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Ida L. Castro, Chairwoman
Josephine DiRienzo
Margaret E.L. Howard
Robert J. Long
A regular meeting of the Merit System Board was held on
Wednesday, May 29, 2002, in Trenton, New Jersey.
PRESENT: Chairwoman Ida L. Castro, Merit System Board
Members, Josephine DiRienzo, and Robert J. Long; Barbara Stoop,
Deputy Attorney General; and Henry Maurer, Director, Division
of Merit System Practices and Labor Relations.
In accordance with L.1975, c.231, Chairwoman Ida L. Castro
opened the meeting with the following statement:
Notice of this meeting was filed with the Secretary of State
and sent to the Trentonian, Trenton Times, Courier-Post and
Star Ledger on March 7, 2002, and posted at the Department
of Personnel, 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
All actions were by unanimous vote unless otherwise specified.
CONFIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS
The Merit System Board recorded the following Confidential
Appointments under N.J.S.A. 11A:3-4(h):
Mr. Christopher Campos appointed as Confidential
Assistant, Department of Transportation effective April 20,
2002, salary of $60,000.00 per annum.
Mr. Jacob Genovay appointed as Confidential Assistant,
Department of Environmental Protection effective April 6,
2002, salary of $80,000.00 per annum.
Ms. Cathy M. Samuels appointed as Confidential Assistant,
Department of Personnel effective, April 15, 2002, salary
of $60,000.00 per annum.
Mr. Scott Stickel appointed as Confidential Assistant
effective, Department of Transportation April 22, 2002, salary
of $50,000.00 per annum.
Ms. Ruth L. Winters appointed as Confidential Assistant,
Department of Treasury effective April 9, 2002, salary of
$65,000.00 per annum.
Mr. Steven Pietrzak appointed as Confidential Assistant,
Department of Treasury effective April 8, 2002, salary of
$76,000.00 per annum.
Mr. John F. Lennon appointed as Confidential Secretary,
Department of Agriculture effective March 4, 2002, salary
of $45,000.00 per annum.
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEALS
RECOMMENDATION: The following appeals were withdrawn
and removed from the hearing calendar.
Kenneth Cordano, Bridge Operator, Department of Public
Resources, County of Hudson, removal.
Robin Elijah, Institutional Attendant, County of
Morris, two suspensions.
Chineliu Emenuga, Family Service Worker, Department
of Citizen Services, County of Essex, good faith layoff.
Rene Finn, County Correction Officer, County of Burlington,
removal.
Keith Harden, Family Service Worker, Department of
Citizen Services, County of Essex, good faith layoff.
Sean Tighe, Park Attendant, County of Hudson, three
suspensions.
DISMISSAL OF APPEALS - FAILURE TO APPEAR
The Merit System Board dismissed the following cases without
prejudice for failure to appear at the scheduled hearing before
the Office of Administrative Law.
James Akutekha, Claims Adjudicator Trainee, Disability
Determination, Department of Labor, release at the end of
the working test period.
Shamona Heard, Human Services Assistant, Vineland
Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, release
at the end of the working test period.
Deborah Jensen, Cottage Training Supervisor, New
Lisbon Developmental Center, Department of Human Services,
resignation not in good standing.
Tracey Warrick, Supervising Payroll Clerk, Edna Mahan
Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, suspension.
Jeffrey Williams, Hospital Attendant, Buttonwood
Hospital, County of Burlington, suspension.
Lenore Williams, Human Services Assistant, New Jersey
Veterans' Memorial Home at Vineland, Department of Military
and Veterans' Affairs, suspension.
SECTION A - HEARING MATTERS
A-1 SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of Mildred Blair
County of Gloucester
Shady Lane
Suspension
In the Matter of Eugene Blaney
Edna Mahon Correctional Facility
Department of Corrections
Removal
In the Matter of Herbert Boger
Albert C. Wagner Youth Correctional Facility
Department of Corrections
Suspension
In the Matter of Sharon Kilpatrick
Greenbrook Regional Center
Department of Human Services
Suspension and Removal
In the Matter of Mark Laughlin
Southern State Correctional Facility
Department of Corrections
Removal
In the Matter of Charlene Lawrence
Township of West Orange
Police Department
Removal
In the Matter of Lennox N. Peters
Woodbridge Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Suspension
In the Matter of Freddie Richburg
Central Reception and Assignment Facility
Department of Corrections
Suspension
In the Matter of Mary Jo Rue
Department of Transportation
Removal
In the Matter of Tracy Snyder
County of Burlington
Department of Emergency Management Services
Removal
In the Matter of Anthony Stallworth
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority
Suspension
In the Matter of Sharon Thompson
Vineland Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Removal and Resignation not in good standing
RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE
CASES - SETTLEMENT
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.
