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Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2001
Janice Mitchell Mintz, Chairwoman Alan Dexter Bowman Leo R. Vartan
A regular meeting of the Merit System Board was held on Wednesday, February 14, 2001, in Trenton, New Jersey.
PRESENT: Chairwoman Janice Mitchell Mintz, Merit System Board Members, Alan Dexter Bowman, and Leo Vartan; Andrea Grundfest, 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.
All actions were by unanimous vote unless otherwise specified.
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEALS
The following appeals were withdrawn and removed from the hearing calendar:
John Campione, Laborer, County of Camden, suspension.
Leonardo Cruz, County Correction Officer, County of Cumberland, suspension.
John D'Addetta, Police Officer, City of Hoboken, list removal.
Eugene Duffy, Planning Director, City of Hackensack, suspension.
Andrew Hickman, Senior Correction Officer, Department of Corrections, suspension.
Raughn Howell, County Correction Officer, Burlington County Jail, suspension and demotion.
Winston E. Johnson, Laborer, Borough of Roselle, demotion in lieu of layoff.
Beverleta Jones, Principal Data Entry Machine Operator, Department of Corrections, removal.
Terri L. Koveloski, Delivery Worker, County of Burlington, suspension.
Noeling Miller, County Correction Officer, Burlington County Jail, removal.
Ruth Pierce, Principal Clerk Typist, Cumberland County Board of Social Services, suspension.
Sheena Randall, Senior Correction Officer, Department of Corrections, suspension.
Karen Van Ravenswaay, School Nurse, Juvenile Justice Commission, release at the end of the working test period.
William Wescott, Admissions and Records Officer, County of Atlantic, suspension.
James Williams, Laborer, Heavy, City of Camden, 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:
Nathan Johnson, Cottage Training Technician, Department of Human Services, removal.
Robert Witas, Laborer, Passaic Valley Water Commission, removal.
Eraina Woody, Cottage Training Technician, Department of Human Services, removal and discrimination.
SECTION A - HEARING MATTERS
A-1 SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of Craig Burnett New Jersey State Prison Department of Corrections Suspension
In the Matter of John Gallagher Township of North Bergen Department of Public Safety Layoff
In the Matter of Louis Garmony Woodbridge Developmental Center Department of Human Services Removal
In the Matter of Darrell Hill City of Camden Housing Authority Removal
In the Matter of Anthony K. Montgomery Senator G.W. Hagedon Psychiatric Hospital Department of Human Services Suspension
In the Matter of Gregory Riggs Special Investigations Division New Jersey Department of Corrections Demotion
In the Matter of Jonathan Sabationo County of Monmouth Department of Public Works Building and Grounds Removal
In the Matter of Marie Tessier County of Bergen Bergen Pines Suspension
In the Matter of Tina A. Warren Ancora Psychiatric Hospital Department of Human Services Resignation not in good standing
RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE CASES - SETTLEMENT
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.
A-2 SAMUEL BADIE
Samuel Badie, Human Services Assistant, Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, resignation not in good standing, on charges of abandonment of position for five or more consecutive business days without approval and suspension for 15 days on charges of excessive absenteeism.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the resignation not in good standing and the 15-day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-3 WILLIAM BURKERT
William Burkert, County Correction Officer, County of Union, Department of Public Safety, suspension for 15 days, on charges of insubordination and conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the 15-day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-4 EDWARD O'LONE
The Department of Human Services, represented by Robert H. Stoloff, Assistant Attorney General, requests that the Board make a determination as to the amount of back pay due to Edward O'Lone as a result of the Board's decision issued July 3, 1997, granting him back pay.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Claim for back pay denied.
ACTION: The Merit System Board modified the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge. The Board denied the request for back pay through April 29, 1997, but awarded back pay from April 30, 1997 through the date of reinstatement and granted reimbursement of expenses for the maintenance of health insurance.
