motion carried without a negative vote.

Supr. Barrington was excused at 10:55 a.m.

 Adjourn.  Motion:  Supr. Craig moved and Supr. Flease seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting.  The meeting was adjourned at 10:58 a.m.

Mary A. Robbins, County Clerk