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TURF MANAGEMENT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki /-/ o
RESOLVED, That the departr..ent be authorized to have an employee attend a turf management
seminar in Syracuse on February 6, 1973, with the cost of registration and transportation
included.
Carried
LANDSCAPE SEM NAR: By Comm. Putney: seconded
RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to
seminar to be held in Syracuse on January 30.
to be included.
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by Comm. Ewanicki
have an employee attend a landscape /-/O
The cost of registration and transporation
Carried
IN-SERVICE TRAINING COURSE: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to have two employees attend the In -Service
Training Course for Public Works Construction Inspectors, to be held at Syracuse from
January 29 through February 1; the cost of heals, transportation and registration and
lodging to be included.
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION WORKSHOP:
RESOLVED, That John VanGorder be authorized
Workshop on street cleaning and maintenance
against the city.
Carried
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes
to attend an American Public Works Association
to be held in March with expenses to be charged
Carried
INTERNATIONAL MUNICIPAL SIGNAL ASSOCIATION SCHOOL: By Comm. Downing:- seconded by
Comm. Clynes F
RESOLVED, That the City Electrician, Brooks, and Engineer,Gombas,be authorized to
attend the spring meeting of the International"Municipal Signal Association to be
held in Rochester on May 2, 3, & 4th,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the expenses incurred for this meeting.be charged
to the City.
Carried
AMERICAN WATERWORKS ANNUAL .CONFERENCE: .By Comm. Golder: seconded -:by Comm..Downing'-
RESOLVED, That Chief Water Plant :operator Terrell be authorized tor•attend,the
American Waterworks. Association. annual conference. May 14 through May .1.79And that
the City pay` for' the cost of registration, lodging and meals.. not to exceed $200.00. • :.
Carried ,
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION REGIONAL MEETING: Ry Comm. Downing: seconded by .
Comm. Putney2-
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to attend t e regional meeting of
the House of Delegates of the American Public Works Association in Allentown,
Pennsylvania, on May 23 and 24, 1973.
Carried
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- � seconded by Comm. Parkes
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION MEETING: By Comm. Downing: PuPark
RESOLVED, That the city representative of the Upstate Chapter fhthep�aricahapter
meeting to re
Works Association be authorized to attend the spring transportation and.lodgin�
in Syracuse on May 9, 10 and�11;_the cost of meals,
a charge against the city.
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the Sup't
By Comm. Parkes seconded by Comm. Ewanicki American I?ublicresolved that s,'dorksoAssociation
Dougherty be authorized to attend the
Congress & Equipment Show in Dpttobbe la charg�hagainst the City;
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�,istration
portation, room and board, re
Carried
By Comm Downing seconded by Comm.
the expenses for the attendance
School, Grade II, at Syracuse Uni
Parkes resolved That the Board approve
of James Bower to a Sewage Plant Operator
versity, June 18 through 29, 1973.4
Carried
BY COMM. DOWNING SECONDED BY COMM. CLYNES RESOLVED, That the Sup't. be author-
ized to attend the Public Works Congress and Equipment Show of the A.P.W.A. Vu- -:
in Denver, September 14 through 20.
Carried
By Comm. Parkes: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, That .the Superintendent and the Assistant Acting Traffic
authorized to attend a seminar of the traffic safety council which
October 31 in Syracuse.
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Engineer be
will be held on
Carried
By Comm. Ewanicki; seconded by Comm. Clynes,
RESOLVED, That Chief Water Plant Operator Don Terrell be authorized to attend
a Water Quality Workshop of the American Water Works Association in Cincinnati,
Ohio, December 2 through December 5, 1973.Carried �r/(6/7 3
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ANTHONY N. LOTITO: Comm. Downing reported that Anthony Lotito be reinstated as a
, laborer at $3.41 per hour. Ass't. to the Supt.i;John Dougherty, reported that
Anthony N. Lotito was returning from serving in the Armed Forces and that he was
entitled to the variousincrements given while he was serving h s country..
By Comm Downing: seconded by Comm. Golder Ck,L, ,4
1 RESOLVED, That Anthony N. Lotito be reinstated as a,taborer in t e Construction and
Maintenance Division at $3.41 per hour, effective January 22, 1973.
