Ida L. Castro, Chairwoman
Alan Dexter Bowman
Josephine DiRienzo
Robert J. Long
A regular meeting of the Merit System Board was held on
Wednesday, May 15, 2002, in Trenton, New Jersey.
PRESENT: Chairwoman Ida L. Castro, Merit System Board
Members, Alan Dexter Bowman, Josephine DiRienzo, and Robert
J. Long; 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 Ida L. Castro
opened the meeting with the following statement:
Notice of this meeting was filed with the Secretary of State
and sent to the Trentonian, Trenton Times, Courier-Post and
Star Ledger on March 7, 2002, and posted at the Department
of Personnel, 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
All actions were by unanimous vote unless otherwise specified.
SECTION A - HEARING MATTERS
A-1 SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of William Ailes-Flanagan
Riverfront State Prison
Department of Corrections
SLI denial appeal
In the Matter of Albert Clark
William Paterson University
Suspension
In the Matter of Andre Davis
Newark Housing Authority
Removal
In the Matter of James Davis
City of Jersey City Library
Suspensions (2)
In the Matter of John Fitzgerald
New Jersey State Prison
Department of Corrections
Removal
In the Matter of Patricia Hayes
North Jersey Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Removal
In the Matter of Darryl Lindsey
City of Newark
Police Department
Suspension
In the Matter of Monica Reid
Juvenile Justice Commission
Release at the end of the working test period
In the Matter of Eugene Tolliver
County of Morris
Sheriff's Office
Suspension
In the Matter of Chinaster Walker
Division of Youth and Family Services
Department of Human Services
Removal
RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE
ABOVE CASES - SETTLEMENT
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements,
with the
exception of James Davis, which was held over.
A-2 MARGARET FORD
Margaret Ford, Social Work Supervisor, County of Gloucester,
Board of Social Services, demotion to the title of Social
Worker effective October 16, 2000, on charges of incompetency,
inefficiency, failure to perform duties and inability to perform
duties.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold
the demotion to Social Worker.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the
Administrative Law Judge.
A-3 JOYCE LABRUZZA
Joyce LaBruzza, Physical Therapy Assistant, Woodbridge Developmental
Center, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of
sick leave injury benefits.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold
the denial of sick leave injury benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the
Administrative Law Judge.
A-4 HARRY TOMLIN AND EDWARD F. PAUL, III
Harry Tomlin and Edward F. Paul, III, Emergency Medical
Technicians, City of Gloucester, Fire Department, appeal the
good faith of their layoffs effective July 23, 1999 for reasons
of economy and efficiency.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold
the layoffs.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-5 TERESA SPALDING
Teresa Spalding, County Correction Officer, County of Burlington,
County Jail, ten-day suspension and removal effective December
22, 2000, on charges of chronic or excessive absenteeism or
lateness, and violation of Burlington County Jail's attendance
policy.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse
the suspension and removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board remanded the matter
to the Office of
Administrative Law.
A-6 JACQUETTA SPINKS
Jacquetta Spinks, County Correction Officer, County of Union,
Department of Public Safety, removal effective May 24, 2000,
on the charge of conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold
the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
matter be held over.
A-7 CARLA YOUNG
Carla Young, Senior Clerk Typist, County of Gloucester,
Prosecutor's Office, was initially removed effective July
2, 1997, based on the criminal charge on possession of a controlled
dangerous substance with the intent to distribute. While the
case was pending at the Office of Administrative Law, the
criminal charge was dismissed. Pursuant to an Interlocutory
Order, the Administrative Law Judge allowed the appointing
authority to amend the charges to conduct unbecoming a public
employee, inability to perform duties, and other sufficient
cause.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold
the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
matter be held over.
A-8 HALL WHITE
Hall White, Senior Correction Officer, New Jersey State
Prison, Department of Corrections, ten-day suspension, 30-
day suspension and two removals effective January 24, 1997
and March 14, 1997, on charges of, inter alia, insubordination,
conduct unbecoming a public employee and violation of various
Department rules regarding personal conduct, intentional disobedience,
disrespect or use of insulting or abusive language to a supervisor.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold
the suspensions and removals.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the
Administrative Law Judge.
A-9 TODD SILVERMAN
Todd Silverman, Senior Correction Officer, East Jersey State
Prison, Department of Corrections, appeals the denial of sick
leave injury benefits. It is noted that at the time of the
incident the appellant was employed by the New Jersey Training
School for Boys, Juvenile Justice Commission. This matter
was held over from the Merit System Board meeting of April
24, 2002.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Dismiss
the appeal as moot.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the
Administrative Law Judge.
A-10 CURTIS GERMANY
Curtis Germany, Security Guard, State-Operated School District
of Newark, removal effective December 1, 1998, on charges
of conduct unbecoming a public employee and other sufficient
cause.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold
the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the
Administrative Law Judge.
A-11 GLADYS EZE (CONSOLIDATION) - SETTLEMENT
Gladys Eze, Hospital Attendant, County of Essex, Hospital
Center, six-month suspension, on charges of insubordination,
conduct unbecoming a public employee, neglect of duty, and
chronic or excessive absenteeism. It is also noted that Eze
alleged discrimination and reprisal and filed a complaint
with the Division on Civil Rights, which was consolidated
with this matter.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Adopt the
Order of Consolidation and acknowledge the settlement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the Order of
Consolidation and
acknowledged the settlement.
A-12 HENRY R. CIOFFI - SETTLEMENT
Henry R. Cioffi, City of Long Branch, eligible list bypass
dispute. Settled to appointment to the next available regular
appointment as a Fire Fighter. This matter was held over from
the Merit System Board meeting of March 27, 2002.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Acknowledge
the settlement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlement.