A-2 WARREN GRIFFITH AND AUSTIN JACKSON (CONSOLIDATION)
Warren Griffith and Austin Jackson, Police Officers, City
of Newark, Police Department, 30-day suspensions, on charges
of violation of Police Department rules and regulations regarding
disobedience of orders, leaving an assigned post, neglect
of duty, and personal conduct.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify
the 30-day suspensions to 20-day suspensions.
ACTION: The Merit System Board reversed the recommendation
of the
Administrative Law Judge.
A-3 HARRY WILLIAMS
Harry Williams, Senior Correction Officer, Northern State
Prison, Department of Corrections, five-day and 15-day suspensions
on charges of violation of various Department rules regarding,
inter alia, intentional misrepresentation of facts and leaving
an assigned work area creating a danger to persons or property.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse
the five-day suspension. It is noted that the ALJ initially
identified the second discipline as a 15-day suspension on
pages 1 and 3 of his initial decision. However consistently
thereafter, he refers to the discipline as a ten-day suspension.
His recommendation is to modify the penalty to a four-day
suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the
Administrative Law Judge.
A-4 ROBERT BLADES
Robert Blades, County Correction Officer, County of Burlington,
County Jail, removal effective April 6, 2000, on charges of
incompetency, inefficiency or failure to perform duties, insubordination,
neglect of duty, and violation of rules and regulations.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold
the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board modified the recommendation
of the
Administrative Law Judge to a six-month suspension.
A-5 ROBIN GRIER
Robin Grier, Senior Correction Officer, Northern State Prison,
Department of Corrections, removal effective October 5, 1999,
on charges of conviction of a crime, conduct unbecoming a
public employee, and other sufficient cause.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Pursuant
to an order of forfeiture, dismiss the appeal as moot.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the
Administrative Law Judge.
A-6 STEPHEN MARKUS
Stephen Markus, Senior Correction Officer, Edna Mahan Correctional
Facility for Women, Department of Corrections, removal effective
January 12, 2001, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public
employee, violation of Department rules regarding physical
or mental abuse of an inmate, personal conduct, safety and
security precautions and improper or unauthorized contact
with inmate, undue familiarity with inmates, parolees, their
families or friends.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold
the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the
Administrative Law Judge.
A-7 SYLVIA MEYERS
Sylvia Meyers, Senior Correction Officer, Division of Operations,
Department of Corrections, removal effective September 16,
1998, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee,
and violation of a rule, regulation, policy, procedure, order
or administrative decision.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold
the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the
Administrative Law Judge.
A-8 PATRICELLA JACKSON
Patricella Jackson, Communications Operator, East Jersey
State Prison, Department of Corrections, removal effective
February 14, 2001, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public
employee, actual or attempted theft of State property, intentional
abuse or misuse of authority of position and falsification.
This matter was held over from the Merit System Board meeting
of April 24, 2002
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse
the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the
Administrative Law Judge.
A-9 ROBERT BURNSIDE - SETTLEMENT
Robert Burnside, City of Atlantic City, Department of Public
Safety, initial 30-day suspension charges of conduct unbecoming
a public employee, insubordination, and general causes. Settled
to a fine of $823.52 equal to five day's pay.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Acknowledge
the settlement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged settlement
as
clarified.
SECTION B - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
B-1 DAVID M. BERNOSKY
David M. Bernosky, a Senior Correction Officer at Garden
State Reception & Youth Correctional Facility, Department
of Corrections, represented by Henry J. Cistrelli, Esq., appeals
the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted in
part.
