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Superintendent Dingman reported on revisions to the table of authorized
positions::
"Now that we have had one year's experience with the revised and reduced;
table of authorized positions which were proposed as a result of the
productivity project, we can see certain revisions which are necessary
' for the operation of the divisions. They are. as follows:
In the Construction & Maintenance Division, Garage Section 1�.
The position of Maintainer should be eliminated and the position of.
Stock Manager created to more accurately.reflect the work of the pre-
sent employee. In th-is same' group, the number of Maintenance Men
should be increased to two, to permit the formation of a third shift.
-We presently have enough Mechanics to staff three shifts, but we need.
an assistant for the Mechanic on the third shift.
=In the Water & Sewer Division, Meter Section
The number of Meter Servicemen-; should be increased by one-half to
• one and one-half, and a similar increase made in the Map Record
Section. This is the way these two sections are presently staffed,
and we have found that there is no way they can be sufficiently or
effectively operated with fewer employees.
In the Water & Sewer Division, Maintenance of Lines & Equipment Section
The position of Carpenter should be deleted, and a position of
Maintainer added. The work presently being done by the incumbent
would be better described if he were rated as a Working Foreman -to
fill the position left vacant by the retirement of Charles Benesi.
We have found that the custodial services in the Buildings F, Grounds.
Division axe hot adequately staffed, and we will recommend that the
position of Laborer, 20 hours, be deleted and a full-time Laborer
position be restored.
It is anticipated that these changes will reduce the requirement for
overtime and seasonal help so that no increase in the total budgeted
labor will be required. The effect of these changes will be to increase
the department totals for 154 to 157 positions,five of which are not
presently filled.
Recommendations to accomplish these revisions are included in the
recommendations for b_e nance Committee."
Change in DPW authorized positions
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to change the table of
authorized positions in the Department of Public Works' tentative
budget as. follows:
In .the Garage Section of the Construction Maintenance Division
add one Stock Manager; delete one Maintainer; add one Maintenance
Man - for a toa_a1 0
In the Custodian Section of the Buildings & Grounds Division, add
one Laborer; delete one Laborer; 20 hours.
In the Meter Section of the Water & Sewer Division, add one-half
Meter Servicem.� Sewer Division add one -
In the Map Record Section of the Water . Sewer.
half Senior Engine_ Equipment Section of the Water.,
Carpenter; .add one Maintainer_
In the Maintenance of"Lines q .
�; v; sin_ delete one Carp
Discussion followed on the floor.
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Carried
A vote on'the resolution resulted as follows:
City Controller Spano announced a Budget F Administration meeting on
January 29, 1981. Compliment of -Department of Public Works will be
discussed at this meeting. 11a101
Temporary Truck Driver - Construction F, Maintenance Division
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio IbYSf)
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to.approve the temporary
addition of one Truck Driver to the list of authorized positions for
the Construction & Maintenance Division. This -addition was made in
connection with the settlement of an employee grievance and will
continue until the number of Truck Drivers presently employed in this
division is reduced by attrition.
Carried
Temporary Truck Drivers --Construction F, Maintenance Division
Asst. to Superintendent Dougherty gave report on need of hiring
two temporary truck drivers for the summer in the Construction
and Maintenance Division.
Resolution0-07
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes the hiring of two temporary
truck drivers for the summer in the Construction and Maintenance
Division, upon approval of the Budget and Administration
Committee.
Carried Unanimously
Amendment of Personnel Roster.
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
WHEREAS, one of the recommendations of the Department's productivity
study by Donald Spanier Associates was to add an engineer to the
Engineering Division staff, and .07,0
WHEREAS, this Board subsequently determined that there should be no
addition to the Division's strength at that time;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the authorized roster of the.Engi-
neering Division be amended to include one position of Junior
Engineer and to delete one position of Senior Engineering Aide,
subject to approval of the Budget and Administration Committee of
Council.
