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Comments from Superintendent on Status of Layoffs toput �he personnel
Supt. Dingman reported that he would make an attempt
.roster
situation into perspective: The Board
of PublictWe Works
adoptednaral
lista
of authorized positions withrequirement
Fund employees be separated on January 1, 1980, or as soon thereafter as
practical. Subsequently the Common Council took an action to incorporate
the Board of Public Works list of authorized positions in the 1980
Tentative Budget. At the same time the Common Council prohibited any
authorized lists related layoffs until March 1, 98arguments purpose
of
this was to allow the union and/or others to present
Common Council as to why there should not be any layoffs at all. The
Personnel Department has notified the Union of the impending layoff and
requested negotiations on the method of layoff, like today. Supt. Dingman
assumes there has been a communication from the Union to the Personnel
Office, but since the Director of that office was not in today, he
couldn't tell the Boardthatthat had happened. He could tell them that
the Personnel Office will be negotiating with theunion on the layoff
method so that at such time as layoffs become a matter of fact, the.
Department will be able to notify the affected people and proceed with
the layoff in an expeditious manner.
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_Status of Progress with New Roster
Supt. Dingman reported on the progress with meeting the limitations
of the new roster: In the General Fund there have been five
terminations. This now leaves only the reduction of one custodial
position from 40 hours to 20 hours to be accomplished. This will
not be accomplished until the Common Council takes some action per-
mitting it, or until March 1, whichever is sooner, or until there
is a further reduction of staff through attrition.
In the Water and Sewer Division, where five positions are to be
eliminated, one employee has left, leaving four more terminations
to be accomplished.
Authorization for Added Labor
:The recommendation that the Superintendent be authorized to add one
Laborer to. the Authorized Positions List in the Parking Section of the
Buildings and Grounds Division was referred back to committee by Comm.
Brown. .
Board of Public Works - Table of Authorized Positions
In the Table of Authorized Positions adopted by the Board of Public
Works on December 19, 1979, Supt. Dingman overlooked the necessity
of one Maintainer in the Water and Sewer Division. This Maintainer
is regularly employed, both as an assistant in the operation of the
sludge drying facility and as a custodian in the buildings of the
Water and Sewer Division.. The importance of this employee is pointed
up by a letter to Supt. Dingman from acting Water and Sewer Super-
visor Happel, a copy of that letter being given to members of the
Board.
Mr. Robert Pezdek, Civil Service Secretary, asked Mr.. Dingman about
the position of the Maintainer who is regularly employed, both as
an assistant in the operation of the sludge drying facility and as
custodian in the buildings of the Water and Sewer Division. He wanted
to know what he was an assistant to. Mr. Dingman replied that they
have 5 plant operators, a truck driver, a maintainer and a chief
plant operator - or.6 plant operators and 2 other people. Mr.
Radcliff drives a truck to haul the sludge away. Mr. Gray is the only'
one left. Mr. Gray is sometimes there maintaining the plant.
Mr. Pezdek asked what was meant by "maintaining the plant". Mr.
Dingman -replied that he meant a number of things - turning valves,
greasing, or he could be the only person on duty. .
Discussion followed on the floor.
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Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, that the Table of Authorized Positions adopted by this
Board on December 19, 1979, be amended to include one Maintainer
in the Sewage Treatment Plant, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to make
this change in its Table of Authorized Positions attached to the
1980 Budget.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (3) - Cleveland, Ditzell, Walker
Nay (1) - Schickel
Carried
Revision of Roster
By Comm. Brown: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the authorized roster of employees of the Department o
Public Works, Construction and Maintenance Division, be revised as
follows:
Highway Section
Motor Equipment Operators - number authorized for 1980 - 7
Truck Drivers - number authorized for 1980 - 8
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
.Carried Unanimously
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Personnel - Promotions
Supt., Dingman requested approval for promoting Jeffrey Soule to Sewage
Plant Operator Trainee at an annual salary of $10,618, effective February
3, 1980; and David McFall to Water Treatment Plant Operator at an annual
salary of $10,368, -effective February 3, 1980. He commented that these
two men are working in positions that are being eliminated; the
openings exist on the new authorized list of jobs, so that these
transfers are part of the total program.
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Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, the Board approves of the promotion of Jeffrey Soule to
Sewage Plant Operator Trainee at an annual salary of $10,618, effective
February 3, 1980; and the promotion of David McFall to Water Treatment
Plant Operator at an annual salary of $10,368, effective February 3, 1980.
