A-1 SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of John Barbo
City of Hoboken
Department of Environmental Services
Layoff
Anthony Calabrese, Jr.
City of Jersey City
Department of Fire and Safety Services
Suspension
Kathryn Grayson
North Jersey Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Suspension
In the Matter of Joseph Haug
Department of Environmental Protection
Suspension
In the Matter of Thomas Haythorn
Hunterdon Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Resignation not in good standing
In the Matter of Mario Prophete
County of Mercer
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Suspension
In the Matter of Wayne Richardson
City of East Orange
Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Layoff
RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE CASES - SETTLEMENT
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.
A2 LORETTA DIXON
Loretta Dixon, Clerk Typist, County of Union, Department of Human Services, resignation not in good standing effective December 13, 2000, on charges of insubordination, chronic or excessive absenteeism or lateness, conduct unbecoming a public employee, neglect of duty and job abandonment.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the resignation not in good standing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-3 TRAVIS FREDRICK
Travis Fredrick, Human Services Assistant, New Lisbon Developmental Center , Department of Human Services, removal effective September 19, 2000 , on the charge of physical or mental abuse of a patient, client, resident or employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-4 KEITH JOHNSON
Keith Johnson, Building Maintenance Worker, County of Morris , Department of Long Term Care Services, removal effective August 12, 2003 , 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-5 YVONNE LINDSEY
Yvonne Lindsey, Cottage Training Technician, Vineland Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective October 3, 2003, on the charge of absent from work as scheduled but without permission.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removal to a six-month suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board modified the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge to reverse the removal.
A-6 KERRY MARTIN
Kerry Martin, Mechanic, County of Union , Department of Operations and Facilities, removal effective May 2, 2003 , on the charge of chronic or excessive absenteeism or lateness.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-7 CHINWE ONYIANTA
Chinwe Onyianta, Head Nurse, County of Essex, Department of Health and Rehabilitation, removal effective August 1, 1996, on charges of being unfit for duty, neglect of duty, failure to perform duties, conduct unbecoming a public employee, theft of public funds and endangering the welfare of patients.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board modified the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge to a six month suspension and a demotion to the title of Graduate Nurse.
A-8 CHRISTINA SOVINSKI
Christina Sovinski, Clerk Typist, Township of South Orange, Department of Administration and Finance, removal effective May 28, 2003, on the charge of inability to perform duties.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removal to a resignation in good standing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-9 CARMELLA VARGA
Carmella Varga, Deputy Municipal Court Administrator, Township of North Brunswick, Municipal Court, removal effective April 10, 2003, on the charge of failure to perform duties, inability to perform duties, conduct unbecoming a public employee, neglect of duty and other sufficient cause.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
A-10 JOSEPH PLESS
Joseph Pless, Police Officer, Borough of Lodi appealed the bypass of his name on the certification for Police Sergeant (PM2547B), Borough of Lodi, eligible list.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Acknowledge the settlement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlement as clarified.
SECTION B - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
B-1 STEVEN C. JONES
Steven C. Jones, represented by Jerrold A. Tenzer, 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 (S9999D) on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be referred for independent psychological evaluation.
B-2 COLM F. MCQUAID
Colm F. McQuaid appeals his rejection as a Police Officer candidate by the Borough of Fort Lee and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999D) on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be referred for independent psychological evaluation.
B-3 NIEVES M. MENDOZA
Nieves M. Mendoza, represented by Sidney H. Lehmann, Esq., appeals his rejection as a Police Officer candidate by Ewing Township and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999D) on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-4 MARC T. MIDDLETON
Marc T. Middleton appeals his rejection as a Sheriff's Officer candidate by the County of Ocean and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Sheriff's Officer (S9999D) on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-5 J. KENT SHELLENBERGER, II
J. Kent Shellenberger, II, represented by Jason H. Chessman, 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 (S9999D) on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that his appeal be denied.