Carried Unanimously
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Report — Appointment of Leo B. Harford
Comm. Walker reported that since the announcement of the retirement of
the Superintendent of; Public Works, the Board of Public Works has met.
several times as a committee of the whole to act on the matter of his
replacement. The Board advertised the position widely, and as a result,
received 28 applications. After reviewing the applications in detail,
,the Board members selected _six candidates for interview. Of the six
selected, two declined interview because the proposed salary was not
adequate to encourage them to relocate. From the remaining four candi-
dates, the Board selected Leo B. Harford, City Engineer/Public Works
Superintendent of the City of Little Falls, New York. The job offer
was made to Mr. Harford at a starting salary of $31,500 with an increase
to $34,000 upon permanent appointment.
Resolution
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio
'RESOLVED, THAT Leo B. Harford be appointed provisionally to the position
of Superintendent of Public Works of the City of Ithaca effective
March 1, 1981 at an annual salary of $31,500 and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission examine the
qualifications of Mr. Harford,. and should it be necessary, schedule
a Civil. Service examination for the position,and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon permanent appointment to the position,
Mr. Harford's salary be increased to $34,000.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried
Appointments T --
Supt. Dingman requested approval of Ronald A. Gustafson, a Sewage/4 /
Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water and Sewer Division t�
$9,439 per year at the 1980 rate, effective retroactively to January 4,
1981:
Resolution
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of
Gustafson, a Sewage Treatment Plant Operator Trainee
Sewer Division, at $9,439 per year at the 1980 rate,
actively to January 4, 1981.
Supt. Dingman.requested approval of James
the Construction and Maintenance Division
effective January 19, 1981.
Ronald A.
in the Water and
effective retro -
Carried
Kelly as a
at $4.23 pe
Truck Driver in/
r hour, 1980 ra e,
Resolution
By Comm.. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Walsh
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of James Kelly as a.
Truck Driver in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $4.23 per
hour, 1980 rate, effective January 19, 1981.
Carried
Supt. Dingman introduced Supt. Elect Leo B. Harford to
Mr. Harford will assume his responsibilities effective
Mr. Dougherty will be in charge until March 1, 1981.
the Board.
March 1, 1981.
the position of stocx manager in the l,onsLrUCL1ULL auu r .LLLeLLa1LGC 1J.LV151V11,
rather then provisionally promoted, and that the remainder.of the "1�9rat
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minutes be approved as recorded by the Deputy City Clerk.
Carried
Supt. Dingman requested approval of Richard A. Luitich a Water /.7k/
Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water and Sewer Divisio.,at
$8,068,.1980 rate, effective January 11, 1981.
Resolution
By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of Richard A. Luitich,
a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water and Sewer
Division, at $8,068, 1980 rate, effective January 11, 1981.
Carried
Report = Steven Torrant, Golf Pro contract
Comm. Walsh reported that on the announcement of the retirement of Golf
Pro, Lew Adesso, the Board of Public Works advertised for the services
of a Golf Course Manager for the Newman Municipal Golf Course with the
requirement that the successful candidate must be a Class A PGA Pro, or
apprentice. As the result of this advertisement several interviews were
held, and the Board invited Steven Torrant .to negotiate a contract for
services. The contract as it has been worked out by the City Attorney,
provides that the Golf Course Manager will be employed by the City on
a year-round basis at an annual salary of $11,000 and it further provides.
that he will be available full-time at the golf course during the months
of April through October.
Resolution
By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio
RESOLVED, That Steven Torrant be appointed Golf Course Manager at an
annual salary of $11,000, effective January 1, 1981 and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That a contract of employment between Mr.
Torrant and the City of Ithaca which establishes the terms and condi-
tions of his employment, be approved, -and the Mayor be authorized to
sign it on behalf of the Board of Public Works. �/7/�
Carried
Appo"n tntent
Supt. Dingman requested -approval of appointment of Rebecca June as a
Bus Driver in the Transit Division at $4'.79 per hour, effective
:January 26, 1981.
Resolution
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of Rebecca June as
a Bus Driver in the Transit -Division at $4.79 per hour, effective
January 26, 1981. • Carried
Promotion
Supt. Dingman requested approval of the promotion of Walter.Jay •
Happel to the position of Working Supervisor (Grade 31)"in the Water -j
& Sewer Division at the minimum salary ($5.97 per hour), effective
February 1, 1981.•
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Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the promotion of Walter Jay Happel
to the position of Working Supervisor (Grade 31) in the Water &
Sewer Division at the minimum salary ($5.97:per hour) effective
February 1, 1981.