Carried Unanimously
Personnel --Promotion of Daniel Spencer
Supt. Dingman requested approval of the Board for the promotion of
Daniel Spencer, of the Construction and Maintenance Division, to
Maintenance Man, at a rate of $4.09 per hour, effective February
17, 1980.
Resolution I)31 SD
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Maclnnes
RESOLVED, That the Board approvesthe promotion of Daniel Spencer
to Maintenance Man, at the rate of $4.09. per hour, effective
February 17, 1980.
Carried Unanimously
Appointment
Supt. Dingman reported that he had appointed Gary Snyder a Sewage
Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water and Sewer Division at an
annual salary of S11,944, effective March 30, 1980, and requested
approval of the Board.
Resolution
Byb/��
Comm.Com
m. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the appointment of Gary Snyder a Sewage Treatment Plant
Operator Trainee in the Water and Sewer Division at an annual salary
of $11,944, effective March 30, 1980, is approved by the Board.
Carried Unanimously
Transfer of Employee
Supt. Dingman reported that he had transferred William E. Short from the
Transit Division and appointed him a Motor Equipment Operator in the
Construction $ Maintenance Division at $5.32 per hour, effective April 7,
1980, and asked approval of the Board.
Resolution
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By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, the Board approves the transfer of William E. Short from the
Transit Division and appointment as a Motor Equipment Operator in the
Construction f Maintenance Division at $5.32 per hour, effective April 7,
1980.
Carried Unanimously
Appointment of Bus Driver
Supt. Dingman reported that he had appointed Virgie Craven a Bus Driver
in the Transit Division at $4.39 per hour, effective April 7, 1980, and
asked approval of the Board.
Resolution Lfiql0
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, the Board approves the appointment of Virgie Craven a Bus Driver'
in the Transit Division at $4.39 per hour, effective April 7, 1980.
Carried Unanimously
Personnel
Supt. Ding}an reported that he had promoted Robert Travis to the posi
tion of Truck Driver in the Construction and Maintenance Division at
$4.76 per hour, effective April 28, 1980, and asked approval of the
Board.
Resolution , l/�3/�O
By Comm. Maclnnes: Seconded by Comm. Brown
RESOLVED, That this Board approves the promotion of Robert Travis to
the position of Truck Driver in the Construction and Maintenance
Division at $4.76 per hour, effective April 28, 1980.
Carried Unanimously
Appointment
Supt. Dingman reported that he had appointed Thomas Bealmear as
Maintenance Worker in the Construction $ Maintenance Division at $3.78
per hour effective May 25, 1980. He asked approval of the Board.
Resolution ,OY/8°
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Board approve the appointment of Thomas Bealmear
as Maintenance Worker in the Construction Ej Maintenance Division at
$3.78 per hour, effective May 25, 1980.
Carried Unanimously
Demotion
Supt. Dingmanreported that he had demoted Daniel Spencer to a Laborer
in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $3.79 per hour, effective
I` May 25, 1980. He asked approval of the Board.
Resolution
By Comm. Walker.: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Board approve the demotion of Daniel Spencer to a
Laborer in the Construction E Maintenance Division at $3.79 per hour,
effective May 25, 1980.
Carried Unanimously
Appointment
Supt. Dingman requested approval of appointment of Eddie L. Utter and,'
Ernest Lee as Laborers in the Construction and Maintenance Division
at $3.64 per hour effective July 27, 1980.
Resolution 9A0/40
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of Eddie L. Utter
and Ernest Lee as Laborers in the Construction and Maintenance
Division at $3.64 per hour effective July 27, 1980. !
Carried Unanimously
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Temporary Promotion
Supt. Dingman reported that contingent upon approval of a specification
by Civil Service and contingent upon proper action by the Common Council,
he had temporarily promoted James Bower to the position of Resident
Pilot Plant Coordinator in the Water and Sewer Division at an annual
salary of $15,138, effective August 3, 1980. He requested approval
of the Board.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Board approve temporary promotion of James Bower
to the position of Resident Pilot Plant Coordinator in the Water and
Sewer Division at an annual salary of $15,138, effective August 3,
1980.
