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Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2001
Janice Mitchell Mintz, Chairwoman Alan Dexter Bowman Margaret E. L. Howard Judith L. Shaw Leo R. Vartan
A regular meeting of the Merit System Board was held on Wednesday, January 17, 2001, in Trenton, New Jersey.
PRESENT: Chairwoman Janice Mitchell Mintz, Merit System Board Members, Alan Dexter Bowman, Margaret E.L. Howard, Judith L. Shaw, and Leo Vartan; Elizabeth Laufer, Deputy Attorney General; and Henry Maurer, Director, Division of Merit System Practices and Labor Relations.
In accordance with L.1975, c.231, Chairwoman Janice Mitchell Mintz 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 30, 2000, and posted at the Department of Personnel, 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
It is noted that the agenda items were decided out of order.
Section A - Hearing Matters, items *A-10, *A-13 and *A-14 were heard after A-15. A motion was made and seconded that the open session be recessed after A-15, and that, pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Open Public Meetings Act, the Merit System Board entered into Executive Session for the purpose of legal advice on the matters of A-10 Joseph Hornick, A-13 Karen Brevogel, and A-14 Harry J. Murray. The Board subsequently reconvened the public meeting, at which time the Board decided the matters of A-10 and A-13.
Once again, a motion was made and seconded that the open session be recessed and the Board entered into another Executive Session to further discuss A-14 Harry J. Murray. The Board subsequently reconvened the public meeting.
Additionally, Section B - Miscellaneous Matters, items B-55 through B-112 were heard first. After item B-112, Commissioner Mintz, indicated that she would not be able to attend the entire meeting and designated Margaret Howard Acting Chairperson to preside over the remainder of the meeting, items B-1 through B- 54.
All actions were by unanimous vote unless otherwise specified.
STATE
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: December 4, 2000
TO: Janice Mitchell Mintz, 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 Classification Plan - Addition of Workweeks
GENERAL
The Department of Transportation has requested the creation of two additional workweeks for their information technology staff. The Department's network operations and help desk staff were previously converted to 40-hour workweeks to provide coverage corresponding to that of their user population. Existing titles are currently assigned a 35-hour workweek. The Department requests these additional workweeks to accommodate their need to bring the Technical Support Specialist staff in line with other information technology staff of the department.
ADDITION OF WORKWEEKS Effective: 12/16/00
Technical Support Specialist 1 P26 * 40
Technical Support Specialist 2 P22 * 40
To: Janice Mitchell Mintz, Commissioner
Henry Maurer, Director Merit System Practices and Labor Relations
From: Marjorie Schwartz, Director Human Resource Management
Subject: Change in the State Classification Plan
Date: December 18, 2000
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
DIVISION OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
The Department of Treasury is requesting that the following job function be reallocated to the Senior Executive Service. Based upon a review of the duties and responsibilities, it is consistent with the standards established for inclusion in the Senior Executive Service. Your approval of the reallocation for the following position number from the career service to the Senior Executive Service is recommended.
Reallocation of Service Effective date: December 2, 2000
From: Position #947212 Assistant Administrator, Division of Building and Construction, Design (M35 - 17697D)
To: Position #947212 Senior Executive Service (M98 - 90752)
Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Division of Property Management and Construction, the Assistant Administrator, Division of Building and Construction, (Design) is responsible for managerial oversight of all capital and public works projects in the southern region of New Jersey. The Southern Regional District Office has 10 employees and 125 ongoing projects valued at $250 million. Additionally, he works with other executive managers in the Division in policy development and decision making regarding the design and construction of State owned buildings.
DATE: January 17, 2001
TO: Janice Mitchell Mintz, Commissioner Department of Personnel
Henry S. Maurer, Director Merit System Practices and Labor Relations
FROM: Marjorie A. Schwartz, Director Human Resource Management
SUBJECT: Change in the Classification Plan
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The Middlesex County Department of Health requests the use of a Public Health Epidemiologist title to properly classify a position. Increased activities mandated by Chapter 2 of the State Sanitary Code, Reportable Diseases (NJAC 8:57-1.1 to 1.12) necessitates that the Department create a position to perform these functions.
Initially, the Department requested a state title be made common to classify the position. Research revealed this to be impractical; the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services plans to revise local public health practice regulations in December, 2001. These revisions will increase the education requirements for this function at the local government level. Due to these anticipated differences in requirements, the use of a common title is not appropriate.
Since no other active title exists for this function, we request reactivation of the local government title, Epidemiologist. We concurrently request a change in service designation from unclassified to career, and a title verbiage change. A Medical Doctor's license was required at the time this title was in use, thus placing its assignment to the unclassified service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 11A:3-5(e). This license is not a present or anticipated requirement, negating the need for this title to be assigned to the unclassified service.
REACTIVATION, CHANGE OF SERVICE, TITLE VERBIAGE CHANGE Effective: 12/30/00
FROM: TO: Epidemiologist Public Health Epidemiologist 01745 Inactive Unclassified 01745 Active Career
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEALS
The following appeals were withdrawn and removed from the hearing calendar:
Harry J. Buttito, Park Police Sergeant, County of Middlesex, layoff (good faith issue only).