B-2 JOHN P. FERRACO
John P. Ferraco, a Senior Correction Officer with the Adult
Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Department of Corrections,
represented by Mark D. Kurdyla, Esq., appeals the denial of
sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-3 CAROLE FLAGG-CALVERT
Carole Flagg-Calvert, a Data Processing Programmer 3 with
the Department of the Treasury, appeals the denial of sick
leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-4 ELLINOR JENKINS
Ellinor Jenkins, a Practical Nurse with New Lisbon Developmental
Center, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of
sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-5 JOSEPH JUBB
Joseph Jubb, a former Senior Correction Officer at Riverfront
State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Henry
J. Cistrelli, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury
(SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-6 PHILIP LARIS
Philip Laris an Institutional Trade Instructor 1, Cooking
with the Albert C. Wagner Youth Correctional Facility, Department
of Corrections, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI)
benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-7 PHILBERT LONDON
Philbert London, a Human Services Assistant with Woodbine
Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, appeals
the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-8 MARY ANN RIEGER
Mary Ann Rieger, a Senior Claims Examiner (Unemployment
and Disability Insurance) with the Department of Labor, appeals
the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-9 CARMEN TORRES
Carmen Torres, a Practical Nurse at the New Jersey Veterans
Memorial Home at Menlo Park with the Department of Military
and Veterans Affairs, appeals the denial of sick leave injury
(SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-10 CHAD BATIUK
Chad Batiuk, represented by Sidney H. Lehmann, Esq. appeals
the decision of Human Resource Information Services, which
found that a sufficient basis had been presented to remove
his name from the eligible lists for Police Officer (S9999A),
Borough of Carteret and (S9999B), Woodbridge Township on the
basis that he was outside the residency scope.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied of
Police Officer (S9999A), Borough of Carteret, and the appeal
of
(S9999B) Police Officer of Woodbridge Township be granted.
B-11 GINA CAPRIO
Gina Caprio appeals her removal from the Correction Officer
Recruit (S9999A), Department of Corrections eligible list,
due to her failure to complete the preemployment processing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-12 KUOMAR FITZGERALD
Kuomar Fitzgerald appeals the decision of Selection Services
which upheld the removal of the appellant's name from the
Correction Officer Recruit (S9999A), Department of Corrections,
eligible list due to an unsatisfactory criminal record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-13 DALE E. GENTEK
Dale E. Gentek, represented by Rona Zucker Kaplan, Esq.,
appeals the decision of the Division of Human Resource Information
Services, which upheld the bypass of his name on the Fire
Lieutenant (PM2369A), City of Wildwood eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-14 EUGENE HARRIS
Eugene Harris, represented by Robert B. Woods, Esq., appeals
the decision of Selection Services which found that the appointing
authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name
from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999A), City of
Asbury Park on the basis of an unsatisfactory criminal record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-15 GEORGE INGRAM
George Ingram, represented by Mark Cimino, Esq., appeals
the decision of Selection Services which upheld the bypass
of his name for appointment from the April 3, 2001 certification
of the Correction Sergeant (PS7099I), Department of Corrections,
eligible list. Additionally, the appellant appeals the bypass
of his name for appointment from the July 23, 2001 certification
of the subject eligible list as it pertains to Bayside State
Prison, Southern State Correctional Facility, and South Woods
State Prison.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-16 JOSEPH JENSEN
Joseph Jensen, represented by Michael K. Sharp, P.B.A. Local
105, appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services,
which upheld the removal of his name from the eligible list
for Correction Sergeant (PS7099I), Department of Corrections,
on the basis of an unsatisfactory employment record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-17 GABRIEL MALDONADO
Gabriel Maldonado appeals the decision of Human Resource
Information Services, which upheld the removal of his name
from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999A), Department of
Corrections, eligible list on the basis that he was no longer
interested in the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-18 SUSAN MORRISON
Susan Morrison appeals the decision of Human Resource Information
Services which upheld the removal of her name from the Correction
officer Recruit (S9999A), Department of Corrections, eligible
list due to an unsatisfactory employment record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-19 DARRYL POOLER
Darryl Pooler appeals the decision of Selection Services
which found that the appointing authority had presented a
sufficient basis to remove his name from the eligible list
for Correction Officer Recruit (S9999A), Department of Corrections,
on the basis of his failure to complete the preemployment
processing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-20 EUGENE OTTO
Eugene Otto, a Police Officer with the Township of Irvington,
represented by Timothy R. Smith, Esq., petitions the Merit
System Board (Board) for relief, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 4A:2-5.1,
from alleged reprisal by his employer.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-21 KATHLEEN GRAY
Kathleen Gray, a former Education Program Development Specialist,
Special Education with the Juvenile Justice Commission, Department
of Law & Public Safety, represented by Mario A. Iavicoli,
Esq., appeals the determinations of the Attorney General,
stating that the appellant failed to present sufficient evidence
to support a finding that she had been subjected to violations
of the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination,
Harassment or Hostile Environments in the Workplace.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-22 VICTORIA SANIUK
The Department of Human Services, represented by Vivian
I. Zumas, DAG, petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration
of that portion of the final administrative decision, rendered
on January 29, 2002, which modified a 45-day suspension to
a written reprimand against Victoria Saniuk.
