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Meeting Minutes of August 29, 2000
Lewis A. Scheindlin, Acting Chairman Alan Dexter Bowman Leo R. Vartan
A regular meeting of the Merit System Board was held on Tuesday, August 29, 2000, in Trenton, New Jersey.
PRESENT: Acting Chairman Lewis A. Scheindlin, Merit System Board Members, Alan Dexter Bowman, and Leo R. Vartan; Elizabeth Laufer, 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 August 15, 2000 and posted at the Department of Personnel, 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
All other actions were by unanimous vote unless otherwise specified.
STATE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
The Merit System Board directed that the following two changes to the State Classification Plan be held over.
DATE: July 21, 2000
TO: Lewis Scheindlin, Acting Commissioner
Henry Maurer, Director Merit System Practices and Labor Relations
FROM: Marjorie Schwartz, Director Human Resource Management
SUBJECT: Change in the State Classification Plan
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
The Department of Treasury is requesting that the following job functions be reallocated to the Senior Executive Service.
Your approval of the reallocation for the following position numbers from the career service to the Senior Executive Service is recommended.
Reallocation of Service Effective date: February 26, 2000
From: POSITION: #007164, Chief of Operations, Treasury (M32-57757 #044135, Chief of Operations, Treasury (M32-57757) #068891, Chief of Operations, Treasury (M32-57757)
To: #007164, Senior Executive Service (M98-90752) #044135, Senior Executive Service (M98-90752) #068891, Senior Executive Service (M98-90752
Position #007164- This position serves as the Assistant Director, Processing Operations, managing the State's centralized tax reporting and remittance processing center. The Office is responsible for the initial processing of State tax returns, and the depositing of accompanying revenue. Also, it is responsible for the processing of all State tax returns, forms, and for debt collection.
Position #044135- This position serves as the Assistant Director, Technology and Agency Interface, manages the Technology and Agency Interface Branch which includes Technology Development, Technology Systems and Transaction Audit. It provides Technology and Agency Interfacesupport for the Division of Revenue, the Office of Information Technology (OIT), Federal agencies, and State clients.
Position #068891- This position serves as the Assistant Director, Revenue Management Policy. It manages the collection activities for the Division of Revenue and the development and implementation of statewide policy for the management of debt.
A review of the proposed job functions has been conducted. The duties and responsibilities of each position are constant with the standards established for inclusion in the Senior Executive Service. Based on this review, I am recommending that this nomination be endorsed.
TO: Lewis Scheindlin, Acting Commissioner Henry Maurer, Director, MSP&LR
FROM: Marjorie Schwartz, Director Division of Human Resource Management
DATE: August 8, 2000
RE: Change in State Classification Plan
The Department of Personnel is requesting that the following job functions be reallocated to the Senior Executive Service.
Your approval of the reallocation for the following position numbers from the career service to the Senior Executive Service is recommended. A review of the assigned job functions has been conducted and the positions meet the standards established for inclusion in the Senior Executive Service.
Reallocation of Service
Effective date: 8/29/00 From: 944041, Manager 2, Info Processing (PAP) (M34 - 64777) To: 944041, Senior Executive Service, Customer Relationship Manager, (M98 - 90752)
Effective date: 8/29/00 From: 926685, Manager 3, Information Processing (PAP) (M36 -64779) To: 926685, Senior Executive Service, Customer Relationship Manager (M98 - 90752)
Effective date: 8/29/00 From: 936108, Manager 3, DMV (M30 - 56460) To: 936108, Senior Executive Service, Customer Relationship Manager (M98 - 90752)
Effective Date: 8/29/00 From: 951915, Manager 2, Fiscal Resources (PAP) (M34 - 60323) To: 951915, Senior Executive Service, Director, Fiscal Services (M98 - 90752)
Effective date: 8/29/00 From: 936653, Manager 2, Information Processing (M34 - 64777) To: 936653, Senior Executive Service, Director of Administration (M98 - 90752)
Effective date: 8/29/00 From: 910806, Manager 3, Information Processing (RA) (M36 -64779) To: 910806, Senior Executive Service, Director of Application Development And Maintenance Services (M98 - 90752)
Effective date: 8/29/00 From: 936084, Manager 1, Information Processing (RA) (M32 -64775) To: 936084, Senior Executive Service, Director, Research in Technology (M98 - 90752)
Effective date: 8/29/00 From: 951407, Project Manager, (X98 - 60005) To: 951407, Senior Executive Service, Director of E-Government (M98 - 90752)
Effective date: 8/29/00
From: 911019, Manager 2, Information Processing (RA) (M34 - 64777) To: 911019, Senior Executive Service, Director, Production Services (M98 - 90752)
Effective date: 8/29/00
From: 939313, Director, Office Prov. Relations (RA) (M32 -51296) To: 939313, Senior Executive Service, Director, Communications and Creative Services (M98 - 90752)
Effective date: 8/29/00 From: 950899, Manager 3, Information Processing (RA) (M36 - 64779) To: 950899, Senior Executive Service, Director, Network Infrastructure and Telecommunications Services (M98 - 90752)
STATE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
The Merit System Board recorded the recommended changes in the State Classification Plan, copies of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof.