B-6 MIGUEL A. VARGAS
Miguel A. Vargas 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 (S9999D) on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-7 PAUL YONALDO
Paul Yonaldo, represented by Stephen D. Brown, Esq., appeals his rejection as a Police Officer candidate by the City of East Orange and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999D) 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-8 THERESA L. HUNTER
Theresa L. Hunter appeals the request by the Camden County Department of Corrections to remove her name from the County Correction Officer (S9999D) eligible list for medical unfitness to effectively perform the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-9 DAVID L. KINSLER
David L. Kinsler, represented by Adam E. Gersh, Esq., appeals his rejection as a County Correction Officer by Camden County and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for County Officer (S9999D) on the basis of medical unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-10 DAWN GRANT
Dawn Grant, a Senior Correction Officer at Northern 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-11 ALTHEA HYLTON-LINDSAY
Althea Hylton-Lidnsay, an Associate Professor at William Paterson University of New Jersey, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-12 ELLEN KELLEY
Ellen Kelley, a Food Service Supervisor 1 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-13 RAYMOND LECHKENBUSCH
Raymond Lechkenbusch, an Investigator 1, Unemployment Insurance with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-14 JUDITH MELANI
Judith Melani, an Assistant Supervisor of Professional Residential Services, Developmental Disabilities, with the North Jersey Developmental Center , Department of Human Services, represented by Thomas Melani, 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-15 TODD MURRAY
Todd Murray, a Senior Correction Officer with the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women, Department of Corrections (DOC), 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-16 WILLIAM ROSADO
William Rosado, a Crew Supervisor, Plumbers and Steamfitters 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 denied.
B-17 MARGARET SENSKI
Margaret Senski 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-18 JANET TIGHE
Janet Tighe, a Principal Audit Account Clerk with the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-19 JOHN M. CARLUCCIO
The County of Morris appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services, restoring the name of John M. Carluccio to the Counselor, Adolescent Unit (C0489E), County of Morris , eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-20 HARRY CREO
Harry Creo, represented by Joseph A. Fortunato, Esq., appeals the decision of the Division of Human Resource Information Services which upheld the removal of the appellant's name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999D), Department of Corrections, eligible list due to an unsatisfactory criminal record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-21 TERRI RODGERS
Terri Rodgers, represented by Harold W. George, Esq., appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services which found that the County of Hudson had presented a sufficient basis to remove the appellant's name from the Juvenile Detention Officer (C2063D), County of Hudson , eligible list due to an unsatisfactory criminal record and the falsification of her employment application.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-22 WILLIAM PEREZ
William Perez appeals the removal of his name from the Fire Fighter (M2013A), City of Camden , eligible list due to his failure to meet the residency requirement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-23 SANITATION SUPERINTENDENT (PM0538E), ATLANTIC CITY )
The Division of Human Resource Information Services requests that the Merit System Board order Atlantic City to return the February 20, 2004 certification (PL040382) of the eligible list for Sanitation Superintendent (PM0538E) for proper disposition.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-24 PHILIP BEESLEY
Philip Beesley, a Forensic Scientist 3 with the Division of State Police, Department of Law & Public Safety, appeals the determination of the Deputy Chief of Staff 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-25 JOHN IVINS
John Ivins, a former Sergeant First Class with the New Jersey State Police, Department of Law and Public Safety, represented by Scott T. Schweiger, Esq., appeals the determination of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Attorney General, stating that the appellant had 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 and Hostile Environments in the Workplace.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-26 WILLIAM LORENTZ
William Lorentz, a former Deputy Attorney General 3 with the Department of Law and Public Safety (DLPS), appeals the determination of the Deputy Chief of Staff, DLPS, 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.