ACTION: The Merit System Board request for reconsideration
be denied.
B-23 COMMUNITY RELATIONS AIDE (C1486C), CAMDEN COUNTY
The appointing authority's failure to properly dispose of
the certification for Community Relations Aide, while a provisional
appointee is serving in the title, has been referred to the
Merit System Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board order the appointing
authority to remove
the provisional appointee, make an appointment from the
certification and pay compliance costs.
B-24 COURT AIDE (M6108B), CITY OF ORANGE
The appointing authority's failure to properly dispose of
the certification for Court Aide, while a provisional appointee
is serving in the title, had been referred to the Merit System
Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board order the appointing
authority to remove
the provisional appointee, make an appointment from the
certification and pay compliance costs.
B-25 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (M6782A), NEWARK SCHOOL DISTRICT
The appointing authority's failure to properly dispose of
the certification for Executive Assistant, while a provisional
appointee is serving in the title has been referred to the
Merit System Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board order the appointing
authority to remove
the provisional appointee, make an appointment from the
certification and pay compliance costs.
B-26 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, HUMAN RESOURCES
(C1241B) COUNTY OF MERCER
The appointing authority's failure to properly dispose of
the certification for Program Development Specialist, Human
Resources, while a provisional appointee is serving in the
title, has been referred to the Merit System Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board order the appointing
authority to remove
the provisional appointee, make an appointment from the
certification and pay compliance costs.
B-27 CHARLES J. ROWAN, JR.
Charles J. Rowan, Jr., represented by James P. Madden, Esq.,
seeks enforcement of the Merit System Board decisions, rendered
on September 28, 1999 and November 14, 2000, which ordered
his reinstatement to the position of Fire Fighter with the
Town of Kearny with Seniority and benefits from the February
26, 1999 and awarded him back pay from November 5, 1999 to
the date of actual reinstatement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the appellant
the gross amount
of $46,276.87 for back pay plus longevity increases, but denied
the
requests for counsel fees, interest and fines.
B-28 TELISSA DOWLING
Telissa Dowling, represented by Maha Munayyer, Esq., and
Hudson County, represented by Assistant County Counsel Charles
D'Amico, petition the Merit System Board for acknowledgment
of the settlement agreement reached by the parties regarding
Dowling's employment status. This matter was held over by
the Merit System Board at its April 10, 2002 meeting.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
matter be held over.
B-29 JOHN RAUBE
John Raube, a Senior Correction Officer at Bayside State
Prison, Department of Corrections, petitions the Merit System
Board of back pay, benefits, seniority and counsel fees.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the appellant
back pay in the
gross amount of $33,756.94 and awarded seniority, vacation
and
sick leave, but denied the requests for administrative leave
and
counsel fees.
B-30 BARBARA CATLETT, ET AL.
The consolidated appeals of Barbara Catlett and Elena McAllister,
both Head Nurses, and Janet Cook Flanagan, a Pharmacy Assistant,
at Southern State Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections,
of their resignations not in good standing and the appeals
of Catlett and McAllister of the denial of sick leave injury
(SLI) benefits, were heard by Administrative Law Judge Robert
W. Scott (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on December
13, 2002. At its meeting on April 10, 2002, the Merit System
Board (Board) did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to uphold
the appellants resignations not in good standing. Additionally,
the Board did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to uphold
the denial of SLI benefits for Catlett and McAllister. Rather,
the Board reversed the resignations not in good standing of
the appellants and granted SLI benefits to Catlett and McAllister.