DATE: August 23, 2000
TO: Lewis A. Scheindlin, Acting Commissioner Department of Personnel
Henry S. Maurer, Director Merit System Practices and Labor Relations
FROM: Marjorie A. Schwartz, Director Division of Human Resource Management
SUBJECT: Change in the State Classification Plan
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
The Department of Labor is requesting that the following positions be reallocated to the Senior Executive Service.
Your approval of the reallocation of these positions to the Senior Executive Service is recommended. Each position is vacant.
A review of the assigned job functions has been conducted. The function meets the standards established for inclusion in the Senior Executive Service.
The Department of Labor has entered into a competitive process with public and private sector entities for contracts to oversee One-Stop Centers. The administrators of each One-Stop Center will be selected by the local Workforce Investment Board and the county government executive. The Department of labor anticipates the award of several contracts and intends for the four positions as One-Stop Administrators.
The One-Stop Administrators will be appointed from the Career Service and will report directly to the Assistant Director, Workforce New Jersey, Department of Labor. Under the auspices of the Workforce Investment Board, each position will design, implement and manage a One-Stop Career System in a local workforce investment area. Each will function in accordance with the terms and conditions of a contract or memorandum of understanding with the local Workforce Investment Board and in accordance with the local Workforce Investment Board plan.
The positions are classified as:
Supervising Unemployment Insurance Technician (M28-56105) Manager 1 Vocational Rehabilitation Services (M29-65285) Manager 2 (M27-65254)
Reallocation of Service
Effective Date: July 29, 2000
Position Number - 941968
From: Career Service To: Senior Executive Service
Position Number - 918822
From: Career Service To: Senior Executive Service
Position Number - 941146
From: Career Service To: Senior Executive Service
Position Number - 940475
From: Career Service To: Senior Executive Service
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEALS
The following appeals were withdrawn and removed from the hearing calendar:
Dennis Hlavaty, Head Nurse, Department of Human Services, Senator G. W. Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital, removal.
William Hulehan, Investigator Courts, Administrative Office of the Courts, Judiciary - Mercer Vicinage, suspensions.
Lori Mambelli, Sheriff's Officer, County of Passaic, suspension.
City of Orange Fire Department, layoff.
James Pinto, Food Service Worker, County of Bergen, removal.
Anthony Rembiszewski, Principal Planner, County of Hudson, back pay.
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:
Shawn Brown, County Correction Officer, County of Monmouth, removal.
Jeffrey Hasher, Senior Security Officer, Rowan University, release at the end of the working test period.
Marion Sanders, Institutional Attendant, County of Monmouth, suspension.
Theodore Steinmann, Senior Correction Officer, Department of Corrections, Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women, suspension.
SECTION A - HEARING MATTERS
A-1 SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of Mark Allmendinger Department of Corrections Removal
In the Matter of Jacqueline Blackshir Division of Taxation Department of Treasury Suspension
In the Matter of Marilee Cacciabaudo Judiciary, Mercer Vicinage Suspension
In the Matter of Ray Danridge Newark School District Removal
In the Matter of Raymond Foster City of Newark Department of Sanitation Removal
In the Matter of Wesley Hogan Ancora Psychiatric Hospital Department of Human Services Suspension
In the Matter of Connie Karsan Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital Department of Human Services Removal
In the Matter of Paul Lamin City of Trenton Department of Public Works Removal
In the Matter of Felicitas P. Lintao Division of Youth & Family Services Department of Human Services Removal
In the Matter of Andre Manning Northern State Prison Department of Corrections Suspension
In the Matter of Santosh Puniani Military & Veterans' Affairs New Jersey Veterans' Home at Paramus Suspension
In the Matter of Rose Watson Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital Department of Human Services Removal
In the Matter of Gerry Wilson County of Hudson Department of Public Safety Suspension
In the Matter of Gerald Younger Ancora Psychiatric Hospital Department of Human Services Suspension
RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE CASES - SETTLEMENT
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements with the exception of Raymond Foster and Paul Lamin.