Robert Maretz, Senior Correction Officer, Department of Corrections, East Jersey State Prison, suspension.
Kevin Sisk, Stock Handler, County of Union, 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:
Kimberly Bethea, Support Services Representative Trainee, Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles, release at the end of the working test period.
Virginia Carter, Clerk Typist, Department of Labor, Workers' Compensation Division, release at the end of the working test period.
George Harrison, Secretarial Assistant III, Department of Human Services, Central Office, suspension.
Frederick Massucci, Police Officer, City of Newark, suspension.
Ronald Mazotas, Maintenance Worker I Transportation, Department of Transportation, release at the end of the working test period.
John E. Miller, County Correction Officer, County of Monmouth, suspension.
William Ortiz, Police Officer, City of Newark, suspension.
Lester W. Wormley, Security Guard, State Operated School District of the City of Newark, suspension.
SECTION A - HEARING MATTERS
A-1 SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of Mark Bernstein Veterans' Memorial Home at Menlo Park Suspension
In the Matter of Ian Dubac City of Passaic Police Department Fine
In the Matter of Katherine Gilmore County of Essex Department of Corrections Removal
In the Matter of Marie Guilaume Woodbridge Developmental Center Department of Human Services Suspension
In the Matter of Maurice Lewis County of Essex Department of Public Safety Removal
In the Matter of Abiodum Okubanjo County of Hudson Department of Corrections Removal
In the Matter of Anthony Porto New Jersey State Prison Department of Corrections Suspension
In the Matter of Linda Robinson County of Cumberland County Manor Removal
In the Matter of Samuel Rodriguez County of Passaic Department of Youth Services Removal
In the Matter of Annie Snell Vineland Developmental Center Department of Human Services Removal
In the Matter of Janice Stinson Division of Youth and Family Services Department of Human Services Suspension
In the Matter of Donald Storey County of Burlington Juvenile Detention Center Suspension
In the Matter of Henry Taylor City of Millville Department of Public Works Removal
In the Matter of Maria Tkatshenko Department of Labor Suspension
Brian Whittle City of East Orange Removal
RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE CASES - SETTLEMENT
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements with the exception of Henry Taylor, which was held over.
A-2 BETTY JEAN KESSLER
Betty Jean Kessler, Practical Nurse, New Lisbon Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, suspension for 10 days, on charges of insubordination.
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-3 ROBERT JOHNSON
Robert Johnson, Senior Correction Officer, Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center, Department of Corrections, suspension for 15 days, on charges of insubordination and personal conduct.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the 15-day suspension to a 10-day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-4 EUGENE MONTAGUE
Eugene Montague, Correction Sergeant, Corrections - Operations, Central Transportation, Department of Corrections, suspension for 10 days, on charges of discrimination that affects equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, and other related charges.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the 10-day suspension to a five-day suspension and appellant is ordered to attend a discrimination/harassment workshop.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-5 JANE RICHARDS-MERCADO
Jane Richards-Mercado, Purchasing Agent, City of Hoboken, Administration Department, represented by Gerald D. Miller, Esq., seeks enforcement of that part of the Merit System Board decision rendered on October 8, 1996, granting her back pay and benefits. Appellant also seeks counsel fees for her attorney's representation in this matter.
Recommendations of the Administrative Law Judge - Grant back pay and deny counsel fees.
ACTION: The Merit System Board remanded the matter to the Office of Administrative Law.
A-6 LISA SANSBURY
Lisa Sansbury, Human Services Technician, Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, suspension for 10 days, on charges of insubordination.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the 10-day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board modified the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge to a five-day suspension.
A-7 GLEN SELLERS
Glen Sellers, Police Officer, Township of West Orange, Police Department, suspension for 10 days, on charges of an employee in the public services shall not engage in conduct constituting neglect of duty.
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-8 JILL WALLER
Jill Waller, Assistant Town Clerk, Township of Kearny, Clerk's Office, suspension for 30 days and demotion to position of Principal Clerk Typist, on charges of failure to perform duties, inability to perform duties, chronic or excessive absenteeism, conduct unbecoming a public employee, and neglect of duty.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the 30-day suspension and demotion.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Yes) Alan Dexter Bowman (Yes) Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes) Judith L. Shaw (Yes) Leo Vartan (Abstained)
A-9 FRANCES COHAN
Frances Cohan, a Housing Manager with the North Bergen Housing Authority, removal effective November 25, 1997, on charges of inefficiency, failure to perform duties, neglect of duty and insubordination.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
*A-10 JOSEPH HORNICK
Joseph Hornick, Fire Fighter, City of Long Branch, Fire Department, removal effective March 5, 1996, on charges of violation of rules and regulations of the Uniform Fire Division.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
A-11 PAUL JONES
Paul Jones, Truck Driver, City of Newark, Department of Neighborhood Services, removal effective December 15, 1998, on charges of inability to perform duties.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Yes) Alan Dexter Bowman (Abstained) Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes) Judith L. Shaw (Yes) Leo Vartan (Yes)
A-12 DRUCELLA SHANNON
Drucella Shannon, Receptionist and Telephone Operator, County of Cumberland, County Manor, removal effective December 22, 1999, on charges of unauthorized use of residents' credit card accounts, violation of residents' rights, forgery, and misuse of public property.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
*A-13 KAREN BREVOGEL
Karen Brevogel, Senior Practical Nurse, County of Burlington, Buttonwood Hospital, removal effective April 22, 1998, on charges of incompetency, inefficiency or failure to perform duties; conduct unbecoming a public employee; and neglect of duty.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removal to a 90-day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board remanded the matter to the Office of Administrative Law.
