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Meeting Minutes of August 10, 1999
A regular meeting of the Merit System Board was held on Tuesday, August 10, 1999 in Trenton, New Jersey.
PRESENT: Chairwoman Janice Mitchell Mintz; Merit System Board Members, Margaret E. L. Howard and Alan Dexter Bowman, 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 November 30, 1998, and posted at the Department of Personnel, 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
All other actions were by unanimous vote unless otherwise specified.
STATE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
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: July 27, 1999
TO: Janice Mitchell Mintz, Commissioner
Henry S. Maurer, Director Merit System Practices and Labor Relations
FROM: Marjorie A. Schwartz, Director Human Resources Management
SUBJECT: Change in the Compensation Plan
NEW JERSEY ELECTION LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION
The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (NJELEC) recently requested an upward range reevaluation for the titles of Election Finance Analyst and Deputy Legal Counsel. The Commission contended that new and amended legislation increased the jurisdiction and scope for which these titles are responsible. The Merit System Board approved the request. The Commission now requests an upward range reevaluation for the Legal Counsel.
The Commission was created to administer and enforce the Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Act, which requires candidates and campaign committees to file reports of contributors, contributions and expenditures. It also requires political party committees and others to file quarterly reports of their finances.
The Commission indicates that enactment of 1993 legislation expanded their legal jurisdiction. The concurrent enactment of amendments to existing legislation established a network of contribution limits, and placed restrictions on the legally permissible uses of campaign funds by candidates and elected officials. Amendments in 1995 added the enforcement of campaign literature identification requirements, while new legislation, which provided for the recall of local elected officials, increased regulatory duties over recall and recall defense committees.
The Legal Counsel is responsible for the supervising the legal representation of the Commission in all prosecution of campaign, gubernatorial public financing, lobbying and personal financial reporting violations. The position also oversees the promulgation of regulations.
An analysis of the documentation submitted indicates that the work of the Legal Counsel has also been impacted by the changes cited by the Commission. A review of the Hay evaluation for this title indicates a change in the accountability factor (answerability for actions and consequences). We believe that an upward salary adjustment of one (1) range is warranted in this case.
CHANGE IN SALARY RANGE Effective: 07/31/99
FROM: TO: Legal Counsel Legal Counsel X35-31617 U NL X36-31617 U NL
DATE: June 7, 1999
TO: Janice Mitchell Mintz, Commissioner Department of Personnel
Henry Maurer, Director Merit System Practices and Labor Relations
FROM: Marjorie A. Schwartz, Director Division of Human Resource Management
SUBJECT: Re-establishment of a Title
Department of Labor
The Department of Labor submitted a proposal on December 3, 1997 to create the title of Chief of Occupational Research. To create the title, the Section Supervisor, Research Unit, Office of Program Research would be re-established and its title verbiage changed. Once it is re-established, five existing titles peculiar to the Department of Labor would be consolidated into this title.
Following approval of its re-establishment the title is to be renamed, Chief Labor Market Information.
In accordance with an agreement between this division and the Department of Labor, the proposed consolidation would be effective on a current basis. The effective date shall be the date the action is approved by the Merit System Board.
RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF TITLE Effective Date
Section Supervisor, Research Unit, Office of Program Research Salary Range-M30, Class of Service - Competitive, Workweek/year - NL12
The following titles are to be consolidated as one:
M30-54114 Staff Director, Census Data Center M28-53864 Chief Labor Force Statistics M29-53727 Chief Labor Market Information M29-65267 Chief Occupational Research, Planning and Research M30-53810 Section Supervisor, Research Unit, Office of Program Research
The consolidated title and recommended range is consistent with other titles at the bureau chief level within the Department of Labor. The titles of Staff Director, Census Data Center and Section Supervisor, Research Unit, Office of Program are currently inactive. Their inclusion in the consolidation action would ensure that employees who previously held these titles would be granted displacement rights to the new title.
As part of the consolidation request, employees in three of the titles which are currently filled shall be permitted to move into the consolidated title on a lateral basis. This provision was added at the recommendation of Peter Boone and agreed to by Susan Matthews on behalf of the Department of Labor. Employees would move into the consolidated title with no increase in salary. They would be aligned into the new salary range on their respective anniversary date.
The employees affected are as follows:
29 Chief Labor Market Information Jan de Jong 29 Chief Occupational Research Robert Vaden 28 Chief Labor Force Statistics Charles Parker
DATE: July 2, 1999
TO: Janice Mitchell Mintz, Commissioner
Henry Maurer, Director Merit System Practices and Labor Relations
FROM: Marjorie Schwartz, Director Human Resource Management
SUBJECT: Change in the Local Government Classification Plan
The City of Ocean City has requested the establishment of an unclassified title to classify the director of the Ocean City Pops Orchestra. In recognition of the need to classify positions in local government where the primary responsibilities would involve direction of cultural or performing arts programs, I recommend creation of the unclassified local government title of Arts Director.