A-2 CONRADO ANTONIO
Conrado Antonio, Security Officer, Jersey City State College, suspension for 20 days, on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the 20 day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-3 BERGEN COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY LAYOFFS
The appeals of approximately 52 Bergen County Utilities Authority employees, Union Local 534 represented by Dennis J. Alessi, Esq., and Stephen Plancher, represented by Michael Gogal, Esq., on the grounds of the good faith of their layoff effective October 6, 1995, for reason of economy and efficiency.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the layoffs. The following petitioners are entitled to back pay. Petitioners Pagan, Dreitland, Clauburg, Callahan, Venieri, Klasfski, Vitale, and Warok are entitled to 45 days' back pay. Petitioner Crawley is entitled to 40 days' back pay. Petitioner Webber is entitled to 15 days' back pay and petitioner Plancher is entitled to 31 days' back pay. Petitioners Lizell and Cicalese are not entitled to back pay awards.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-4 LISA BROWN
Lisa Brown, Senior Data Entry Machine Operator, Administrative Office of the Courts, Judiciary, resignation not in good standing and removal effective December 17, 1996, on charges of unauthorized absences.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the resignation not in good standing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-5 BARBARA BURGESS
Barbara Burgess, Practical Nurse, Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, suspension for 10 days, on charges of violation of procedure.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the 10-day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-6 COREY M. COLEMAN
Corey M. Coleman, Electrician, Newark School District, suspension for 20 days, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the 20-day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-7 JUAN GONZALEZ
Juan Gonzalez, Police Officer, City of Newark, Police Department, release at the end of working test period effective July 23, 1999.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the release at the end of the working test period.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
A-8 EXAMINATION FOR POLICE SERGEANT (PM3776V), CITY OF PATERSON
Troy Oswald, et al., petitions the Merit System Board for the removal of the names of Marco Catania and James Durkin, from the eligible list for Police Sergeant (PM3776V), City of Paterson, Police Department based on the claim that Durkin and Catania had knowledge of test content prior to taking a make-up examination.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Grant motion for summary decision, dismissing the petition.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-9 MARTINA MARCUS
Martina Marcus, Practical Nurse, Vineland Development Center, Department of Human Services, release at end of her working test period effective July 27, 1999.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the release at end of the working test period.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-10 DINA PARKER-TODD (REMAND)
Dina Parker-Todd, Administrative Analyst, City of Asbury Park, Office of Development, demotion in lieu of layoff effective May 9, 1995, for reasons of economy and efficiency.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the demotion in lieu of layoff.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-11 LAWRENCE SAMUELS
Lawrence Samuels, Secretary Planning Board, City of Orange, Planning and Development Department, demotion in lieu of layoff effective June 30, 1998 for reasons of economy and efficiency.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the demotion in lieu of layoff.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-12 VINCENT P. ABRAMS
Vincent P. Abrams, Institutional Trade Instructor 2, Garden State Reception and Youth Correction Facility, Department of Corrections, removal effective September 22, 1999, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee, personal conduct and use, possession or sale of any controlled dangerous substance.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-13 JOHN DICKINSON
John Dickinson, Supervisor Public Works, Borough of Stratford, removal effective April 30, 1999, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee and misuse of public property including motor vehicles.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-14 CHARLOTTE JACOBY
Charlotte Jacoby, Residential Living Specialist, Vineland Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective January 14, 2000, on charges of mistreatment of a client.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board remanded the matter to the Office of Administrative Law.
A-15 OBIANUJU OKOSA
Obianuju Okosa, Income Maintenance Worker, County of Union, Department of Human Services, removal effective February 17, 1999, on charges of incompetency, inefficiency or failure to perform duties and neglect of duty.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removal to a six-month suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board modified the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge to a three-month suspension.
A-16 DIEGO VARGAS
Diego Vargas, Juvenile Detention Officer, County of Union, Department of Human Services, removal effective October 1, 1997, on charges of incompetency, inefficiency and failure to perform duties 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-17 JASON SIMONET - SETTLEMENT
Jason Simonet, County Correction Officer, removal effective February 18, 1999, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee. Settled to a resignation in good standing. The Merit System Board at its meeting of August 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 as clarified.
A-18 WILLIAM SHIRDEN - SETTLEMENT
William Shirden, Police Officer, Police Department, City of East Orange, suspension for 45 days, on charges of neglect of duty, failure to perform duties. Settled to a reduction of the 45-day suspension to a 30-day suspension and reimbursement of 15 days pack pay. The Merit System Board at its meeting of August 8, 2000 directed that this matter be held over.
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlement as clarified.
A-19 ROBERT RUSSO - SETTLEMENT
Robert Russo, Police Lieutenant, Police Department, City of Newark, suspension for six months, on charges of criminal law, misconduct generally. Settled to appellant agrees to accept the six-month suspension without pay. The Merit System Board at its meeting of August 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 as clarified.
SECTION B - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
B-1 CHRIS F. CHERUBINO
Chris F. Cherubino appeals his rejection as a County Correction Sergeant candidate by the County of Bergen 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 denied.
B-2 EUGENE KELLEY, JR.