VOTE: Rolando Torres, Jr. (Abstained)
Flavella Branhan (Yes)
John Currie (Yes)
Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes)
Robert J. Long (Yes)
B-27 ROBERT PICONE
Robert Picone, a former Caretaker, Drumthwacket, with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP, appeals the determination of the Chief of Staff, DEP, which found 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.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-28 OSVALDO REYES
Osvaldo Reyes, a Senior Correction Officer with the Department of Corrections (DOC), appeals the determination of the Assistant Director, Equal Employment Division (EED), with the DOC, 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 the appeal be granted and the matter be remanded to the DOC for determination of the appropriate penalty and further remedies, as appropriate.
B-29 NAPOLEON RUDOLPH
Napoleon Rudolph, a Senior Maintenance Worker with the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey appeals the determination of the College President 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.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-30 DONNA GALARZA
Donna Galarza petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration of the decision rendered on May 19, 2004 which found that, per the substitution clause for education, she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 2 (PS6127K), Arthur Brisbane Child Treatment Center .
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-31 THOMAS MCNAUGHTON
Pemberton Township , represented by Denis C. Germano, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration of the final decision rendered on November 17, 2004 , which ordered Pemberton to submit to a classification review of Thomas McNaughton's position and assessed it $1,000 in administrative costs. Additionally, Pemberton petitions the Board for a stay of that decision.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the requests for reconsideration and a stay.
B-32 CHRISTOPHER PESCI
Christopher Pesci, represented by Benjamin Benson, Esq., requests reconsideration of the Merit System Board's decision In the Matter of Christopher Pesci, Fire Fighter (M999E) (Merit System Board, decided May 15, 2004).
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted a hearing on the issue of the actions of the monitor and directed that the remainder of the appeal be denied.
B-33 PHILIP SHELDON
Philip Sheldon petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration of the decision rendered on July 14, 2004 which found that he satisfied the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Truck Driver (PM1028D), Borough of Bergen field, but only awarded him a score of 70,000 on the examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-34 DIANNE TAYLOR AND BARBARA BERGER
Dianne Taylor and Barbara Berger request reconsideration of that part of the decision of the Merit System Board rendered on April 7, 2004 , upholding the determinations of the Division of Selection Services that per the substitution clause for education, they did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 3 (PS5431K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the requests.
B-35 AUGUSTINE UKEACHU
Augustine Ukeachu, a former Parole Officer Recruit with the Office of Parole Programs, Department of Corrections, requests reconsideration of the decision of the Merit System Board rendered on March 10, 2004, denying his appeal of his release at the end of the working test period, effective November 19, 1999.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-36 WILLIAM G. GIBBONS
William G. Gibbons, represented by Steven H. Baker, Esq., and the City of Jersey City petition the Merit System Board for acknowledgement of the settlement agreement reached by the parties, which provides for Gibbons' appointment as a Fire Fighter.
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlement.
B-37 MARIO RIVERA AND VINCENT CARLOMAGNO
Mario Rivera and Vincent Carlomagno, represented by Benjamin Benson, Esq., and the City of Jersey City petitions the Merit System Board for acknowledgement of the settlement agreements reached by the parties, which provide for the appointments of Rivera and Carlomagno and Fire Fighters.
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlement.
B-38 THE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD MAINTENANCE WORKERS ASSOCIATION
The Township of Bloomfield Maintenance Workers Association appeals the Township of Bloomfield 's practice fining its employees as a form of minor discipline.
ACTION: The Merit System Board remanded to the Township the matter of Anthony Christiano's April 29, 2004 fine of eight hours work without pay for determination of the appropriate penalty and denied all other issues raised in the appeal.
B-39 JAMES CASSIDY
The appeal of James Cassidy, a Police Sergeant with the Township of Scotch Plains , concerning his removal, effective March 28, 2003 , on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Jesse H. Strauss (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on November 3, 2004 . At its meeting on December 15, 2004 , the Merit System Board did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to modify the removal to a six-month suspension and a demotion to the title of Police Officer, Rather, the Board upheld the removal. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-40 MARY MALONEY
The appeal of Mary Maloney, Supervising Research Analyst with the Department of Human services, of her 15-day suspension, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Douglas H. Hurd (AJ), who rendered his initial decision on November 12, 2004 dismissing the appeal. At its meeting on December 15, 2004 , the Merit System 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 adopted the final decision.
