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Meeting Minutes of April 8, 1999
Janice Mitchell Mintz, Chairwoman Margaret E. L. Howard Judith L. Shaw A regular meeting of the Merit System Board was held on Thursday, April 8, 1999 in Trenton, New Jersey.
PRESENT: Chairwoman Janice Mitchell Mintz; Merit System Board Members, Margaret E. L. Howard, Judith L. Shaw, Elizabeth Laufer, Deputy Attorney General; Henry Maurer, Director, Elizabeth A. Napolitano, Sybil Janowitch, and Charles Spano, Division of Merit System Practices and Labor Relations.
In accordance with L.1975, c.231, Janice Mitchell Mintz, Chairwoman, Merit System Board, 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 29, 1999, and posted at the Department of Personnel, 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
All other actions were by unanimous vote unless otherwise specified.
State
The Merit System Board approved the recommended changes in the State Classification Plan, copies of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof.
DATE: March 26, 1999
TO: Janice Mitchell Mintz, Commissioner Department of Personnel
Henry Maurer, Director Merit System Practices and Labor Relations
FROM: Marjorie Schwartz, Director Division of Human Resource Management
SUBJECT: Change in the State Classification Plan
The Department of Labor is requesting the following job function be reallocated to the Senior Executive Service.
Your approval of the reallocation for the following position numbers from the career service to the Senior Executive Service is recommended. A review of the assigned job functions has been conducted and the positions meet the standard established for inclusion in the Senior Executive Service.
Reallocation of Service Effective Date: April 10, 1999
FROM: 939776, Assistant Director, Facilities Management (M32-54150)
TO: 939776, Senior Executive Service (M98-90752)
Justification --Position Number # 939776
The incumbent of this position will serve as the Assistant Director for Office Services. In that capacity the incumbent will manage a staff responsible for all postal operations, printing functions, microfilm and archiving all records and files. The office has responsibility for making recommendations for potential savings in all areas of printing and postal operations. In the past fiscal year, the postal unit realized a savings of $3,000,000 as a result of bar coding and resorting capability. The office is able to produce professional publications for the various operating divisions within the Department at a cost substantially less than if obtained from outside sources.
The position is currently vacant. It will be posted following Merit System Board approval of its reallocation.
The position is the third of three Assistant Director, Facilities Management positions which the Department of Labor has proposed for reallocation into the Senior Executive Service. The reallocation of two Assistant Director, Facilities Management positions was approved by the Merit System Board at its February 9, 1999 meeting with an effective date of February 13, 1999. One of the positions was approved to function as Assistant Director of Procurement. The second was approved to function as Assistant Director for Building Management. The Reallocation of all three positions had initially been requested by the Department of Labor at the same time; however, it decided to request a temporary hold on this third position until it was vacated.
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEALS
The following appeals were withdrawn and removed from the hearing calendar:
Dolores Baron, Senior Clerk Transcriber, Department of Human Services, Medical Assistance, layoff.
Michael Donati, Senior Correction Officer, Department of Corrections, Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility, removal.
Thomas Farrell, Police Sergeant, Police Department, Borough of Rutherford, suspension.
Marcus Frazier, Laborer, Water Utilities, City of Newark, removal.
Matthew Houck, Correction Officer Recruit, Department of Corrections, Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility, removal.
Allen Jones, Senior Juvenile Detention Officer, Department of Citizen Services, County of Essex, removal.
Brian Rose, Police Officer, Department of Public Safety, City of Long Branch, removal.
Thomas Rose, Stock Clerk, City of Newark School District, removal.
Kevin Wadle, Police Officer, Department of Public Safety, Town of West New York, suspension.
DISMISSAL OF APPEALS - FAILURE TO APPEAR
The Merit System Board dismissed the following cases without prejudice for failure to appear at the scheduled hearing before the Office of Administrative Law:
Eleanor Foley, Animal Attendant, Animal Shelter, Gloucester, removal.
Shalisa M. Hannah, Clerk, Department of Public Safety, Atlantic County, resignation not in good standing.
Richard Jodice, Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee, Sheriff's Department, County of Hudson, suspension.
Karen Joraskie, Food Service Worker, Medical Homes, County of Monmouth, resignation not in good standing.
William Ratcliffe, Storekeeper, Office of County Executive, Mercer County, removal.
Shawn Sapp, Intermittent Clerk, Department of Treasury, Taxation, removal.
