HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-20-STB-FINAL-minutesSPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
Town of Ulysses
June 20, 2018
The meeting was held at the Town Hall at 10 Elm Street in Trumansburg
Notice of the meeting was posted on the town’s website and clerk’s board.
ATTENDANCE:
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Supervisor- Liz Thomas
Board members- Michael Boggs, Nancy Zahler, Rich Goldman, John Hertzler
Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato
The meeting began at 8am.
AMENDING THE TOWN OF ULYSSES PERSONNEL POLICY
RESOLUTION 2018-124: AMENDING THE TOWN OF ULYSSES PERSONNEL POLICY
RESOLVED that the following language be added to the Personnel Policy at the beginning of
Section 700 "Employee Benefits"
The Ulysses Town Board may, at its discretion and by resolution, negotiate, and grant a
new employee a different benefits package at the time of hire based on their prior
experience in a similar position. The resolution granting such benefits shall specify how
further benefits will accrue.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/20/18
APPOINTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
RESOLUTION 2018-125: APPOINTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses Environmental Planner position is vacant; and
WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses advertised the position for over a month; and
WHEREAS the Town Board of Ulysses appointed an interview committee to interview
candidates and make a recommendation to the Town Board; and
WHEREAS the interview committee interviewed 7 applicants using a standard set of criteria;
and
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WHEREAS references of top applicants were checked; and
WHEREAS the interview committee unanimously recommends John Zepko to be appointed as
the Town of Ulysses Environmental Planner; and
Therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board appoints John Zepko to the position of Environmental
Planner provisional to the civil service requirements, at the salary of $58,000 annually, with a
starting vacation of 15 days annually for the first 6 years of employment, after which time his
vacation leave will follow the Personnel Policy; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that the probationary period will be set by the Town Supervisor in
consultation with the Town Board as per the Personnel Policy.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas aye
Ms. Zahler aye
Mr. Boggs aye
Mr. Hertzler aye
Mr. Goldman aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 6/20/18
ADJOURN:
Mr. Boggs made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45am, seconded by Mr. Goldman.
Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato on 6/20/18.