The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's
review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final
decision.
| VOTE: |
Ida L. Castro, Chairwoman |
(Yes) |
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Josephine DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
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Margaret E.L. Howard |
(Yes) |
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Robert J. Long |
(Abstained) |
B-31 CRAIG DICKSON
The appeal of Craig Dickson, a Truck Driver with the Department
of Public Works, Township of Pennsauken, of his removal effective
December 1, 2000 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law
Judge Bruce R. Campbell (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision
on March 11, 2002, upholding the removal. At its meeting on
April 24, 2002, the Merit System Board did not adopt the ALJ's
recommendation. Rather, the Board ordered that the matter
be remanded to the Office of Administrative Law. The proposed
decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the decision.
| VOTE: |
Ida L. Castro, Chairwoman |
(Abstained) |
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Josephine DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
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Margaret E.L. Howard |
(Yes) |
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Robert J. Long |
(Yes) |
B-32 ROBERT LOCKETT
The appeal of Robert Lockett, an Industrial Manager 2 at
the Albert C. Wagner Youth Correctional Facility, Department
of Corrections, of his removal effective December 1, 1999
on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge John R.
Tassini (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on January
18, 2002, reversing the removal. At its meeting on April 24,
2002, the Board ordered that this matter be remanded to the
Office of Administrative Law. The proposed decision is now
submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final
decision.
| VOTE: |
Ida L. Castro, Chairwoman |
(Yes) |
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Josephine DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
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Margaret E.L. Howard |
(Yes) |
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Robert J. Long |
(Abstained) |
B-33 ROMONA HARVEY v. DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
(DYFS), DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Kathryn A. Clark issued an
Order of Consolidation and Predominant Interest in the above-captioned
matter. Based on the ALJ's Order, the Merit System Board and
DYFS developed a joint order which is now submitted for the
Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the joint
order.
B-34 EDWARD J. ADAMS
Edward J. Adams appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the
experience requirement for the Program Specialist, Alcohol
Abuse Activities (M1679C), Freehold Township, open competitive
examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-35 DOROTHY BURTON
Dorothy Burton appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services, which found that, per the substitution
clause for education, she did not meet the experience requirements
for the open competitive examination for Personnel Assistant
3 (Employee Relations) (S6412B).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-36 KEITH BUSH
Keith Bush appeals the decision of the Division of Selection
Services which found that , per the substitution clause for
education, he did not meet the experience requirements for
the promotional examination for Analyst, City Clerk (PM2129A),
City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-37 ROSEMARIE BUSTARD
Rosemarie Bustard appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that, per the substitution
clause for education, she was below the minimum requirements
in experience for the promotional examination for Assistant
Buyer (PS2844P), Juvenile Justice Commission.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-38 LORRAINE CECCHINI AND NANCY RAMOS
Lorraine Cecchini and Nancy Ramos appeal the determination
of the Division of Selection Services which found that they
did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Executive Assistant (PM1141B), Jersey City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-39 SANDRA DAMATO
Sandra Damato appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the
experience requirements for the open competitive examination
for Environmental Therapy Aide (C6222C), Cumberland County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-40 JAMES DEMPSEY
James Dempsey appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the
experience requirements for the open-competitive examination
for Chief Public Safety Telecommunicator (M9585B), Jersey
City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-41 JOSEPH DEVITO
Joseph DeVito appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the
experience requirements for the open competitive examination
for Institutional Trade Instructor 1, Warehousing (S6443C),
Department of Corrections.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-42 ROMAINE DOOHALUK, ET AL.