A-13 DOLORES PHILLIPS (CONSOLIDATION)
Dolores Phillips, Senior Parole Officer, Division of Parole
and Community Programs, Department of Corrections, ten-day
suspension, and removal effective May 18, 1998, on the charge
of neglect of duty, a 20-day suspension on the charge of insubordination,
and a resignation not in good standing effective May 18, 1998,
on the charge of absent from duty for five or more consecutive
days without approval. Ms. Phillips also appeals the denial
of an extended medical leave of absence. This matter was held
over from the Merit System Board meeting of March 27, 2002.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Dismissal
of the charges and reinstatement of the appellant with back
pay and benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation
of the
Administrative Law Judge.
SECTION B - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
B-1 HECTOR I. SALVA, JR.
Hector I. Salva, Jr. 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 effectively perform the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-2 SYREETA SPIVEY
Syreeta Spivey appeals the removal of her name from the
(S9999A), County of Mercer eligible list for the title of
County Correction Officer on the basis of psychological unfitness.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-3 RON C. STOREY
Ron C. Storey 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
effectively perform the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-4 CARL L. WILCOX
Carl L. Wilcox appeals his rejection as a Police Officer
candidate by the City of Irvington and its request to remove
his name from the eligible list for Police Officer on the
basis of psychological unfitness to effectively perform the
duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-5 TIMOTHY BERRY
Timothy Berry, a Senior Correction Officer at Southern State
Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, represented
by Kevin P. McCann, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave
injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-6 MARY L. CUPO-CRUZ
Mary L. Cupo-Cruz, the Director of the Equal Employment
Division with the Department of Corrections, appeals the denial
of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-7 SHARON HACKWORTH
Sharon Hackworth, a Human Services Technician at Hagedorn
Gero-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-8 JOHN HECKLER
John Heckler, a Senior Correction Officer at New Jersey
State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Henry
J. Cistrelli, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury
(SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted in
part.
B-9 LAWRENCE KELLY
Lawrence Kelly, 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 denied.
B-10 MARVIN LOGAN
Marvin Logan, a Cottage Training Supervisor at Woodbine
Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, represented
by Henry J. Kowalski, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave
injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
matter be referred to
the Medical Examiners Panel.
B-11 ANNA MAGUIRE
Anna Maguire, a Communications Operator, Secured Facilities,
at Southern State Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections,
represented by Kevin P. McCann, Esq., appeals the denial of
sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-12 DORIS PEDERSEN
Doris Pedersen, a Bridge Operator with the New Jersey Department
of Transportation, appeals the denial of sick leave injury
(SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted in
part.
B-13 NORMAN PETERS
Norman Peters, a former Senior Correction Officer at Southern
State Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, represented
by Henry J. Cistrelli, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave
injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted in
part.
B-14 MOSES THOMPSON
Moses Thompson, an Equipment Operator with the Department
of Transportation, appeals the denial of sick leave injury
(SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed this appeal
be referred to the
Medical Examiners Panel.
B-15 KENNETH WILLIAMS
Kenneth Williams, a Senior Correction Officer at New Jersey
State Prison, Department of Corrections, appeals the denial
of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-16 TIMOTHY BRADLEY
Timothy Bradley, represented by Robert R. Cannan, Esq.,
appeals the decision of Selection Services which upheld the
appointing authority's bypass of his name on the eligible
list for Police Sergeant (PM2520A), City of East Orange.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted a hearing.
B-17 JOSEPH C. FAHY
Joseph C. Fahy, represented by D. William Subin, Esq., appeals
the decision of Human Resource Information Services, which
found that the appointing authority had sufficiently documented
and supported its request to remove his name from the eligible
list for Police Officer (S9999A), Atlantic City, on the basis
of an unsatisfactory background report.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-18 ANTHONY GOODELL
Anthony Goodell 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 Ranger Trainee (S9999A), Department of Environmental Protection,
on the basis of an unsatisfactory background report.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted, and
the appellant's name be restored to the Ranger Trainee (S9999A),
eligible list and reflected on the October 13, 2000 certification
as
interested but not reachable for appointment.
B-19 CUTHBERT E. HARRIS
Cuthbert E. Harris appeals the Department of Corrections'
removal of his name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999A),
Department of Corrections, eligible list due to an unsatisfactory
criminal record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-20 ELYANA T. HARVEY DUDLEY
Elyana T. Harvey Dudley appeals the decision of Human Resource
Information Services which upheld the removal of her name
from the County Correction Officer (S9999A), Atlantic County,
eligible list due to the falsification of her employment application.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-21 STEVEN P. LOHMEYER
Steven P. Lohmeyer appeals his removal from the Correction
Officer Recruit (S9999A), Department of Corrections eligible
list, due to the appellant's failure to complete the preemployment
processing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-22 NICHOLAS LUCIVERO
Nicholas Lucivero appeals the removal of his name from the
Correction Officer Recruit (S9999A), Department of Corrections,
eligible list due to the falsification of his employment application
and an unsatisfactory work history.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-23 CARMEN MARINO
Carmen Marino, represented by James M. Mets, Esq., appeals
the decision of Human Resource Information Services which
removed her name from the eligible list for Police Officer
(S9999W), Township of Irvington, based on her failure to meet
the residency requirements.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-24 FRANK R. MCCALL
Frank R. McCall appeals the decision of Selection Services
which upheld the removal of the appellant's name from the
Correction Officer Recruit (S9999A), Department of Corrections,
eligible list due to an unsatisfactory criminal record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-25 FEDELE NICOLARO
Fedele Nicolaro, represented by Robert R. Cannan, Esq.,
appeals the decision of Selection Services which upheld the
appointing authority's bypass of his name on the eligible
list for Police Sergeant (PM2520A), City of East Orange.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted a hearing.
B-26 JOSEPH NUZZO
The Township of Lawrence appeals the decision of Human Resource
Information Services that it had not presented a sufficient
basis to remove Joseph Nuzzo's name from the eligible list
for Housing Inspector (M0611O), on the basis of an unsatisfactory
employment record which related adversely to the position
sought.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted
in part.
