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Comm, Hinutes--September 5, 1989 327 Hr. Shannon stated that this is exactly what the Commission is trying not to do, and that is to evaluate something out of thin air. This is the reason for the salary review study and related areas and the attempt to have a fully staffed Personnel Department to review and make recommendations on matters such as this. He asked Robert Hoy if the salary study committee reviewed these two positions, and Mr. Hoy stated that they would have been graded as they are currently. Personnel Assistant Sandra Brumfield was also present and stated that she reviewed the positions, and the reclassification are justified. She stated that Central Personnel in Bismarck has reclassified the Human Program Administrator based on minimum qualifications, regardless of whether the County Commission approves it or not. NOTION, passed Hr. Sondrall moved and Hrs. Toussaint seconded to approve reclassification of a Human Service Aide in Pay Grade 15 to Social Worker I in Pay Grade 21 and the reclassification of a Social Worker I to a Program Administrator I, both in Pay Grade 21; this being subject to review by a new County Personnel Director at first opportunity after being hired. Mr. Sondrall asked if this is agreeable with Mr. Lobitz, and Hr. Lobitz stated that it is as long as it does not hamper their filling the positions. Mr. Shannon asked if this involves any retroactive pay, and Mr. Lobitz stated that it does not. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 25. SOCIAL SERVICES, Child Welfare Coordinator positions Rainer Lobitz also requested approval for reclassification of two Child Welfare Coordinator positions, currently held by Bev Bohn and Kathy Suede), from Social Worker II to Social Worker II1 positions. He stated that this would require no salary adjustment since their current salaries are above the minimum of a Social Worker III. He provided a list of current and proposed changes in job duties. There is also a third coordinator position currently vacant, which he is requesting be reclassified to a Social Worker III. The County Social Service Board recently approved $150 salary adjustments as a result of reorganization of the Child Welfare department. That adjustment was added to the current salaries of Bev Bohn, Kathy Suedel, and Rainer Lobitz. Mrs. Toussaint stated that this situation started about one year ago when the County Commission approved an adjustment of $200.00 per month for Bev Bohn and $50.00 per month for Kathy Suede] for supervisory responsibilities for a period of six months. This action was approved by the County Commission on December 20, 1988, retroactive to August 1, 1988. She stated that apparently the Social Service Director did not take this to his Board, but in February the Social Service Board did approve an adjustment of $100.00 per month for these positions. Then the Social Service Director came to the County Commission with the recommendation for a $100.00 per month adjustment for Bev Bohn and $50.00 per month for Kathy Suedel. Apparently whatever was presented and approved by the Social Service Board was not presented and approved by the County Commission.