B-41 BRYANT HAMILTON
The appeal of Bryant Hamilton, a Police Officer with the City of Camden of his six-month suspension and two 15-day fines (one fine equal to 10 days and five days held in abeyance, and one fine equal to five days and 10 days held in abeyance), on charges, was before Administrative Law Judge Ana C. Viscomi (ALJ) who rendered her initial decision on November 4, 2004, recommending that the settlement between the parties be acknowledged. At its meeting on December 15, 1004 , the Merit System Board remanded the matters 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-42 CHARLES RAYMOND
The appeal of Charles Raymond, a Senior Correction Officer with the Juvenile Justice Commission, of his six-month suspension, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), Ana C. Viscomi, who rendered her initial decision on November 4, 2004 . At its meeting on December 15, 2004 , the Merit System Board adopted the ALJ's recommendation to reverse the six-month suspension. The proposed decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the decision.
B-43 ARMANDO ACOSTA
Armando Acosta appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that he did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Truck Driver (PM0252F), West New York .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-44 JOHN ADONA
John Adona 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 Data Processing Coordinator (PC0274F), Union County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-45 ANA AGUILAR
Ana Aguilar appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she was ineligible for the promotional examination for Human Services Specialist 4 (PC1329E), Somerset County Board of Social Services, because she did not have the required amount of permanent status in a title to which the examination was open.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-46 MARK ALESSIO
Mark Alessio appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that found that he did not meet the education and experience requirements for the open competitive examination f or Network Administrator 1 (C6165F), Bergen County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-47 JESSICA ANASTASI
Jessica Anastasi appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that she did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Social Work Supervisor 3 (Psychiatric) (PS1058K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-48 JOHN ANESKEWICH AND RICHARD MCKELVIE
John Aneskewich and Richard McKelvie appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that they did not meet the experience requirement for open competitive examination for Supply Support Technician 1 (S0267F).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-49 PATRICIA BARANYAY
Patricia Baranyay 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 Service Assistant (PC0541F), Ocean County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-50 RAMONA BARRIENTOS
Ramona Barrientos appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Purchasing Agent (PM1833E), Willingboro Township .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-51 KATHLEEN L. BECK
Kathleen L. Beck 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 promotional examination for Principal Claims Reviewer (PS1266H), Department of Health and Senior Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-52 DAVID BEERS
David Beers appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the Administrative Analyst 4 (Data Processing) (PS2127I), Department of Corrections promotional examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-53 ZHANNA BERMAN
Zhanna Berman 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 Health Educator (C9644E), Bergen County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-54 MARY D. BIBBS
Mary D. Bibbs 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 Human Services Specialist 1 (C0701F), Burlington County
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-55 JAMES P. BOLDEN
James P. Bolden 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 Supervising Administrative Analyst (PM0367F), City of Jersey City .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-56 KELLY BOURDEAU AND VALERIE HAYMAN
Kelly Bourdeau and Valerie Hayman 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 Charge Nurse 12 Months (S9259F).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be granted.
B-57 KELLY BROWN-JONES ET AL.
Kelly Brown-Jones, Janice DeMicco, Tricia Lopez, Lisha Marino, and Carla Walker appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services which found that they were below the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination for Supervising Clerk (PC0552F), Union County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-58 JAMES BURNS AND MICHAEL DEBONIS, JR.