B-27 ANTHONY PATOUNAS
Anthony Patounas, a Correction Sergeant with the Department
of Corrections (DOC), represented by Donald Dudich, Vice-
President, New Jersey Law Enforcement Supervisor Association,
appeals the decision of Selection Services which upheld the
removal of his name from the list for Correction Lieutenant
(PS6320I) based on his unsatisfactory employment record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-28 RAY ROSE
Ray Rose appeals the Department of Corrections' removal
of his name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999A),
Department of Corrections, eligible list, on the basis of
his failure to complete pre-employment processing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-29 VONJO R. TOMMY
Vonjo R. Tommy appeals the decision of Human Resource Information
Services which upheld the removal of the appellant's name
from the Community Service Officer 2 (S0669C), Department
of Community Affairs eligible list, due to the appellant's
failure to appear for an interview.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-30 RONALD WILLIAMS
Ronald Williams appeals the decision of the Township of
Winslow, to remove him from the special reemployment list
for the title of Laborer.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-31 MITCHELL D. WORLDS
Mitchell D. Worlds appeals the decision of Human Resource
Information Services which upheld the removal of his name
from the County Correction Officer (S9999A), Camden County,
eligible list due to the falsification of his employment application.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-32 VINCENT P. STRIGNILE
Vincent P. Strignile, a Senior Sanitary Inspector with the
City of Paterson, represented by Irwin H. Tessler, Esq., petitions
the Merit System Board for interim relief of his immediate
suspension, effective September 13, 2001.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request
for interim relief
regarding his immediate suspension, denied the request for
counsel
fees, and directed that the request for back pay be granted
in part
from December 13, 2001 to January 15, 2002.
B-33 DENNIS BENSTER
Dennis Benster, an Investigator 1 with the Department of
Banking and Insurance, represented by Walter R. Bliss, Jr.,
Esq., appeals the determination of the Commissioner of Banking
and Insurance, stating that the appellant failed to present
sufficient evidence to support a finding that he had been
subjected to violations of the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting
Discrimination, Harassment, or Hostile Environments in the
Workplace. The appellant also appeals the Commissioner's determination
that sufficient evidence was found that the appellant engaged
in unprofessional and inappropriate conduct in the workplace
and violated the State Policy.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-34 FRANK CAVALLARO AND TRENT LYONS
Frank Cavallaro, a Lieutenant with the Division of State
Police, Department of Law and Public Safety, represented by
Frank A. Bitoni, Jr., Esq., appeals the determination of the
Attorney General, stating that sufficient evidence was found
that Cavallaro engaged in conduct in violation of the departmental
policy against discrimination and the New Jersey State Policy
Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment or Hostile Environments
in the Workplace with respect to the discrimination complaint
filed by Trent Lyons, a Sergeant First Class with the Division
of State Police, Department of Law and Public Safety. Additionally,
Lyons appeals the determination of the Attorney General stating
that the investigation of Lyons' discrimination complaint
substantiated only certain allegations against Cavallaro and
Peter Hallock, a former Lieutenant with the Division of State
Police, Department of Law and Public Safety.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-35 HEDWIG CIERNIAK
Hedwig Cierniak, a former Personnel Assistant 1 with the
Department of Law and Public Safety, represented by Rosemarie
Cipparulo, Esq., appeals the determinations of her grievances
by the appointing authority. The appellant also appeals the
determination of the Attorney General, stating that she had
failed to present sufficient evidence to support a finding
that she had been subjected to violations of the New Jersey
State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment or Hostile
Environments in the Workplace.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-36 NICHOLAS M. KAUFMAN
Nicholas M. Kaufman, formerly a Grounds Worker at Hagedorn
Gero-Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services (DHS),
appeals the determination of the Assistant Commissioner for
Human Resources, DHS, which found that the appellant failed
to present sufficient evidence to support a finding that he
had been subject to conduct in violation of the New Jersey
State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment or Hostile
Environments in the Workplace.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-37 TARA KING
Tara King, a former Assistant Supervisor of Educational
Programs with the Juvenile Justice Commission, Department
of Law and Public Safety, appeals the determination of the
Attorney General, stating that the appellant failed to present
sufficient evidence to support a finding that she had been
subjected to violations of the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting
Discrimination, Harassment or Hostile Environments in the
Workplace.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-38 JUAN MUNOZ
Juan Munoz, a Sergeant, appeals the determination of the
Attorney General, for the Equal Employment Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Unit, of the Department of Law and Public
Safety, stating that the appellant failed to present sufficient
evidence to support a finding that he had been subjected to
a violation of the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination,
Harassment or Hostile Environments in the Workplace.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-39 TRUCK DRIVER (C9122A), COUNTY OF MERCER
The County of Mercer, represented by Alfred B. Vuocolo,
Jr., County Counsel, requests reconsideration of that part
of the decision rendered on March 13, 2001 by the Merit System
Board ordering the appointing authority to pay selection processing
costs in the amount of $2,048.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request
for reconsideration
and directed that the assessment of selection costs be rescinded.
B-40 JAN RONK
Jan Ronk, a Behavior Modification Program Technician at
Woodbridge Developmental Center, Department of Human Services,
represented by Sarah Evans, Staff Representative, CWA Local
1040, petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration
of the final administrative decision rendered on January 30,
2001, which denied her request for sick leave injury (SLI)
benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request
for reconsideration.