Carl Wescoat, Correction Officer, Department of Public Safety, Atlantic County, suspension.
SECTION A - HEARING MATTERS
A-1 SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of Michelle Bard Cumberland County Department of Corrections Removal
In the Matter of Willie Brewster Newark Housing Authority Removal
In the Matter of George DeLoach City of Trenton - Department of Public Works Removal
In the Matter of John Dolak City of Elizabeth Termination at the end of Working Test Period
In the Matter of April Halvorson Department of Labor Removal
In the Matter of Priscilla Johnson Township of West Orange - Department of Public Safety Indefinite Suspension
In the Matter of Karen Leone Bergen County Board of Social Services Resignation Not in Good Standing
In the Matter of Diana Oille Woodbine Developmental Center - Department of Human Services Removal
In the Matter of William Rich Department of Labor Demotion
In the Matter of Lenora Thomas Cumberland County Suspension
In the Matter of Yvette Woodson Department of Transportation Indefinite Suspension
RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE CASES - SETTLEMENT
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.
A-2 STEPHANIE BURT
Stephanie Burt, Human Services Assistant, Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, resignation not in good standing effective October 13, 1997, on charges of being absent from duty for five or more consecutive business days without the approval of her supervisor.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the resignation not in good standing to a resignation in good standing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board upheld the resignation not in good standing.
A-3 COLLEEN CARROLL
Colleen Carroll, County Correction Officer, Monmouth County Sheriff's Office, resignation not in good standing effective February 24, 1997, on charges of failure to report for duty for five consecutive business days, after the expiration of a leave of absence, without notice and supervisory approval.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the resignation not in good standing and restore appellant to active service as a Corrections Officer.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-4 JOHN CHOMA
John Choma, Crew Supervisor, Electrician, Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Department of Corrections, suspension for 45 days, on charges of sleeping while on duty.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify to a 30 day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge. A-5 BEVERLY KEARNEY
Beverly Kearney, Security Guard, Newark School District, indefinite suspension beginning November 19, 1996, pending disposition of criminal indictment, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board awarded back pay and upheld the suspension effective February 2, 1999.
A-6 BENNIE LANGFORD
Bennie Langford, Senior Correction Officer, Juvenile Medium Security Facility, Juvenile Justice Commission, suspension for 90 days on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Rcommendation the Administrative Law Judge - Modify to a 20 day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-7 JAMALA LEE
Jamala Lee, Security Guard, Jersey City State College, Department of Higher Education, suspension for six days, on two charges of failure to follow a supervisor's instructions.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the six day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-8 CONSTANCE PEAK
Constance Peak, Senior Correction Officer, Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, suspension for 20 days, on charges of neglect of duty, loafing, idleness or willful failure to devote attention to tasks which could result in danger to persons or property.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-9 DORIS SAGEBIEL
Doris Sagebiel, Correction Lieutenant, Albert C. Wagner Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, suspension for 15 days, on charges of inappropriate physical contact or mistreatment of an inmate, patient, client, resident or employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-10 FRANK WAHLER
Frank Wahler, Correction Lieutenant, Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, suspension for 15 days, on charges of failure to follow a rule which states "serious mistake due to carelessness which may result in danger and/or injury to persons or property."
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-11 MARVIN BROOKS
Marvin Brooks, Youth Worker, Arthur Brisbane Child Treatment Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective July 29, 1997, on charges of physical abuse of a patient, client, resident or employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
A-12 DAVID GARCIA
David Garcia, Licensed Practical Nurse, Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, removal effective March 7, 1998, on charges of neglect of duty which could result in causing a danger to persons, sleeping while on duty and being in violation of a policy.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removal to a six day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-13 JOHN ROBINSON III
John Robinson, III, Welfare Supervisor, The City of Jersey City, removal effective June 20, 1997, on charges of violating the city's policies and procedures due to lateness.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removal to a six month suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-14 EDWARD WISE
Edward Wise, Code Enforcement Officer, Adminstration Department - Atlantic City, removal effective January 18, 1994, on charges of incompetency, inefficiency or failure to perform duties, insubordination and 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-15 WILLIAM G. FREDERICK, JR.