Carried
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Appointment of L66—B. Harford
Mayor Bordoni directed that. the appointment of Leo B. Harford which.;
is nullified be entered, into the Minutes. .11i[S(
p op ntment of Superintendent of Public Works
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio
RESOLVED, That Donald A. Kinsella be appointed provisionally to the
position of Superintendent of Public Works of the City of Ithaca,
effective March 2, 1981, at an annual salary of $33,036.
Carried I�
Mayor Bordoni introduced Mr. Kinsella and invited him to sit with, the
Board for the remainder of the meeting.
PERSONNEL: Promotion
Asst. to Supt. Dougherty requested approval of the promotion of George Cook to
the position of Maintainer in .the Transit Division, at $4.61 per hour, effective
March 1., 1981.
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Resolution
By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio
RESOLVED, that the Board approves the promotion of George Cook to the position
of Maintainer in the Transit Division, at the hourly wage of $4.61, effective
March 1, 1981...
Carried
Appointment - &PPvir1 iG
Supt. Kinsella requested approval of provisionally pomeg Peter Albertson
to the position of Stock -Manager in the Construction and Maintenance Division
at_an annual salary of $11,969, effective April 6, 1981.
RESOLUTION:
By Comm. Schickel Seconded: Comm. Cleveland, ,,or, -N T
RESOLVED,• That the Board approves the provisional 41romati4n-of Peter Albertson
,to the position of Stock Manager in the Construction and Maintenance Division
at an annual salary of $11,969, effective April 6, 1981.
Carried
Appointment:
Supt. Kinsella requested approval of appointing KennethMayes to the -position
of Bus Driver.in the Transit Division•at $4.79 per hour, effective
April 6, 1981.
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RESOLUTION:
By Comm. Schickel Seconded: Comm. Varricchio.
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of Kenneth Mayes to the
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position of Bus Driver in the Transit Division at $4.79 per hour, effective
April 6, 1981.
Carried
MINUTES:
L By Comm. Cleveland Seconded by Comm. Schickel
' RESOLVED, That the minutes of the April 8, 1981 meeting be corrected
to read as follows: Peter Albertson be provisionally appointed to
the position of Stock Manager in the Construction and Maintenance Division,
rather then provisionally promoted, and that the remainderof the la9�gj
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minutes be approved as recorded by the Deputy City Clerk. I
Carried
Appointment:
Superintendent Kinsella requested approval of appointment of Raymond
French to the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in
the Water and Sewer Division at an annual salary of $8,794, effective
April 26, 1981. This appointment fills a vacancy and the need to have
full staffing at the plant.
RESOLUTION: 11.9/(1
By Comm. Cleveland Seconded by Comm. Schickel
• RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of Raymond French
to the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the
• Water and Sewer Division at an annual salary of $8,794, effective
April 26, 1981.
Carried
Appointment:
Superintendent Kinsella requested approval to promote Richard Harris
to the position of Maintenance Worker in the Construction and Mainten—
ance Division at $4.82 per hour, effective May 3, 1981.
RESOLUTION:
By Comm. Cleveland Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the promotion of Richard Harris
to the Position of Maintenance Worker in the Construction and
Maintenance Division at. $4.82 per hour, effective May 3, 1981.
Carried
Appointment:
Superintendent Kinsella requested approval of David E. Brown
as a laborer in the Buildings and Grounds 'Division at $3.97
per hour effective May 18, 1981.
Spligi
Resolution:
By Comm. Schickel; Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That David E. Brown be appointed as a laborer in
Buildings and Grounds Division at $3.97 an hour effective
May 18, 1981.
Carried
Appointments
Approval was requested for the appointment of Charles E. Griffin
as Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water and Sewer
Division at an annual salary of $8,794, effective June 7, 1981.
Resolution •
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio
RESOLVED, the Board approves the appointment of Charles E. Griffin
as Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water and Sewer
Division at an annual salary of. $8,794, effective June 7, 1981.
Carried Unanimously
Approval was reqeusted for the appointment of Frank G. Eggleston
as Sewer Treatment •Plant Operator Trainee in the Water and Sewer
Division at an annual salary of $8,794, effective June 1, 1981.
Resolution 4/0/r/
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker.