James Burns and Michael DeBonis, Jr., appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services that found that they did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Communications Systems Technician 2 (PS2382T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-59 MICHAEL CANAVERA
Michael Canavera 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 Investigator 3, Labor (PS)7778N), Department of Labor.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-60 VICTORIA CANAVERA AND NANCY SPONHOLTZ
Ann Kenyon, Manager, Human Resources, Ann Klein Forensic Center , on behalf of Victoria Canavera, 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 4 (PS8583K), Ann Klein Forensic Center . Nancy Sponholtz 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 4 (PS8583K), Ann Klein Forensic Center .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-61 MICHELLE CAZAN
Michelle Cazan appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Program Development Specialist 2 (PS0804P), Juvenile Justice Commission.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-62 LESLIE A. CHILENSKI
Leslie A. Chilenski 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, Community Service (C6190F), Sussex County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-63 ANSELMO CRISONINO
Anselmo Crisonino appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Assistant Director, Community Development Program (PM1760E), Bayonne .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-64 GAIL E. DANIELS
Gail E. Daniels 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 promotional examination for Manager 2, Department of Law and Public Safety (PS1479P), Office of the Attorney General.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-65 RICHARD DELANEY
Richard Delaney appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that he is ineligible to participate in the promotional examination for Supervising Engineer, Construction and Maintenance (PS2391T) examination because he failed to achieve a passing score on the Supervisory Test Battery Version 2.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-66 JAMES DEMORE
James DeMore 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 County 911 Coordinator (PC0416F), Gloucester County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-67 MAUREEN DOMANSKI
Maureen Domanski 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 Admissions and Records Officer (PC0321F), Hudson County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-68 ANASTASIA DROOGAS
Anne Kenyon, Manager, Human Resources, Ann Klein Forensic Center , on behalf of Anastasia Droogas 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 Administrative Analyst 4 (PS8583K), Ann Klein Forensic Center .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-69 ROBIN FISHER AND WANDA ROGERS
Robin Fisher and Wanda Rogers appeal the determinations 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 Social Worker (PC1722E), Gloucester County Board of Social Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-70 MARYANN GIFFORD, ET AL.
Maryann Gifford, Teresa Magliocco, Patricia Milano and Paula Pilitowski appeal the decisions of the Division of Selection Services which found that they did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Secretarial Assistant 3 (Non-Stenographic) (PS2136J), Rowan University .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-71 JOHN GOLDEN AND ELIZABETH CARTER
The Department of Law and Public Safety, on behalf of John Golden and Elizabeth Carter, appeals the determinations of the Division of Selection Services which found that Mr. Golden and Ms. Carter failed to meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Computer Operator 3 (PS9557P), Department of Law and Public Safety.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied but directed that the matter of the classification of the positions of Mr. Golden and Ms. Carter be referred to the Division of Human Resource Management.
B-72 MICHAEL GOLDIN
Michael Goldin 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 Supply Support Technician 1 (S0267F).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-73 MARGARET GRESKO
Margaret Gresko 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 Personnel Assistant 3 (PS1211C), Department of Personnel promotional examinations.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
VOTE: Rolando Torres, Jr. (Abstained)
Flavella Branhan (Yes)
John Currie (Yes)
Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes)
Robert J. Long (Yes)
B-74 LAURA GRIFFIN
Laura Griffin 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 Community Program Specialist, Juvenile Justice Commission (PS0415P) promotional examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-75 MONIQUE GROSSMAN
The appointing authority, on behalf of Monique Grossman, 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 promotional examination for Buyer (PM0927E), Hoboken .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-76 MINNIE HICKS
Minnie Hicks appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Training Technician (PS0729K), Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital , Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-77 ANGELA HOBBS AND BARBARA MARTINE
Angela Hobbs and Barbara Martine appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that, per the substitution clause for education, they were below the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 4 (Data Processing) (PS0542G), Department of Environmental Protection.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeal be denied and the matter of appellant's classification be referred to the Division of Human Resource Management.
B-78 STEPHEN M. HUBBS
Stephen M. Hubbs appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Deputy Fire Chief (PM3624E), Township of Deptford .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-79 JAMES W. HUNTER, ET AL.
