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Votes at a glance: Human Resources Committee approves appointments, staffing changes and insurance contract items
Summary
The Human Resources Committee considered seven resolutions and approved appointments, staffing changes and an insurance contract authorization; one policy (prohibiting employee recordings) was discussed but not adopted.
The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee considered resolutions 1 through 7 on its agenda and took the following actions during the meeting.
1) Resolution 1 — Appoint members to Human Rights Commission Motion: Approve appointments to the Human Rights Commission (mover: Bridal McPhillip; second: Joe Perillo). Recorded outcome: Approved, 4-1 (one legislator, noted as Cat, opposed). Note: The appointment of Legislator Amanda Ward prompted extended discussion and public comment; staff said a director will be placed April 21 to handle complaints.
2) Resolution 2 — Create full-time fiscal administrative officer at Sunset Lake care center Motion: Create the position (mover and second recorded in meeting). Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded; no opposition noted in transcript).
3) Resolution 3 — Accept Resorts World donation of space for civil service exam (May 3) Motion: Accept donated space. Outcome: Approved (recorded as a unanimous affirmation: "5 zip" in meeting transcript).
4) Resolution 4 — Establish policy prohibiting use of recording devices among employees (draft) Motion: Introduced and moved for discussion. Outcome at meeting: Discussion only; the committee did not adopt a final policy. Staff said counsel is reviewing union feedback and the item may be tabled pending legal review.
5) Resolution 5 — Authorize county manager to execute agreement with Brown & Brown for health insurance through Anthem Motion: Authorize county manager to execute the agreement. Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded; no recorded opposition in transcript).
6) Resolution 6 — Abolish staff auditor and create deputy county auditor in office of audit and control 7) Resolution 7 — Additional succession/succession-planning changes (captioned "Resolution introduced by Human Resources Committee") Motion: Move resolutions 6 and 7 together. Outcome: Approved by voice vote; committee requested a caption/intro be added for resolution 7 prior to legislative submission.
Ending: After completing votes, the committee recessed into an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and related matters.