Romaine Doohaluk, William Gephart, Annie Peterson, Joanne
Rodriguez and May Vairo appeal the determinations of the Division
of Selection Services that found that, per the substitution
clause for education, they were below the minimum requirements
in experience for the promotional examination for Supervisor
of Operations, Treasury (PS0397U), Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-43 JEFFERY DUNN
Jeffery Dunn appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience
requirements for the open-competitive examination for Program
Development Specialist Community Services (M6314B), Plainfield.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-44 CHARLES ESPOSITO
Charles Esposito appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the
experience requirement for the Assistant Supervisor Trades
(PC0929B), Middlesex County, promotional examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-45 JAMES ESTELLE
James Estelle appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the
experience requirement for the Program Specialist, Alcohol
Abuse Activities (M1679C), Freehold Township, open competitive
examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-46 NICHOLAS FRANKE
Nicholas Franke appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the
experience requirements for the Repairer (Stationary Equipment)
(PC0674C), Monmouth County promotional examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-47 WENDY GALL
Wendy Gall appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services which found that she was below the minimum
requirements in education for the open-competitive examination
for Graphic Artist 2 (C6321C), Camden County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-48 MARGARET A. GARDINER
Margaret A. Gardiner appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that she was below the minimum
requirements in education and experience for the promotional
examination for Technician, Management Information Systems
(PC0455C), Union County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-49 CRAIG C. GARGANO
Craig C. Gargano appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the
experience requirement for the promotional examination for
Cottage Training Technician (PS3119K), New Lisbon Developmental
Center.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-50 LAURA GERNHARDT
Laura Gernhardt appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that, per the substitution
clause for education, she did not meet the experience requirements
for the Administrative Analyst 1 (PS3771K), Division of Medical
Assistance and Health Services promotional examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-51 PELA GORE-WATTS
Pela Gore-Watts appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services, which found her ineligible for the
promotional examination for Program Development Specialist
2 (PS2187D), Department of Community Affairs.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-52 ELLEN GRASSMAN, ET AL.
Ellen Grassman, Elaine Mullen, Verna Nance and Helene Tunstall
appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services
which found them below the minimum experience requirements
for the promotional examination for Supervising Program Development
Specialist (PS2561K), Division of Family Development.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-53 NEAL L. HEALY
Neal L. Healy appeals the determination by the Division
of Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the
experience requirement for the promotional examination for
Assistant Superintendent of Recreation (PM2054C), Township
of Millburn.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-54 NAHID HEMMAT AND JANIS KING-CATALANO
Nahid Hemmat and Janis King-Catalano appeal the determination
of the Division of Selection Services which found that they
did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Program Coordinator Mental Health (PS2592K),
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-55 KELVIN HICKMAN ET AL.
Kelvin Hickman, Nicholas Oyola and Benjamin Smith appeal
the determinations of the Division of Selection Services that
found that they did not meet the experience requirements for
the promotional examination for Senior Custodian (PM1235C),
Jersey City School District.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-56 CHERYL HOFFMAN
Cheryl Hoffman appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services that she did not meet the experience
requirements for the promotional examination for Chief Clerk
(PM1503B), East Orange.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-57 ANNE JACKSON
Anne Jackson appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services which found that she was below the minimum
requirements in experience for the promotional examination
for Staff Clinical Psychologist 2 (PS3125K), New Lisbon Developmental
Center.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-58 MARIA KING
Maria King appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services that she did not meet the experience requirements
for the open competitive examination for Social Services Technician,
Bilingual in Spanish and English (C1706C), Atlantic County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-59 JANICE LYSAGHT
Janice Lysaght appeals the decision of the Division of Selection
Services which found that she did not meet the experience
requirements for the promotional examination for Admitting
Officer (PC1865B), Essex County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-60 LAURA PORTER
Laura Porter appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services which found that she was not permanent
in a title to which the examination was open for the promotional
examination for Principal Library Assistant (PC1924B), Camden
County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-61 BARBARA E. SCHOPFER AND PATRICIA A. VAN HISE
Barbara E. Schopfer and Patricia A. Van Hise appeals the
determinations of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that they did not meet the experience requirement for
the promotional examination for Administrative Secretary (PC0916B),
Union County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be granted.
B-62 LILLIAN WORMLEY
Lillian Wormley appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that, per the substitution
clause for education, she did not meet the experience requirements
for the Management Specialist (M6295B), City of Trenton open
competitive examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-63 SABRINA BOGGS-HUNTER
Sabrina Boggs-Hunter appeals her score on the promotional
examination for Principal Community Program Specialist (PS3105K),
Division of Developmental Disabilities.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-64 TYRONE AIKINS, ET AL.