B-41 CARLYS ALEXANDER
Carlys Alexander, a Support Services Representative 3 with
the Department of Transportation, requests that the Merit
System Board reinstate the appeal of his release at the end
of the working test period, which was dismissed based on Alexander's
failure to appear at the scheduled settlement conference.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-42 ANNA WHITE
Anna White, a Human Services Assistant with the Vineland
Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, requests
that the Merit System Board reinstate the appeal of her release
at the end of working test period, which was dismissed based
on White's failure to appear at a scheduled settlement conference.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-43 KENDRA BROWN
Kendra Brown, Judiciary Clerk 2, appeals the determination
of her PAR grievance by the Judiciary.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-44 LISA JACKSON-DIKKOH
The Township of Irvington, represented by Paula A. Garrick,
Esq., requests that implementation of the determination of
the Division of Human Resource Management to terminate Lisa
Jackson-Dikkoh from her provisional appointment of Assistant
Purchasing Agent be stayed pending the outcome of its request
to the Merit System Board to relax the rule governing provisional
appointments to allow her to continue to serve provisionally
in this title.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
request be granted.
B-45 CARLOS IRIMIA, ET AL.
Carlos Irimia, Frank Kennedy, Joseph Lameiro, and Joseph
Riccelli, of the West New York Police Department, request
retroactive seniority, for record purposes only, due to the
changes in Merit System rules which govern layoffs.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that the
appeal of Mr. Irimia be
granted, Michael Indri be granted similar relief, and the
appeals of
Messrs, Kennedy, Lameiro and Riccelli be denied.
B-46 WILLIAM DONNERSTAG
William Donnerstag, a part-time Senior Emergency Medical
Technician with the City of Passaic Police Department, represented
by Gregory A. Busch, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board
for back pay and benefits following the dismissal of a disciplinary
charge at this departmental hearing. Appellant also requests
counsel fees for his representation in this matter.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the appellant
$2,084.28 in back
pay plus PERS contributions from September 30, 1997 through
May 11, 2000 and granted the appellant $7,233.72. in counsel
fees.
B-47 JOHN K. KAVAKICH
John K. Kavakich, represented by Merick H. Limsky, Esq.,
requests appropriate salary step placement consistent with
a retroactive permanent appointment date of August 25, 1998
to the title of Police Officer, City of Clifton.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-48 DINA MELANI
The Superior Court, Appellate Division, has transmitted
the case of Melani v. County of Passaic, 345 N.J. Super. 579
(App. Div. 2001), to the Merit System Board to implement an
appropriate remedy based on its decision in the matter.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that the
appellant is not entitled
to any remedy under Merit System law or rules. Additionally,
the
Board orders that Passaic County be fined for multiple violations
of Merit System law and rules in the amount of $2,500.
B-49 DATA CONTROL CLERK
The appointing authority's failure to properly dispose of
the certification for Data Control Clerk, while two provisional
appointees are serving in the title, has been referred to
the Merit System Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board ordered the appointing
authority to
remove the provisional appointees, and make an appointment
from the certification and pay compliance costs.
B-50 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 2 (M6031B), NEWARK
SCHOOL DISTRICT
The appointing authority's failure to properly dispose of
certification for Program Development Specialist 2, while
a provisional appointee is serving in the title, has been
referred to the Merit System Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board ordered the appointing
authority to
remove the provisional appointee, and make an appointment
from the certification and pay compliance costs.
B-51 RECREATION SUPERVISOR (M1477C & M0909A), CITY OF
EAST ORANGE
The appointing authority's failure to properly dispose of
the certification for Recreation Supervisor, while a provisional
appointee is serving in the title, has been referred to the
Merit System Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board ordered the appointing
authority to
remove the provisional appointee, and make an appointment
from the certification and pay compliance costs.
B-52 MUNICIPAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR (M6034B), BOROUGH
OF MANASQUAN
The appointing authority requests permission not to make
an appointment from the certification for Municipal Court
Administrator (M6034B), Borough of Manasquan.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted request for
appointment waiver,
but accessed costs of the selection process in the amount
of $2,048.
B-53 ERIC PRAUZE
Eric Prauze, a former County Correction Officer with Gloucester
County, appeals his resignation in good standing effective
September 24, 2001.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-54 MARK SAUNDERS
Mark Saunders, represented by Sharon A. King, Esq., seeks
enforcement of the Merit System Board decision rendered on
June 16, 1998, mandating his appointment, absent any other
disqualification issue, from the Police Officer (M1836M),
City of Camden eligible list based on the appointing authority's
failure to meet its burden of proof that appellant was medically
unfit to effectively perform the duties of Police Officer.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-55 SHARON BRESCIA v. DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
(DYFS) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Steven C. Reback issused
an Order of Consolidation and Predominant Interest in the
above- captioned matter. Based on the ALJ's Order, the Merit
System Board and DYFS developed a joint order adopting the
ALJ's Order.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the joint
order.
B-56 SANDRA COOK v. DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
(DYFS), DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) John F. Futey issued an Order
of Consolidation and Predominant Interest, and an order sealing
the record in the above-captioned matter. Based on the ALJ's
Order, the Merit System Board and DYFS developed a joint order
adopting the ALJ's Order.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the joint
order.
B-57 KATHERINE BERGMANN
The appeal of Katherine Bergmann, an unclassified Secretary
to the Warren County Prosecutor, of her removal effective
July 24, 1995, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Arnold
Samuels (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on December
21, 2001, upholding the removal. At its meeting on March 27,
2002, the Merit System Board (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.
| VOTE: |
Ida L. Castro |
(Yes) |
|
Alan Dexter Bowman |
(Yes) |
|
Josephine DiRienzo |
(Yes)
|
|
Robert J. Long |
(Abstained)
|
B-58 CAMILLE BILELLO
The appeal of Camille Bilello, a Senior Cook with the Brick
Township School District, concerning her return to her permanent
title at the end of her working test period effective January
4, 2000, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Anthony T.
