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Comm. Minutes--September 19, 1989 341 20. PERSONNEL DIRECTOR, Office space Hr. Wieland prepared written comments on reasons for the recommendation to locate the Personnel Department in the space occupied by the Veterans Service Office and the Commission Office, but he stated that the decision will be the County Commission's, Mr. Shannon stated that the contention seems to be over the Veterans Service Office space, Among Hr, Wieland's written comments was that he feels the Personnel Department must be in close contact with Data Processing and the Auditor's Office. He suggested that the Veterans Service Office be moved to the Social Services Board room because they have some of the same clients, Rather than moving the Veterans Service Office, Mr. Sondrall suggested using the Commission Office for the Personnel Director, leaving the Personnel Assistant where she is presently located, and instal'ling temporary walls and an office system in the foyer area near the Commission Secretary's Office for the third employee of the Personnel Department. Mrs. Toussaint asked about the possibility of the State Tax Department being asked to vacate their space in the basement of the south wing, and placing the Personnel Department in that area. Mr. Wie]and felt this would make the Personnel Department too visible, and the distance from the Auditor and Data Processing would be too great. Mr. Shannon felt that most communication would be done via telephone anyway. John Meyer, Veterans Service Officer, stated that he appreciates the Commission's concern where it involves common clients with Social Services. Those people are on the same f]oor'now, and he wishes the Commission would leave their office where it is. He stated that he has spoken with the Data Processing Director, the accountant and staff in the Auditor's Office, and they do not fee] the Personnel Department needs to be in close proximity to them. MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to inform the State Tax Department with regret that the space occupied by them in the basement of the south wing will be needed by the County January 1, 1990; that the decision as to the location of the Personnel Department be held open until that person is hired and on board; that the Social Services Board room be kept in open play for consideration and possible use; and that the person hired as Personnel Director be engaged as to an appropriate location for that department, given the variables that have been discussed, noting that it may not be a complicated remodeling job and not necessarily permanent wherever they get started. Mr. Wis]and assumed the Personnel Director wi]] use the Commission Office on a temporary basis and suggested that another committee be established to address this issue to include the new Personnel Director, John Meyer, one County Commissioner, one member of the original personnel director selection committee, and one member at large to be selected at a later time. On roll ca]] vote, the motion carried unanimously.