William Frederick, Jr., Cottage Training Technician, New Lisbon Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective April 26, 1996, on charges of physical abuse of a client. The Merit System Board at its meeting of February 9, 1999 directed that this matter be held over for a testimony summary.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
SECTION B - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
B-1 FRANK EIGENMANN
Frank Eigenmann, represented by John W. Bjorklund, Esq., appeals his rejection as a Correction Officer Recruit candidate by the Department of Corrections and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-2 TERRY L. FOLEY
Terry L. Foley appeals his rejection as a Correction Officer Recruit candidate by the Department of Corrections and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-3 KATHLEEN ROONEY
Kathleen Rooney appeals her rejection as a County Correction Officer candidate by the County of Essex and its request to remove her name from the eligible list for County Correction Officer on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that the appellant be referred for independent evaluation.
B-4 CRAIG SCOTT
Craig Scott appeals his rejection as a County Correction Officer candidate by the County of Camden and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for County Correction Officer on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-5 MICHAEL SIZOW
Michael Sizow, represented by Marcia Kuttner Werner, Esq., appeals his rejection as a County Correction Officer candidate by the County of Bergen and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for County Correction Officer on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-6 BRIAN TURNER
Brian Turner appeals his rejection as a Correction Officer Recruit candidate by the Department of Corrections and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-7 MICHAEL ECK
Michael Eck appeals his rejection as a Correction Officer Recruit candidate by the New Jersey Department of Corrections and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit 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-8 DELORES MCBRIDE
Delores McBride appeals the request by the Department of Corrections to remove her name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999W) 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 SHARON L. ALLEN
Sharon L. Allen, who was formerly employed as a License Processor 2 with the Department of Banking and Insurance, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted in part.
B-10 DAVID BALDWIN
David Baldwin, a Senior Building Maintenance Worker with Rowan University, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-11 JERELYN BUDD
Jerelynn Budd, a Cottage Training Technician with Woodbine Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, represented by Howard J. Heald, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-12 MICHELE CARRANO
Michele Carrano, an Unemployment Insurance Technician 2 with the Department of Labor, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-13 LAWRENCE R. EDWIN
Lawrence R. Edwin, formerly a Practical Nurse with Woodbridge 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-14 EDWARD P. LARIVIERE
Edward P. LaRiviere, a Senior Correction Officer with the Juvenile Medium Security Facility at Bordentown, Juvenile Justice Commission, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-15 BECKY (HOLLINGSHEAD) SELDOMRIDGE
Becky (Hollingshead) Seldomridge, who was formerly employed as a Public Safety Telecommunicator with the Division of State Police, Department of Law and Public Safety, represented by Audriann Kernan, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-16 MARIA SPANOS
Maria Spanos, a Support Services Representative 1 with the Department of Transportation, represented by Michael Lohman, Staff Representative, CWA Local 1033, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-17 CATHLEEN WISZOWATY
Cathleen Wiszowaty, a Records Technician 2, Motor Vehicles, with the Division of Motor Vehicles, Department of Transportation, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-18 LAWRENCE YOUNG
Lawrence Young, a former Senior Correction Officer, now deceased, with Bayside 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-19 BRIAN COLEMAN
Brian Coleman appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Systems which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9998U) eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-20 IDA CZAP
Ida Czap, represented by Donald Morrow, Esq., appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Systems which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove her name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9676P and S9678P) eligible lists.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-21 ALBERT GUZMAN
Albert Guzman, represented by A.J. Fusco, Jr., Esq., appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Systems which found that the City of Newark had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the Police Officer (M3394X) eligible list due to an unsatisfactory criminal record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-22 DEVIN HIGGS
Devin Higgs, represented by A.J. Fusco, Jr., Esq., appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Systems which found that the City of Newark had presented a sufficient basis to remove the appellant's name from the Police Officer (M3394X) eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-23 DAVID MCLAUGHLIN
David McLaughlin appeals the decision of the Certification/Placement Services Unit which found that the Department of Corrections had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9998U) eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-24 JAMES R. PYLES
James R. Pyles appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services which found that Atlantic City had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the Police Officer (M4309S) eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-25 DAVID QUINONES
David Quinones appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Systems which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the Police Officer (M3394X), City of Newark eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-26 JOHN STUTZ
John Stutz, represented by Gina Mendola, Esq., appeals the decision of the Certification/Placement Services Unit which determined that Newark had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the Police Officer (M3394X) eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-27 EDWARD TRUMBETTI
Edward Trumbetti appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Systems which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999V) eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-28 ROCCO SHIARAPPA
Rocco Shiarappa, an Operating Engineer 1 at the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf, Department of Education (DOE), appeals the determination of the Commissioner of DOE, stating that there is insufficient evidence to support a finding of probable cause that he had been discriminated against and harassed based on his race and national origin.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-29 LEROY MARSHALL
Leroy Marshall, a Laborer Heavy with the Public Works Department, Moorestown Township, petitions the Merit System Board to reconsider the final decision dismissing his appeal based on his failure to appear at a scheduled hearing.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-30 JAMES MARSH
James Marsh, represented by Joel C. Seltzer, Esq., requests enforcement of that part of the Merit System Board decision rendered on September 16, 1997, granting him back pay and attorney fees.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request for back pay but granted the request in part to pay counsel fees.