Eugene Kelley, Jr. 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-3 JOHN LUPKOVICH
John Lupkovich 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-4 JOAQUIN MARTINEZ
Joaquin Martinez 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-5 MONIQUE ROBINSON
Monique Robinson appeals her rejection as a Juvenile Detention Officer by the County of Hudson and its request to remove her name from the eligible list for Juvenile Detention 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-6 THOMAS BRODERICK
Thomas Broderick, represented by Sidney H. Lehmann, Esq., appeals his rejection as a Police Officer candidate by the City of Jersey City and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Police Officer on the basis of medical unfitness to perform effectively.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-7 LEWIS C. BURCAW, JR.
Lewis C. Burcaw, Jr. appeals his rejection as a County Correction Officer candidate by Camden County and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for County Correction Officer on the basis of medical unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-8 AARON DAVIS
Aaron Davis appeals his rejection as a Police Officer candidate by the City of Camden and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Police Officer on the basis of medical unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-9 DAVID MELENDEZ
David Melendez appeals his rejection as a Fire Fighter candidate by the City of Camden and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Fire Fighter on the basis of medical unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-10 GREGORY SERRANO
Gregory Serrano, represented by Michael Miller, Esq., appeals his rejection as a Fire Fighter candidate by the City of Camden and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Fire Fighter on the basis of medical unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-11 RALPH TULLO
Ralph Tullo appeals his rejection as a Sheriff's Officer candidate by Hudson County and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Sheriff's Officer on the basis of medical unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-12 JOHN BOWMAN
John Bowman, a Gaming Regulator 2 with the Casino Control Commission, petitions the Merit System Board to relax the provisions of N.J.A.C. 4A:6-1.6(b)3 to allow him to receive SLI benefits after the one-year period provided therein.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request for rule relaxation.
B-13 EDELINE BURNETT
Edeline Burnett, a Human Services Technician at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-14 LEWIS CORTINA
Lewis Cortina, an Assistant Crew Supervisor, Highway Construction and Bridges, with the Department of Transportation, represented by David Nack, Staff Representative, CWA Local 1032, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-15 BETTY DAY
Betty Day, a Cook, 12 Months with the New Jersey Veterans' Memorial Home at Vineland, 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-16 NORMA DEBENEDETTE
Norma DeBenedette, a Cottage Training Technician at North Jersey 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 granted.
B-17 ESTHER DECENA-IRIZARRY
Esther Decena-Irizarry, a Family Services Specialist 1 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 denied.
B-18 DIANA DURHAM
Diana Durham, a Principal Audit Account Clerk with the Division of Law, Department of Law and Public Safety, represented by Jesse J. Averhart, Staff Representative, CWA Local 2033, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-19 EUNICE ENYIOHA
Eunice Enyioha, a Supervisor of Nursing Services with Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services represented by Jenna Gledhill, Staff Representative, CWA Local 1040, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-20 MILTON FIGUEROA
Milton Figueroa, a Crew Supervisor, Building Maintenance Programs with Riverfront State Prison, Department of Corrections, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-21 MICHAEL JACKSON
Michael Jackson, a Hearing Officer 2 (State Parole Board) with the Juvenile Justice Commission, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-22 ROME MURPHY
Rome Murphy, an Assistant Crew Supervisor Highway Maintenance with the Department of Transportation, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-23 KWOK ON-POON
Kwok On-Poon, a former Senior Engineer (Transportation) with the Department of Transportation represented by Paul A. Pologruto, Staff Representative, Communications Workers of America, Local 1032, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that a hearing be granted.
B-24 PATSY LEFLORE
Patsy LeFlore, an Assistant Social Work Supervisor (Corrections) with New Jersey State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Jenna Gledhill-huff, Staff Representative, CWA Local 1040, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-25 DENNIS PECK
Dennis Peck, a Residential Services Worker with the New Jersey Veterans' Memorial Home at Vineland, 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-26 CARL SCHWAB
Carl Schwab, a Senior Safety Inspector with the Department of Community Affairs, represented by Dominick D. Critelli, President, IFPTE Local 195, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-27 JOHN SEVERINO
John Severino, a Dairy Worker with the Department of Corrections, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-28 JACQUELINE WOOTEN-ROSE
Jacqueline Wooten-Rose, a Family Service Specialist 3 with the Division of Youth and Family Services, Department of Human Services, 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 denied.