Carried-
MYRdN OMPS6NI: By Comm. D wning:seconded by,dbmm. Golder
-RESOLVED,. Tha ►ron Thompdo'n be: appointed a,. Laborer in the Construction and
Maintcnante bio cion at $2i50 per hour, effective !January 15, 1973. Carried
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WILLIAM PETERS: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki, tc�.
RESOLVED, That William Peters be appointed a Laborer in the Par1 Divis on at $2.50
per hour, effective January 20, 1973.
Carried
CARL T. COOK: Comm. Golder reported that Carl T. Cook has passed his examination as an
engineering aid.
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, That Carl T. Cook be permanently appointed aj an Engineering Aid in the Water and
! Sewer Division.
Carried
SALLY CARPENTER: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, That the board approve the transfer of Mrs. Salley Carpente±from the
Finance Department to the position of Principal Account Clerk in the Construction
and Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department, effective February 18, 1973.
APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, That the Board approve��
the following appointments
Maintenance Division and the Water and Sewer Divisionin the Construction and
Carried
Const. & Maint. Div. Steve J. Dalber - Laborer 111 at2.
$ 69 per hour, effect. 2/22/73
Water & Sewer Div. Paul P. Polce
- Laborer 111 at $2.69 per hour, effect. 2/22/73
Carried
'WARREN BAMFORTH: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Golder z1,ze
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the promotion of Warren BamfortH to Bus Driver in
the Construction and Maintenance Division at $3.18 per hour, effective February 26,
1973.
Carried
11/APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, That the following appointments to the position of Laborer be approved:
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Water & Sewer Div. - Brian C. Galaska at $2,69 per br. eff_ct ve 2/26/73
Constr. & Maint. Div. - Richard Avellino at $2.50 per hr. effective 3/31/73
Carried
APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the following appointments be made in the Department of Public Works:
Water & Sewer
Division -David P. Zavaski, a Laborer III @ $2.by per hour effec. 4/1/73
Construction & Maint. Div. -Stephen E. Hart, a Laborer II @ $2.60 per hour eff. 4/1/73
Carried
JEFFREY BRAINARD B,..Comm. Downing: seconded
-. .RESOLVED, That Jeffrey Brainard bepromoted,to
Plant Operator in the Water and Sewer Division
effective February 22, 1973.
by,Comm. Parkes if
the position of Sew 'ge Treatment
at „an annual .salary 'of $7,058.00
Carried
DONALD RYKEN:. By Comm..Downing: seconded by Comm. Parkes
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That..the Board reafirm the appointment:.of Donald Ryl
of Account
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of ccount Clerk. (40 hours) in' the Water• •am,d: :Sewer :Divis.ion '•aC
of $6;947.00. , .
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n to the position
an annual. salary
Carried
RICHARD WOOD: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm., Parkes
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RESOLVED,,That'Richard-Wood be appointed'sa truck driver in the
Maintenance Division at $2.99 per hour. effective April 11, 1973.
struction and
Carried_
JAMES BOWER: By Comm::, I?owning: seconded by.Comm..Parkes
RESOLVED,. That Janis Rower be appointed Sewer ,Treatment Plant 0
annual salary of $6,904.00 effective April 1,.,1973.
erator at an ..
Carried
HARRY XOZERSKI APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney z.,5-
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of Harry Kozerski as a L borer II
in the Buildings and Grounds Department at $2.60 per hour, effective April 29, 1973.
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EDWARD HAMILTON PROMOTION: By Comm.
Downing: seconded by Comm. Golder
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RESOLVED, That the Board approves the promotion of Edward Hamilton to the position
of .Maintainer in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $3.48 per hour,
effective April 29, 1973.
Carried
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By Comm. Parkes seconded by Comm. Clynes resolved that the following appoint-
ments be approved:
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a. George Bowlsby, a laborer II in the Construction G 1a.ntenance
Division at $2.60 per hour, effective June 17, 1973.
b. Charles Rivers, a Laborer II in the Construction t', Maintenance
Division at $2.60 per hour, effective June 4, 1973.
c. John Dowd, a Maintenance Man, Parks Division, at $2.69 per hour,
effective May 29, 1973.
d. Philip R. Quatrino, Jr., a Sr. Engineering Aide in the Engineering
Division, at $6,654 per year, effective June 4, 1973.
e. Cort Deeley, a Lqborer III in the Water $ Sewer Division at $2.69
per hour, effective June 12, 1973.
