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OTTER TAIL COUNTY LABOR/MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Otter Tail County Courthouse
Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B
Thursday, February 15, 2001
1:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Mick McCormick called the Labor/Management Committee meeting to order at 1 :08 p.m.
Attendance: Brooks Andersen, Leon Anderson, Sharon Bjork, Tim Brand, Jack Dawkins, Dawn
Godel, Sandi Gundberg, Terry Hoff, Dave Jennen, Blake Johnson, Cheryl Jones, Amy Kampa,
Marion Kershner, Malcolm Lee, Mick McCormick, Wendy Metcalf, Syd Nelson, Michele Petterson,
Dennis Soderstrom, and Joe Thompson.
Excused Absences: Rick Denzel, Joanne Derby, Pauline Fitch, David Hauser, Larry Krohn, Lori
Morrell, Todd Smedstad, Gary Waskosky, and Rick West.
Unexcused Absences: Wade Erickson.
Review of Mission and/or Norms of Behavior
• Wendy Metcalf read the Norms of Behavior list and Dawn Godel read the Mission Statement.
Review of Minutes
Committee members approved as presented, the minutes of November 16, 2000, by consensus.
Review of Agenda
Committee members approved as presented, the agenda of February 15, 2001, by consensus.
Discussion Items
A. Co-chair Replacement
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1. Co-chair Replacement
David Hauser has or is in the process of updating the bylaws regarding the length of time for
co-chairs. The Labor/Management Committee reviewed the November 16, 2000 minutes.
Cheryl Jones informed the committee of her discussion of the facilitator training with Lori
Morrell, and that Lori stated that there is facilitator training scheduled for the last week of
February and another class scheduled in May. Cheryl also stated that Lori Mullen's group is
scheduling facilitator training in March. Group consensus was to table further discussion on
Co-chair replacement for the next meeting.
2. Other Replacement (Cheri Schultz)
Cheri Schultz represented management on this committee in her former Public Health
position. Marian Kershner will look into filling Cheri Schultz's replacement through the
Public Health Department.
Courthouse Hours
Group consensus was decided to table this item for the next meeting.
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C. Security
The following items were open for discussion regarding security: (
• Human Services Washington Avenue building. Terry Hoff has gotten the "go ahead" to get
contractor bids on security doors, etc. for this location. Terry Hoff will meet with John
Dinsmore for further details.
• New York Mills security issues. Input is needed from the staff of this facility regarding what
security issues need to be addressed.
• Security issues at the Regional Treatment Center are being reviewed by an architect.
• The possibility of Otter Tail County providing training in the following areas of security:
warning signs of angry people, what signs to look for in personnel/public. Training possibly
being received through the Coordinator's office by the Safety and Emergency Service
Director, when position is filled. Mick McCormick will discuss this issue further with Larry
Krohn.
• Areas/departments that could utilize a panic button. The department head would ultimately
make this request/decision. The Treasurer's office and courtrooms have panic buttons.
There are a number of different ways that a panic button can be installed.
• 24 hour video surveillance.
• Each department should have their own personal security plan of action.
• If any department has security issues, that department should inform Larry Krohn and/or the
Sheriffs office.
• What to do if someone comes into the Courthouse with a weapon. All
recommendations/suggestions should be directed to Larry Krohn who will pass on to the
County Board Commissioners for further consideration.
Security was tabled by consensus, for further discussion at the next meeting.
Information Sharing/Announcements
Jack Dawkins presented to the Labor/Management Committee flex plan information he received (
from the Northern Capital Trust Company. Group consensus was made by committee to pass this
information on to the Insurance Committee for further review.
It was announced that the Sheriffs office now has a defibrillator.
Next Meeting
The discussion items for the March agenda include:
• Co-chair Replacement
• Courthouse Hours
• Security
Adjournment
At 2:34 p.m., Mick McCormick declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Labor/Management
Committee adjourned until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2001.
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Tonya Anderson
Sharon Bjork
Tim Brand
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Rick Denzel
Pauline Fitch
Dawn Godel
Sandi Gundberg
David Hauser
Terry Hoff
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Blake Johnson
Amy Kampa
Marion Kershner
Larry Krohn
Malcolm Lee
Mick McCormick
Wendy Metcalf
Syd Nelson
Michele Petterson
Todd smedstad
Dennis Soderstrom
Joe Thompson
Gary waskosky
Rick west
Lori Morrell
Joanne Derby
Merle King
Cheryl Jones
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LABOR/MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE/SIGN IN CHECK SHEET
MEETING DATE: February 15, 2001
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Amy Kampa
Marion Kershner
Merle King
Larry Krohn Excused
Malcolm Lee
Mick McCormick
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