B-29 DARRYL BEARD
Darryl Beard, a Trooper 1 with the Division of State Police, Department of Law and Public Safety, represented by Andrea B. Schwartz, Esq., appeals the determination by the Attorney General, stating that the appellant failed to present sufficient evidence to support a finding of probable cause that he had been retaliated against for filing a prior discrimination complaint.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-30 VITTAL SITARAM
Vittal Sitaram, an Assistant Engineer, Transportation, Department of Transportation (DOT), appeals the determination by the Director of the Division of Civil Rights and Affirmative Action at the DOT, which found there was insufficient evidence to support a finding of probable cause that he had been discriminated against based on his race or age.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-31 ADELE ARONEO
Adele Aroneo appeals the decision of Placement Services which removed the appellant's name from the probation Officer (S1620T) list for Vicinage 8, Middlesex County, Judiciary, due to the appellant's non-response to a letter regarding an interview.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-32 LAUREN BAZAN
Lauren Bazan, represented by Roderick T. Baltimore, Esq., appeals the decision of Placement Services which upheld the Department of Corrections' removal of the appellant's name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999V) eligible list due to an unsatisfactory driving record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-33 MARK COSTRO
Mark Costro, represented by Ronald M. Block, Esq., appeals the decision of Placement Services which found that the Township of Deptford had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the Police Officer (S9999V) eligible list on the basis that appellant possessed unsatisfactory criminal and driving records.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-34 RENEE DIXON-BRONNER
Renee Dixon-Bronner appeals the decision of Selection Services which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove her name from the eligible list for County Correction Officer (C6338Z), Burlington County, on the basis of an unsatisfactory criminal record. Dixon-Bronner also petitions the Merit System Board to revive the County Correction Officer (S9999W), Burlington County, eligible list to provide her with an opportunity for appointment.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal and petition be denied.
B-35 TRAVIS J. SIMMONS
Travis J. Simmons appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services which found that Essex County had presented a sufficient basis to remove appellant's name from the County Correction Officer (C0452S) eligible list due to his failure to appear for a scheduled interview.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-36 DAVID TRAINA
David Traina, represented by John J. Segreto, Esq., appeals the decision of Placement Services which found that the City of Newark had presented a sufficient basis to remove the appellant's name from the Police Officer (M3394Y), City of Newark eligible list due to an unsatisfactory driving record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-37 FRANK HOFFMAN
Frank Hoffman, represented by John A. Craner, Esq., and Hudson County, represented by Nomi I. Lowry, Esq., seek acknowledgement of a settlement agreement which resolves the outstanding issues related to appellant's appeal to the Appellate Division of the Merit System Board's July 22, 1997 decision in which appellant was denied back pay for the period of a six-month suspension as well as for a period of delay determined to be attributable to appellant's attorney.
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlement.
B-38 ROBERT CANNON
Robert Cannon, Police Officer, Jersey City Police Department, represented by Thomas J. Cammarata, Esq., requests back pay and benefits based on the action of Jersey City in wrongfully suspending him pending the outcome of criminal charges from November 12, 1993, until July 6, 1998, the date of his reinstatement. In addition, the appellant requests counsel fees for this appeal and for representation at his departmental hearing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-39 JOSEPH GUZIEWICZ
Joseph Guziewicz, a Building Maintenance Worker with the Township of Mount Holly, represented by Robert LaRosa, Esq., seeks enforcement of that part of the Merit System Board decision rendered on January 26, 1999, granting him back pay.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request for enforcement and ordered the appointing authority to pay $4,601.43 representing the amount deducted from his pay.
B-40 BUSINESS MANAGER (M6367O), JERSEY CITY LIBRARY
The appointing authority requests permission not to make an appointment from the certification for Business Manager (M6367O), Jersey City Library. James Bolden, represented by Dena E. Epstein, Esq., opposes the request for an appointment waiver and requests counsel fees.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-41 PROGRAM COORDINATOR, NON-EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION (C6530W), MIDDLESEX COUNTY
The appointing authority requests permission not to make an appointment from the certification for Program Coordinator, Non-Emergency Transportation (C6530W), Middlesex County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request but assessed costs.
B-42 PATRICK DUNICAN
The Township of Pennsauken, represented by David A. Luthman, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for a stay pending its appeal to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of the Board's final decision rendered June 6, 2000, which granted Patrick Dunican enforcement of the Board's September 21, 1999 final decision awarding him back pay for the period from April 2 through September 9, 1999.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-43 ALONZO CARROLL
Alonzo Carroll, a Human Services Technician at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, represented by Brenda Carpenter, AFSCME Local 2218, petitions the Merit System Board to reconsider the final decision denying a hearing on his resignation not in good standing based on his failure to timely file an appeal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-44 JAMES GIBBS
James Gibbs, a Behavior Modification Program Technician at Woodbridge Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, represented by Sarah Evans, CWA Local 1040, petitions the Merit System Board to reconsider the final decision denying a hearing on his 10-day suspension based on his failure to timely file an appeal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-45 ELIJAH P. MACK
Elijah P. Mack, a Storekeeper II with Northern State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Robert O. Yaeger, Principal Staff Representative, CWA Local 1040, petitions the Merit System Board (Board) for reconsideration of its final administrative decision rendered on June 6, 2000, in which the Board dismissed the appellant's appeal without prejudice for his failure to appear at the scheduled settlement conference on March 14, 2000.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request and ordered that the matter be transmitted to the Office of Administrative Law for a hearing.
