Lewis A. Scheindlin, Acting Commissioner Alan Dexter Bowman Judith L. Shaw Leo R. Vartan April 18, 2000
A regular meeting of the Merit System Board was held on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, in Trenton, New Jersey.
PRESENT: Acting Chairman Lewis A. Scheindlin; Merit System Board Members, Alan Dexter Bowman, Judith L. Shaw and Leo Vartan; Andrea Grundfest, Deputy Attorney General; Henry Maurer, Director, Division of Merit System Practices and Labor Relations.
In accordance with L.1975, c.231, Acting Chairman Lewis A. Scheindlin, 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 November 8, 1999 and posted at the Department of Personnel, 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEALS
The following appeals were withdrawn and removed from the hearing calendar:
Rodney Jenkins, County Correction Officer, County of Monmouth, indefinite suspension.
Jane Richards-Mercado, Purchasing Assistant, City of Hoboken, layoff.
Harry Simons, Human Services Assistant, Department of Human Services, New Lisbon Developmental Center, removal.
Carl Wescoat, County Correction Officer, County of Atlantic, suspension.
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 Council, Jr., Juvenile Detention Officer, County of Monmouth, suspension.
Anissa Martin, Instructor Counselor, Juvenile Justice Commission, New Jersey Training School for Boys - Jamesburg, removal.
Sabrina D. Matthews, County Correction Officer, County of Monmouth, removal.
Lenard Shaw, Intermittent Clerk Treasury, Department of the Treasury, removal.
Peter G. Vincent, Cottage Training Technician, Department of Human Services, New Lisbon Developmental Center, resignation not in good standing.
Samuel Welch, Food Service Worker, County of Burlington, suspension.
SECTION A - HEARING MATTERS
A-1 SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of William Bobbitt City of Newark School District Suspension
In the Matter of Alan Breskin Department of Transportation Suspension
In the Matter of Michael Brown City of Elizabeth Suspension
In the Matter of Myrna Campion Environmental Protection Responsible Site Party Remediation Suspension and Indefinite Suspension
In the Matter of Larry Crosby Woodbine Developmental Center Department of Human Services Removal
In the Matter of Regina Driver-Green Department of Corrections Removal
In the Matter of Cleon Freeman City of Newark School District Suspension
In the Matter of Janie Hill Morris County, Long Term Care Services Resignation Not in Good Standing
In the Matter of Robert Itchmoney Office of Labor Relations Department of Environmental Protection Removal
In the Matter of Craig Johnson City of Linden Removal
In the Matter of Angela Jules Department of Human Services Resignation Not In Good Standing
In the Matter of Deborah Lambert-Johnson Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholder Suspension
In the Matter of Augustine Mercurio Division of Youth and Family Services Department of Human Services Denial of Sick Leave Injury Benefits
In the Matter of Robert Meyer Essex County Removal
In the Matter of Serge Mitial Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital Department of Human Services Removal
In the Matter of Ralph Ortiz Passaic County Sheriff's Department Suspension
In the Matter of Kanaiyalal Shah Division of Motor Vehicles Suspension
In the Matter of Joann Urso Township of Irvington Resignation Not In Good Standing
In the Matter of Peter Vereen The College of New Jersey Suspension
In the Matter of Richard Vogel, Sr. Passaic County Suspension
In the Matter of Deborah Warner Division of Youth and Family Services Removal
In the Matter of Stuart Zuckerman Trenton Psychiatric Hospital Department of Human Services Removal
RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE CASES - SETTLEMENT
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledge the settlements with the exception of Regina Driver-Green and Serge Mitial, which were held over.
