2020-04-14-minutes-hr-study-session

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COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON BOCC AUDITORIUM via WebEx REGULAR MEETING HR STUDY SESSION Local 792 (Road) regarding eligibility for a step increase upon successful completion of probationary period. Commissioner Wright seconded. Motion was approved 2:0. **Commissioner Osiadacz joined the meeting** REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW TIME FOR BOCC CONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL COMPENSATION RELATED TO COVID-19 Director Young presented the Board with a resolution that would allow the Board to consider special compensation related to COVID-19 at a later date. She explained that the resolution would simply reserve the Board’s right to administer special compensation down the road. Director Young also presented a brainstorming document outlining a variety of special compensation scenarios. Commissioner Wright noted that he would not be in support of this. Director Young commented that the document is just a conversation starter, and no decision about special compensation needs to be made at this time. Commissioner Wachsmith moved to approve Resolution 2020-083 reserving future consideration of special compensation related to COVID-19. Commissioner Osiadacz seconded the motion. Commissioner Wright opposed. Motion was approved; 2:1. OTHER BUSINESS (taken out of order as a segue from the previous subject and to have the Executive Session last) Director Young asked how the Board may want to proceed if the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order is extended beyond May 4th – asking if they might further extend the County Emergency Paid Leave, or if they would then be considering layoffs. She mentioned that she has been looking into options surrounding continuation of employee benefits related to the Governor’s recent proclamation, which requires the maintenance of benefits for high risk personnel while on unpaid leave or during a layoff. She said she has been working with legal and has a call scheduled with the AFSCME Union Rep. Commissioner Osiadacz commented that it is a good idea to start exploring options now. Commissioners Wachsmith and Wright agreed. Director Young will continue to explore options and will put something together for the Board to consider. EXECUTIVE SESSION – RCW 42.30.140 (4)(B)THAT PORTION OF A MEETING DURING WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY IS PLANNING OR ADOPTING THE STRATEGY OR POSITION TO BE TAKEN BY THE GOVERNING BODY DURING THE COURSE OF ANY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PROFESSIONAL NEGOTIATIONS, OR GRIEVANCE OR MEDIATION PROCEEDINGS, OR REVIEWING THE PROPOSALS MADE IN THE NEGOTIATIONS OR PROCEEDINGS WHILE IN PROGRESS. The Board entered executive session at 10:35 AM to discuss collective bargaining. Anticipated length: 10 minutes; anticipation action: direction to staff. The Board exited executive session at 10:45 AM, with direction to proceed as discussed.