Bruno (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on February
8, 2002. At its meeting on March 27, 2002, the Merit System
Board did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to reverse to
failure of the working test period and to grant permanent
status in the title of Senior Cook. Rather, the Board ordered
that the matter be remanded to the Office of Administrative
Law for further proceedings. The proposed decision is now
submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the decision.
| VOTE: |
Ida L. Castro |
(Yes) |
|
Alan Dexter Bowman |
(Yes) |
|
Josephine DiRienzo |
(Yes)
|
|
Robert J. Long |
(Abstained)
|
B-59 JESSIE BROWN
The appeals of Jessie Brown, a Data Entry Machine Operator
with the City of East Orange, Municipal Court, of her 30-day
suspension beginning March 8, 1999, and removal effective
December 13, 1999, both on charges, were considered by Administrative
Law Judge Elinor R. Reiner (ALJ), who rendered her initial
decision on February 15, 2002. At its meeting on March 27,
2002, the Merit System Board (Board) adopted the ALJ's recommendations
to uphold the 30-day suspension and the removal. The proposed
final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final
decision.
| VOTE: |
Ida L. Castro |
(Yes) |
|
Alan Dexter Bowman |
(Yes) |
|
Josephine DiRienzo |
(Yes)
|
|
Robert J. Long |
(Abstained)
|
B-60 WILLIAM GAWRON
The appeal of William Gawron, a Police Captain with the
Borough of Sayreville, of his bypass on the eligible list
for Police Chief, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Kathryn
A. Clark (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on February
4, 2002. At its meeting on March 27, 2002, the Merit System
Board (Board) adopted the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the
bypass. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the
Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final
decision.
| VOTE: |
Ida L. Castro |
(Yes) |
|
Alan Dexter Bowman |
(Yes) |
|
Josephine DiRienzo |
(Yes)
|
|
Robert J. Long |
(Abstained)
|
B-61 JANET COOKE
The appeal of Janet Cooke, a Fire Alarm Operator with the
City of East Orange Fire Department, of her removal effective
November 12, 1996, on charges, was heard by Administrative
Law Judge Stephen G. Weiss (ALJ), who rendered his initial
decision on February 28, 2002, upholding the removal. At its
meeting on April 10, 2002, the Board adopted the ALJ's recommendation.
The proposed final decision is now submitted to the Board's
review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final
decision.
| VOTE: |
Ida L. Castro |
(Yes) |
|
Alan Dexter Bowman |
(Yes) |
|
Josephine DiRienzo |
(Yes)
|
|
Robert J. Long |
(Abstained)
|
B-62 PEARLIE KINCHEN
The appeal of Pearlie Kinchen, a Human Services Assistant
with Vineland Developmental Center, Department of Human Services,
of her removal effective February 3, 2000, on the charge of
physical abuse of a client, was heard by Administrative Law
Judge John R. Futey (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision
on January 7, 2002, upholding the removal. At its meeting
on April 10, 2002, the Merit System Board (Board) upheld the
lesser-included charge of inappropriate physical contact with
a client and modified the removal to a 90-day suspension.
The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's
review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final
decision.
| VOTE: |
Ida L. Castro |
(Yes) |
|
Alan Dexter Bowman |
(Yes) |
|
Josephine DiRienzo |
(Yes)
|
|
Robert J. Long |
(Abstained)
|
B-63 CRAIG DICKSON
The appeal of Craig Dickson, a Truck Driver with the Department
of Public Works, Township of Pennsauken, of his removal effective
December 1, 2000 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law
Judge Bruce R. Campbell (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision
on March 11, 2002, upholding the removal. At its meeting on
April 24, 2002, the Merit System Board did not adopt the ALJ's
recommendation. Rather, the Board ordered that the matter
be remanded to the Office of Administrative Law. The proposed
decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
matter be held over.
B-64 ROBERT LOCKETT
The appeal of Robert Lockett, an Industrial Manager 2 at
the Albert C. Wagner Youth Correctional Facility, Department
of Corrections, of his removal effective December 1, 1999
on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge John R.
Tassini (ALJ), who rendered his decision on January 18, 2002,
reversing the removal. At its meeting on April 24, 2002, the
Board ordered that this matter be remanded to the Office of
Administrative Law. The proposed decision is now submitted
for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
matter be held over.
B-65 DIANE ATTANASIO
Diane Attanasio appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the
education and experience requirements for the open competitive
examination for Public Health Representative 3, Communicable
Disease (C6941B), Hunterdon County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-66 DIANA BRISTOL, ET AL.
Diana Bristol, Arvind Patel, and Anne Marie Skinner appeal
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that they did not meet the experience requirements for
the open competitive examination for Program Development Specialist
1, Mental Health Services (S0656C).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-67 NIGEL D. BROWN
Nigel D. Brown appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the
experience requirement for the open competitive examination
for Electronic Systems Technician 1 (C6240C), Cape May County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-68 PATRICIA A. BROWN, ET AL.
Patricia A. Brown, Tanya L. Campbell, William W. Donnelly,
Donna Harris, Diane Hoffner, Kim Kelley and Mark D. Sprague
appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that, per the substitution clause for education,
they did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Technician, Management Information Systems
(PS9842T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-69 SUSAN BROWN
Susan Brown appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services which found that, per the substitution
clause for education, she was below the minimum requirements
in experience for the promotional examination for Office Automation
Specialist 2 (PS6835K), Division of Family Development.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-70 DAVID BUCHANAN
David Buchanan appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services, which found that he was below the minimum
requirements in experience for the promotional examination
for Equipment Operator (PS0871J), Rowan University.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-71 PATRAICIA A. CARNEVALE
Patraicia A. Carnevale appeals the determination of the
Division of Selection Services which found that, per the substitution
clause for education, she did not meet the minimum requirements
in the experience for the promotional examination for Principal
Technician, Management Information Systems (PS3364H), Department
of Health and Senior Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-72 RICHARD M. CARRAGHER
Richard M. Carragher appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the
experience requirements for the Administrative Analyst 2 (PS9643H),
Department of Health and Senior Services promotional examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-73 SUSAN CHERMAK
Susan Chermak appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the
experience requirements for the promotional examination for
Contract Administrator 1 (PS3826K), Division of Family Development,
Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-74 LAURA CINTRON AND LINDA WALTERS
Laura Cintron and Linda Walters appeal the determinations
of the Division of Selection Services which found that they
failed to meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Secretarial Assistant 3 (Non- Stenographic)
(PS0461K), Ancora Psychiatric Hospital.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-75 PABLO CORREA
A representative of the appointing authority, on behalf
of Pablo Correa, 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 Investigator, Public Defender (Bilingual in Spanish and
English) (S6298B).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-76 JANE COX
Jane Cox appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services which found that, per the substitution clause for
education, she was below the minimum requirements in experience
for the promotional examination for Office Automation Specialist
1 (PS1624K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-77 KATHY CRAFFEY, ET AL.
