2022-01-25-minutes-hr-study-session

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COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM REGULAR MEETING HR STUDY SESSION that core benefits for full-time employees are covered by the County at no cost to the employee. Director Foreman explained that most part-time employees believed that their benefits would also be covered by the County based on the language that was communicated during open enrollment. Director Foreman requested Board approval to have the County cover core benefits for all regular employees, both part-time and full-time. The Board approved the coverage of benefits for all regular part-time and full-time employees, and noted that the issue should be further discussed by the Benefits Committee when determining 2023 benefits. REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION SETTING SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR 2023 Director Foreman presented the Board with a resolution to set the salaries of Elected Officials for the term 2023 – 2025. She noted that she kept everything consistent with the last resolution. She also noted that the salary for the Prosecutor is still being determined by the state. Commissioner Wachsmith moved to approve Resolution 2022-024 to set the salaries for Elected Officials for the term 2023 - 2025. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion. Motion was approved; 3:0. REQUEST TO APPROVE AN AMENDED RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2022 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Director Foreman summarized that at the last HR Study Session the Board signed resolution 2022-009 to adopt the 2022 holiday schedule. However, an error was found in the resolution. Director Foreman presented a new resolution for Board approval. Commissioner Wachsmith moved to approve Resolution 2022-025 to approve the 2022 holiday schedule. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion. Motion was approved; 3:0. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING COLA Director Foreman notified that Board that some County employees are at the top of their wage range, or so near the top that they won’t receive the 3.6% CPI increase as approved by the Board. Commissioner Wachsmith expressed interest in providing those staff with an out-of-range increase to provide them with the full 3.6% wage increase. Auditor Pettit noted that any special wage adjustment above the established wage range would require a resolution. HR Director Foreman will draft a resolution and bring it to her next Study Session. REQUEST TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE COUNTY’S POLICY ON HANDLING WORKER’S COMPENSATION (L&I) CLAIMS HR Director Foreman advised the Board that the County’s experience rating with L&I has increased over the last three years, and presented a plan to improve the County’s Worker’s Compensation claim rates. She explained that there are several programs that the County could participate in to mitigate and decrease claims. Commissioner Wright expressed interest in learning more and requested that the topic be discussed at the next Study Session. OTHER BUSINESS