A-5 PATRICK ZICARO
Patrick Zicaro, Sheriff's Officer, County of Essex, Sheriff's Office, suspension for 12 days, on charges of conduct in public and private, acts or omissions; disparaging nationality, race or creed; conduct; unfavorable conduct; language, indecent language, duty time, criminal law violation and conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the 12-day suspension to a 10-day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-6 SALO ROOPNARINE
Salo Roopnarine, Institutional Trade Instructor 1, Needle Trades, Northern State Prison, Department of Corrections, removal effective January 7, 1999, on charges of undue familiarity with an inmate, engaging in financial transactions with an inmate, and violation of prison rules.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-7 BENJAMIN WHITLEY
Benjamin Whitley, Police Sergeant, City of Jersey City, Police Department, suspension for 58 days and removal effective January 30, 1998, on charges of obedience of rules, narcotics use and instructions for department reporting off sick.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board modified the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge to uphold the removal as effective December 4, 1997 at the beginning of the 58-day suspension.
A-8 CHRISTOPHER EUTSEY
Christopher Eutsey, Senior Security Guard, Newark School District, removal effective September 7, 1998, on charges of chronic or excessive absenteeism or lateness and conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removal to a 30-day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
SECTION B - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
B-1 AMORETTE DANIELS
Amorette Daniels appeals her rejection as a Police Officer candidate by the City of Camden and its request to remove her 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-2 JERRY GUSTOSO, II
Jerry Gustoso, II, represented by Joel G. Scharf, Esq., appeals his rejection as a Police Officer candidate by the City of Hoboken 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-3 WARREN M. REVAS-GUEVARA
Warren M. Revas-Guevara, represented by Fayth A. Ruffin, Esq., appeals his rejection as a Police Officer candidate by the City of Newark 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 matter be held over.
B-4 ANGELO RIVERA
Angelo Rivera appeals his rejection as a Correction Officer Recruit candidate 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-5 JOSEPH STROBA
Joseph Stroba, represented by Michael J. Montanari, Esq., appeals his rejection as a Correction Officer Recruit candidate by the Department of Corrections and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-6 REBECCA BUTLER
Rebecca Butler, a Family Service Specialist 1 with the Division of Youth and Family Services, Department of Human Services, represented by M. Scott Tashjy, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-7 ANTHONY CASALE
Anthony Casale, a Bridge Operator with the Department of Transportation, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-8 ANGELINE CLARKE-STEVENS
Angeline Clarke-Stevens, a Cottage Training Technician with New Lisbon Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-9 GEORGIANA CODY
Georgiana Cody, a Human Services Assistant with Ancora 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 denied.
B-10 IRENE DAY
Irene Day, a Recreation Assistant at Woodbridge Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-11 RUTH GAUSE
Ruth Gause, a former Human Services Technician at Ancora 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-12 VAN IVEY
Van Ivey, a Repairer at Woodbridge Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-13 LARRY JOHNSON
Larry Johnson, a Senior Correction Officer at Northern State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by PBA Local 105, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted a hearing.
B-14 BETTY J. LARAMORE
Betty J. Laramore, a Medical Security Officer Recruit with Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, represented by John G. Devlin, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-15 PATRICIA MCGUINNESS
Patricia McGuinness, a Field Investigator (Nursing Care Institutionalized) with the Department of Health and Senior Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-16 JOHN PEZZINO
John Pezzino, a Crew Supervisor, Electricians, with Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, represented by Gary Staples, 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-17 STEVEN SCISCIO
Steven Sciscio, a Senior Correction Officer at Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, represented by Henry J. Cistrelli, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-18 CHARITY SHAW
Charity Shaw, 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-19 FRANK SUSSICK
Frank Sussick, a Senior Building Maintenance Worker with Arthur Brisbane Child Treatment 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-20 JACQUALYN TORRE
Jacqualyn Torre, a Senior Food Service Handler with Ancora 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 in part.
B-21 JOSEPH VANREYMERSDAL
Joseph VanReymersdal, a Human Services Assistant 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-22 JEFFREY D. VILLEE
Jeffrey D. Villee, a Senior Building Maintenance Worker with the Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of State Police, represented by M. Scott Tashjy, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-23 WINNIE BOEN
Winnie Boen, a Supervising Family Service Specialist I with the Division of Youth and Family Services, Department of Human Services, appeals the decision of the Assistant Commissioner for Human Resources, Department of Human Services, which found that there was not sufficient evidence to establish that she had been discriminated against on the basis of her age or gender or that an act of reprisal was taken against her.
