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Personnel Overview Committee January 5, 2009 - 3 - Dave Rogness, Cass County Emergency Management, was present and said he was employed by the City of Fargo when they adopted an hour by hour accountability policy and it did not eliminate questions and concerns. As a result, the city offices do not close even when no travel is advised. If Cass County chooses to adopt such a policy they need to consider the safety of public employees. Mr. Laney stated the decision regarding closing county offices needs to stay with law enforcement and the chairman of the county commission. Mr. Burdick said as department heads we can train ourselves regarding handling situations. Mr. Wagner said if employees live outside the city, they understand that sometimes winter travel prohibits them from getting to work, however; closing the courthouse is a different issue. He said not many employers pay employees for not coming to work and appropriate leave must be taken for hours not worked. MOTION, failed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Montplaisir seconded to adopt a policy similar to the one used by the City of Fargo. Discussion: Mr. Berndt stated he addressed this issue with his supervisory staff and they are in favor of an hour by hour policy. Ms. Hoistad said it does not make sense to take children to daycare when law enforcement is advising no travel. On roll call vote, the motion failed with four members voting in favor and Mr. Pawluk, Mrs. Sorum, Mr. Bennett, Mr. Ammerman, Mr. Burdick, Ms. Hoistad, Ms. Peters and Ms. Skogen opposed. MOTION, passed Mr. Ammerman moved and Mr. Burdick seconded to have the Personnel Office staff research options for the policy and bring their findings to the Personnel Overview Committee. On roll call vote, the motion carried with eleven members voting in favor and Mr. Wagner and Mr. Pawluk opposing. 4. ADJOURNMENT MOTION, passed On motion by Mrs. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Laney and all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned at about 2:08 PM. Minutes prepared by Cindy Stoick, Principal Secretary