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Comm, Minutes--September 5, 1989 328 Mr. Lobitz stated that George Griffeth, Chairman of the Social Service Board, sent a letter to the Commission stating that the Social Service Board, on July 31, 1989, approved a $150.00 adjustment to the current salaries of Bev Bohn, Kathy Suedel and Rainer Lobitz. Mr. Shannon asked if this money has been paid, and Mr. Lobitz stated that it has not. He stated that there had been some money paid to Bev Bohn at the rate of $200 and to Kathy Suedel at the rate of $50 when Margaret Moore resigned. He stated that the salary study committee dealt with the base salary, but not with the adjustments. Mr. Hoy recalled the positions being evaluated as Social Worker II's, which is something different from what is being requested here. Sandra Brumfield stated that the $150 per month stipend was approved by the Social Service Board for Bev Bohn and Kathy Suedel retroactive to March, 1989, for their supervisory duties over other Social Worker III's. She stated that these two positions were created when Margaret Moore resigned. The three Coordinator positions are under the direction of Rainer Lobitz. Ms. Brumfield stated that there are two courses of action being requested--one is to reclassify a Social Worker II position to a Social Worker III position, contingent upon approval by the State's Central Personnel. The second, based upon recommendation of the County Social Service Board, would be that the two coordinator positions at this point be allowed $150.00 per month in addition to their base salary as a Social Worker III for supervision of staff. She stated that the reorganization of this department saves hiring a high level supervisor. Mr. Lobitz stated that those duties were given to the two Coordinators and himself. Mrs. Toussaint felt it would be in the County's best interests for the personnel director to review this and make a recommendation. Ms. Brumfield stated that this is something that has been going on for a whole year. The positions were advertised under the present conditions, and she stated that it is being reviewed with the Commission out of courtesy. Mrs. Toussaint asked if there is a current policy whereby a reclassification does not require Commission action if no additional money is involved. Mr. Lobitz stated that the Social Service Board was of the opinion that reclassification are not brought to the Commission unless it involved an increase in money. Ms. Brumfield stated that this has partially changed now that she requires the Chairman to sign a salary and pay grade form, and he has chosen not to sign them before it has gone to the County Commission. Mr. Eckert stated that this updates the County Commission on what is happening. As far as for information purposes, Mrs. Toussaint stated that the Social Service Board could notify the Commission but she questioned the necessity for Commission action. If there is an increase in salary, Mr. Eckert felt it should be addressed by the County Commission.