Carried
By Comm. Downing seconded by Comm. Golder resolved That the following
appointments be approved in the Construction & Maintenance Division:
a. LaVern Grover, a Motor Equipment Operator at $3.21 per hour,
effective June 25, 1973.
b. Glenn Breed, a Motor Equipment Operator at $3.21 per hour,
effective June 19, 1973.
c. Gary Snyder, a Sewer Plant Operator Trainee at $6760 per year,
effective:June 17, 1973.
Carried.
By Comm. Downing seconded by Comm. Clynes resolved That the promotion of the
following be approved; ` 2
a. Lawrence Wright, a Laborer II in the Construction & Mainte%ance
Division at $2.60 per hour, effective July 1, 1973.
b. David Livingstone as Truck Driver in the Parks Division at $2.99
per hour, effective June 25, 1973.
Carried
BY COMM. DOWNING SECONDED BY COMM. EWANICKI RESOLVED That the following appoint-
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ppointments in the Construction & Maintenance Division be approved:
a. Thomas E. Goodwin, a Laborer 11 at $2.60 per 'hour, effective July 22, 1973.
Carried
3. By Comm. Downing seconded by Comm. Golder Resolved, That the following appoint-
ments to the position of Laborer 11 in the Parks Division be approved:
a. David U. Carman at $2.50 per hour, effective August 12, 1973. `)
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B. Marvin P. Roorda at $ 2.60 per hour, effective August 8, 1973.
Carried
2. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that the following appointments in the Construction and Maintenance
Division be approved:
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1. Frederick French, a Truck Driver at $2.99 per hour, effective Sept. 16, 1973.
2. Edward Hodge, a Truck Driver at $2.99 per hour, effective Sept. 16, 1973.
Carried
4. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that the following appointment in the Parks Division be approved: /
Myron J. Morey, a Laborer I at $2.50 per hour, effective Sept. 10, 1973
Carried
By Comm. Golder, seconded by Comm. Putney,
RESOLVED, That the Board approval the appointments of Richard Joseph as a
Laborer II in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $2.60 per hour,
effective November 18, 1973.
Carried
By Comm. Golder; seconded byComm.
RESOLVED, That the Board approval
Driver in the Transit Division at
Ewanicki,
the promotion of Ernest A. Vann as a Bus
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$3.71 per hour, effective November 4,
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Carried
Water 'Si Sewer Division
1. Mrs. Antoinette Napier, and Account Clerk -Typist - 40 hrs.
At $5,431 per - year, effective November 20, 1973.
2. William R. Baker, a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee at
$6,238 per year, effective November 28, 1973. This is a ilk
permanent appointment for Mr. Baker who has now passed his .
Civil Service examination.
Carried
Buildings_& Grounds Division
By Comm. Parkes, secou&.d by -Comm. Golder,
RESOLVED.,:<That .th followingi be approved,
1. John Sladi-eh', - Laborer II at $%',60 per hour, effective November 19, 1973.
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2. Dennis Rumsey, be promoted to Groun Foreman, at $4.06 per hour,
effective December 2, 1973.
Carried
Rate of Pay - By Comm. Baldini, seconded by Comm. Ewanicki,
RESOLVED, That the action of the November 28 meeting promoting Denis Rumsey be
revised to show that the rate is $4.22 per hour, effective December 2, 1973.
Carried
Appointments - By Comm. Baldini, seconded by Comm., Putney,
RESOLVED, That the following appointements be approved:
Engineering Division
Arthur M. Santora, a Sr. Engineering Aide (provisional) at $6,654
per year, effective December 3, 1973.
Parks Division
Laborers I at $2.50 per hour:
a. James Shelton, effective December3, 1973
b. Seymour King, effective December 5, 1973.
Water & Sewer. Division
Jeffrey Brainard, a Laborer III at $2.69per tiour, effective Nov.
29, 1973. .