She also petitions the Merit System Board to reconsider the decision denying a hearing on her non-contractual grievance of a written warning she received on June 2, 1997 for neglect of duty. Further, she requests that the Board review two other matters: an official reprimand for insubordination in connection with an incident that occurred on October 17, 1997, and a non-contractual grievance for an involuntary reassignment.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-24 LAWRENCE BRITTON
Lawrence Britton, a Supervising Administrative Analyst at the Office of Information Systems, Department of Human Services, appeals the determination of the Assistant Commissioner for Human Resources, stating that the appellant failed to present sufficient evidence to support a finding of probable cause that he had been discriminated against based on his age.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-25 WILLIAM CAPARAZZO
William Caparazzo, a Plumbing Subcode Official with the City of Orange, represented by Kevin P. McGovern, Esq., 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 directed that this appeal be held over.
B-26 JOHN D'AURIA
John D'Auria appeals the decision of Selection Services which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999V), City of Newark, for failure to meet the age requirement for this position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-27 CARMINE DEVONE
The Department of Corrections appeals the decision of Selection Services restoring Carmine DeVone's name to the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999W) eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted and the ordered that the eligible's name be removed from the list.
B-28 NORMAN GAINEY, JR.
The Department of Corrections appeals the decision of Selection Services restoring Norman Gainey, Jr.'s name to the Correction Office Recruit (S9999W) eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the appeal and ordered that the eligible's name be removed from the list.
B-29 MARK A. JOHNSON
Mark A. Johnson, represented by Eldridge Hawkins, Esq., appeals the decision of Selection Services which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999V), City of Newark, on the basis of an unsatisfactory driving record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-30 DAVID J. MORAN
David J. Moran, represented by Anthony J. Fusco, Jr., Esq., appeals the determination of Selection Services which upheld the bypass of his name for appointment from the Police Sergeant (PM3229S), Township of Nutley eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted a hearing.
B-31 STEPHEN NOE
Stephen Noe, represented by Lee J. Hughes, 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 matter be held over.
B-32 WAYNE STINSON
The Department of Corrections (DOC) appeals the decision of Selection Services which found that it did not present a sufficient basis to remove Wayne Stinson's name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999W) eligible list on the basis of an unsatisfactory driving record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted and the ordered that the eligible's name be removed from the list.
B-33 CORNEL SUGGS
The Department of Corrections appeals the decision of Selection Services restoring Cornel Suggs' name to the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999W) eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted and the ordered that the eligible's name be removed from the list.
B-34 JORGE TEIXEIRA
Jorge Teixeira, represented by Anthony J. Fusco, Jr., Esq., appeals the decision of Selection Services which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999V), City of Newark, on the basis of an unsatisfactory driving record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-35 CEDRIC THOMAS
Cedric Thomas, represented by Anthony J. Fusco, Jr., Esq., appeals the decision of Selection Services which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999V), City of Newark, on the basis of an unsatisfactory driving record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be held over.
B-36 ROBERT MCGOWAN
Robert McGowan, a Laborer with the Township of Middletown, represented by David F. Corrigan, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for interim relief of his immediate suspension, effective November 27, 2000.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-37 SPENCER SCOTT
Spencer Scott, a former County Correction Officer with the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office, represented by Anthony J. Fusco, Jr., Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for interim relief of his immediate suspension, effective August 18, 1999. This matter was held over from the January 30, 2001 Board meeting for further review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted a hearing.
B-38 JACQUELINE WALKER
Jacqueline Walker, a Family Service Specialist 3 with the Division of Youth and Family Services, Department of Human Services, represented by Kirk D. Rhodes, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for a stay of her two removals, effective December 29, 2000 and December 30, 2000, pending the outcome of her hearings on these matters at the Office of Administrative Law.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-39 INGRID BAIRD
Ingrid Baird, a former Police Officer with the Township of North Bergen, appeals her resignation in good standing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-40 JOHN S. SABOSKI
John S. Saboski, a former Maintenance Worker 1, Transportation with the Department of Transportation, appeals his resignation in good standing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-41 RICHARD ELLIS
Richard Ellis, represented by Kevin M. Costello, Esq, seeks enforcement of that part of the Merit System Board decision rendered on May 9, 2000, which found him medically fit to perform the duties of a Police Officer and which restored his name to the Police Officer (S9999W), City of Camden eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request for enforcement and ordered that the eligible's name be removed from the list.