James W. Hunter, Anthony F. Tazza, and Richard G. Wherley appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services, which found that they did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Supervisor Parks/Supervisor Recreation Maintenance (PM0373F), Township of Hamilton .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-80 MARY A. JASINSKI AND JANICE G. MARTONE
Mary A. Jasinski and Janice G. Martone 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 supervisor, Data Input and Control, Treasury (PS0480U), Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-81 DEBRA JONES-STEVENSON
Debra Jones-Stevenson appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she was below the minimum requirements in education and experience for the promotional examination for Program Development Specialist 2 (Code Enforcement) (PS9929D), Department of Community Affairs.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-82 BILL LAZNOVKSY
Bill Laznovsky appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirement for the Program Development Specialist, Cultural and Heritage Affairs (C6156F), Middlesex County , open competitive examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-83 RENEE LIGENZA
Renee Ligenza 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 Management Specialist (PC0289F), Essex County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-84 KIRSTEN MANN
Kirsten Mann 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 Technical Assistant, Classification (PS2134I), Northern State Prison.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-85 PATRICK MCHUGH
Patrick McHugh appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he was below the minimum requirements in experience for the open competitive examination for Alcoholism Counselor (C0764F), Cumberland County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-86 CAROLYN MEACHAM
Carolyn Meacham appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which fund that she was below the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination for Management Assistant (PC0287F), Essex County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-87 SAMUEL MEDINA
Samuel Medina appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the Assistant Storekeeper (S0291F), Northern State Prison open competitive examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-88 ROBERT K. MILES
Robert K. Miles appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he was below the minimum requirements in experience for the open competitive examination for Computer Operator 2 (S6734F).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-89 ALEXIS MINNIS
Alexis Minnis appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Office Services Manager, (PC1802E), Union County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-90 LARRY MITCHELL
Larry Mitchell appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he was below the minimum requirements in experience for the open competitive examination for Assistant Maintenance Supervisor (M0608F), Newark School District .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-91 BETH A. O'BRIEN
Beth A. O'Brien 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 promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 3 (PS1666K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-92 ANNA PANTELLA
Anna Patella 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 Medical Records Supervisor (S8002F).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-93 LESLIE PETERS
Leslie Peters appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she was below the minimum requirements in education and experience for the promotional examination for Management Specialist (PM0290F), City of Newark .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-94 JULIE PETIX
Julie Petix appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the Program Manager, Occupational and Environmental Health (PS2109H), Department of Health and Senior Services promotional examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-95 JOHN D. POWER
John D. Power appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Communications Officer (PS1718T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-96 ANTHONY PRAGLIOLA
Anthony Pragliola appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he was below the minimum requirements in experience for the open competitive examination for Field Representative, Energy Conservation (C0740F), Mercer County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-97 DAVID PRINA
David Prina appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that denied him admittance to the promotional examination for Fire Captain (PM3591F), Harrison.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-98 JENNIFER REYES
Jennifer Reyes 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 Laboratory Service Worker (PS0992H), Department of Health and Senior Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-99 CARMELO RODRIGUEZ
Carmelo Rodriguez appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that he did not meet the experience requirement for the open-competitive examination for Behavior Modification Program Technician (S0278F), Statewide.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-100 JANICE ROMAN
Janice Roman appeals the determination of the division of Selection Services that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 4 (PS9351K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-101 FRANCIS RYAN
The appointing authority, on behalf of Francis Ryan, appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Building Services Coordinator 3 (PS1394P), Division of Law.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-102 VALERIE SAPIENZA
Valerie Sapienza 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 Supervising Clerk (PC0552F), Union County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-103 CHRISTOPHER SMITH
Christopher Smith 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 Assistant Buyer (C0645E), Burlington County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-104 LAURIN STAHL AND RONALD STOCK