*A-14 HARRY J. MURRAY
Harry J. Murray, a Principal Research Analyst with the Department of Transportation (DOT) was removed from his position, effective July 16, 1999, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee, violation of the DOT's Code of Ethics, along with the State Conflict of Interest law and failure to cooperate with an official investigation.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removal to a four-month suspension and $500 fine.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
*Executive Session see page 1.
A-15 EDWARD SZUBSKI
Edward Szubski, Correction Lieutenant, Bayside State Prison, Department of Corrections, suspension for 30 days on various charges including conduct unbecoming a public employee, personal conduct, performance, neglect of duty and safety and security precautions.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the 30-day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
SECTION B - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
B-1 JUAN C. BETANCOURTH
Juan C. Betancourth, represented by Peter J. Cresci, Esq., appeals his rejection as a Sheriff's Officer candidate by the County of Hudson 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. This matter was held over from the December 19, 2000 Merit System Board meeting.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be referred for independent evaluation.
B-2 VICKIE BURNETT-WILLIAMS
Vickie Burnett-Williams appeals her rejection as a Police Officer candidate by the City of Camden and its request to remove her name from the subject 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-3 EDWARD GENTILE
Edward Gentile appeals his rejection as a Sheriff's Officer candidate by the County of Hudson and its request to remove his name from the subject 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 PETER O'TOOLE
Peter O'Toole, represented by Bernard Weiss, Esq., appeals his rejection as a County Correction Officer candidate by the County of Monmouth 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 matter be referred for independent evaluation.
B-5 JOSE PIMENTA
Jose Pimenta, represented by Felix Lopez Montalvo, Esq., appeals his rejection as a County Correction Officer candidate by the County of Union and its request to remove his name from the subject 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-6 GEORGE REYES
George Reyes represented by Oswin E. Hadley, Esq., appeals his rejection as a Police Officer candidate by the City of Jersey City and its request to remove his name from the subject 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-7 BENJAMIN RIVERA-ESTRADA
Benjamin Rivera-Estrada, represented by Wendie L. Elovich, Esq., appeals his rejection as a Police Officer candidate by the City of Long Branch 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 granted.
B-8 MARK SACRIPANTI
Mark Sacripanti appeals his rejection as a Correction Officer Recruit candidate by the Department of Corrections and its request to remove his name from the subject 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-9 OSVALDO VERGEL
Osvaldo Vergel, represented by Darryl W. Siss, Esq., appeals his rejection as a Police Officer candidate by the City of Paterson 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-10 JOHN C. NEWCOMB
John C. Newcomb 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 due to medical unfitness.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-11 FILOMENA BRENNAN
Filomena Brennan, a Technical Assistant 1 (Community Affairs) with the Department of Community Affairs, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-12 TARA CATTANI
Tara Cattani, a Teacher 1 with the 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-13 YVES-ANNIE ERVILUS
Yves-Annie Ervilus, a former Head Nurse (12 Months) at 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-14 THOMAS MAGANZIN
Thomas Maganzin, a Cottage Training Technician at New Lisbon Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-15 NANCY MURPHY
Nancy Murphy, a Senior Therapy Program Assistant with Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits. This matter was held over from the December 19, 2000 Merit System Board meeting for further review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-16 BARRY J. PANICK
Barry J. Panick, a Parks Maintenance Specialist 2 with the Department of Environmental Protection, represented by Mark A. Cunningham, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-17 DORIS RENNINGS
Doris Rennings, a Head Nurse at the Senator Garrett W. Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits. This matter was held over from the December 19, 2000 Merit System Board meeting for further review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-18 JAMES SOUS
James Sous, an Electrical Mechanic 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-19 RALPH G. VERDIECK, JR.
Ralph G. Verdieck, Jr., a Repairer with Rowan University, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-20 REBECCA WILBURN
Rebecca Wilburn, a Practical Nurse with Trenton Psychiatric Hospital (TPH), 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-21 MAURICE WINFIELD
Maurice Winfield, a Senior Correction Officer at the Garden State Reception and 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-22 STACEY GOODALL
Stacey Goodall, a Senior Correction Officer at Northern State Prison, Department of Corrections (DOC), appeals the determination of the Director, Equal Employment Division, with the DOC, stating that the appellant failed to present sufficient evidence to support a finding of probable cause that she had been discriminated against based on her sex, race, color or creed, or had been sexually harassed or retaliated against.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-23 DENNIS ALBA
Dennis Alba appeals his removal from the Probation Officer (S1620T) eligible list which was certified to the Burlington County Vicinage, the Judiciary (Burlington County Vicinage), due to his failure to respond to the certification notice. Appellant also appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Systems which upheld the removal of his name from the Investigator Probation (S1618T) eligible list, Camden County Vicinage, the Judiciary (Camden County Vicinage), on the basis of a prior employment history which related adversely to the title. Further, appellant appeals his removal from the Probation Officer (S1620T) list which was also certified to the Camden County Vicinage.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that the appeal be denied for the Probation Officer (S1620T) list that was certified to Burlington County Vicinage and Camden County Vicinage. The Merit System Board directed that the appeal be granted for the Investigator Probation (S1618T) list which was certified to the Camden County Vicinage.