B-42 PETER MATHUS
The City of Jersey City (City), represented by Carmine J. Scarpa, Assistant Corporation Counsel, requests reconsideration of the final decision of the Merit System Board, rendered October 11, 2000, which modified the removal imposed by the City against Peter Mathus, a Range Instructor, with the City Police Department, to a six-month suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-43 ROBERT SANTINI
Robert Santini, a Painter with the Division of Property Management and Construction, Department of the Treasury, petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration of its final administrative decision, rendered on June 21, 1999, which found that Santini's removal was justified.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-44 CAMILLA JOHNSON
The County of Middlesex and Camilla Johnson request acknowledgement of an amended settlement agreement, that modifies an earlier settlement and fully resolves the matter of Ms. Johnson's appeal of her August 28, 1997 removal from the Middlesex County Department of Human Services and the issue of approved pension service time.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-45 KAREN BREVOGEL
The appeal of Karen Brevogel, a Senior Practical Nurse at Buttonwood Hospital, Burlington County, of her removal effective April 22, 1998 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge M. Kathleen Duncan (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on July 10, 2000, modifying appellant's removal to a 90-day suspension. At its meeting on January 17, 2001, the Merit System Board did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation. Rather, the Board ordered that the matter be remanded to the Office of Administrative Law. The proposed decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the decision.
B-46 JANE RICHARDS-MERCADO
Jane Richards-Mercado, a Purchasing Agent with the City of Hoboken, seeks enforcement of that part of the Merit System Board decision rendered on October 8, 1998, granting her back pay and benefits. The matter was heard by Administrative Law Judge Arnold Samuels (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on November 13, 2000. At its meeting on January 17, 2001, the Board ordered that this matter be remanded to the Office of Administrative Law for further clarification. The proposed decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the decision.
B-47 LISA SANSBURY
The appeal of Lisa Sansbury, a Human Services Technician with Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, of her 10-day suspension on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Robert S. Miller (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on December 7, 2000. At its meeting on January 17, 2001, the Merit System Board (Board) did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the 10-day suspension. Rather the Board determined that a five-day suspension was warranted. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-48 DRUCELLA SHANNON
The appeal of Drucella Shannon, a Receptionist/Telephone Operator at the Cumberland Manor, Cumberland County, of her removal effective December 22, 1999 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Lillard E. Law (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on December 8, 2000, upholding the removal. At its meeting on January 17, 2001, the Merit System 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-49 BRIAN ANDERSON
Brian Anderson appeals his ineligibility for the Entry Level Law Enforcement examination (S9999B).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-50 INEZ D. ANDERSON
Inez D. Anderson appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the education requirement for the open competitive examination for Field Representative, Disease Control (M1428B), Jersey City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-51 MICHAEL ANDERSON
Michael Anderson 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 Deputy County Emergency Management Coordinator, (C6028B), Burlington County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-52 KERRY BRENNAN, ET AL.
