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Present:  Becky Ball, Don Broshears, Nancy Byrd, Debbie Clark, Don Fleming, Martha Gilbert, Barbara Goodwin, Ginny Hall, Chris Jines, Kathy MacGregor, Margaret Ochsner, and Debbie Strueh.

Recorder: Becky Ball

I.    Call to order  -  Meeting was called to order by Debbie Clark at 10:10 a.m.

II.   Approval of minutes -  Motion was made that the minutes be approved by Chris Jines and seconded by Martha Gilbert.

III.  Committee Reports -

• Economic Benefits- Don Broshears reported that the intial draft of the letter regarding increase of multiplier rate is currently   being finalized. Don will contact designated individuals to ask for suggestions on how to proceed. Marsha Salee requested a list of contacts of other PERF employees and was advised that approval to release the information would have to come from the governor's office. Marsha is still awaiting information.

• Empolyee Relations- The Adopt-A-Spot maintained by the USI Staff Council is located by the Bridge. Volunteers to work on the spot are requested. University Savings Incentive decals will be distributed to all participants in the program along with a thank-you note. A suggestion was made that pictures to be taken throughout the year of employees at work for display at the picnic.

IV.  Old Business

• Dr. Hoops approved the Staff Council by-laws. Marsha Salee is to make final copies of the document and have them distributed to Staff Council members.
• Positive feedback was received on the retreat, its agenda and the selection of the speaker. However, several people commented there was not enough time for the break out sessions. A suggestion was made for topics for future retreats and/or meetings, i.e., advice on dealing with difficult people and a motivational speaker.

V.  New Business

Meeting dates and rooms-Meeting dates have been set up as follows: September 29, 10 a.m.,UC 215; October 27,10 a.m., UC 206; December 1, 10 a.m., TBA.

Possibility of e-mailing minutes-Discussion was held on the possibility of sending minutes via e-mail. After discussion, it was determined that a newsletter instead of minutes would be distributed to staff and minutes sould just be sent to Staff Council members. The Employee Relations Committee would coordinate the newsletter. Also once the Staff Council Web page is up, minutes will be available on the Internet (expected time frame aproximately two months).

Question was asked if there was any way to make the process of upgrading a position any easier. Answer was given that the form was created to meet all employee rules and regulations. Second phase of pay increase being implemented. Third phase will be in January 2000 and final phase in August 2000. Nancy Byrd has advised that based on the Staff Council's budget request and funding priorities, a final decision has not been made to date on conducting an employee attitude survey.

A question was asked on behalf of security regarding to interruptions during their lunch break. Nancy Byrd stated that if an employee is called back to work they should get paid for that time.

VI. Adjournment - Motion was made to adjourn meeting by Don Fleming and seconded by Debbie Strueh.