B-24 ALFRED L. BALL, III
Alfred L. Ball, III, appeals the decision of Selection Services which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit (S9999V), Department of Corrections, on the basis of an unsatisfactory driving record and criminal history.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-25 TERENCE BELLINGER
Terence Bellinger, a Senior Correction Officer with the Department of Corrections, appeals the decision of Selection Services which upheld the removal of his name from the list for Correction Sergeant (PS7099I) based on his unsatisfactory employment record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-26 STEVEN R. BRZDEK
Steven R. Brzdek, a Senior Correction Officer with the Department of Corrections, appeals the decision of Selection Services which upheld the removal of his name from the list for Correction Sergeant (PS7099I) based on his unsatisfactory employment record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-27 RAMASES P. CARTER
Ramases P. Carter, represented by William D. Sayers, Esq., appeals the decision of Selection Services which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit (S9999W), Department of Corrections, on the basis of an unsatisfactory driving record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-28 JORGE L. DOMINGUEZ
Jorge L. Dominguez, a Senior Correction Officer with the Department of Corrections, appeals the decision of Selection Services which upheld the removal of his name from the list for Correction Sergeant (PS7099I) based on his unsatisfactory employment record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-29 CARL L. GREEN, SR.
Carl L. Green, Sr., appeals the decision of Selection Services which upheld the Department of Corrections' request for the removal of the appellant's name from the Parole Officer Recruit (S1405S) eligible list due to an unsatisfactory criminal and driving record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-30 DARREN GROSSMAN
The Township of Marlboro, represented by Richard J. Shaklee, Esq., appeals the decision of Selection Services which found that it had presented a sufficient basis to remove the name of Darren Grossman from the eligible list for Police Officer (M5802Z), Township of Marlboro, on the basis of an unsatisfactory employment history.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted and directed that Mr. Grossman's name be removed from the eligible list for Police Officer (M5802Z), Township of Marlboro.
B-31 MICHAEL C. GUTTO, JR.
Michael C. Gutto, Jr., a Senior Correction Officer with the Department of Corrections, appeals the decision of Selection Services which upheld the removal of his name from the list for Correction Sergeant (PS7099I) based on his unsatisfactory employment record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-32 ROBERT L. HASKINS, JR.
Robert L. Haskins, Jr., a Senior Correction Officer with the Department of Corrections, appeals the decision of Selection Services which upheld the removal of his name from the list for Correction Sergeant (PS7099I) based on his unsatisfactory employment record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-33 GREGORY LEHMAN
Gregory Lehman appeals the decision of Selection Services which upheld the appointing authority's request for the removal of the appellant's name from the County Correction Officer (C6342Z), Middlesex County eligible list due to an unsatisfactory background report.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-34 KEVIN MILLER
Kevin Miller, a Senior Correction Officer with the Department of Corrections, appeals the decision of Selection Services which upheld the removal of his name from the list for Correction Sergeant (PS7099I) based on his unsatisfactory employment record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-35 KEVIN R. MURRAY
Kevin R. Murray, a Senior Correction Officer with the Department of Corrections, appeals the decision of Selection Services which upheld the removal of his name from the list for Correction Sergeant (PS7099I) based on his unsatisfactory employment record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-36 JAMES PYLES
James Pyles, represented by Howard J. Heald, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration of its decision, rendered on April 8, 1999, which removed his name from the eligible list for Police Officer (M4309S), Atlantic City due to an unsatisfactory background.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request for reconsideration.
B-37 THOMAS STREMME
Thomas Stremme, a Senior Correction Officer with the Department of Corrections, represented by Bruce M. Gorman, Esq., appeals the decision of Selection Services which upheld the removal of his name from the list for Correction Sergeant (PS7099I) based on his unsatisfactory employment record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-38 FRANCIS G. TULKO
Francis G. Tulko appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services, which found that Jersey City had presented a sufficient basis to remove appellant's name from the Police Officer (M3382Z) eligible list as a result of making false statements on his preemployment application.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-39 MICHAEL S. WASSUTA
Michael S. Wassuta, Senior Corection Officer with the Department of Corrections, represented by Charles J. Sciarra, Esq., appeals the decision of Selection Services which upheld the removal of his name from the list for Correction Sergeant (PS7099I) based on his unsatisfactory employment record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-40 MARY E. BERTSCH
Mary E. Bertsch appeals the determination of the Division of Human Resource Information Services (HRIS), which removed her name from the special reemployment list for Administrative Analyst 3, Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-41 GEORGE LANG
George Lang appeals the decision of the Selection Services Unit which upheld his bypass on the list for Fire Lieutenant (PM2796S), Township of North Bergen.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted a hearing.
