Transition Committee Recap

     At the last Transition Committee meeting, the Committee discussed a potential Table of Contents for a revised Employee Handbook and were informed by the Human Resources Director that a consortium of counties were working together to write a pair of handbooks - one for employees in general and one for management.  The Committee also discussed the implementation of temporary work rules to replace the Union contract after January 1, 2012 until more permanent rules regarding things such as pay, health insurance, and time off can be put into place.   There was also much comment from the employees in attendance, most of it regarding the uncertainty of the future and the low morale in the Courthouse in general.  Thank you to the employees who were brave enough to speak the truth in very difficult circumstances.  The next meeting is scheduled for November 30, 2011 at 4:00 pm in the Courthouse Conference Rooms.  Please make sure to attend, as the Committee was very interested in hearing what issues the employees feel are high priority.  Written comments are also welcome in the Clerk's Office.

Transition Committee Meeting Cancellation

     The Vilas County Transition Committee Meeting that was originally scheduled for today, Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 4:00 pm has been cancelled.  No make-up time has been scheduled as of yet.  We will let you know as soon as the next meeting is scheduled.

Transition Committee Minutes

In all the election hoopla the Transition Committee kind of got lost in the shuffle.  They completed work on the Employee Grievance Policy at the last meeting.  You can see the minutes here.  Just a reminder that the minutes and agenda for all Vilas County Govenment meetings are available here.

Regular Meeting Reminder

     Just a reminder that the Union Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, August 8, 2011 at 4:05 PM in the Courthouse Conference Rooms.  The agenda is as follows:

1.) Call to order
2.) Trasurer's Report
3.) Approve Minutes
4.) Old Business
    a.) Grievance Update
    b.) Transition Committee
5.)  New Business
6.)  Adjourn

Coming to the meeting is in your best interest.  Be there or be square!

July 14, 2011 Transition Committee Recap

     At the most recent Transition Committee meeting, details were firmed up on the discipline and termination sections of the proposed Grievance Policy.  They set a meeting for July 25, 2011 in order to finish work on a draft of the policy before a Wisconsin Counties Association workshop to be held in early August.  The only section left to be discussed is the section on grievanes over safety.  There were approximately 20 employees present at this meeting, although more would be appreciated.  It was interesting to note, however, that Supervisor Ed Bluthardt noted that the increase in employee attendance might have been because they were reminded how important it was to show up.  The next meeting of the transition committee will be Monday, July 15, 2011 at 4:00 PM in the conference rooms.

Transition Committee Meeting

The Vilas County Transition Committee will hold their next meeting April 28, 2011 in the Courthouse Conference Rooms at 4:30 pm.  Please keep up the great numbers and respectful attitude that you have exhibited before!

Vilas County Transition Committee

Vilas County Courthouse

Conference Rooms

Thursday, April 28, 2011

4:30 pm

Thank You

Thank you to all the employees who attended last night's Transition Committee meeting.  The strong show of employee interest was fantastic, and everyone was respectful and appropriate.  It showed very well for Vilas County Employees.

Transition Meeting Set

The Vilas County Tansition Committee has scheduled a meeting to discuss matters pertaining to the pending Budget Repair Bill and its effects on Vilas County.  They have decided to schedule meeting of their Committee after normal work hours so that employees can be present without using vacation time.  Employees, however, will not be allowed a seat at the table with the Committee, they will be heard as members of the public.  The meeting will be held tomorrow, April 7, 2011 at 4:30 PM in the Courthouse Conference Rooms. A copy of the agenda with more specific times and locations can be obtained by clicking here, or by viewing on the courthouse bulletin boards.  Please keep in mind when speaking in front of the Committee that you represent the employees of Vilas County, so please make sure to be constructive, concise, and respectful in your comments.  Local 474 will have representatives at the meeting and we will bring you more information as we have it.  Minutes from their March 30, 2011 can be found by clicking here.

Vilas County Transition Committee Vision and Mission Statement

The County Transition Committee has issued its offical Vision Statement and Mission Statement, which you can read below.  You can read all the details of their last meeting - including a discussion of including employees at the Committee table in a non-voting role - in the Vilas County News-Review of March 30, 2011.

Vilas County Transition Committee Vision and Mission Statement

Vision Statement

The Vilas County Transition Committee recognizes the need for high quality performance by employees of Vilas County in providing services to the residents of the county.  It is our vision that the work of this committee will contribute positively to our relationship, strengthen the excellence of services and move us into a continuing era of employer/employee cooperation.

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Vilas County Transition Committee to make recommendations to the County Board, in light of the recently passed Budget Repair Bill which effects the relationship between public employers and employees, giving thoughtful consideration to the interest of Vilas County taxpayers and employees, while preserving the quality of services historically provided by the County, in a manner that is consistent with our stated vision.