B-46 ROD PENDERGRASS
The appeal of Rod Pendergrass, a Human Services Assistant at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, concerning his 120-day suspension beginning July 21, 1997 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Margaret M. Monaco (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on March 20, 2000. At its meeting on July 25, 2000, the Board adopted the ALJ's recommendation to reverse the suspension. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-47 SANDRA BERNARD
Sandra Bernard appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the education requirements for the promotional examination for Public Health Epidemiologist (PS9271H), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-48 ALICIA BROWN
Alicia Brown appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the announced residency requirements for the open competitive examination for Field Representative, Housing (Housing Assistance Program) (S0512B).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-49 CYNTHIA Y. CARTER
Cynthia Y. Carter appeals the determination of the Division of Human Resource Management which found that she was ineligible for the promotional examination for Cottage Training Technician (PS8012K), New Lisbon Developmental Center.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-50 ALEXANDER CURIO
The City of Vineland Appointing Authority, on behalf of Alexander Curio, 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 Director, Community Development Program (M6545W) Vineland City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-51 ANTHONY DECICCO
The Hammonton Superintendent of the Waste Water Treatment Plant, on behalf of Anthony DeCicco, appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that Mr. DeCicco did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Senior Sewage Plant Operator/Senior Sewer Repairer (PM1469W), Hammonton.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-52 MARIA-THERESA DI MASI
Maria-Theresa Di Masi appeals her ineligibility for the open competitive examination for Fire Instructor (C2002A), Morris County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-53 JOHN DORRITY
John Dorrity appeals the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the open competitive examination for Director of Social Services (C6397W), Hudson County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-54 PAUL HEMINGWAY
Paul Hemingway appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Investigator 2 (PS9679K), Medical Assistance and Health Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-55 THERESA HENDRICKS
Theresa Hendricks appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Head Clerk (PS8651P), Division of Consumer Affairs.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-56 PATRICIA ISABELLA
Patricia Isabella appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirement for the examination for Investigator, Probation (S0385A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-57 LYNDA LONGLEY
Lynda Longley appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the educational requirements for the promotional examination for the title Social Worker 1, Psychiatric (PS4385K), Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-58 MARY MARTIN
Mary Martin appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Head Clerk (PS8651P), Division of Consumer Affairs.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-59 MICHAEL MCGUIRE
Michael McGuire appeals the determination 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 Administrative Analyst 2 (PS9762T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-60 JOHN MOOR
John Moor appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Supervising Maintenance Repairer (PM3132A), City of Asbury Park.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-61 CHARLES I. NADARAJAH
Charles I. Nadarajah appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Residential Living Specialist (Mental Health) (PS8330K), Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-62 BEATRICE M. NITCHE
Barbara M. Nitche 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 Chief Clerk (PC1844W), Ocean County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-63 ROSEMARY OLEXOVITCH AND EILEEN SADLIK
Rosemary Olexovitch and Eileen Sadlik appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that, per the substitution clause for education, they did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Sales Representative 1 State Lottery (PS8611U), Division of State Lottery, Department of Law and Public Safety.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be granted.
B-64 LINDA RUTSKIN
Linda Rutskin appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Hearing Officer 1 (PS9482K), Division of Youth and Family Services, Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-65 MICHELLE RYANS
Michelle Ryans appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Secretarial Assistant 2 (Non-stenographic), (PS8794K) Division of Youth and Family Service, Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-66 TODD SACCHIERO
Todd Sacchiero appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the education requirements for the promotional examination for Section Forest Firewarden (PS7313G), Department of Environmental Protection.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-67 LAURIN STAHL
Laurin Stahl appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Hearing Officer 1 (PS9482K), Division of Youth and Family Services, Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-68 KATHLEEN TOMPKINS
Kathleen Tompkins 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 Transcriber (PS8045K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-69 LORENE WILKERSON
Lorene Wilkerson appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Hearing Officer 1 (PS9482K), Division of Youth and Family Services, Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-70 HARRIET WILSON
Harriet Wilson 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 Financial Examiner 4 (S6267A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-71 ROOPA YADAV
Roopa Yadav appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not have her foreign transcript evaluated or meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for State Representative 1 State Lottery (PS8611U), Division of State Lottery, Department of Law and Public Safety.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-72 JOSEPH YOUNG, III
Joseph Young, III appeals his ineligibility for the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-73 GRAY ACEVEDO, ET AL.
Gray Acevedo, David Baker, Kenneth Cook, Joseph Costa, Richard Diaz, Samuel Felix, Carlos Gonzalez Jr., Julio Hernandez, Chartrell Jackson, Marina Magliano, Samuel Moreno, Joseph Murgittroyd II, Dominick Reale, Eddy Rolon, Luis Soto, and Clayton Turner appeal the seniority scores for the examination for County Correction Sergeant (PC2560A), Hudson County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-74 DANIEL APONTE, ET AL.