RESOLVED, The Board approves the appointment of Frank G. Eggleston
as Sewer Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water and Sewer
Division at an annual salary of $8,794, effective June 1, 1981.
Carried Unanimously
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Appointment
Superintendent Kinsella requested approval of Stephen D. Kamm
as a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water and
Sewer Division at an annual salary of $8,794, effective June
19, 1981.
Resolution 6/4-47/
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, the Board approves the appointment of Stephen D. Kamm
as a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water and
Sewer Division at an annual salary of $8,794, effective June
19, 1981.
Carried Unanimously
Promotion
Superintendent Kinsella requested approval for the promotion
of Ronald Quarrella from Laborer to Maintenance Worker in the
Construction and Maintenance Division at $4.12 per hour, effective
6/01
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, the Board approves the promotion of Ronald Quarrella
from Laborer. to Maintenance Worker in the Construction and.
Maintenance Division at $4.12 per hour, effective June 28, 1981.
June 28, 1981
Carried Unanimously
Appointment of Transit Supervisor
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
WHEREAS, the "Certification of Eligibles" for
Transit Supervisor has been received;
the position of
if lel
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That approval be given for the permanent.
appointment of Bernard J. Carpenter_,to the'.position Transit Super-
visor in the Transit Division at an annual salary of $19,373.00,
effective July 8, 1981. •
Carried Unanimously
Formal Appointment of Superintendent -of Public Works
Resolution
By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
Donald A. "Kinsella has passed the required Civil Service exam-
ination for -the position of Superintendent of Public Works and
is therefore eligible for permanent appointment to this position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Donald A: Kinsella be v/4n
permanently appointed to the position of..Superintendent of
Public Works at an annual salary of $33,036, and that his appoint-
ment be made effective retroactively to July 21, 1981.
Carried
Appointment
Approval was requested forthe appointment of David R. Hoaglin
as a Laborer in the Construction and Maintenance Division at
$3.97 per hour, effective. July 29, 1981.
Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm.. Schickel
RESOLVED, The Board approves the appointment of David R. Hoaglin
as a Laborer in the Construction. and Maintenance Division at
$3.97 per hour, effective July 29, 1981.
Carried
Appointment- Jul iox 'Engineer
Supt. Kinsella requested approval of the Board for the appointment
of William Szabo as a Junior Engineer in th.e Engineering Division,
effective August 31, 1981, at a salary of $14,562.00, subject to the
approval of the Budget and Administration Committee of Council.
Resolutiong/p-L/i'/
By Comm. -Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of William Szabo
as aJunior Engineer in the Engineering Division, effective August 31,
1981, at a salary of $14,562, subject to th.e approval of the Budget
and Administration Committee of Council.
Carried
Appointment` --'Bus Driver
Supt. Kinsella requested approval of the Board for the appointment
of Susan Zimmerman as a Bus Driver in the Transit Division at $4.96
per hour, effective August 24, 1981.
` Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland.
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of Susan Zimmerman
as aBus Driver in the Transit Division at $4.96 per hour, effective
August 24, 1981.
Carried
Transfer- Laborer
Supt. Kinsella requested approval of the Board for the transfer of
Michael Reynolds, Laborer in the Buildings & Grounds Division, to the
position of Laborer in the Construction & Maintenance Division at his
current salary of $3.97 per hour, effective August 30, 1981.sic54/r-/
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Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the transfer of Michael Reynolds,
Laborer in the Buildings $ Grounds Division, to the position of
Laborer in the Construction & Maintenance Division at his current
salary of $3.97 per hour, effective August 30, 1981.
Carried
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Appointment
Approval was requested for the appointment of Jon M. McGarrigle as a
Laborer in the Buildings and Grounds Division at $3.97 per hour,
effective August 31, 1981.
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Resolution
By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the.apointment of Jon M. McGarrigle
as a Laborer in the Buildings and Grounds Division at $3.97 per hour,
effective August 31, 1981.
Carried
Appointment
Approval was requested for the appointment of Willie Thomas, Jr. as a
Laborer in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $3.97 per hour,
effective September 13, 1981.
Resolution I fri
By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of Willie Thomas, Jr.
as a Laborer in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $3.97 per
hour, effective September 13, 1981.