Laurin Stahl appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirement for the open competitive examination for Affirmative Action Officer 1 (S3023F). Ronald Stock appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that, per the substitution clause for education, he did not meet the experience requirement for the open competitive examination for Affirmative Action Officer 1 (S3023F).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-105 BRENDA E. STEWARD
Brenda E. Steward 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 promotional examination for Classification Officer 1 (PS1574I), South Woods State Prison.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-106 MELBA M. VAN PELT
Melba M. Van Pelt 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 promotional examination for Assistant Coordinator for Federal and State Aid (PC0006F), Ocean County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-107 GLORIA I. VAZQUEZ
Gloria I. Vazquez 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 promotional examination for Technical Assistant 2, Labor (PS1772N), Department of Labor.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-108 ARLENE VICARI
Arlene Vicari appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Secretarial Assistant 3 (Non-Stenographic) (PS2131I), Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-109 HEMANT VORA
Hemant Vora appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he was below the minimum requirements in experience for the open competitive examination for Field Representative, Energy Conservation (C0740F), Mercer County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-110 KHALIAH S. WILLIAMS
Khaliah S. Williams 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 Youth Worker (PS1680P), Juvenile Justice Commission.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-111 MICHALINE YURCIK
Michaline Yurcik 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 Supervising Administrative Analyst (PM0357F), City of Jersey City .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-112 JAMES BATES, ET AL.
James Bates, Patricia Driggins, Ava Grant, and Christine Ruth appeal their scores on the open competitive examination for Family Service Specialist 2 (S6753F), Division of Youth and Family Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-113 ETHEL BELL
Ethel Bell appeals her score on the promotional examination for Assistant Supervisor of Recreation (PS0743K), Hunterdon Developmental Center .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-114 JACQUELINE BRIEL-FENTON
Jacqueline Briel-Fenton appeals her seniority score and rank on the promotional examination for Supervising Research Analyst Transportation (PS9245T), Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-115 GARY CONLEY
Gary Conley appeals the passing point and the necessity of having to take the promotional examination for Supervisor of Operations (PS1194U), Division of Pensions and Benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-116 DONALD PATTERSHALL
Donald Pattershall appeals his score on the promotional examination for Assistant Director of Nursing Services 1, Psychiatric Hospital.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-117 ABRAHAM MASSALEY
Abraham Massaley appeals his score on the open competitive examination for Family Service Specialist 2 (S6753F), Division of Youth and Family Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-118 MAX YURMAN
Max Yurman appeals his failing score and requests a make-up examination for Supervisor 2, Unemployment Benefits (PS9774N), Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-119 SUSAN GROSSMAN
Susan Grossman appeals her score on the promotional examination for County Service Specialist (PS7867K), Division of Youth and Family Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-120 ANDREIA ANTONIACOMI
Andreia Antoniacomi requests a make-up examination for the Law Enforcement Service Examination (S9999F).
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-121 ROBIN BLAKE
Robin Blake requests a make-up of the promotional examination for Secretarial Assistant 3 (Non-Stenographic) (PS1549H), Division of Addiction Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-122 JOSEPH GRECO
Joseph Greco requests a make-up examination for the promotional examination for County Correction Lieutenant (PC2628E), Passaic County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-123 JOSEPH OLSZEWSKI
Joseph Olszewski, a Police Officer with Jersey City , represented by Robert Reed, Esq., requests that the names of applicants who took the make-up examination for Police Sergeant (PM2527D), Jersey City not be added to the eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-124 EMANUEL PAIGE
Emanuel Paige requests a make-up examination for the promotional examination for Coordinator, Employment and Training Programs (PS6653N), Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-125 REINALDO PEGUERO
Reinaldo Peguero requests a make-up examination for the open competitive examination for Juvenile Detention Officer (C2099F), Middlesex County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-126 SALVATORE AMATO
Salvatore Amato appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not submit the required transcript or list of courses for the open competitive examination for Network Administrator 1 (C6165F), Bergen County .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-127 CYNTHIA COTTON
Cynthia Cotton appeals the administration of the promotional examinations for Human Resource Consultant 2 (PS3700C) and Human Resource Consultant 3 (PS8452C), Department of Personnel.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
VOTE: Rolando Torres, Jr. (Abstained)
Flavella Branhan (Yes)
John Currie (Yes)
Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes)
Robert J. Long (Yes)
B-128 ANN MARIE PROCTOR
Ann Marie Proctor appeals the administration of the promotional examination for Supervising Management Improvement Specialist (PS0872P), Department of Law and Public Safety.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied but that Ms. Proctor be provided with one more opportunity to take the alternate form of the Supervisor Test Battery (STB).