Kerry Brennan, Kharizma Johnson, Carol McLaughlin, Jennifer Schubert, and Carroll Ward appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services that they did not meet the educational requirements for the examination for Habilitation Plan Coordinator (S0519B).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-53 ANTHONY A. BROZOSKY, JR., AND SCOTT L. CSOGI
Anthony A. Brozosky, Jr., and Scott L. Csogi appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services which found that they were ineligible for the promotional examination for Crew Supervisor Building Maintenance Programs (PS8077T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-54 MARTIZA CASTRO
Maritza Castro appeals her ineligibility for the Entry Level Law Enforcement (S9999B) examination for various titles.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-55 DEEPTI DAS
Deepti Das appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that he did not provide an evaluated foreign transcript for the open competitive examination for Assistant Nutrition Program Coordinator, Women's, Infants', and Children's Program (C6418W), Burlington County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-56 AMY DRYZGA
Amy Dryzga appeals her ineligibility for the Entry Level Law Enforcement (S9999B) examination for various titles.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-57 KAREN A. DUMAS
Karen A. Dumas appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Senior Clerk Typist (PS0618H), Department of Health and Senior Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-58 MAXINE E. ECKFORD
Maxine E. Eckford appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that she was ineligible for the promotional examination for Secretarial Assistant 3 (Non-Stenographic) (PS2614K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-59 ROXANNE O. EUTSEY-SHAW
Roxanne O. Eutsey-Shaw appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that she was ineligible for the promotional examination for Employee Benefits Specialist (PM0568W), Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-60 RICHARD FENNESSY
Richard Fennessy 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 Public Safety Telecommunicator (M1488B), City of Wildwood.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-61 JUDITH K. FOSTER
Judith K. Foster appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Senior Management Assistant (PS8745K), Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-62 THOMAS A. FOX
Thomas A. Fox appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the education and experience requirements for the open competitive examination for Environmental Health Specialist (C8635A), Burlington County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-63 LORETTA FRANCO
Loretta Franco, represented by Sidney H. Lehmann, Esq., appeals the determination of the Division of selection Services, which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 1 (PS9180P), Juvenile Justice Commission.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-64 ROBERT FRIDAY
Robert Friday appeals his ineligibility for the Entry Level Law Enforcement (S9999B) examination for various titles.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-65 JAMES GRYZCKO AND DANIEL PERONE
James Gryzcko and Daniel Perone appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that they did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for the "dual" title Supervisor of Billing and Collecting/Supervisor Sewage Meter Repair (PC4312V), Bergen County Utilities Authority.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-66 MARCY KLEIN
Marcy Klein 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 2 (PS9844T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-67 EDWARD LAMBERT
Edward Lambert appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he was ineligible for the open competitive examination for Management Information Systems Specialist (M6885A), Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted in part.
B-68 JOSEPH MCNULTY
Joseph McNulty appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the certification requirement for the Fire Instructor (C2001A), Bergen County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-69 LUISA MENA
Luisa Mena 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 Clinical Laboratory Evaluator 2 (S0449A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-70 DOMINIC A. NAMI
Dominic A. Nami 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 (PS9844T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-71 RICARDO NAZARIO
Ricardo Nazario appeals his ineligibility for the Law Enforcement Series, S9999A and S9999B, and asks to be restored to the S9999W eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-72 YUNG-CHIEC Y. PAO
Yung-Chiec Y. Pao appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 1 (PS9180P), Juvenile Justice Commission.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-73 PENNY-LYNN PITTS
Penny-Lynn Pitts appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Principal Clerk Stenographer (PM0561A), City of Rahway.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-74 SOHIL RAJ SHAH
Sohil Raj Shah appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that he did not indicate the required license or registration for the open competitive examination for Construction Official (M9507B), Union City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-75 ALAIN REYES
Alain Reyes appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which fund that he did not meet the experience requirements for the open competitive examination for Greenskeeper (C6662A), Union County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-76 ERIC SOUZA
Eric Souza appeals his ineligibility for the Entry Level Law Enforcement (S9999B) examination for various titles.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-77 SYED WASTI
Syed Wasti appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 2 (PS9844T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-78 ROBERT EVANS
Robert Evans 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-79 JOSEPH GMITEREK
Joseph Gmiterek 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-80 SCOTT LONGFELLOW
Scott Longfellow appeals his score on the promotional examination for Supervising Public Safety Telecommunicator (PC1794W), Camden County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-81 VITTAL R. SITARAM