A-2 THELMA COLE (REMAND)
Thelma Cole, Hospital Charge Attendant, Buttonwood Hospital, Burlington County, resignation not in good standing effective January 3, 1997, on charges of being absent from duty for five or more consecutive business days without the approval of the supervisor and without following leave of absence procedures.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the resignation not in good standing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-3 CARLA CRESCENZO
Carla Crescenzo, Head Nurse (12 Months), Vineland Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, suspension for 15 days, on charges of failure to follow the applicable leave of absence procedure.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-4 ELAINE JEFFERSON
Elaine Jefferson, Correction Lieutenant, Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, suspension for ten days, on charges of personal conduct; falsification: intentional misstatement of material fact in connection with work, employment, application, attendance or any record, report, investigation or other proceeding.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-5 LEILA LAING
Leila Laing, Communications Operator, Northern State Prison, Department of Corrections, suspension for 45 days, on charges of insubordination, disobedience or refusal to accept an order, assaulting or resisting authority, disrespect or use of insulting or abusive language to a supervisor and leaving assigned work area without permission but not creating a danger to persons or property.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the 45 day suspension to a 30 day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-6 GUY SCHAAR
Guy Schaar, Correction Lieutenant, Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, suspension for 15 days, on charges of negligently contributing to an elopement or escape.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-7 STACI A. SONDRINI
Staci A. Sondrini, Correction Officer, County of Camden, resignation not in good standing effective July 27, 1998, on charges of neglect of duty and reporting for duty.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the resignation not in good standing to a resignation in good standing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-8 MARTIN TREU
Martin Treu, Investigator, Consumer Affairs, Burlington County, suspension for six days, on charges of incompetency, inefficiency, or failure to perform duties, insubordination and conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Dismiss the matter without prejudice.
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the withdrawal of the appeal.
A-9 DEANNA WALKER
Deanna Walker, Clerk Typist, Newark School District, resignation not in good standing effective February 24, 1997, on charges of abandonment of position and chronic or excessive absenteeism or lateness.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold removal and resignation not in good standing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board modified the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge to a resignation in good standing.
A-10 RUTH A. ANDREWS
Ruth A. Andrews, Teacher's Aide, Newark School District, removal effective September 8, 1998, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-11 CAROLYN DAVIS
Carolyn Davis, Cottage Training Technician, North Jersey Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective March 3, 1998, on charges of mistreatment of a client.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-12 CLARENCE FREEMAN
Clarence Freeman, Juvenile Detention Officer, County of Burlington, removal effective December 15, 1998, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-13 CLINTON LACKEY
Clinton Lackey, Human Services Assistant, Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, removal effective December 2, 1998, on charges of neglect of duty which could result in danger to persons.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-14 EDWARD URBAN (REMAND)
Edward Urban, Laborer, Department of Public Works - City of Linden (City), removal effective December 18, 1999, on charges of inability to perform duties, chronic or excessive absenteeism or lateness, conduct unbecoming a public employee and neglect of duty.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-15 CAROLYN WAITERS
Carolyn Waiters, Examination Technician, Department of Transportation, removal effective November 7, 1997, on charges of falsification and conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-16 CRAIG WASHINGTON
Craig Washington, Safety Specialist 2, Department of Transportation, removal effective September 18, 1997, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee and other sufficient cause defined as falsification.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-17 ALBERT ORABONA
Albert Orabona, Senior Correction Officer, Mid-State Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, indefinite suspension pending removal effective July 9, 1998 and removal effective November 30, 1998, on charges of conviction of a crime, simple assault, and conduct unbecoming a public employee. The Merit System Board at its meeting of April 4, 2000, directed that this matter be held over for further review.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the suspension and removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-18 KEVIN HANLEY - SETTLEMENT
Initial removal effective March 6, 1997, on charges of being dismissed before completing the basic Police Officer training course given by the New Jersey State Police at Sea Girt due to a failure to successfully complete required aspects of physical training. Settled to appellant's name being restored to the list of eligibles for the title of Police Officer, the list revived to facilitate appellant's appointment, and when the City hires a class for police training, the appellant will be provided with employment. The Merit System Board at its meeting of February 8, 2000, directed that this matter be held over.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Acknowledge the settlement
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlement.
A-19 CHRISTINE CARTER
Christine Carter, County Correction Officer, Essex County, Department of Public Safety, removal effective February 10, 1998, on charges of incompetency to perform duties, inability to perform duties, unfit for duty and failure to complete the State mandated training requirements.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-20 RAYMOND FRANKLIN II AND JOSEPH CANNING III
Raymond Franklin II and Joseph Canning III, County Correction Officers, Police Academy, removal effective May 19, 1998, on charges of failure to successfully complete the handgun qualification course.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removals.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
SECTION B - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
B-1 RYAN DIMONE
Ryan Dimone appeals his rejection as a County Correction Officer by the County of Hudson and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for County Correction Officer on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-2 ERNEST DIORIO
Ernest Diorio appeals his rejection as a Sheriff's Officer by the County of Monmouth and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Sheriff's Officer on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-3 BRIAN GILFEDDER
Brian Gilfedder, represented by James M. Mets, Esq., appeals his rejection as a Police Officer candidate by the Town of Harrison and its request to remove his name from the subject eligible list on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-4 TERRENCE HEROD
Terrence Herod appeals his rejection as a County Correction Officer by the County of Monmouth and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for County Correction Officer on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-5 RANIERO MARCIANTE
Raniero Marciante appeals his rejection as a Correction Officer Recruit by the Department of Corrections and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-6 MICHAEL J. MIHALIK
Michael J. Mihalik appeals his rejection as a Police Officer by the City of Clifton and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Police Officer on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-7 LORENZO PETTWAY
Lorenzo Pettway, represented by Edward C. Bertucio, Jr., Esq., appeals his rejection as a County Correction Officer candidate by the County of Monmouth and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for County Correction Officer on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-8 VARFEE A. SIRYON, JR.