Tyrone Aikins, Thomas Topoleski, Robert Brumbaugh, Alan
Ayars, Lawrence Ashton and Stephen Walters appeal the written
examination for Director of Custody Operations 1 (PS0575I),
Department of Corrections.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be granted
in part.
B-65 ROLAND CONTE
Roland Conte appeals his seniority score for the examination
for Public Works Superintendent (PM0377B), Borough of Fair
Lawn.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-66 MARITZA GUZMAN
Maritza Guzman appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services, concerning her score and rank on the
promotional list for Family Service Specialist 1, (Bilingual
in Spanish and English) (PS2104K), Division of Youth and Family
Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-67 MARILYN M. PITCHERELLO
Marilyn M. Pitcherello appeals her score on the promotional
examination for Head Clerk (PS6294P), Division of State Police.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-68 MUSTAFA ABDUL-HAQQ
Mustafa Abdul-Haqq appeals his score for the examination
for the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-69 JOHN AGOSTON
John Agoston appeals is score for the examination for the
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-70 GUNTHER ALBINO
Gunther Albino appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted
in part.
B-71 DONALD ALEXANDER
Donald Alexander appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-72 ERIC BARNES
Eric Barnes appeals his score for the examination for the
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-73 DARIUS BISHOP
Darius Bishop appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-74 WILLIE BOOKER
Willie Booker appeals his score for the examination for
the first level First Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-75 JOHN BROWN
John Brown appeals his score for the examination for the
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-76 GLENN CASSIDY
Glenn Cassidy appeals his score for the examination for
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted
in part.
B-77 DONALD COCCHI
Donald Cocchi appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-78 RONNIE COCO
Ronnie Coco appeals his score for the examination for the
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-79 DONALD COLE
Donald Cole appeals his score for the examination for the
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-80 KEVIN FLANAGAN
Kevin Flanagan appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-81 ALVIN FLEMMING
Alvin Flemming appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-82 TIMOTHY GAY
Timothy Gay appeals his score for the examination for the
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-83 WILLIAM GEORGE
William George appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-84 MICHAEL GIBBONS
Michael Gibbons appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-85 JAMES GRAVES
James Graves appeals his score for the examination for the
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-86 EDWARD GRIFFITH
Edward Griffith appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-87 JOHN GRIGGS
John Griggs appeals his score for the examination for the
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-88 GARY HOLMES
Gary Holmes appeals his score for the examination for the
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-89 MARK E. HOPKINS
Mark E. Hopkins, represented by Jennifer Walker, Esq., appeals
his score for the examination for the first level Fire Captain
(PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted
in part.
B-90 RUFUS JACKSON
Rufus Jackson, represented by Lawrence G. Tosi, Esq., appeals
his score for the examination for the first level Fire Captain
(PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-91 TYRONE JENKINS
Tyrone Jenkins, represented by Jeffrey Simms, Esq., appeals
his score for the examination for the first level Fire Captain
(PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-92 CURTIS JOHNSON
Curtis Johnson appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-93 RICHARD KOBA
Richard Koba appeals his score for the examination for the
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-94 SYLVESTER LEE
Sylvester Lee appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-95 RONALD LESTER
Ronald Lester appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM35989A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-96 RUDOLPH LEWIS
Rudolph Lewis appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-97 WAYNE LINFANTE
Wayne Linfante appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-98 JEFFREY LUKAWSKI
Jeffrey Lukawski appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-99 ROBERT LYNCH
Robert Lynch appeals his score for the examination for the
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-100 WILLIAM MAGNUSSON
William Magnusson appeals his score for the examination
for the first level First Captain (PM3589A) City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-101 LOUIS MAINIERO
Louis Mainiero appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-102 VINCENT MAUTONE
Vincent Mautone appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-103 PAUL MAZZA
Paul Mazza appeals his score for the examination for the
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-104 STANLEY MCNEIL
Stanley McNeil appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-105 KEVIN MITCHKO
Kevin Mitchko appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-106 JOHN OLOHAN
John Olohan appeals his score for the examination for the
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-107 JOSE OSORIO
