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Comm. Minutes--September 5, 1989 331 Mrs. Toussaint questioned why some employees in Social Services have 8 hours of comp time for one day. Mr. Lobitz stated that the County Socia] Service Board had approved that individuals who carry a beeper be allowed 8 hours comp time for that duty. Mr. Shannon felt this was quite generous, but Mr. Lobitz stated that the Human Service Center allows twice that amount. Mr. Eckert stated that there are a number of other County employees who carry beepers, and the Commission will have to be consistent here too. Rainer Lobitz stated that the States Attorney indicated to him that the overtime po]icy for exempt employees did not apply to comp time, but it applied only to overtime. Ms. Brumfield suggested an interim County policy until a Personnel Director is hired so that it would be fair for all County offices. Mr. Shannon stated that he would like to hear Commissioner Wieland's comments on this, and suggested delaying it until later in the meeting. Mr. Thoreson and Mr. Lobitz asked to be contacted if the Commission intends to discuss it again today. 30. COMMISSION MEETING RECONVENED A recess was called from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, after which the Chairman informed the Commission that Mr. Wieland will not be attending meetings for the rest of this week because of a knee injury. 31. POLICY ON COMP TIME, Social Services Acting Director of County Social Services Scott Kildahl was present at this time and referred to his letter to the Commission dated August 31, 1989, which he stated is his open communication to the Commission. He made reference to a paragraph on comp time which states that due to serious problems with staff illness and problems of a lesser nature involved in the assignment of duties to exempt employees, he hoped the Commission would delay a final decision until the new Personnel Director is in place, and thus allow Social Services to continue using comp time very sparingly. Mr. Shannon suggested that the Personnel Assistant do some research on comp time prior to the next Commission meeting, and to determine what the exact policy is and if it is being followed. MOTION, passed Motion was made by Mr. Shannon and seconded by Hr. Sondrall that Sandra Brumfield investigate how comp time is used, paying particular attention to the use of beepers in all departments, and report to the Commission by September 19th so that the Commission can more intelligently appraise the use of compensatory time. Motion carried. Ms. Brumfield stated that she could comply with this request. 32. SOCIAL SERVICES, Acting Director's position discussed Mr. Kildahl asked if there were any questions by the Commission on his temporary appointment as Acting Director of County Social Services, his mission being to begin implementation of the recommendations made in the Quisenberry Study. He stated that his appointment is for 45-60 days, with 60 days being the maximum, beginning on the date of August 21, 1989.