Varfee A. Siryon, Jr., represented by Thomas M. Murphy, Esq., appeals the request by the City of Newark to remove his name from the Police Officer (S9999V) eligible list for medical unfitness to effectively perform the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be held over.
B-9 FRANK FARRELL
Frank Farrell, an Assistant Deputy Public Defender 2 with the Office of the Public Defender, represented by Gaye Palmer, CWA, Local 1033, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-10 RICHARD FISHER
Richard Fisher, a Correction Sergeant Juvenile Justice with the Juvenile Justice Commission, Department of Law and Public Safety, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits. This matter was held over from the April 4, 2000 Board meeting for further review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-11 ODELLE JEFFERSON
Odelle Jefferson, a Family Service Specialist 3 with the Division of Youth and Family Services, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted in part.
B-12 WILLIAM W. JOHNSON
William W. Johnson, a Senior Correction Officer at South Woods State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Richard Tonetta, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-13 ELIZABETH RICHARDSON
Elizabeth Richardson, a Principal Clerk Transcriber with the Department of Corrections, represented by Vikki U. Marshall- Thurston, Staff Representative, CWA Local 1037, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-14 BHARTI SHAH
Bharti Shah, a Senior Clerk Transcriber at Woodbridge 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-15 JESS M. YERGER
Jess M. Yerger, a Senior Correction Officer at Mountainview 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-16 PIETER DEHAAN, JR.
Pieter DeHaan, Jr., represented by Daniel J. Zirrith, Esq., appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove appellant's name from the Police Officer (M3394X), City of Newark eligible list due to an unsatisfactory driving record and his failure to satisfy the City's residency requirement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-17 RONALD HARTUNG
Ronald Hartung appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Systems which upheld Passaic County's request for the removal of appellant's name from the Assistant Supervisor Building Service (C0150O) eligible list due to an unsatisfactory employment history.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-18 REGNAR MADARANG
Regnar Madarang appeals the determination of Human Resource Information Services which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the eligible list for Field Investigator, Nursing Care Institutionalized Elderly (S6041O), Department of Health and Senior Services, for failure to satisfy the experience requirement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-19 ZONING OFFICER (M6096O) AND (M628O), BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN
The appointing authority requests permission not to make an appointment from the certification for Zoning Officer (M6096O) and (M6286O), Borough of Manasquan.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request but assessed costs.
B-20 WILLIAM HAMP
William Hamp, Assistant Chief, Bureau of Parole, Department of Corrections, represented by Mariann E. Schick, Esq., requests counsel fees as a result of the Merit System Board decision rendered on February 10, 1998, which found that the decision of the appointing authority in issuing appellant an official reprimand was not justified and reversed that action.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request in part and ordered the appointing authority to pay counsel fees.
B-21 ORLANDO L. CHANDLER
Orlando L. Chandler, a Director of Finance with the Housing Authority of the City of Camden, represented by Christopher J. Keale, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for a stay of his removal, effective November 1, 1999, pending the outcome of his hearing at the Office of Administrative Law. This matter was held over from the April 4, 2000 Board meeting for further review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-22 JAMES CAMPBELL
The Jersey City Housing Authority, represented by Edward T. O'Connor, Jr., Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration of the final administrative decision, rendered January 11, 2000, granting James Campbell interim relief.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request for reconsideration but on reconsideration, affirmed its prior decision.
B-23 DEBORAH JONES
Deborah Jones, a practical Nurse at the North Jersey Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, represented by Robert C. Little, IV, AFSCME, Administrative Council 1, petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration of its final decision dismissing the appeal without prejudice based on her failure to pursue.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request for reconsideration and ordered that the case be transmitted to Office of Administrative Law for a hearing.