Carried
Appointment - Harry Kozerski
Supt. Kinsella requested approval of appointment of Harry Kozerski as
a Laborer in the Buildings and Grounds Division at $3.97 per hour,
effective October 5, 1981.
Resolution
By
Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of Harry Kozerski
as a Laborer in the Buildings and Grounds Division at $3.97 per hour,
effective October 5, 1981.
Carried Unanimously
,'• Appointment Brian Mitchell
Siupt. Kinsella•requested approval of. appointment. of Brian Mitchell
as .a Laborer in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $3.97 per
hour, effective October 19; 198.1.
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By Comm. Walsh.: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Board approves.the appointment of Brian Mitchell
as. a.Lahorer in thee Construction and Maintenance Division at $3.97 per
hour, effective October 19, 1981.
Promotion Mary Barrett
Supt. Kinsella requested approval of promotion of Mary Barrett to
Senior Stenographer in the.Superintendent's.office at $5.26 per hour,
effective October'19, 1981.
Carried Unanimously
Resohution 70.//91g/
By Comm. Walsh.: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland /
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the promotion of Mary Barrett to
Senior Stenographer in the Superintendent's office at -$5.26 per hour,
effective October 19, 1981.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
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Leave of Absence
Approval was requested for the granting of leave of absence from
September 15 to November 15, 1981, to James Bower of the Water and
Sewer Division, who is completing his program related to the Deep Shaft
Biological Treatment Plant trouble shooting and on-line operation of
a similar system under the auspices of Eco Research. Il J/�I
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Resolution
By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the granting of.a leave of absence
from September 15 to November 15,'1981, to James Bower of.the Water
and Sewer Division, who is completing his program related to the Deep
Shaft Biological Treatment Plant trouble shooting and on -.line operation
of a similar system under the auspices of EcoCResearch.
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Re -Arm Committee ,Abi k/
Comm. Schickel reported that he had attended some meetings of the
Re -Arm Committee. The committee would like to know if the Board is
interested in receiving a formal request for provision of a part of
their proposed budget of $1200 for the coming year. The Committee
publishes a news letter, had a Christmas party and wish to have an
employee's day picnic at Cass Par/C in the summer. Also, there was
discussion of attendance awards, trophies, etc. City Controller
Spano agreed to investigate the possibility of :gupplying funds for
some of the items. Personnel Administrator Collins commented she
had looked into getting city 'pins' for recognition of employees.
REPORT OF CITY CONTROLLER:/ i�k/
City Controller Spano reported on the use of city monies for the The City
"Re -arm Committee," quoting the Local Finance Law, Section 1.
' Attorney explained further that city funds may be used for certain
things such as anniversary awards; but may not be given to employees
for events. He agreed to provide a list of things monies may and
may not be used for.
Re -Arm Committee
Comm. Cleveland asked about retirements and Re -Arm Committee.
Superintendent Kinsella responded that he will be working with
this committee. x.10/
Comm. Schickel reported. that the Re -Arm Committee will be
having a family picnic, and will give the date of the picnic
at a later meeting and that the Board is invited to attend.
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Resolution of Appreciation
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel ib64/
RESOLVED, The Board expresses appreciation to the Rearm Committee
for the excellent job they did in planning the employee's annual
picnic.
Carried
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Additional Man BO.ttss Newnan 'Golf Course
By:Comm, Walsh.: Seconded by Comm, Cleveland
WHEREAS, increased usage, attendance and resultant. demands- have been
placed upon.the facilities of the Newman Golf Course and Club House
area, and
WHEREAS, a total of 86 man hours were originally allocated for the
V/Yin
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That an additional 24 man hours be approved,
bringing the total lean hours per Club House operation to the previous
year's total of 110. man hours, and
I:T TS FURTHER RESOLVED, That this measure be forwarded to the Budget
and Administration Committee for approval
1981 season;
Carried Unanimously
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'Investigation re Allegations bf Work Rule Violations in the Department
of Public 'Works,' 'Specifically Alcohol Consumption During Working Hours
Supt. Kinsella presented the following report:
"During the latter part of June 1981, a former employee of the
Department of Public Works who was attempting to receive approval for
unemployment benefits, threatened me with complete exposure of the
Department of Public Works and that he would "blow the lid" off the
department by contacting the Ithaca Journal to expose the wrongdoings
in the department. I did not relent to that pressure and decided to,
confront this issue face to face in a public forum. After hearing the
allegations I conducted` -an internal investigation consisting of inter-
views, conversations and personal inspection of vehicles, facilities. -
and crew activities, and, as an adjunct to thatinvestigation and a
necessary part of it, was the process of .the judicial procedure in-
volving the hearing. I concluded that there have been work rule
violations, specifically consumption of alcohol on; limited occasions by
a very few employees during working hours. It is not pervasive in the
department. This work rule has been enforced in the past and will
continue to beenforced more stringently in the future.