Carried Unanimously
James Bower Appointment Correction OA 'D
Supt. Dingman reported that at the Board meeting of July 30, 1980 he
reported and the Board concurred with the temporary appointment of James
Bower to the position -of Resident Pilot Plant Coordinator in the Deep
Shaft Pilot Plant. Civil Service Secretary Pezdek has subsequently
notified him of the decision by the State Civil Service Office notto
approve the title of Resident Pilot Plant. Coordinator. The duties that
Mr. Bower is performing are adequately covered by the title of Sewage
Treatment Plant Operator; therefore, that appointment is corrected to
indicate that Mr. Bower is a Sewage Treatment Plant Operator on special
assignment as the Resident Pilot Plant Coordinator at the Deep Shaft plant.'
His duties and salary remain the same as reported to you on July 30, 1980.
Demotion of Employee
Supt. Dingman requested approval of a demotion due to a medical problem
for Craig Ballard from Truck driver to Laborer. Mr. Ballard's
physician has reported that it is no longer safe for him to drive a
truck.
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Resolution
1 By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio
RESOLVED, the Board approve the demotion of Craig,Ballard from truck
driver to laborer, due to a medical problem.
Carried Unanimously
Appointment
Supt. Dingman requested approval of the appointment of Ronald
Quarelia as a Laborer in the Construction and Maintenance. Division,
at $3.64 per hour, effective September 28, 1980.
Resolution 1 olg/M)
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of Ronald Quarelia
as a Laborer in the Construction and Maintenance Division, at $3.64
per hour, effective September 28, 1980.
Carried Unanimously
Promotions
Supt. Dingman requested approval of the following promotions: John
Eaton to the position of Motor_ Equipment Operator in the Construction
and Maintenance Division, at $4.73 per hour, effective October 12, 1980; =t
George Cook, a Maintenance Worker in tke Construction and Maintenance
Division, at $3.93 per hour, effective•October 12, 1980; and Steven
Moyer, a. Maintenance Worker in the Construction and Maintenance
Division, at $4.43 per hour, effective October 12, 1980.
• Resolution �o'g/80
By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the promotion. of John Eaton to the
,position of Motor Equipment Operator in the Construction and Maintenance
Division,. at $4.73 per hour, effective October 12,. 1980; George Cook,
a Maintenance Worker in the Construction.. and Maintenance Division, at
$3.93 per hour, effective October 12, 1980; and Steven Moyer, a
Maintenance Worker in the Construction and Maintenance Division, at
$4.43 per hour, effective October 12, 1980.
Carried Unanimously
Personnel
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That. Elmer Cook be appointed in the Construction & Maintenance Division
at $3.64 per hour effective. November 16, 1980.
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By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the demotion of Craig Ballard be rescinded and that he be trans-
ferred from the title of Truck Driver to the title of Maintenance Worker at $4.40
per hour,/ effective November 16, 1980. This action is taken in accordance
with an agreement dated October 29, 1980 between the department and CSEA, DPW
Unit which is a complete and final disposition of the grievance of Mr. Ballard
filed October 8, 1980.
Carried
Appointment q p ointment of Kevin Tracy as a truck
Supt. Dingman requested the approval of the app
driver in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $4.23 per hour, effective
November 30, 1980.
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Resolution:.
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland ointment of Kevin Tracy
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works approves the app
as a truck driver in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $4".22 per hour,
effective November 30, 1980.
Carried
App o— ntment
Supt. Dingman requested approval
Divisionfatp$3164,
ment of per houMchael T. effectiveeDe�ember, 7laborer
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the Buildings and . Grounds
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of Michael T. Reynolds, a Laborer
in the Buildings and Grounds Division, at $3.64 per hour, effective December 7, L
Carried Unanimously
Daniel Enders --Leave of Absence By Comm. Walker:Seconded by Comm.Schickel
RESOLVED, That Daniel Enders, a bus driver in the Transit Division,
be granted a convalescence leave of absence without pay, effective.
0 retroactively to January 21, 1980 and to continue until such time
as his attending physician, Dr. Bruce Stewart, authorizes his return
to work, or until April 19, 1980, whichever shall be the shorter ,o
period.
Carried Unanimously
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Assistantto. the Superintendent of Public Works stated that he had
granted a convalescence leave of absence to John Eaton, a truck
driver in the Construction & Maintenance Division, effective for
60 days commencing July 7, 1980, and requested the Board's approval.
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Walker i/9/ -g°
RESOLVED,
RESOLVED, that the Board approve the granting of a convalescense
leave of absence to John Eaton, a truck driver in the Construction
$ Maintenance Division, effective for 60 days commencing July 7, 1980..