Daniel Aponte, Marvin Ashley, Albert Carr, Brian Coyne, Edward Cruz, Sr., Leonardo De Iudicibus, Miguelina Fermin, Samuel Frye, Antoinette Hills, Charles Hurley, Vric Judge, Robert Kalb, Jr., Ernesto Lopez, Robert Monroe, Jr., Robert Ortiz, Gregory Pena, Angel Ramirez, Jimmy Rivera, Jose Rosario, Alberto Santiago, Samuel Santiago, Gwendolyn Sims, Derick Veerden, Nelson Viera and Raphael Woss appeal the seniority scores for the examination for County Correction Sergeant (PC2560A), Hudson County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-75 SELICIA DAVIS
Selicia Davis appeals her physical performance score for the Fire Fighter (M9999A) examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-76 GARY EVANGELISTA
Gary Evangelista appeals his score on the Police Lieutenant (PM1348W), Camden City promotional examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-77 PATRICK FELICIANO
Patrick Feliciano appeals his seniority score for the examination for Police Sergeant (PM2542A), Rutherford.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-78 HIEN HUYNH
Hien Huynh appeals his score on the Social Worker (PC0633A), Camden County examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-79 MICHAEL MARTIN
Michael Martin appeals his score on the examination for County Correction Sergeant (PC2560A), Hudson County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-80 ANN V. MURRAY
Ann V. Murray appeals her score on the open competitive examination for Contract Administrator 1 (C6767A), Middlesex County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-81 JASON APPLE
Jason Apple appeals the administration of the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-82 THOMAS BARNETT, ET AL.
Thomas Barnett, Eric Bellinger, Jeffrey Iannocone, Christopher Kilpatrick Patrick Laguerre and Samuel West appeal the administration of the written portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-83 PAUL BROWN
Paul Brown appeals the administration of the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-84 JOSEPH CARRATURA, ET AL.
Joseph Carratura, John Vital and John Vogt appeal the administration of the written portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-85 TYSON CLEAVES
Tyson Cleaves appeals the administration of the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-86 DALE DANCY
Dale Dancy appeals the administration of the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-87 JAMES DURKIN
James Durkin appeals the administration of the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-88 BRIAN GLASSNER
Brian Glassner appeals the administration of the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-89 FREDERICK HILBMANN
Frederick Hilbmann appeals the administration of the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-90 TORY HINGLETON
Tory Hingleton appeals the administration of the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-91 TIMOTHY KAIGHN, ET AL.
Timothy Kaighn, James Kohl, William Earle, Joseph Sypherd and Jeffrey Weiserth appeal the administration of the written examination for Police Lieutenant (PM4025V), Gloucester Township.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-92 JEFFREY LORMAN
Jeffrey Lorman appeals the administration of the written portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-93 JOSE MARTINEZ
Jose Martinez appeals the administration of the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-94 WALLY NANCE
Wally Nance appeals the administration of the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-95 ERIC PRAUZE
Eric Prauze appeals the administration of the multiple- choice examination for County Correction Sergeant (PC1394W), Gloucester County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-96 BRENDAN RHODES
Brendan Rhodes appeals the administration and validity of the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-97 MIGUEL SANCHEZ
Miguel Sanchez appeals the administration of the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-98 MICHAEL SCANLON
Michael Scanlon appeals the administration of the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-99 JOSEPH SCIARRA
Joseph Sciarra appeals the administration of the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-100 BRIAN STRACENSKY
Brian Stracensky appeals the administration of the written portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-101 KEVIN VEENSTRA
Kevin Veenstra appeals the administration of the written portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-102 KURT WACHTER
Kurt Wachter appeals the administration of the written portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-103 ALMUSADDIQ WASHINGTON
Almusaddiq Washington appeals the administration of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-104 DONALD WILLIAMS
Donald Williams appeals the administration of the written portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-105 JEFFREY WYATT
Jeffrey Wyatt appeals the administration of the written portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-106 RICHARD DONATO
Richard Donato requests a make-up examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-107 ELIAS HADDAD
Elias Haddad appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not present a valid basis to take a make-up examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-108 JASON HOSEY
Jason Hosey appeals the denial of his request to take a make- up examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-109 VICTOR HUHN, JR.