Specific personnel actions have been taken by me of a disciplinary
nature to penalize violators of this rule. /0/4.31
The notoriety resulting from these accusations, the discussion by
other parties of the litigation of these matters during the judicial
procedure, prejudiced the city's position considerably and contributed
to the demeaning of the whole staff as I believe was the purpose of the
action.
I concur with the findings of the administrative law judgment. If
anything, it was a shallow victory. I believe the City, through its
granting of a leave -of -absence for a former employee for rehabilitation
purposes, demonstrated extremely good faith. I believe in the integrity
of the department employees and am sure they feel as I do. There is
always room for improvement in any endeavor.
In summary, we have been, are now and will continue to reinforce
the rules of work for the department."
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Superintendent Kinsella asked that the agenda item with reference
to the recommendations on the realignment and operations of the
Department of Public Works be deleted from the Agenda because the
matter came before the Common Council Meeting on December 22, 1981,
in public form, and was adopted.
In relation to the topic of realignment of the Department of Public
Works, Mayor Bordoni made the following comments:
"I am not sure how many of you Board members had a chance to read
the Ithaca Journal's article on that as a result of last night's
meeting. But, I find it very distressing that the article is written
by Ms. Marcham and there are some very serious exaggerations and what
can be considered distortions of the facts. It is a very misleading
article; the comments that were made in there were made mainly by two
of the Council peopie that were directly opposed to this for various
reasons.
"But the article does start out by saying it was a surprise reorgani-:
zation. I think all the Council members knew about this a great deal
of time in advance and had every single opportunity to attend every
Budget and, Administration meeting or talk to any'of the Board members
because they all knew about it. So, there was no surprise'reorgani-
zation. The fact is, those very Council people that chose not to
attend some of those meetings which they certainly were invited to,
and they knew it. The only surprise is they didn't read everything
that they should have read and they weren't abreast of all the
information that'was given to them, which is unfortunate for them,
as it clearly shows that.they were not doing their job.
"The article also indicates that there are at least four new super-
visory post for jobs, when in fact the reorganization eliminates
three positions; the position of Pat Hannan, the Assistant Superin-
tendent of Public Works; the Water and Sewer Supervisor;.and the Parks
Supervisor. There is no mention of the positions that it eliminates.
it also puts in a distortion or an exaggeration that makes it sound
like the, in fact it reads; 'Kinsella's salary of $31,000 will lead
to $37,400', making it sound like a direct $6,400 increase. There
is no mention in there made that his 1981 salary was $33,036. His
1982 salary, because of a 9% increase, would have increased by $2,973,
bringing his 1982 salary, regardless of this reorganization, up to
$36,009. It doesn't make any mention that the real increase in the
Superintendent's salary is $1,400. I think it shows a great deal of
irresponsibility and I take great exception to it, and I cannot let
this meeting go without having said what I said and I would be more
than glad to talk to the radio media and make sure that this gets out_
to the radio media because, quite frankly, I don't believe that the
printed press will print it. / AP3 J �
"I have no more comments to make on this except to the radio persons
after this meeting. Okay."
Revisions to table of authorized positions - Amendments
Appointments and Promotions and Transfers
Leave of absence
Re -Arm Committee - Request for funding - Retirements
Hiring temporary truck drivers - summer
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Newman Golf Course - Approval for additional 24 man hours requested 5
Supt. Report re investigation of Work Rule Violations in DPW,
specifically alcohol consumption during working hours 6
Realignment of D.P.W. - Comments Supt. and Mayor 7