B-42 ANDREW ROSS
Andrew Ross, a Senior Correction Officer with the Department of Corrections, represented by Frank H. Rose, Esq., appeals the decision of Selection Services which upheld the bypass of his name on the list for Correction Sergeant (PS7099I).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-43 LEANETTA JOHNSON
The Department of Corrections appeals the decision of Selection Services restoring Leanetta Johnson's name to the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999W) eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted and directed that Ms. Johnson's name be removed from the eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit (S999W).
B-44 ASSISTANT ZONING OFFICER (M6589W), TOWNSHIP OF MONTVILLE
The appointing authority requests permission not to make an appointment from the certification for Assistant Zoning Officer (M6589W), Township of Montville.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request for appointment waiver but assessed costs.
B-45 COMMUNITY SERVICE AIDE/SENIOR CLERK (M6631A), JERSEY CITY
The appointing authority requests permission not to make an appointment from the certification for Community Service Aide/Senior Clerk (M6631A), Jersey City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request but assessed selection and compliance costs and a fine.
B-46 COOK (C0760W), PASSAIC COUNTY
Passaic County requests reconsideration of the decision rendered on October 11, 2000, the Merit System Board In the Matter of Cook (C0760W), Passaic County, which ordered the appointing authority to immediately remove the provisionals, Eugene Durham, Edward Diklich, Norman Hooper, Victor M. Zarate, Nathaniel Bridges, Clark Miller, William J. Denny, Benjamin Ricco, III and Irene Iwanyszyn, who are currently serving in the title of Cook and to pay compliance processing costs in the amount of $250.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-47 POLICE AIDE (M6494W), CITY OF PLAINFIELD
The appointing authority requests permission not to make an appointment from the certification for Police Aide (M6494W), City of Plainfield.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request for appointment waiver but assessed partial costs.
B-48 SENIOR RECORDS RETRIEVAL OPERATOR (M6139O) AND (M6661A), CITY OF NEWARK
The appointing authority requests permission not to make an appointment from the certification for Senior Records Retrieval Operator (M6139O) and (M6661A), City of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request for appointment waiver but assessed costs.
B-49 KENNETH CANDELORI
Kenneth Candelori, a Supervising Payroll Clerk with the Division of Youth and Family Services, Department of Human Services, represented by Stuart A. Tucker, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for back pay and benefits for the period of his indefinite suspension from duty on January 5, 1999, until his reinstatement to his position on May 1, 2000. He also requests counsel fees for legal services in this matter.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request for back pay and benefits but denied the request for counsel fees.
B-50 VINCENT UCCI
Vincent Ucci, a Police Officer with the City of Newark, represented by Robert R. Cannan, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for back pay and counsel fees.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted in part.
VOTE: Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes) Alan Dexter Bowman (Abstained) Judith L. Shaw (Yes) Leo Vartan (Yes)
B-51 FRED WISNIEWSKI
Fred Wisniewski, a Laboratory Technician at New Jersey City University, represented by Denice Hunt, Communications Workers of America, Local 1031, requests that the Board determine the amount of back pay which he is due for the period of his indefinite suspension from September 20, 1996 to his reinstatement on May 10, 1999.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request for payment of $3,457.09 for the amount appellant expended to maintain his health insurance coverage. The Merit System Board denied the request for payment for a clothing allowance. The Merit System Board granted a hearing on the issue of the amount of back pay.
B-52 CURTIS CHIUMENTO
Curtis Chiumento, a Sheriff's Officer Sergeant with the Camden County Sheriff's Department, petitions the Merit System Board for relief, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 11A:2-24 and N.J.A.C. 4A:2-5.1, et seq., from alleged reprisal by his employer.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request for interim relief.
B-53 CHINWE ONYIANTA
Chinwe Onyianta, formerly a Head Nurse with the Essex County Department of Health and Rehabilitation, represented by Eric A. Klein, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board (Board) for reconsideration of its final administrative decision rendered on December 8, 1998, in which the Board directed that the appeal of the appellant be recorded as withdrawn.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request for reconsideration and directed that the matter be transmitted to the Office of Administrative Law for further proceedings.
B-54 DEXTER S. WRIGHT
Dexter S. Wright, a Cottage Training Technician at New Lisbon Developmental Training Center, Department of Human Services, represented by Eric A. Klein, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration of the final administrative decision issued on November 15, 2000, in which the Director, Merit System Practices and Labor Relations, denied the appellant's request for a hearing on the basis of untimeliness.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request for reconsideration and directed that the matter be transmitted to the Office of Administrative Law for further proceedings.