Carried
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WAYNE ALBRO PROMOTION: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the promotion of Wayne Albro t� the osition of'
Truck Driver in the Construction'& Maintenance. Division at $3.38 per hour, effective
April 29, 1973. Carried
MRS. OLGA POTORTI: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney z� —
RESOLVED, That the Board approve an annual salary of $7,331.00 for rs. Olga Potorti
effective April 16, 1973. Comm. Putney questioned why one salary was being brought
to the Board when the Board is not consulted on other salaries. Supt. Dingman-
felt this should be discussed in Executive Session as it was a personnel problem.
Mayor Conley requested that this item be withdrawn at this time and be discussed
in Executive Session. Bomm. Downing withdrew his motion and Comm.' Parkes withdrew
his second and it was decided to discuss this item in Executive. Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Supt. Dingman explained the reasons for the increase in pay
for Mrs. Potorti. After some discussion,
By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing
RESQLVED, That the Board approve an annual salary f $7,331.00 for Mrs. Olga
Potorti, effective April 16, 1973.
Carried
JOE LEONARD: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney,
RESOLVED, that Joe Leonard be promoted to the position of Ma th�tenance Man in the
Construction and Maintenance Division at $2.77 per hour, effective �May 13, 1973.
Carried
Mary J. Jordon - by Comm. Downing seconded by Comm. Golder resolved that
Mary J. Jordan be given a proveseional appointment as Prittipal Account
Clerk -in the Construction & Maintenance Division at an annual salary of
$6,183, effective May 22, 1973. /; 17'
It is Further Recommended. That the Civil Service Commission be requested
to hold an examination for this position at its earliest convenience.
Carried
By Comm. Parkes seconded by Comm. Clynes resolved that the Lollowing promo-
tions be approved: •
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a. Glen Casterline, a Maintainer at $3.71 per hour, effective June
17, 1973.
b. Jerry Lilly, a Maintenance Man at $2.93 per hour, effective June
17, 1973. .. Carried
BY COMM. DOWNING SECONDED BY COMM. GOLDER RESOLVED , That the following pro-
motions in the Water & Sewer Division be approved:
a. Jeffrey Soule, a Laborer III at $2.69 per hour, effective July 22, 1973.
b. William R. Baker, a Wate r'Treatment Plant Operator Trainee at $6,238 per
year, effective July 22, 1973.
Carried
2. By Comm. Downing seconded by Comm. Golder Resolved, That David H. Quick be pro=
moted to the position of maintenance man in the Parks Division at $2.93 per hour.
Carried
BY COMM.DOWNING SECONDED BY COMM. CLYNES RESOLVED, That the following
promotions in the Construction & htaim.tenance Division be approved at $2.77
per hour, effective August 26, 1973.
1. Eugene Burdett, A Laborer III.
2. Duane Hundley, a Laborer III.
Carried
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COMM. DOWNING SECONDED BY COMM. CLYNES RESOLVED, That the following appoint-
ments be approved:
1. Charles Bowlsby, a Laborer II in the Construction & Maintenance Division
at est per hour, effective
invtheugust Parks26, 1973. Division at $25 0 per hour, effecti��e
• 2•. Ernest Alo, a Labor
August 20, 1973. Carried
5. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Parkes
RESOLVED, that the following promotions in the Water and Sewer Division broved:
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1. Kenneth Harding, a Foreman at $4.09 per hour, effective Sept. 10, 1973.
2. Raymond King, Jr., an Equipment Operator at $3.50 per hour effective
Sept. 10, 1973. Carried
3. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, that the following promotionin the Construction and Maintenance Division
be, approved: c 2
Wayne R. Cooper to Laborer II at $2.60 per hour, effective Sept.. 16, 1973
Carried
By Comm. Golder; Seconded by Comm. Clynes,
RESOLVED, That the following appointments in the Building and Gounds Division
be approved effective September 17, 1973: 7/,
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a. Herman B. Lynch,a LLaborerrllII at at $2.50•perper hourour.
b. Gary L. Maybee, a
By Comm. Parkes: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, That the following appointments to the position of Laborer I in the
Parkes Division at $2.50 per hour, be approved:
a. Robert Onan, effective September 30, 1973
b. Darlene E. Basile, effective October 8, 1973
Carried
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JOAN ARGETSINGER: Superintendent Dingman reported that Mrs. Argetsinger has left
the city's employment after sixteen years of satisfactory service because of her
health and this was the position Mrs. Carpenter was filling.