Carried Unanimously
Leave of Absence
Supt. Dingman requested approval of granting a convalescent leave of
absence to Kenneth G. Emerson of the Construction .& Maintenance
Division, effective July 20, 1980, and continuing for three/months.
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Resolution /,%6/$b
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel /I 1
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the granting of a convalescent leave
of absence to Kenneth G. Emerson of the,Construction & Maintenance
Division, effective July 20, 1980, and continuing for three months.
Carried Unanimously
Military Leave of Absence
Supt. Dingman requested approval of a 17 -week unpaid military leave of
absence which he granted to Donald Lovelace, Division of Buildings and
Grounds, beginning September 19, 1980. !
Resolution °f r t6
By Comm. Varricchio: Seconded by Comm. Walsh
RESOLVED, That the Board approve granting of a 17 -week unpaid military
leave of absence to Donald Lovelace, Division of Buildings and Grounds,
beginning September 19, 1980.
Carried Unanimously
i Leave of Absence
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1 Supt Dingman requested approval of a medical leave of absence for six weeks to Craig
Ballard, effective December 14, 1980, such leave to be without pay.
Resolution /i//7
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the Board approves a medical leave of absence for six weeks to Craig
Ballard, effective December 14, 1980, without pay.
Carried Unanimously
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Pos tion o As=sistant SU eriritendent of Public Works
' Comm. Brown reporte• that Assistant Superinten•ent Vincent P. Hannan.
has announced his retirement effective April 1, 1980.
Resolution
By Comm. Brown: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to recruit in accordance
with Civil Service regulations and in accordance with personnel procedures,
a replacement for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works.
,Discussion followed on the floor.
Comms. Brown and Walker withdrew the resolution.
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Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Brown
RESOLVED, That action be taken to set up a meeting within a week,
possible, in which the Asst. Supt.'s position. can: be discussed so
Board and Superintendent have a definite direction.
Carried Unanimously.
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Position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works 3/000By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ditzell
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to recruit in accordance
with Civil Service regulations and in accordance with Personnel procedure,
a replacement for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works.
Carried Unanimously
Superintendent of Public Works
Personnel - Asst. Supt. Position
Supt. Dingman spoke to the Board in respect to the position of Assistant
Superintendent of Public Works which has been vacant since April 1st of
this year. Supt. Dingman reported that in response to advertising for
applicants for the position, ten applications were received,but only
one of them signed and paid for the Civil Service examination. He ex-
pressed concern that because the applicants are not willing to take the
examination and wait another six months for an interview, the department
will not have an eligible list by spring from which to hire. He
recommended that the Chairman of the Board appoint a three-member
committee from the Board to review applications of the ten applicants
and to recommend the interviewing of such of them as might appear to be
logical ones to hire.
Resolution g/i7M
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio --
RESOLVED, That the chairman of the Board be authorized to appoint a
three-member committee to review applicants for the position of Assistant
Superintendent, and to interview such of those that, in his opinion,
would qualify, and to make a recommendation for provisional appointment.
Carried Unanimously
Vice -Chairman Schickel appointed as committee members Commissioners
Walker, Varricchio and Brown.
Progress Re ort - Filling Position of Asst. Su t. of Public Works
Comm. Brown reported that t ere as been little progress in fil
the position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works• lung.
Board is scheduled to meet on Friday morning, October 10th, for
discussion. Mayor Bordoni mentioned that the Assistant Superintendent
position has been widely advertised, especially in magazines that
probably reach every single minority campus in the United States./�
The lack of response to the City's advertising shows how diffic '1
�p
the position is to fill. ult
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Comment on Lay-off Status with respect to Seasonal Help 3W9k0
Supt. Dingman asked for advice from the Board with respect. to hiring
part-time help for summer jobs. He reported that if he doesn't hire
summer help for summer programs, he cannot meet the schedules. The
Board agreed that he should_ proceed with plans to hire summer help;
however, there will not be a reduction of 40 to 20 hours in the proposed
reduction of hours of the janitorial staff.
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Personnel.
Supt. Dingman reported that he had appointed Douglas Griffina
as
Laborer in the Buildings and Grounds
Division
tat t $3.Boa64.4 p per
as hour,u
effective May 5, 1980, and asked approval
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Mr. Dingman stated that the PelatAdministrator
meeting toestateeherthe
appointment and that she was present
position.