Kathy Craffey, Jose Gonzalez, Jennie Goodman, and John Low
appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services
which found that they did not meet the experience requirements
for the promotional examination for Contract Administrator
1 (PS3826K), Division of Family Development.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-78 ROBERT S. CRAIG AND ADA I. MEDINA-MENDEZ
Robert S. Craig and Ada I. Medina-Mendez appeal the determinations
of the Division of Selection Services which found that they
did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Principal Account Clerk (PM1017C), City of
Trenton.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-79 LYDIA DAVIS AND GEORGETTE WILLIAMS
Lydia Davis and Georgette Williams appeal the determination
of the Division of Selection Services which found that they
did not meet the education and experience requirements for
the Employment Specialist (C1330B), Essex County open competitive
examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-80 TRACY DEL ROSSI, ET AL.
Tracy Del Rossi, Amanda Pierce and Wendy Stewart appeal
the determination of the Division of Selection Services which
found that they were below the minimum requirements in experience
for the promotional examination for Senior Clerk Transcriber
(PS4896K) Vineland Developmental Center.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-81 MAXINE ECKFORD
Maxine Eckford appeals the decision of the Division of Selection
Services that found that per the substitution clause for education,
she was below the minimum requirements in experience for the
promotional examination for Administrative Assistant 3 (PS4888K),
Division of Developmental Disabilities.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-82 DIANE EPPS AND LISA SALLAD
Diane Epps and Lisa Sallad appeal the determination of the
Division of Selection Services, which found that they were
below the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional
examination for Assistant Superintendent Residential Group
Center (PS0847P), Juvenile Justice Commission.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-83 ARTHUR N. ERHART
Arthur N. Erhart appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services that he did not meet the experience
requirements for the promotional examination for Chief of
Administrative Services (PM0315C), Atlantic City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-84 TAMMY J. FAZZI
Tammy J. Fazzi appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the
experience requirements for the promotional examination for
Program Coordinator, Senior Citizens Transportation (PC2160C),
Middlesex County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-85 JON K. GRUBB
Jon K. Grubb appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the experience
requirements for the Mechanic (PM0827C), Upper Township promotional
examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-86 LINDA HOLLAND
Linda Holland appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the
experience requirements for the promotional examination for
County Services Specialist (PS0706K), Division of Youth and
Family Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-87 VICTORIA HOLLIST
Victoria Hollist 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 1 (Women's Services) (S6453B),
Department of Community Affairs.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-88 PEI HUANG
Pei Huang appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services that found he was not within the unit scope of eligibility
for the promotional examination for Hazardous Site Mitigation
Specialist 1 (PS6633G), Department of Environmental Protection.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-89 MICHAEL HUGHES
Michael Hughes appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services that he did not meet the experience
requirements for the open competitive examination for Public
Works Repairer (M6161B), Borough of Keansburg.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-90 DINO KAPETANAKIS
Dino Kapetanakis appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the
education requirements for the open-competitive examination
for Claims Adjudicator Trainee Disability Determinations (S6998C).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-91 MARILYN KENDER-MALDONADO
Marilyn Kender-Maldonado appeals the determination of the
Division of Selection Services which found that, per the substitution
clause for education, she was below the minimum requirements
in experience for the promotional examination for Administrative
Analyst 2 (PS8813K), Division of Youth and Family Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-92 JOAN KUNTNE
Joan Kuntne appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services that found that she did not meet the education
and experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Coordinator Special Transportation (PC0783B) Middlesex
County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-93 JOHN D. LENART, ET AL.
John D. Lenart, Glenda I. Turner and Robert W. Weber appeal
the determinations of the Division of Selection Services which
found that they did not meet the education and experience
requirements for the promotional examination for Safety Officer,
Developmental Disabilities (PS2220K), Woodbridge Developmental
Center.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be denied.
B-94 KATHLEEN NARCUM AND EDITH NEWBERRY
Kathleen Narcum and Edith Newberry appeal the determination
of the Division of Selection Services which found that they
were below the minimum requirements in experience for the
promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 2 (PS8813K),
Division of Youth and Family Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be granted.
B-95 JOSEPH NARDONE
Joseph Nardone appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services that he did not meet the experience
requirements for the promotional examination for Administrative
Analyst 3 (PS4023K), Commission for the Blind and Visually
Impaired.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-96 JANET NOBLE-FERRER
Janet Noble-Ferrer appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services that she did not meet the experience
requirements for the promotional examination for Senior Personnel
Technician, Bilingual in English/Spanish (PC1251C), Essex
County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-97 SEJAL K. PATEL
Sejal K. Patel appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the
experience requirement for the promotional examination for
Senior Clerk Typist (PS2757K), Division of Medical Assistance
and Health Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-98 DONNA PICERNO
Donna Picerno appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the
experience requirements for the examination for Child Support
and Paternity Specialist 3 (S0521B), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-99 CAROLYN QUINN
Carolyn Quinn appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the
experience requirements for the promotional examination for
Executive Assistant 2 (PS3029H), Department of Health and
Senior Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-100 ROSEMARY ROHRI
Rosemary Rohri appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that, per the substitution
clause for education, she did not meet the experience requirements
for the open competitive examination for Executive Assistant
(M6609C), Montville.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-101 SAMUEL J. ROMANO, JR.