B-55 MILDRED LIGHTFOOT
The appeal of Mildred Lightfoot, a Personnel Aide 1 at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, of her resignation not in good standing effective June 2, 1999, was heard by Administrative Law Judge John R. Tassini (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on September 28, 2000, reversing the resignation not in good standing. At its meeting on November 14, 2000, the Board adopted the ALJ's recommendation. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-56 MARK BENTON
The appeal of Mark Benton, a Senior Food Service Handler at Hunterdon Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, of his removal effective December 17, 1999 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Joseph F. Martone (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on October 6, 2000. At its meeting on November 21, 2000, the Board adopted the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the removal. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Yes) Alan Dexter Bowman (Abstained) Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes) Judith L. Shaw (Abstained) Leo Vartan (Yes)
B-57 CLAUDE DEJOIE
The appeal of Claude DeJoie, a Family Service Specialist 3 with the Division of Youth and Family Services, Department of Human Services, of his removal, effective May 21, 1999, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Stephen G. Weiss (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on October 16, 2000. The Merit System Board (Board), at its meeting on November 21, 2000, adopted the ALJ's recommendation to modify the removal to a 120-day suspension. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Yes) Alan Dexter Bowman (Abstained) Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes) Judith L. Shaw (Abstained) Leo Vartan (Yes)
B-58 WILLIAM T. ECKSTEIN, JR.
The appeal of William T. Eckstein, Jr., Marine Mechanic, Division of State Police, Department of Law and Public Safety, of his release at the end of his working test period on April 24, 1998, based upon unsatisfactory performance of duties, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Joseph F. Fidler (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on July 14, 2000. At its meeting on November 21, 2000, the Merit System Board adopted the ALJ's recommendation to grant a new, full working test period. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Yes) Alan Dexter Bowman (Abstained) Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes) Judith L. Shaw (Abstained) Leo Vartan (Yes)
B-59 NAGUIB S. HANNA
The appeal of Naguib S. Hanna concerning the Department of Environmental Protection's request to remove his name from the eligible list for Assistant Environmental Engineer (S6038O), on the basis of insufficient English language ability to perform the duties of the job, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Joseph Lavery (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on October 13, 2000. At its meeting of November 21, 2000, the Merit System Board adopted the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the list removal. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Yes) Alan Dexter Bowman (Abstained) Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes) Judith L. Shaw (Abstained) Leo Vartan (Yes)
B-60 FULVIO STANZIALE
The appeal of Fulvio Stanziale, a Sanitary Inspector with the Monmouth County Board of Health, regarding his one-day suspension on charges, was originally heard by Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Jeff S. Masin, who rendered his initial decision on February 29, 2000, reversing the suspension. At its meeting of April 4, 2000, the Board remanded the matter to the Office of Administrative Law. On remand, the ALJ upheld the one-day suspension. At its meeting on November 21, 2000, the Board adopted the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the one-day suspension. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Yes) Alan Dexter Bowman (Abstained) Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes) Judith L. Shaw (Abstained) Leo Vartan (Yes)
B-61 JUNIOR A. WATTS
The appeal of Junior A. Watts, a Maintenance Repairer, Low Pressure License, with the John L. Montgomery Medical Home, Monmouth County, of his removal effective April 14, 1998, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Kathryn A. Clark (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on October 12, 2000. At its meeting on November 21, 2000, the Merit System Board (Board) adopted the ALJ's recommendation to vacate the removal. The proposed decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Yes) Alan Dexter Bowman (Abstained) Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes) Judith L. Shaw (Abstained) Leo Vartan (Yes)
B-62 HOWARD WEIGLE
Harold Weigle, an Inspector, Fire Safety with the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), appealed his removal effective September 5, 1997, on charges. On August 10, 1999, the Board acknowledged a settlement between the appellant and DCA, which partially resolved issues related to the appellant's appeal of his removal. Subsequently, the Board granted a hearing to the appellant to resolve the issue, inter alia, of whether he was entitled to back pay from the date he was to be reinstated under the settlement agreement until his actual reinstatement. This matter was heard by Administrative Law Judge Joseph Lavery (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on October 13, 2000, finding that the appellant was entitled to back pay from the date he was to be reinstated under the settlement agreement until the date of his actual reinstatement. At its meeting on November 21, 2000, the Board adopted the ALJ's recommendation that the appellant is entitled to back pay from the date he was to be reinstated under the settlement agreement until the actual date of his reinstatement. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Yes) Alan Dexter Bowman (Abstained) Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes) Judith L. Shaw (Abstained) Leo Vartan (Yes)
B-63 SARAH A. BRANGMAN
The appeal of Sarah A. Brangman, a Senior Correction Officer with the Central Medical Unit, Department of Corrections, of her removals effective July 28, 1998 and January 4, 1999 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Bruce R. Campbell (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on October 27, 2000, upholding the January 4, 1999 removal. At its meeting on December 5, 2000, the Board modified the removal to a resignation in good standing. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-64 JOHN RUE
