HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-19-2023 Personnel Board Meeting MinutesCITY OF FAIRHOPE
Personnel Board Meeting
7:00 A.M. October 19 th , 2023
161 N Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
Present were:
Members: Chairman Genie Frazier; Terry Ullrich; Jake O'Neil; Safety Coordinator Donnie Gr ice ;
Human Resource Manager Hannah Noonan
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 a.m.
New HR Manager Hannah Noonan introduced herself to the board . She spoke about the
benefits fair. The employee self-service portal is now used to sign up for or alter benefit
selections . There is a computer set up at the utilities building for easy access to the benefits
porta l. Donnie Grice said that there was a big turn out this year. Jake O'Neil stated that this
creates value and shows what the employees are getting from their benefits . Genie Frazier gave
some background information about the role of the board within the city to the new HR
Manager Hannah Noonan. Genie told Hannah that updated evaluation forms have been
requested in the police department. Hannah intends to come up with more standardized
evaluation forms that are uniform across the city departments . Mayor Sullivan and Hannah are
overseeing the renewal of the employee handbook, which will eventually come to the board for
review .
Safety Coordinator Donnie Grice gave a safety update. Workers ' comp claims continue to fall
substantially. Donnie and his team have cut over 33 % of workers ' comp claims compared to l ast
year.
Jake O'Neil clarified the definition of a quorum, so that the board can know how to proceed
when voting and approving minutes. This was clarified by City Clerk Lisa Hanks v i a email prior to
the meeting.
The September 21 st minutes were approved.
Board members made final comments.
A motion was made, and a second to adjourn.
In kind,
Jake O'Neil
Personnel Board Secretary