The Personnel Administrator said she was looking fornclarifhe isation
as to whether the Department w going g
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as agreed upon by the 1978 Common Council Resolution, that is 1544he
employees. She statebewith
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and shenwanted tof heaBoards itongive
number of employees would
her recommendations.
Supt. Dingman said that three out of five of his Departments were
presently at the proper Roster level; that the overage remains in
Engineering and the Water and Sewer Division and that the overage
would be taken care of by attrition this year. Supt. Dingman stated
that he could not transfer employees from Water and Sewer Division
to Buildings and Grounds Division because he did not have the same
type workers in those Departments. Comm. Ditzell made a motion to
keep Douglas Griffin on as a seasonal employee until a full time
position opens up. The motion failed for lack of second.
Further discussion was had with reference to hiring permanent
employees and what action should be taken by the Personnel Adminis-
trator if and when this problem arises again. Asst. to the Supt.
Jack Dougherty mentioned that he will have the same problem in a few
weeks for the position of night mechanic.
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Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, that the Buildings and Grounds Division of the Department
of Public Works be instructed to fill two vacancies, one existing at
the present time and one that will be open in the near future, and
that attrition take place in the Water and Sewer Division as hereto-
fore programmed.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amendment .to Resolution
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, that whenever a vacancy occurs in the Department of Public
Works, that consideration be given to filling that position by
transfer of personnel from another Division of the Department if that
person is qualified to fill the vacant position, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Public Works hire two
employees to fill vacancies, one vacancy presently existing in the
Buildings and Grounds Division and one vacancy that will be occurring
shortly in another Division, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Public Works will work
with attrition in the Water and Sewer Division as previously pro-
grauuued, and C
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that before the hiring of an outside person
to fill a vacancy in the Department of Public Works that every attempt
will be made to transfer a qualified person for that position from
another Division of the Department, and if a vacancy occurs in the
future within a Division or Department which is at its quota, that
said vacancy may be filled.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (3) - Cleveland, Walker, Schickel
Ditzell abstained
Carried
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Assistant to Superintendent of Public Works
Mr. Jack Dougherty reported that he had been informed
directlytby the
Civil Service Commission that because his job description
specifically mention his filling in for the Superintendent in his ab-
sence, the Board should pass a resolution granting that authority.
Resolution
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By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Ditzell
RESOLVED, That in the absence of the Superintendent of Public Works,
the Assistant to the Superintendent is granted the authority to fill
in for the Superintendent. Carried Unanimously
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Replacement of Golf Pro
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Ditzell
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to advertise the
availability of the position of golf course manager. The minimum
qualification of the manager shall be a Class A PGA Pro license. The
salary will be $10,000 plus incentives. The Superintendent will be
authorized to advertise in one or more golf trade magazines inviting
resumes and/or inquiries. The Superintendent, in conjunction with the
personnel office, will prepare a description of the position to be
circularized among those who inquire. The description of the position,
when completed, will be subject to further action by this board.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (4) - Verricchio, Ditzell, Cleveland, Walker
Abstained (1) - Brown
Carried
Golf Course Manager Position
At the request of Supt. Dingman, Mayor.Bordoni appointed a committee
to.review the applications received for the position of golf course
manager, and to .recommend the interviewing Of those who warrant it.
The commi.ttee•i.s composed of the following: Commissioners Cleveland,
Schickel and Walsh, and Comm. Varricchio • who volunteered � to serve.
Selection of committee chairman Resolution `'/I/'0
By Comm. Varricchio: Seconded by Comm. Schickel /
RESOLVED, That Commissioner Cleveland will serve as chairman of the:
committee created to review applications. for the golf course manager
• position.
Carried -Unanimously
—Supt. Dingman informed the Board that prospective candidates for the
position of golf course pro would be interviewed on Thursday October.
9th, and Friday, October 10th., at 1:30 P.M. He stated that Personnel
Administrator Collins would sit in on the interviews for approximately
one-half hour on October 9th to help in laying the ground rules for
the interviews. There will be four interviews on Thursday and one
on Friday. /0 c\r>
Golf Course Manager Contract
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of this Board a proposed
contract of employment between the Board and Steven Torrant which defines the terms
and conditions of his employment by the city as Golf Course. Manager. The contract
provides, among other things, that Mr. Torrant will receive $10,000 on an annual
basis for approximately seven months of service to the city as Golf Course Manager
and "Professional." It also provides for certain concessions, profit sharing and
fringe benefits.
No action was taken on the resolution.