B-24 TERRY FISHER
The appeal of Terry Fisher, an Income Maintenance Worker with the Passaic County Board of Social Services, of his indefinite suspension beginning December 5, 1991 and removal effective March 21, 1995 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Margaret M. Hayden (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on January 28, 2000, dismissing the appeal. At its meeting on March 21, 2000, the Merit System Board (Board) did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation that the appellant's appeal be dismissed since he had forfeited his employment based on his criminal convictions. However, upon further review of the record, upon its own motion, this matter is now before the Board for reconsideration.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request for reconsideration and dismissed the appeal.
B-25 CLAUDETTE GERAUD-ZACCARDI
Claudette Geraud-Zaccardi, a Public Information Assistant with the City of Union City, represented by Sanford Browde, Esq., requests a hearing regarding her resignation not in good standing effective October 29, 1998.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-26 SHARDAWN MCRAE
Shardawn McRae, an Institutional Attendant with Long Term Care Services, Morris View Nursing Home, County of Morris, represented by Arnold S. Cohen, Esq., requests a hearing concerning her five-day suspension on charges.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-27 BONNIE KROHN
Bonnie Krohn, an Omnibus Operator with the Ocean County Department of Transportation and Vehicle Services, appeals her resignation in good standing effective May 19, 1999.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted a hearing.
B-28 JOHN MACIAG
John Maciag, a former Senior Correction Officer with the Department of Corrections, appeals his resignation in good standing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-29 KEVIN NOAH
The Borough of Pompton Lakes, represented by Joseph J. Ragno, jr., Esq., and Kevin Noah, represented by John J. Segreto, Esq., seek acknowledgement of a settlement agreement between the parties which resolves the outstanding issues regarding disputes arising from the bypass of Mr. Noah's name on the Police Sergeant (PM4768P), Pompton Lakes eligible list and appoints Mr. Noah to the position of Police Sergeant with Pompton Lakes.
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlement.
B-30 JENNIFER JONES
The appeal of Jennifer Jones, County Correction Officer, Burlington County Jail, of her removal effective June 26, 1998 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge John R. Futey (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on December 3, 1999, upholding the removal. At its meeting on February 1, 2000, the Merit System Board (Board) did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the removal. Rather, the Board determined that the appellant's removal be reversed. Based on further review of the record, the Board granted reconsideration of its February 1, 2000 decision and determined that the appellant's removal was appropriate. At its March 21, 2000 meeting, the Board adopted the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the removal. This matter was held over at its April 4, 2000 meeting, to allow the Board to reconsider this matter since not all Board members were present at the April 4, 2000 meeting.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-31 MARY A. ACORD
Mary A. Acord appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Supervisor of Records (PC0958A), Atlantic County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-32 LAURENCE J. BERMAN, ET AL.
Laurence J. Berman, Maria C. Fernandez, Joseph L. Huff, and Eugene G. Tumminia appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services which found that they did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for the title of Social Worker (PC0634A), Union County Board of Social Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-33 EARL DEAN, ET AL.
Earl Dean, Arnold Stanke and John Richardson appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services which found that they did not meet the certification or experience requirements for the Fire Instructor (C2202A), Morris County open competitive examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-34 CLARISSA M. ESPOSITO
Clarissa M. Esposito appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Principal Clerk Typist (PS8472E), New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Vineland.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-35 CONSTANCE B. FRALER
Constance B. Fraler appeals the determination of the Division of Human Resource Management which found that she was ineligible for the promotional examinations for Supervising Family Service Specialist I (PS8217K) and County Service Specialist (PS8284K), Division of Youth and Family Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-36 WALTER FURTNEY
Walter Furtney appeals the decision of the Division Selection Services which found that appellant did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Fire Chief (PM3545A), Elizabeth.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-37 JOHN HIGGINSON
John Higginson appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that appellant did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Fire Chief (PM3530A), Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-38 CHRISTOPHER JONES
Christopher Jones appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the education requirement for the open competitive examination for Counselor, Adolescent Unit (C0506O), Atlantic County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-39 MICHAEL KIYAGA
Michael Kiyaga 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 Principal Claims Investigator (C0708W), Atlantic County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-40 JOANN M. KONDRESKI, MARY JANE MCGEE, PAMELA D. MOSES
Joann M. Kondreski, Mary Jane McGee, and Pamela D. Moses appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services, which found that they did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Data Processing Analyst 2 (PS6832K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-41 INGRID MCNAMARA
Ingrid McNamara appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the education requirements for the open competitive examination for Senior Librarian (C6577A), Mercer County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-42 ELSIE NICAISE
Elsie NiCaise 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 Adult Day Care Center Worker (C6430W), Morris County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-43 ANTHONY PETERS, JR.