Samuel J. Romano, Jr. appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the
minimum experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Data Processing Supervisor, Scheduling and Control (OIT)
(PS8385U), Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-102 CHRISTOPHER ROSSI
Christopher Rossi appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services that found that he was below the minimum
requirements in education and experience for the open-competitive
examination for Assistant Court Administrator (M6274B), Borough
of Fairview.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-103 DIANE RYAN
Diane Ryan appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience
requirements for the promotional examination for County Services
Specialist (PS0706K), Division of Youth and Family Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-104 BARBARA SANTOUSSO
Barbara Santousso appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services that she did not meet the experience
requirements for the open competitive examination for Public
Health Representative 2, Communicable Disease (S6379B).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-105 CAROLYN SELMON
Carolyn Selmon, represented by Michael L. Bitterman, Esq.,
appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services
which found that, per the substitution clause for education,
she was below the minimum requirements in experience for the
promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 2 (PS4396K),
Division of Family Development.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-106 PATRICIA SIWCZAK
Patricia Siwczak appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services that she did not meet the education
and experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Network Administrator 2 (PS3027H), Department of Health
and Senior Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-107 SARAH STACKHOUSE
Sarah Stackhouse appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that, per the substitution
clause for education, she was below the minimum requirements
in experience for the promotional examination for Administrative
Analyst 2 (PS4396K), Division of Family Development.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-108 DAWN SZEKER
Dawn Szeker appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services, which found that she was below the minimum
requirements in experience for the promotional examination
for Classification Officer 3 (PS0947I), Wagner Youth Correctional
Facility (Bordentown).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-109 LOIS TAYLOR
Lois Taylor appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services which found that, per the substitution
clause for education, she was below the minimum requirements
in experience for the promotional examination for Social Worker
(PC6808B), Atlantic County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-110 GERALD R. TRICARICO
Gerald R. Tricarico 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, Fiscal Management (PS3218K), Department
of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-111 BERNICE TRICOCHE-MORROW
Bernice Tricoche-Morrow appeals the determination of the
Division of Selection Services which found that she did not
meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for County Services Specialist (PS0706K), Division of Youth
and Family Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-112 KAREN VACCARELLO
Karen Vaccarello appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that she failed to meet
the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Secretarial Assistant 3 (Non-Stenographic) (PS0461K),
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-113 JENNIFER VIGH AND CAROL HOWARTH
Jennifer Vigh and Carol Howarth appeal the determinations
of the Division of Selection Services that they did not meet
the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Management Assistant (PS2992P), Department of Law and
Public Safety.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-114 KATHLEEN A. VITALE
Kathleen A. Vitale appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the
experience requirements for the promotional examination for
Human Services Specialist 2 (PC0040C), Monmouth County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-115 EDWARD WAGNER
On behalf of Edward Wagner, the appointing authority appeals
the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that Mr. Wagner did not meet the experience requirements
for the promotional examination for Assistant Sewage Plant
Superintendent (PM1894C), Township of Woodbridge.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-116 JAMES WALSH
James Walsh appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services that found that he did not meet the open-
competitive requirements for the title Social Worker 2, Corrections.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-117 PATTI WESTCOTT
Patti Westcott appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that, per the substitution
clause for education, she was below the minimum requirements
in experience for the promotional examination for Administrative
Analyst 3 (Data Processing) (PS4352K), Vineland Developmental
Center.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-118 CYNTHIA WHITE
Cynthia White appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that she was below the minimum
requirements in experience for the promotional examination
for Senior Data Entry Machine Operator (PS9697K), Vineland
Developmental Center.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-119 ANDRE WILLIAMS
Andre Williams appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services that he did not meet the experience
requirements for the open-competitive examination for Program
Support Specialist 1 (Assistance Programs) (S6444C).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-120 DEANNE WOODRUFF
Deanne Woodruff appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that she was below the minimum
requirements in experience for the promotional examination
for Administrator Psychiatric Social Services (PS4675K), Senator
Garrett W. Hagedorn Center For Geriatrics.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-121 MARY YORKE
Mary Yorke appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience
requirements for the Office Services Manager (PC1329B), Essex
County promotional examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-122 TERENCE BYRNES
Terence Byrnes appeals his score on the examination for
first level Fire Captain (PM3623A), Kearny.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-123 ANTHONY CALABRO
Anthony Calabro appeals his score on the examination for
first level Fire Captain (PM3623A), Kearny.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-124 MICHAEL CARNEY
Michael Carney appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3621A), Harrison.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-125 JOSEPH CAVANAGH
Joseph Cavanagh appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3621A), Harrison.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-126 GERALD COPPOLA
Gerald Coppola appeals his score on the examination for
first level Fire Captain (PM3623A), Kearny.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-127 HARRY FEARON
Harry Fearon appeals his score on the examination for first
level Fire Captain (PM3623A), Kearny.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-128 GEORGE HARRIS
George Harris appeals his score on the examination for first
level Fire Captain (PM3623A), Kearny.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-129 KENNETH KAUFMAN
Kenneth Kaufman appeals his score on the examination for
first level Fire Captain (PM3623A), Kearny.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-130 CHARLES KERR
Charles Kerr appeals his score on the examination for first
level Fire Captain (PM3623A), Kearny.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-131 JAMES LAWLESS
James Lawless appeals his score for the examination for
the first level Fire Captain (PM3621A), Harrison.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-132 ROBERT MURRAY
Robert Murray appeals his score on the examination for first
level Fire Captain (PM3623A), Kearny.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-133 JOHN PETTIGREW
John Pettigrew appeals his score on the examination for
first level Fire Captain (PM3623A), Kearny.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-134 FRANK SIENKIEWICZ
Frank Sienkiewicz appeals his score for the examination
for the first level Fire Captain (PM3621A), Harrison.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-135 GEORGE SIMMS
George Simms appeals his score on the examination for first
level Fire Captain (PM3617A), Carteret.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-136 GLENN WILLIAMS
Glenn Williams appeals his score on the examination for
first level Fire Captain (PM3623A), Kearny.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-137 OCTAVIO ANGELOZZI
Octavio Angelozzi appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM2633A), Irvington.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-138 ALFRED CARROLL
Alfred Carroll appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM2505B), Hackensack.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-139 JOHN FASULO
John Fasulo appeals his score on the oral portion of the
examination for Fire Lieutenant (PM2505B), Hackensack.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-140 RICHARD FERRIN
Richard Ferrin appeals his score on the oral portion of
the examination for Fire Lieutenant (PM2638A), Ventnor.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-141 THOMAS FLYNN
Thomas Flynn appeals his score on the oral portion of the
examination for Fire Lieutenant (PM2638A), Ventnor.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-142 JOSEPH GADOMSKI
Joseph Gadomski appeals his score on the examination for
first level Fire Captain (PM3617A), Carteret.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-143 PAUL GADOMSKI
Paul Gadomski appeals his score on the examination for first
level Fire Captain (PM3617A), Carteret.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-144 KEVIN HOWARTH
Kevin Howarth appeals his score on the oral portion of the
examination for Fire Lieutenant (PM2638A), Ventnor.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-145 TIMOTHY JORDAN
Timothy Jordan appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM2505B), Hackensack.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-146 DEAN KOEP, JR.