On the recommendation of City Attorney Shapiro, it was agreed that a meeting should be
set up to include the City Controller, Personnel Administrator, City Attorney,
. Superintendent of Public Works and committee of the Board, and the proposed employee's
attorney for the purpose of informing them of the intent of the proposed contract and
to put together a comprehensive contract, satisfactory to all, to be presented for
action on January 7, 1981. •
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Sick -leave Credit for Golf Professional yh/rd
Supt. Dingman reported that a matter of a sick -leave credit against
continued hospitalization insurance for the city golf pro has come up,
and since it is a personnel matter, he requested that it be handled in
Executive Session at the end of the regular meeting. The Board agreed
to Supt. Dingman's request.
Dep. Clerk langeli was directed by the -Board to notify City Attorney
Shapiro and/Ccity. Controller to attend the next.Board of Public Works .
meeting to meet in Executive Session with the•Board in regard to the
Golf Pros sick leave. qi/710 •
Request for Executive Session on Sick -leave Policy ,k4d
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the Board adjourn into executive session at the end of
the regular meeting to discuss sick -leave policy as it applies to
continued hospitalization insurance for the city golf pro.
Carried Unanimously
Resolution re. Golf Pro
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio
RESOLVED, That recommendation be made to the Budget and Administration
Committee that Mr. Lewis Adesso be granted up to a maximum of 100 days
of accumulated sick leave to be used in the payment of his medical
benefits after retirement.
Discussion followed on the floor.
i.A vote onthe resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (5) - Walsh, Varricchio, Walker, Schickel, Cleveland
Nay (1). Brown
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Carried
Commissioners Walker and Varricchio commented that they would be glad
to appear before th.e Budget and.Administration Committee to explain
their reasoning on th.e matter.
City Controller Spano reminded the Board that the Budget andAAdmini-
stration Committee would meet Thursday, October 23, 1980, in the
Council Chambers and that an item of interest to the Board which would
betaken up was the sick time of the golf professional.
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1 Employee -Relations
Superintendent Dingman reported on employee relations in the department.
"In order to deal with deteriorating morale in the divisions, I appointed an ad hoc
committee of employees to look into the causes of employee dissatisfaction and to
make recommendations on how management might deal with it. This committee was insti-
tuted in August and has since that time made a detailed study of the dissatisfaction
of the employees and produced many fine suggestions for corrective measures. Some of
these have already been implemented - for instance the "Newsletter Many are in the
process of implementation. Today I ask the Board of Public Works to recognize this
committee as a committee to promote employee morale by encouraging interaction between
the Board of Public Works and its employees, and to act as an alternative avenue of
communication between the employees and the Board. It will also act as an alternative
avenue df communication between the employees and the head of the department. This
committee shall pilot ideas and will, from time to time, appoint sub -committees of the
employees to work on special projects. (Example: Christmas party for the families of
employees on Sunday, December 21). / 2/
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Resolution
By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That this Board of Public Works officially recognize the existence of the
"Re -arm" committee as a self-perpetuating ad hoc committee of employees which shall
consist of a member of each of the divisions of the department, plus a member of the
Board of Public Works who shall be appointed by the Board of Public Works.to act as
liaison but not as chairman. The Superintendent of Public Works will be an ex officio
member of the committee. The committee shall select its own chairman from the
employee members, and it shall meet at least once a month and additionally as called
by the chairman of the committee. This committee shall not concern itself with any
of the relations which are normally governed by the Union contacts covering the affec-
ted employee.
IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED, That this Board of Public Works appoint Commissioner
Schickel as the Board of Public Works representative to the committee.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously
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BPW / DPW Personnel Roster - Comments re: Status of Layoffs; Amendments; Revisions 1
Appointments and Promotions and Demotions 2
Leave of absence 3
Retirement of Golf Pro (See B/G-pg. 14)
friRecruitment for Asst. Supt. of Public Works discussed 4
k Seasonal help - request for hiring 5
Personnel Administrator-Discussion on Hiring Practices (D.Griffin, etc.) 6
Asst. to the Supt. of Public Works granted authority to fill in for Supt.
during his absence 7
Replacement of Golf Pro - Supt. authorized to advertise the position ; contract 8
Recognition of Service (retired individuals, etc.) to be studied (See BPW-pg.9)
Golf Pro (L.Adesso) - Matter of sick-leave credit 9
Official recognition of Re-arm Committee (employee morale study group) 10