B-31 ASUTOSH CHAKRABARTI
The appeal of Asutosh Chakrabarti, Chief Actuary, Department of Banking and Insurance, concerning his layoff for reasons of economy, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Jeff S. Masin (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on remand from the Merit System Board (Board) dismissing the appeal. At its meeting on February 10, 1998, the Board accepted the ALJ's recommendation. Thereafter, the appellant filed an appeal in the Appellate Division, Superior Court. The Appellate Division remanded the matter to the Board.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-32 DEAN FRASIER
The appeal of Dean Frasier, a Laborer with the State Operated School District of the City of Newark, of his removal effective May 7, 1997 on charges, and of his resignation not in good standing, was heard by Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Edith Klinger, who rendered her initial decision on January 19, 1999. The Merit System Board (Board), at its meeting on March 23, 1999, affirmed the ALJ's recommendation to modify the removal to a 15-day suspension and to resign appellant from his position, not in good standing, effective May 7, 1997. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's final review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-33 ROBERT LACAILLADE
The appeal of Robert Lacaillade, Police Sergeant, Police Department, City of Millville, of his removal, effective March 13, 1992 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Edgar R. Holmes (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on February 10, 1999. The Merit System Board, at its meeting on March 23, 1999, adopted the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the removal. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's final review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-34 JOHN PRIOR
The appeal of John Prior, Fire Fighter, West Orange Fire Department, concerning his 182-day suspension beginning December 2, 1997, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Thomas E. Clancy (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on February 1, 1999. The Merit System Board (Board), at its meeting on March 9, 1999, adopted the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the 182-day suspension. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's final review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-35 GARY VAN NORMAN
The appeal of Gary Van Norman, a Senior Correction Officer with Garden State Reception and Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, of his 15-day suspension on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge John R. Tassini (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on November 24, 1998. At its meeting of March 23, 1999, the Board adopted the recommendation of the ALJ to vacate the suspension. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's final review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-36 JANINE WATTS
The appeal of Janine Watts, a Senior Parole Officer with the Bureau of Parole, Department of Corrections, of her 15-day suspension, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Arnold Samuels (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on January 22, 1999. The Merit System Board, at its meeting on March 9, 1999, affirmed the ALJ's recommendation upholding the suspension. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's final review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-37 ARTHUR W. CHILDS, JR., ET AL.
Arthur W. Childs, Jr., Lawrence J. Housman, Joseph L. Liotino, Andrew H. Lloyd, Sr., and Steven Rizzolo, Sr. appeal the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that they did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Assistant Supervisor Public Works (PM1933V), Public Works Department, Brick Township.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-38 EFRAIN COSME
Efrain Cosme appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirement for the examination for Contract Administrator 1, (PS6059K), Division of Youth and Family Services, Metropolitan Region, Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-39 JUANITA NYUMAH
Juanita Nyumah appeals the determination of the Division of Human Resource Management which found that she was ineligible for the promotional examinations for Principal Clerk (PC0060W), Essex County Citizen Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-40 DAVID E. OTTO
David E. Otto appeals the determination of the Division of Human Resource Management which found that he was ineligible for the promotional examination for Truck Driver (PM1097W), Trenton Recreation, Natural Resources & Culture Department.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-41 HERBERT H. SHAW
Herbert H. Shaw appeals the determination of the Division of Human Resource Management which found that he was ineligible for the promotional examination for Chief Stationary Engineer (PM1943V), City of Newark, Engineering Department.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-42 ANTHONY VALLE
Anthony Valle appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that appellant did not meet the experience requirements for the open competitive examination for Administrative Support Specialist (C6376O), Camden County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-43 AUDREY SCHUERMANN
Audrey Schuermann appeals her score on the Account Clerk (C1703U) examination, Bergen County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-44 ROBERT E. ERIKSON, ET AL.