Jose Osorio appeals his score for the examination for the
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A) City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-108 STEPHEN PAPPALARDO
Stephen Pappalardo appeals his score for the examination
for the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-109 JAMES PISAURO
James Pisauro appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-110 MICHAEL REED
Michael Reed appeals his score for the examination for the
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-111 ANTHONY VERNACCHIA
Anthony Vernacchia appeals his score for the examination
for the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-112 JOHN WARD
John Ward appeals his score for the examination for the
first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-113 JAMES ANDERSON
James Anderson appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM2641A), Bayonne.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-114 BILLY DONNERSTAG
Billy Donnerstag appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM2641A), Bayonne.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-115 HOWARD FRANK
Howard Frank appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM2641A), Bayonne.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-116 DAVID GEYER
David Geyer appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM2641A), Bayonne.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-117 ROBERT KLECZYNSKI
Robert Kleczynski appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM2641A), Bayonne.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-118 STEVEN KRAMER
Steven Kramer appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM2641A), Bayonne.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-119 KEVIN MCMONAGLE
Kevin McMonagle appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM2641A), Bayonne.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-120 STEPHEN PETERSON
Stephen Peterson appeals his score on the oral portion of
the examination for Fire Lieutenant (PM2641A), Bayonne.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-121 WILLIAM FOSTER
William Foster requests a make-up examination for the promotional
examination for Storekeeper 2 (PS0269K), New Lisbon Developmental
Center.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-122 LAURA SCHWEITZER
Patrick DiMattia, Manager, Human Resources, Office of the
Public Defender, requests that Laura Schweitzer be allowed
to submit a late application for the Legal Secretary 2 (PS1386Q)
promotional examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
request be granted.
B-123 ANTHONY LISTA
Anthony Lista appeals the administration of the promotional
examination for Quality Assurance Coordinator (PS3074K), Ancora
Psychiatric Hospital.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-124 HAROLD G. YAEDE, ET AL.
John W. Stults, Waladislau M. Szalaj, and Harold G. Yaede
appeal the administration of the promotional examination for
Supervising Engineer 2, Surface Design (PS2293T), Department
of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-125 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MINUTES
The Merit System Board Minutes for the meeting of April
24, 2002 are submitted for adoption.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the minutes
of its meeting of
April 24, 2002.
| VOTE: |
Ida L. Castro, Chairwoman |
(Abstained) |
| |
Josephine DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
| |
Margaret E.L. Howard |
(Yes) |
| |
Robert J. Long |
(Yes) |
B-126 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MINUTES
The Merit System Board Minutes for the meeting of May 15,
2002 are submitted for adoption.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the minutes
of its meeting of
May 15, 2002.
| VOTE: |
Ida L. Castro, Chairwoman |
(Yes) |
| |
Josephine DiRienzo |
(Yes) |
| |
Margaret E.L. Howard |
(Abstained) |
| |
Robert J. Long |
(Yes) |
B-127 JERRY ROHRBACH
Jerry Rohrbach appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3589A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-128 CHRISTOPHER SCHWINDT
The Palisades Interstate Park Commission appeals the determination
of the Director, Office of Intergovernmental Services, which
denied its request for the transfer of Christopher Schwindt
from the title of Sheriff's Officer, Hudson County Sheriff's
Office, to the title of Police Officer, Palisades Interstate
Park Commission.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-129 EARLY SETTLEMENTS
Letitia L. Aldycki
County of Monmouth
Removal
Brendan Andros
City of Atlantic City
Department of Public Safety
Vivian Barnett
City of Newark School District
Removal
James Collins
City of Clifton
Department of Public Safety
Ten-day suspension
Mary Coyle
Administrative Office of the Courts
Essex Vicinage
Removal
Dickson Perez
County of Hudson
Department of Corrections
Removal
Pauline Singletary
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital
Department of Human Services
Removal
Robin Tuzeneau
County of Monmouth
Department of Corrections/Youth Services
30-day and 60-day suspensions
Jack Cohen
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
Department of Human Services
Removal
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements
with
the exception of Vivian Barnett and Jack Cohen.
There being no further business before the Merit System
Board, the meeting was adjourned to convene on Wednesday,
June 12, 2002 at 10:00 a.m., at 3 Station Plaza, Trenton,
New Jersey.
______________________________
IDA L. CASTRO
COMMISSIONER
MERIT SYSTEM BOARD
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