Anthony Peters, Jr., appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that appellant did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Fire Chief (PM3530A), Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-44 JOSEPH RUIZ
Joseph Ruiz appeals his ineligibility for the Truck Driver (M9241A), Newark School District open competitive examination, on the basis of not meeting the announced residency requirement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-45 CARMEN L. SALAS
Carmen L. Salas appeals the determination of the Division of Human Resource Management which found that she was ineligible for the promotional examination for Social Worker (PC0633A), Camden County Board of Social Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-46 SHEILA M. SCHMIDT
Sheila M. Schmidt appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Classification Officer 1 (PS6318I), Department of Corrections.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-47 WILLIAM SCOTT
William Scott appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that appellant did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Fire Chief (PM3545A), Elizabeth.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-48 CAROLYN SELMON
Carolyn Selmon, represented by Michael L. Bitterman, Esq., appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Management and Operations Analyst 1 (PS7557G), Department of Environmental Protection.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-49 LAMBROS VLACHAKIS
Lambros Vlachakis appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the open competitive examination for Electrician Electric Utility (M6254O), Seaside Heights.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-50 CATHERINE M. WILLIAMS
Catherine M. Williams 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 Assistant Director, Community Development Program (M0753W), Irvington.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-51 EDWARD FREDERICK, SR.
Edward Frederick, Sr., appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that found he failed to satisfy unit scope eligibility requirements for the promotional examination for General Supervisor Sanitation (PM1005A), Atlantic City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-52 IRENE HARRIS
Irene Harris appeals the determination of the Division of Human Resource Management that found that she failed to satisfy unit scope eligibility requirements for the promotional examination for Contract Administrator 2 (PS6757D), Department of Community Affairs.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-53 PETER D. ANASTOS, ET AL.
Peter D. Anastos, Sukhraj S. Dhillon, Roger J. Hummel, Nicholas P. Katkic, John N. Longfield, Jerry T. Mooney and Kamlesh R. Shah appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services regarding the scoring of their questionnaires for the Project Manager, Transportation (PS3550T) examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-54 UGO A. BARTOLE
Ugo A. Bartole appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which awarded him a score of 80.00 on an unassembled examination for General Supervisor, Parks (PM0782W), Hamilton Township.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-55 CHRIS CESARSKI
Chris Cesarski appeals his score on the examination for Police Captain (PM1388W0, Parsippany Troy Hills.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-56 JAYANT C. DALAL
Jayant C. Dalal appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services regarding the scoring of his questionnaire for the Project Manager, Transportation (PS3550T) examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-57 VIJESH N. DARJI
Vijesh N. Darji appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services regarding the scoring of his questionnaire for the Project Manager, Transportation (PS3550T) examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-58 MICHAEL S. ECKEL
Michael S. Eckel appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services regarding the scoring of his questionnaire for the Project Manager, Transportation (PS3550T) examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-59 JAMES FABIAN
James Fabian appeals his score for the examination for Police Captain (PM1125W), Weehawken.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-60 EDDY GERMAIN
Eddy Germain appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services regarding the scoring of his questionnaire for the Project Manager, Transportation (PS3550T) examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-61 JOSEPH MCMAHON, JR.
Joseph McMahon, Jr. appeals his seniority score for the examination for Correction Sergeant (PS7099I), Department of Corrections.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-62 CHANDRESH N. PATEL
Chandresh N. Patel appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services regarding the scoring of his questionnaire for the Project Manager, Transportation (PS3550T) examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-63 ANNETTE PATTERSON
Annette Patterson appeals her score and rank on the examination for Income Maintenance Specialist (PC0387W), Union County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-64 GERARD RIENZI AND GARY SMITH
Gerard Rienzi and Gary Smith appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that they failed to achieve a passing score on the Inspector, Multiple Dwelling (S6200A) open competitive examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-65 HENRY ROBINSON, III
Henry Robinson, III appeal his score on the examination for Fire Chief (PM0435U), Plainfield.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-66 JAMES TASCA
James Tasca appeals his score on the examination for Fire Chief (PM0445U), Paterson.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-67 IDAH YONGO
Idah Yongo appeals her score on the examination for Habilitation Plan Coordinator (S0378A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-68 KENNETH CLARK
Kenneth Clark appeals the decision of the Division of Human Resource Management which found that he lacked the required amount of continuous permanent status as of the closing date for Senior Fire Instructor (PC8110W), Sussex County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-69 LOREESE HARVILLE
Loreese Harville appeals the decision of the Division of Human Resource Management which found that she lacked the required amount of permanent status in a title to which the examination was open for Cottage Training Supervisor (PS7627K), New Lisbon Developmental Center.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-70 ANTHONY OGOZALEK, JR.