The appeal of John Rue, a Supervising Maintenance Repairer, Low Pressure License, with the Trenton Housing Authority, of his removal and resignation not in good standing effective March 3, 1999 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Solomon A. Metzger (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on October 26, 2000, upholding the removal. At its meeting on December 5, 2000, the Board modified the removal to a resignation in good standing. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-65 SANTA TYSON
The appeal of Santa Tyson, a Senior Correction Officer with Albert C. Wagner Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, of her 10-day suspension on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Beatrice S. Tylutki (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on October 27, 2000. At its meeting on December 5, 2000, the Merit System Board (Board) did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the suspension. Rather, the Board ordered that the matter be remanded to the Office of Administrative Law. The proposed decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-66 ROBERT WHARTON
The appeal of Robert Wharton, a County Correction Officer with the Cumberland County Department of Corrections, of his 15-day suspension on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Joseph Lavery (ALJ) who rendered his initial decision on October 17, 2000. At its meeting on December 5, 2000, the Merit System 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-67 BAZYT BERGUS
The appeal of Bazyt Bergus, a Police Sergeant with the City of Newark Police Department, of his indefinite suspension effective January 8, 1998, and his removal effective August 19, 1998 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Mumtaz Bari-Brown (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on September 28, 2000, reversing the removal. At its meeting on December 19, 2000, the Board did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation . Rather, the Board ordered that the appellant be suspended for 10 days. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Yes) Alan Dexter Bowman (Abstained) Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes) Judith L. Shaw (Yes) Leo Vartan (Yes)
B-68 MICHAEL BOYETTE
The appeal of Michael Boyette, a County Correction Officer with the Monmouth County Sheriff, of his 20-day suspension on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Anthony T. Bruno (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on April 19, 2000, recommending that the 20-day suspension be reversed. At its meeting on June 6, 2000, the Merit System Board (Board) ordered that the matter be remanded to the Office of Administrative Law. On September 21, 2000, the ALJ issued his remand decision, recommending that the suspension be reversed. At its meeting on December 19, 2000, the Board did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation. Rather, the Board modified the 20-day suspension to a 10-day suspension. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Yes) Alan Dexter Bowman (No) Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes) Judith L. Shaw (Yes) Leo Vartan (Yes)
B-69 CRAIG GILMORE
The appeal of Craig Gilmore, a Police Officer with the City of Passaic Police Department of his 45-day suspension on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Jeffrey A. Gerson (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on November 3, 2000, modifying the 45-day suspension to a 30-day suspension. At its meeting on December 19, 2000, the Board adopted the ALJ's recommendation. However, the Board found it necessary to address the exceptions and cross exceptions filed by the parties. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-70 DATINA RINN
The appeal of Datina Rinn, a Police Lieutenant with the Jersey City Police Department of her 60-day suspension on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Jeffrey A. Gerson (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on October 30, 2000, modifying the 60-day suspension to a five-day suspension. At its meeting on December 19, 2000, the Board adopted the ALJ's recommendation. However, the Board found it necessary to address the exceptions and cross exceptions filed by the parties. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Abstained) Alan Dexter Bowman (Yes) Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes) Judith L. Shaw (Yes) Leo Vartan (Yes)
B-71 LAMONT WALKER
The appeal of Lamont Walker, a Supervising Building Maintenance Worker with the County of Burlington, of his 10- day suspension, demotion to the position of Building Maintenance Worker effective March 11, 1996, and removal, effective August 5, 1996, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Joseph Lavery (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on November 14, 2000. It is noted that the ALJ's first initial decision, rendered December 2, 1999, was presented to the Board at its meeting on February 23, 2000. However, the Board remanded the matter to the Office of Administrative Law for clarification of the charges leading to the removal. At its meeting on December 19, 2000, the Merit System Board adopted the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the suspension and demotion, but did not adopt his recommendation to uphold the removal. Rather, the Board concluded that the removal should be reversed. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-72 MICHAEL HAYES
The Department of Corrections, represented by Kathleen M. VanSteen, Manager, Employee Relations, requests reconsideration of the Merit System Board decision rendered on July 11, 2000, granting Michael Hayes $60,331.74 in back pay.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request for reconsideration.
B-73 MARION ANLLO
Marion Anllo appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the examination for Regional Coordinator of Transportation, Day Care and Training (PS7648K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-74 KAREN J. ARMENTI
Karen J. Armenti 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 Assistant (PS6154U), Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-75 MARYANN BARILE AND EDWARD SZUSTEK
Maryann Barile and Edward Szustek appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that they did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Loan Adviser (PM0247W), City of Jersey City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be granted.