Vittal R. Sitaram appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services regarding his score for the Manager 1, Roadway Design, Transportation (PS4241T), Department of Transportation promotional examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-82 VITTAL R. SITARAM
Vittal R. Sitaram appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services regarding his rank and score for the Manager 2, Roadway Design, Transportation (PS4245T), Department of Transportation promotional examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-83 BIANCA LOZADA
Bianca Lozada appeals the determination of the Division of Human Resource Management, which found that she lacked the required amount of permanent status in the title to which the examination is open for the promotional examination for Employment Services Specialist 2 (PS2327N), Department of Labor.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-84 ANNETTE MARINKO
Annette Marinko appeals the determination of the Division of Human Resource Management, which found that she lacked the requirement amount of permanent status in the title to which the examination is open for the promotional examination for Income Maintenance Specialist (PC2343A), Monmouth County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-85 MARGARET ARRISON
The Assistant Director, Division of Selection Services, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, requests that Margaret Arrison's out-of-title work experience be accepted to qualify her for the promotional examination for Technical Support Specialist 2 (PS4173U), Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-86 DONNA HAYDEN
The Assistant Director, Division of Selection Services, on behalf of Union County, requests that Donna Hayden's out-of- title work be accepted to satisfy the experience requirement for admittance to the promotional examination for Manager Indoor Artificial Ice Arena/Recreation Supervisor, Swimming (PC0169B), Union County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-87 MARY MICKLES
The Director, Division of Selection Services, on behalf of the Department of Health and Senior Services, requests that Mary Mickles' out-of-title work experience be accepted to qualify her for a prospective promotional examination for the title of Supervising Program Development Specialist
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-88 JOHN P. PEEPLES
The Assistant Director, Division of Selection Services, on behalf of the Department of the Treasury, requests that John P. Peeples' out-of-title work experience be accepted to satisfy the experience requirement for admittance to the promotional examination for Telecommunications Systems Analyst 1 (PS3869U), Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-89 KATHLEEN STEIGERWALT
The Assistant Director, Division of Selection Services, on behalf of the Department of Transportation, requests that Kathleen Steigerwalt's out-of-title work be accepted to qualify her for a prospective promotional examination for the title of Customer Service Representative 2.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-90 KENNETH WARNER
The Assistant Director, Division of Selection Services, on behalf of the Department of Treasury, requests that Kenneth Warner's out-of-title work experience be accepted to satisfy the requirements for a qualifying examination for Administrative Analyst 3.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-91 ALIREZA ANZABI
Alireza Anzabi appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services denying his request for a make-up examination for Senior Engineer Transportation, (PS2451T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-92 MOSTAFA SOLTANI
Mostafa Soltani appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services denying his request for a make-up examination for Principal Engineer Transportation (PS2442T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-93 RAMESH SUVAGIYA
Ramesh Suvagiya appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services denying his request for a make-up examination for Project Engineer Geology (PS244T), Project Engineer Geotechnology (PS2445T), and Project Engineer Surface Design (PS2447T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-94 ROBERT GREEN
Robert Green appeals the administration of the Entry Level Law Enforcement Examination (S9999B).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-95 JAMES A. HUTCHISON
James A. Hutchison appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which did not consider his veterans' preference in ranking him on the open competitive eligible list for Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic, (C9121A), Burlington County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-96 ROBERT WRIGHT, ET AL.
Robert Wright (PM3535B) Hackensack; Karen Dimonde, represented by Larry Holtz, Esq., Anthony Falco, Fred Ferrante and Robert Lista (PM3536B) Hoboken; Michael Ubertaccio, represented by Larry Holtz, Esq. (PM3543B), Morristown; Michael Horvath (PM3545B) Passaic; Neal Lestrange, represented by Larry Holtz, Esq., and John Shebey, Jr., (PM3548B) Scotch Plains; Francis Bialecki (PM3552B) Voorhees Township; Gregory Anderson, Frank Brennan, Patrick Hurley, represented by Larry Holtz, Esq., Robert Meyers, represented by Larry Holtz, Esq., Robert Reilly, represented by Larry Holtz, Esq., and Gregory Troast, represented by Larry Holtz, Esq., (PM3566B), Atlantic City, appeal the written portion of the examination for Police Captain (various jurisdictions).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-97 ALETHIA SMITH
Alethia Smith petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration of the decision rendered on September 26, 2000 which denied her appeal regarding her score for the physical performance portion of the open-competitive examination for Fire Fighter (M9999A).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-98 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MINUTES
The Merit System Board Minutes for the meeting of January 30, 2001 are submitted for adoption.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
There being no further business before the Merit System Board, the meeting was adjourned to convene on Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at 10:00 a.m., at 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
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