Anthony Ogozalek, Jr., appeals the decision of the Division of Human Resource Management which found that he lacked the required amount of continuous permanent status as of the closing date for Police Sergeant (PM2519A), Delran Township.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-71 DAVID PELLI
David Pelli appeals the decision of the Division of Human Resource Management which found that appellant lacked the amount of permanent status in a title to which the examination was open for Sheriff's Officer Sergeant (PC2514A), Hudson County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-72 LONDELA BRYANT
Londela Bryant appeals the administration of the clerical examination within the Continuous Testing Program.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-73 STEPHEN FERRARO, SR.
Stephen Ferraro, Sr., appeals the administration of the promotional examination for Police Captain (PM1107W), Fort Lee.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-74 MITCHELL CHASMAR
Mitchell Chasmar appeals the administration of the promotional examination for Police Lieutenant (PM1373W), Weehawken.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-75 LEONARD GUARINO
Leonard Guarino appeals the administration of the promotional examination for Police Sergeant (PM0948W), Elizabeth.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-76 LEONARD COHEN
Leonard Cohen appeals the administration of the promotional examination for Police Sergeant (PM0979W), Atlantic City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-77 RAYMOND JAZIKOFF
Raymond Jazikoff appeals the administration of the promotional examination for Police Sergeant (PM0969W), South Plainfield.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-78 JOHNNIE MATTHEWS
Johnnie Matthews appeals the administration of the written examination for Correction Sergeant (PS7099I), Department of Corrections.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-79 DEBORAH MCDERMOTT
Deborah McDermott appeals the determination of the Division of Human Resource Information Services, which removed her name from the special reemployment list for Practical Nurse.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-80 MICHAEL MCDUFFIE
Michael McDuffie appeals the administration of the promotional examination for Police Sergeant (PM0959W), Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-81 ANTHONY NICINI
Anthony Nicini appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services concerning the correct answer to a specific question on the promotional examination for Sheriff's Officer Lieutenant (PC0705W), Camden County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-82 LOUIS M. STAVOLI
Louis M. Stavoli appeals the posting of the promotional examination for Crew Supervisor Highway Marking (PS6017T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-83 ARMANDO COCCI
Armando Cocci appeals the passing point of the written examination for Sheriff's Officer Lieutenant (PC0706W), Ocean County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-84 PATRICIAN ROWAN
The Atlantic County Department of Administrative Services requests that out-of-title work performed by Patricia Rowan be accepted in order to admit her to a qualifying examination for Personnel Technician.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-85 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MINUTES
The Merit System Board Minutes for the meeting of April 4, 2000, are submitted for adoption.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-86 RACHEL DANIELS
The appeal of Rachel Daniels, a Senior Correction Officer at New Jersey State Prison, Department of Corrections, of her 10-day suspension on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Anthony T. Bruno (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on February 25, 2000, reversing the suspension. At its meeting on April 4, 2000, the Board affirmed the ALJ's recommendation. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-87 ISAAC DEBOTTON
Isaac DeBotton, represented by Craig S. Gumpel, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration of its decision on which his appeal of scoring for the examination for Principal Engineer, (PC1355U), Morris County was denied.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-88 ROBERT ESPINOSA
Robert Espinosa appeals his score on the promotional examination for Police Sergeant (PM0971W), Union City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-89 EARLY SETTLEMENTS
Steve Shipman New Jersey State Prison Department of Corrections Suspension/fine ($50) for one day
James Zollitsch Department of Environmental Protection 3-day suspension and fine ($3,626.50)
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.
There being no further business before the Merit System Board, the meeting was adjourned to convene on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at 10:00 a.m., at 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
__________________________________ LEWIS A. SCHEINDLIN ACTING CHAIRMAN MERIT SYSTEM BOARD
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