B-76 HERBERT L. BATES AND ALVIN B. MULLINS
Herbert L. Bates and Alvin B. Mullins appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services, which found that they were ineligible for the promotional examination for Building Management Service Specialist 4 (PM0622B), Newark School District.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-77 KEITH BIERWISCH
Keith Bierwisch appeals his ineligibility for the examination for Fire Lieutenant (PM2633A), Irvington.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-78 JAYASHREE CHITNIS AND SNEHAL R. SHAH
Jayashree Chitnis and Snehal R. Shah appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that they did not meet the educational requirements for the open competitive examination for Auditor Accountant Trainee (S6234B).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-79 ESTRELLA DAVID
Estrella David 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 Program Development Specialist Cultural and Heritage Affairs (C6787A), Union County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-80 PATRICIA DONOVAN
Patricia Donovan appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Supervising Laborer (PM2108A), City of Asbury Park.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-81 ROBERT F. DWYER
Robert F. Dwyer appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Supervisor Procurement Unit (PS7695U), Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-82 ANNEMARIE M. HART
Annemarie M. Hart 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 3, Non-Stenographic (PS7748K), Hunterdon Developmental Center.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-83 DOROTHYLOU HILLMAN
Dorothylou Hillman 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 Social Worker (C1395B), Burlington County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-84 CHERYL W. HOFFMAN
Cheryl W. Hoffman appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Collector of Delinquent Accounts (PM0200A), City of East Orange.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-85 MARY G. JOHNSON
Mary G. Johnson 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 Field Representative, Disease Control (M1243B), Atlantic City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-86 TERYL S. KLOVA
Teryl S. Klova appeals her ineligibility for the Program Nutritionist (C6716A), Burlington County 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-87 JOSEPH F. NEALON
Joseph F. Nealon appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that he did not possess the proper licensure for the promotional examination for Park Maintenance Worker (PM1542W), Belmar Borough.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-88 PATRICIA R. VALLANGO
Patricia R. Vallango appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 4 (Data Processing) (PS6501K), Greenbrook Regional Center.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-89 JOHN M. ZAWATCKI
John M. Zawatcki 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 Services Specialist 1 (PS2117K), Division of Youth and Family Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-90 BENJAMIN D. SMITH
Benjamin D. Smith appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he was not permanent in the competitive division as of the closing date for the promotional examination for Principal Custodian (PM0070W), Jersey City School District.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-91 ANTHONY COSTA
Anthony Costa appeals his seniority score for the examination for Police Sergeant (PM0959W), Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-92 KYLE EDLER
Kyle Edler appeals his score for the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-93 VINCENT FAGAN
Vincent Fagan appeals his score for the promotional examination for Manager 2, Right of Way (PS4895T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-94 THOMAS P. FIGLIO
Thomas P. Figlio appeals his seniority score and rank on the promotional list for Assistant Administrative Supervisor of Income Maintenance (PC0522A), Gloucester County Board of Social Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-95 CHARLES E. OMOREGIE
Charles E. Omoregie appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that he failed to achieve a passing score on the promotional examination for Social Worker (PC0634A), Union County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-96 MICHAEL SERVELLO
Michael Servello appeals his score for the physical performance portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-97 DAVID SHEEKEY
David Sheekey requests a review of the written cognitive portion of the open-competitive examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-98 FRANK SUSZYNSKI
Frank Suszynski appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services concerning his score and rank on the promotional list for Auditor 1, Taxation (PS6620U), Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-99 DIANELBA VALDEZ
Dianelba Valdez appeals her score for the physical performance and written portions of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-100 MICHAEL YANDOLINO
Michael Yandolino appeals his score for the physical performance and written portion of the examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-101 BERNARD O'KEEFE
Bernard O'Keefe appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that he is not entitled to Disabled Veterans' Preference for Merit System testing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-102 MATTHEW S. PAYNE
Matthew S. Payne appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that he is not entitled to Veterans' Preference for Merit System testing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-103 OCTAVIO ANGELOZZI
Octavio Angelozzi appeals the administration of the examination for Fire Lieutenant (PM2633A), Irvington.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-104 GLENN COSTA
Glenn Costa appeals the validity and administration of the promotional examination for Supervisor Public Works (PM2042V), Town of Kearny.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-105 DANIEL DINUZZO
Daniel DiNuzzo appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services concerning the correct answer to a specific question on the open-competitive examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-106 TIMOTHY SESENKO
Timothy Sesenko 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-107 LISA YARBROUGH
Lisa Yarbrough appeals the administration of the written portion of the open-competitive examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-108 TIMOTHY R. BACHMAN
The Assistant Director, Division of Selection Services, on behalf of the Department of the Treasury, requests that Timothy R. Bachman's out-of-title work experience be accepted to qualify him for the title of Administrative Analyst 3 (Data Processing), Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-109 BERNADETTE CATTANACH
The Assistant Director, Division of Selection Services, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, requests that Bernadette Cattanach's out-of-title work experience be accepted to qualify her for a prospective promotional examination for the title of Administrative Analyst 3, Division of Mental Health Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-110 JOANN EVERETT
The Assistant Director, Division of Selection Services, on behalf of the Department of Transportation, requests that Joann Everett's out-of-title work experience be accepted to qualify her for an examination for Contract Administrator 2, Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-111 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MINUTES
The Merit System Board Minutes for the meeting of December 19, 2000 are submitted for adoption.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the minutes of its meeting of December 19, 2000.
B-112 EARLY SETTLEMENTS
Yvette Grimsley Central Reception and Assignment Facility Department of Corrections Removal
Gary Howard Central Reception and Assignment Facility Department of Corrections Resignation not in good standing
Jeffrey Lazarus East Jersey State Prison Department of Corrections 45-day suspension
Betty A. Leiter Department of Education Release at the end of the working test period
Lisa Mestres New Lisbon Developmental Center Department of Human Services Release at the end of the working test period
Patricia Pettit Woodbine Developmental Center Department of Human Services Resignation not in good standing
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, January 30, 2001, at 10:00 a.m., at 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
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