Robert E. Erikson, Daniel M. Ferrigno, Bradford L. Holloway, Joseph M. Penkala, Raymond J. Porutski and Stephen J. Toth, Jr. individually appeal their scores on the examination for Chief, Bureau of Development and Maintenance (PS5051G), Department of Environmental Protection.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be granted.
B-45 ROBERT BALICKI
Robert Balicki appeals the validity of an answer to a question on the examination for Director of Custody Operations 2, (PS2858I), Department of Corrections.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-46 DANIEL O'LEARY AND ELLEN STETTER
Daniel O'Leary and Ellen Stetter appeal the validity of questions 91-100 of the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 1 (PS2951K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-47 DELORES D. CAMPBELL
Delores Campbell appeals the decision of the Manager, Shared Services Center II to deny her appointment from the special re-employment list for the title Technical Assistant 2, Department of Personnel (CSC).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-48 STEVEN J. MILLER
Steven J. Miller, represented by Kevin G. Dronson, Esq., appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services that insufficient basis exists to revive the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999V), Deptford Township.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-49 MICHAEL BOYLAN
Michael Boylan, Senior Correction Officer, Department of Corrections, appeals minor discipline of three days suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted a hearing.
B-50 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MINUTES
The Merit System Board Minutes for the meeting of March 23, 1999, are submitted for adoption.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the minutes of its meeting of March 23, 1999.
B-51 EARLY SETTLEMENTS
Frederick Carter Garden State Youth Correctional Facility Department of Corrections Resignation in good standing
Deborah Lanzetti-Lindmar Department of Transportation 15 day suspension
Michael Roberts Department of Treasury 10 day suspension
Gail Sykes Department of Transportation 6 day suspension
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.
B-52 WILLIAM BRENNAN
The appeal of William Brennan, a Fire Fighter with the Teaneck Fire Department, suspended for 63 days, 21 days, two days and five days on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Maria Mancini LaFiandra (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on January 20, 1999, dismissing the 21-day suspension, upholding the two-day suspension, modifying the 63-day suspension to a 10-day suspension and modifying the five-day suspension to a two-day suspension. At its meeting on March 23, 1999, the Board affirmed the ALJ's initial decision. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-53 THELMA COLE
The appeal of Thelma Cole, a Hospital Charge Attendant with Buttonwood Hospital, Burlington County, concerning her resignation not in good standing, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Anthony T. Bruno, who rendered his initial decision on February 17, 1999, recommending the reversal of the appellant's resignation not in good standing. At its meeting on March 23, 1999, 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 adopted the decision.
B-54 DEBORAH CREGGER
The appeal of Deborah Cregger, a Senior Clerk Typist with the Salem County Board of Social Services, of her removal effective December 11, 1997, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Lillard E. Law (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on February 5, 1999 upholding the removal. At its meeting on March 23, 1999, the Board affirmed the ALJ's recommendation. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-55 LINDA SCANNAVINO
The appeal of Linda Scannavino, a Clerk Typist with the Department of Public Works, Township of North Bergen, of her removal effective January 6, 1995, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Arnold Samuels (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on December 22, 1998, modifying the removal to a resignation in good standing. The Merit System Board, at its meeting on March 23, 1999, modified the ALJ's recommendation to a resignation not in good standing. The final decision in this matter is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-56 CATHERINE SCHNEBLE
The appeal of Catherine Schneble, Administrative Analyst 2, Department of Environmental Protection, concerning the good faith of her layoff effective July 8, 1995, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Solomon A. Metzger (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on January 12, 1999. At its meeting on March 23, 1999, the Merit System Board affirmed the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the layoff. The final decision in this matter is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-57 EARLY SETTLEMENTS
Josephine P. Curl Division of Youth and Family Services Department of Human Services 60 day suspension
Lisa Jamison Woodbine Developmental Center Department of Human Services Removal
Tonya L. Pope Division of Youth and Family Services Department of Human Services Release at the end of the working test period
William E. Sesty Office of Education Department of Human Services 10 day suspension and fine of $1,301.75
Frederick Tritthart Arthur Brisbane Child Treatment Center Department of Human Services 6 day suspension
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.
There being no further business before the Merit System Board, the meeting was adjourned to convene on Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at 10:00 a.m., at 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
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