Dean Koep, Jr. appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM2633A), Irvington.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-147 WALTER LARCOMBE
Walter Larcombe appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM2639A), Wildwood City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-148 ALDO SACCO, JR.
Aldo Sacco Jr. appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM2639A), Wildwood City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-149 LINDA WELKOM
Linda Welkom appeals her score on the promotional examination
for Supervising Geologist (PS9365G), Department of Environmental
Protection.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-150 EVA COSTELLO
Eva Costello appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services denying her request for a make-up examination
for the promotional examination for Administrative Assistant
2 (PS3242P), Department of Law and Public Safety.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-151 AIDA LAGUNA-JOHNSON
Aida Laguna-Johnson appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services denying her request for a make-up examination
for the open competitive examination for Supervising Program
Development Specialist (Bilingual in Spanish and English)
(S3001C).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-152 JOAN DALEY
Joan Daley, represented by Mary L. Crangle, Esq., appeals
the decision of the Division of Selection Services that found
that she was not permanent in a title to which the examination
was open for Account Clerk Typing (PC2279A), Camden County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be granted.
B-153 DIANE ZEIGLER
Diane Zeigler appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services, which found that she was ineligible
for the promotional examination for Field Service Supervisor
2 (Family Development), Division of Family Development, because
she did not have the required amount of permanent status as
of the closing date.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-154 JOSEPHINE PICCOLELLO
The Director, Division of Human Resource Management, on
behalf of the Department of Education, requests that Josephine
Piccolello's out-of-title work experience be accepted to qualify
her for admittance to the promotional examination for Personnel
Assistant 4 (PS2329F), Department of Education.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-155 GREGORY HENDERSON
Gregory Henderson petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration
of the decision rendered on June 12, 2001 which found that,
per the substitution clause for education, he was below the
minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination
for Technician, Management Information Systems (PS9231K),
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-156 GEORGE M. LOBMAN
George M. Lobman petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration
of the decision rendered on June 12, 2001, which found that
he was ineligible for the promotional examination for Supervising
Engineer Construction and Maintenance (PS245T), Department
of Transportation, because he was not permanent in a title
to which the examination was open.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-157 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MINUTES
The Merit System Board Minutes for the meeting of April
10, 2002 are submitted for adoption.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the minutes
of its meeting of
April 10, 2002.
| VOTE: |
Ida L. Castro |
(Yes) |
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Alan Dexter Bowman |
(Yes) |
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Josephine DiRienzo |
(Yes)
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Robert J. Long |
(Abstained)
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B-158 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MINUTES
The Merit System Board Minutes for the meeting of April
24, 2002 are submitted for adoption.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
matter be held over.
B-159 NICHOLAS J. DEMICCO
Nicholas J. DeMicco appeals his score on the promotional
examination for Regional Superintendent, Parks and Forestry
(PS8930G), Department of Environmental Protection.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this
appeal be denied.
B-160 BRUCE FLEEGER ET AL.
Bruce Fleeger, Michelle Mann, Carlos Mazon and Iris Schulman
appeal their score on the promotional examination for Telecommunications
Systems Analyst 2 (PS7897U), Department of Treasury.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these
appeals be granted.
B-161 MARY BARBATO
The Director, Division of Human Resource Management, on
behalf of the New Jersey State Parole Board, requests that
Mary Barbato's out-of title work experience be accepted to
qualify her for a lateral title change to Building Management
Services Specialist 1.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-162 EARLY SETTLEMENTS
Beverly Alexeev
County of Burlington
County Clerk
Ten-day suspension
Virginia Cabatic
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
Department of Human Services
Removal
Grace Gulick
Division of Youth and Family Services
Department of Human Services
Ten-day suspension
Christian Hosford
Township of Monroe
Department of Building and Grounds
Removal
Tamara Hudgon
Vineland Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Released at the end of working test period
Ann Porter
Greenbrook Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Removal
Thomas Shaw
County of Burlington
County Jail
Ten-day suspension
Removals (7)
Shirley A. Szymoniak
County of Monmouth
Department of Health Care Facility
Removal
John H. Wills, Jr.
County of Burlington
Highway Department
Ten-day suspension
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.
There being no further business before the Merit System
Board, the meeting was adjourned to convene on Wednesday,
May 29, 2002 at 10:00 a.m., at 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New
Jersey.
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IDA L. CASTRO
COMMISSIONER
MERIT SYSTEM BOARD
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