Victor Huhn, Jr., appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, denying his request for a make-up examination for the written portion of the Fire Fighter (M9999A) open-competitive examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-110 FRANK JANUSZEWSKI
Frank Januszewski appeals the denial of his request to take a make-up examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-111 SAMANTHA KRAJKOVICH
Samantha Krajkovich appeals the denial of her request to take a make-up examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-112 JAMES MCCOY
James McCoy appeals the denial of his request for a make-up examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-113 CHRISTOPHER POWERS
Christopher Powers requests a make-up examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-114 ERIC ROWLANDS
Eric Rowlands requests a make-up examination for the written portion of the Fire Fighter (M9999A) open-competitive examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-115 SCOTT VALENTINE
Scott Valentine requests an opportunity to take a make-up of the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-116 ROBERT VITA
Robert Vita request a make-up examination for the written portion of the Fire Fighter (M9999A) open-competitive examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-117 MICHAEL WHELAN
Michael Whelen, represented by Arnold Lakind, Esq., appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services denying his request for a make-up examination for Police Captain (PM3559A), Jersey City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-118 KATHRYN CORNELL
The Director, Division of Selection Services, on behalf of the Department of State requests that Kathryn Cornell's out- of-title work experience be accepted to qualify her for the promotional examination for Technical Assistant 1 Department of State (PS9274S), Division of Archives and Records Management.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-119 CYNTHIA HOLLAND AND EVELYN MACCARONE
The Director, Division of Selection Services, requests that the out-of-title work performed by Cynthia Holland and Evelyn Maccarone, while serving in the title of Senior Clerk Typist, be accepted as satisfying the requirements for a qualifying examination for Senior Library Assistant.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the requests.
B-120 KAREN MABRY-LUCAS
The Director, Division of Selection Services, on behalf of the Department of Education, requests that Karen Mabry- Lucas' out-of-title work experience be accepted to qualify her for a prospective promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 3, Procurement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-121 RAYMOND TAYLOR
Raymond Taylor, a Planning Associate 3 with the Department of Education appeals the promotion of Francis Auleta from Planning Associate 3 to Planning Associate 1 Budget/Finance.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-122 RUTH DAVIS
Ruth Davis appeals the decision of the Division of Human Resource Management, which found that she did not file a timely application for the promotional examination for Technical Assistant (PS9714L), Department of Banking and Insurance.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-123 DONNA LEE
Donna Lee requests reconsideration of the prior decision of the Merit System Board, In the Matter of Donna Lee, Senior Data Entry Machine Operator (PS6401I), Department of Corrections (decided May 18, 1999), which affirmed the denial of her eligibility for admittance to the aforesaid promotional examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-124 COREY KARAS AND JOSEPH NIGRO
The Town of Harrison, represented by Lawrence M. Fox, Esq., appeals the denial of transfer, under the Intergovernmental Transfer Pilot Program, of Corey Karas and Joseph Nigro from Sheriff's Officer, Hudson County Sheriff's Department to Police Officer, Town of Harrison Police Department.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be granted.
B-125 DIANE IAPICCO
The Director, Division of Human Resource Management, requests that the provisions of N.J.A.C. 4A:4-1.5 be relaxed in order to allow Diane Iapicco, Marina Superintendent 2 (class code 18), to be appointed provisionally, pending promotional examination, to the title of Superintendent, Parks and Forestry 4 (class code 20), Department of Environmental protection (DEP)
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-126 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO N.J.A.C. 4A:6-1.22 - DONATED LEAVE/ DEFINITION OF CATASTROPHIC HEALTH CONDITION OR INJURY
It is recommended that the proposed amendment to N.J.A.C. 4A:6-1.22, concerning donated leave and the definition of "catastrophic health condition or injury" be approved for publication in the New Jersey Register.
ACTION: The Merit System Board approved the proposed amendment for publication in the New Jersey Register.
B-127 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MINUTES
The Merit System Board Minutes for the meeting of August 8, 2000 are submitted for adoption.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-128 PETER BIERNAT, ET AL.
Peter Biernat, Eric Carpenter, Concetta Dorner, Richard Dutko, Susan Margolin, Maria Ortiz, John Powell III, Jane Ronneburger, Raymond Schumacher, Susan Simon, Barbara Steele- Channing, Laura Valentine, and Bernice Williams appeal their scores on the Supervising Medical Review Analyst (SMRA) (PS2935K) promotional examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the appeals in part and denied the appeals in part.
B-129 TONYA L. BROWN
The appeal of Tonya L. Brown, a Correction Officer Recruit with South Woods State Prison, Department of Corrections, concerning her release at the end of her working test period effective January 7, 1999, was heard by Administrative Law Judge John R. Futey (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on March 14, 2000, reversing the release. At its meeting of May 9, 2000, the Board adopted the ALJ's recommendation that the appellant's release at the end of her working test period be reversed. Additionally, the Board found that the appellant served an appropriate working test period for the first six months of the requisite 12-month working test period, and, therefore, should be provided with an additional six-month working test period. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-130 EARLY SETTLEMENTS
James Baez College of New Jersey 6-day suspension
Trent A. Davis Office of the Public Defender Resignation not in good standing
Carol Elliott Veterans' Memorial Home Menlo Park Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs Removal
Hopemary Egbuonu Veterans' Memorial Home Menlo Park Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs 10-day & 20-day suspensions and Removal
Karin Marlin New Lisbon Developmental Center Department of Human Services 30-day suspension
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, September 12, 2000, at 10:00 a.m., at 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
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