B-129 ROGER BORICHEWSKI
Robert Borichewski appeals the validity of the promotional examination for Administrator, Psychiatric Social Services (PS5404K), Senator Garrett Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital .
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-130 JOSHUA LAZARUS
Joshua Lazarus appeals the validity of the promotional examination for Principal Inspector Fire Safety (PS4072D), Department of Community Affairs.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-131 ALBERT ORLANDI
Albert Orlandi appeals the validity of the promotional examination for Supervising Radiation Physicist (PS8508G), Department of Environmental Protection.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-132 KINDRED BURNSON
Kindred Brunson a County Correction Officer with Union County , represented by Michael K. Sharp, Executive Vice President, PBA Local 105, requests an Intergovernmental Transfer to the title of Senior Correction Officer with the Department of Corrections.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-133 INSTITUIONAL FIRE CHIEF
Camden Council No. 10, represented by James Katz, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for a determination regarding Camden County 's abolition of the position of Institution Fire Chief.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-134 MARY ANN MCCLELLAND
Mary Ann McClelland contends that she should have received a position reclassification upgrade pursuant to the Merit System Board's decision in In the Matter of Division of Youth and Family Services Clerical Titles (MSB, decided March 13, 2003 ).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-135 CIRI CASTRO, JON MARTIN AND LUIS SANCHEZ
Ciri Castor, Jon Martin and Luis Sanchez petitions the Merit System Board for retroactive dates of appointment, seniority and salary step placement in regard to decisions which restored the petitioners' names to the eligible list for Fire Fighter (M2013A), City of Camden .
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the requests.
B-136 SCOTT DELUSSA
Scott Delussa appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that his application for the promotional examination for Police Sergeant (PM2614E), Bridgeton City was late.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-137 RECENT COURT DECISIONS
Submitted for the Bard's review are summaries of recent court decisions involving the Merit System Board and Department of Personnel determinations In the matter of Daryl Beechman v. New Jersey Department of Transportation (Appellate Division, decided 11/5/04); In the matter of Daniel Soto (Appellate Division, decided 11/8/04); In the matter of Nicholas Testa (Appellate Division, decided 11/10/04); In the matter of William Manoes (Appellate Division decided 11/12/04); In the matter of Hugh Donaghue (PM3555D), Jersey City, Police Captain (Appellate Division, decided 11/16/04); In the matter of Gilbert Snyder (Appellate Division, decided 11/18/04); In the matter of Richard Girman (Appellate Division, decided 11/19/04.
ACTION: The Merit System Board noted the decisions.
B-138 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO N.J.A.C. 4A:1-1.3, 4A:4-2.11, 4A:7-1.1 AND 4A:7-3.1 (DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS)
It is recommended that the proposed amendments to N.J.A.C. 4A:1-1.3, 4A:4-2.11, 4A:7-1.1 and 4A:7-3.1 (Domestic Partnerships) be adopted without change.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the amendments without change.
B-139 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO N.J.A.C. 4A:6-1.22 (DONATED LEAVE)
It is recommended that the proposed amendments to N.J.A.C. 4A:61.22 (Donated Leave) be adopted without change.