By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be requested to send a letter to Mrs. Argets nger thanking
her for her services to the city for the past sixteen years.
SUPERINTENDENT"S REPORT:
Carried
Mr. Dingman reported that Cornelius Edsall was retiring after 37 years with the
City of Ithaca, 32 years of which he served as Grounds Foreman at Stewart Park,
at the end of this month. Mr. Dingman said that he felt an appropriate resolu-
tion was in order for his 1o1g and faithful service to the City of Ithaca. The
following resolution was presented:
By Comm. Golder, Seconded by Comm. Parkes;
RESOLVED, That a suitable resolution be framed, and spread
minutes, and a copy be given to Mr. Edsall.
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across the
Carried
Comm. Putney suggested that the Stewart Park Commission be requested to draft
a similar resolution.
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AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION: .The Deputy Clerk read a letter from. the American
Public Works Association notifying the Board that John A. Dougherty has been elected
to serve as a Director of the Upstate New York Chapter of the American Public Works
Association. The APWA also expressed their appreciation for the co-operation our
community is showing them. /
Comm; Golder remarked that in the absence of Mr. Dougherty he would accept) the
appointment for him. Mayor Conley felt that if the City is going to participate in
these type of organizations that the City should provide the time needed to do a,:
good job. The City should feel honored that we have men of this calibre working?',
for the City.
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HARRY XING LEAVE OF ABSENCE: By- Comm. Downitiga. seconded by Corrin. "Parkes
RESOLVED, That the convalescent"leave .of °absence_ for Harry. Xinig b*e`exterided -
through.,,September,1973.. C if
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1. BY COMM. DOWNING SECONDED BY COMM. CLYNES RESOLVED, That Charles Blake of the,^ ,;,,
Water and Sewer Division be granted a leave of absence for convalescent for the-�k .
period July 30, 1973 thru October 30, 1973.
Carried
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Convalescence Leave - By Comm. Baldini, seconded by Comm. Putney,
RESOLVED, That the convalescence leave.of absence previously granted t harles
Blake in the Water &.Sewer Division be extended through January 31, 1974..
Carried . .
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Reimbursement of Educational Expenses to Employees
Mr. Dingman commented that he has one employee that has had a request for reim-
bursement of expenses for over three months. He wondered if it was possible to
, get the Educational Committee together to act on this request. City Controller�p
Daley commented that he would attempt to get the Committee together and take action
on this request.
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3. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Parkes
RESOLVED, that the Finance Committee review salaries and conditions of employment of
Board of Public Works employees and prepare a recommendation to Common Council
for the 1974 Budget. / 2 -
Carried
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Alderman Jones asked Superintendent Dingman to explain
Board.of Public Works. •
Mr. Dingman remarked that if the Board of Public Works
report on hiring procedures for the Councilmen.
the hiring procedures of the
agreed, he would prepare a
Comm. Parkes requested that Mr. Dingman prepare such a report.
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By Comm. Golder; seconded by Comm. Putney,
RESOLVED, That the complement of employees in the Construction and Maintenance
Division office be amended to provide for a Senior Account Clerk in place of an
Account Clerk, effective January 6, 1974. AVO( ?
Carried
By Comm. Ewanicki; seconded by Comm. Clynes,
RESOLVED, That the complement of ern :gees in the Water & Sewer Division. be ch
to substitute the position of Account Clerk-Typistpresent
;lged
position of Account Clerk , 40 hrs., for the
40 hrs.
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Authorization for attendance at seminars, etc. 1
Appointments and promotions 2
Resignation Joan Argetsinger - Mayur directed to send letter 3
Jack Dougherty appointed Director of Upstate Chapter APWA 4
Leave of absence 5
Reimbursement of educational expenses
Salaries of BPW employees to be studied
Sup't. to prepare report on hiring procedures for CC
Cornelius Edsal retirement
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Senior Acct. Clerk position in place of Acct. Clerk in C & M Division 9
Acct. Clerk -typist position in place of Acct. Clerk in W & S Division 9
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