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56 Mr. l_arson moved and Mr. Sondrail seconded to approve out of state travel for Social Services employee Gwen Berg on Hay i9 and 20, 1988, to Hilwaukee, WI. Hotion carried. Upon the request of Tom Jansen, Social Services Director, Mr. Lamson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to approve staff replacement for Pam Lamb in the Child Protection Services Social Worker III position in grade level 25. On roil call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 'f'om Jansen stated that the Cass County Social Service Board approved hiring a replacement for- Account Technician II, Pay Grade 16, for Kathy Larsen, who was promoted to the Accountant I position, Pay Grade 19, being vacated by Donna Lays. Mr. Lam'son moved and Hr. Sondrall seconded to authorize 'Tom Jensen to hire a replacement for Kathy Larsen, Account Technician II, in Pay Grade 16. However, Mr. Uieland stated that this promotion was not approved by the County Commission, and Mr. Eckert read from the Commission Minutes of April 5, 1988, that Richard Offutt was to be involved in the interview process 'to determine the computer skills of the applicants. Mr. 3ensen stated that he did discuss four of the resumes~ briefly with Mr. Offutt. He also stated that the Social Service Board, 'two weeks ago, authorized him to negotiate the position with Kathy Larsen. Mr. Nieland asked if the County policy was followed in announcing a job opening, and Mr. Oensen stated that he did notify fob Services but the position was not published &n the newspaper. Mr. Jensen stated that he determined that Kathy Larsen had the best credentials for that job, and he elected to make an in-house promotion. Mr. Wieland indicated that he is not questioning the person so much as the procedure that was used. When hiring new employees, Mr. Wieland stated that other County departments are hiring at the Iow mid-point and there should be no exception for Social Services. l'he Chairman re-stated the motion to hire staff replacement for Kathy Larsen in the Account 'Technician II position in Pay Grade 16. At the call 'for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lamson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Salary and Pay Grade Form for Kathy Larsen as Accountant I in Pay Grade 19, at a salary of $1,589 per month. Mr. Wieland stated that he understands this position has had over $700.00 in overtime in the last month, and this cannot continue. He requested delaying this vote for one week until a full Board is present. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion ended in a tie vote, Mr. Sondrall and Mr. Lamson voting "Aye" and Mr. Eokert and Mr. Wieland voting "No". The matter will be placed on the agenda tom next Tuesday. Mr. Jensen stated that he already appointed Kathy Larsen to fill the vacancy of Accountant I, and he authorized her to begin cross-training with Donna Lays before she terminates her employment in one week. Mr. Lamson moved and Mr. Sondratl seconded that Kathy Larsen be placed in 'the Accountant I position on a temporary basis from April 25, 1988, to May 5, 1988. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.