The basis for this creation is 4A:3-1.3(a)5. This class of service would permit local appointing authorities to make choices of artistic talent as the need arises and as the seasonal demands may warrant.
Addition of a title Effective June 8, 1999
Arts Director Unclassified
TO: Janice Mitchell Mintz, Commissioner
Henry Maurer, Director Merit System Practices and Labor Relations
FROM: Marjorie Schwartz, Director Human Resource Management
SUBJECT: Change in the State Classification Plan
DATE: June 10, 1999
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Department of Education has requested the creation of the title, Education Program Development Specialist 3 (10 months) for use at the Katzenbach School for the Deaf. This title will be used to classify positions responsible for evaluating deaf or hard of hearing students for speech/language proficiency, classification, and therapy. As a member of the Specialized Child Study Team, these positions will also participate in educational planning for students.
The Department has also requested the inactivation of the title, Administrative Instructor, Education (10 months).
I recommend approval of this request.
ADDITION OF TITLE Effective: 1/16/99
Education Program Development Specialist 3 (10 months) P 28 - Non-Competitive Workweek: 35
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
DATE: July 6, 1999
The Department of Law and Public Safety has requested that position #930378, Division of Law be reallocated to the Senior Executive Service to provide a level of compensation commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. They would like to appoint MaryLouise Burke to the reclassified position.
The position will have responsibility for directing all administrative activities of the programs of the division, which include formulating policy recommendations to ensure that division goals and objectives are met; planning, organizing, and directing operational activities to integrate administrative components, such as Personnel, Budget and Planning, Financial Operations, Computer Operations and Administrative Support Services, and will function as financial and management consultant to the Director of Law.
Based on the above responsibilities, the position meets the standards established for inclusion in the Senior Executive Service.
Reallocation of Service Effective: June 5, 1999
From: To: Assistant Director Administrative Services, L&PS Senior Executive Service M35-56418 --------- Position #930378 M98-90752
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
DATE: July 6, 1999
The Department of Law and Public Safety has requested that position #000589, Division of Law be reallocated to the Senior Executive Service to provide a level of compensation commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. They would like to appoint Craig Wille to the reclassified position.
The position will have responsibility for directing all administrative activities of the programs of the division, which include formulating policy recommendations to ensure that division goals and objectives are met; planning, organizing, and directing operational activities to integrate administrative components, such as Personnel, Budget and Planning, Financial Operations, Computer Operations and Administrative Support Services, and will function as financial and management consultant to the Director of Law.
Based on the above responsibilities, the position meets the standards established for inclusion in the Senior Executive Service.
Reallocation of Service Effective: June 5, 1999
From: To: Assistant Director Administrative Services, L&PS Senior Executive Service M35-56418 --------- Position #000589 M98-90752
CONFIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT
The Merit System Board recorded the following Confidential Appointment under N.J.S.A. 11A:3-4(h):
Rosemary Therkelsen appointed as Confidential Assistant, Department of Environmental Protection, effective June 19, 1999, salary of $40,000.00 per annum.
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEALS
The following appeals were withdrawn and removed from the hearing calendar:
Elizabeth J. Gingerelli, Clerk Typist, Department of Public Works, Township of Nutley, Layoff.
Verdell Jackson, Senior Correction Officer, Department of Corrections, Operations Division, Suspension.
Sheila A. Johnson, Executive Director, Department of Administration, Atlantic City, Suspension and Demotion.
Thomas Johnston, Agency Aide, Health & Welfare, Bayonne City, Layoff.
Renata Nicewicz, Institutional Attendant, John L Montgomery Division, Monmouth County Care Centers, Monmouth County, Resignation in Good Standing.
Alice Nunez, Senior Clerk Stenographer, Department of Public Works Parks Recreation, Bayonne City, Layoff.
Jocelyn Roberts, Income Maintenance Technician, Department of Community Development/Economic Assistance, Atlantic County, Layoff.
Nicole Russo, Repairer, Electrical Utility, City of Vineland MUA, Layoff.
Danish Shams, Income Maintenance Technician, Department of Community Development/Economic Assistance, Atlantic County, Layoff.
Glenn Thomas, Custodial Worker, Newark Board of Education, Removal.
Jacqueline Thomas, et al., Board of Social Services, Burlington County, Layoffs.
Donald Williams, Motor Broom Driver, Public Works, City of Trenton, Removal.
SECTION A - HEARING MATTERS
A-1 SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of Theresa Bannister Albert C. Wagner Youth Correctional Facility Department of Corrections Removal
In the Matter of Denise Brooks City of Paterson Suspension
In the Matter of Samuel Cerasiello City of Newark Removal
In the Matter of Beverly Chang Department of the Judiciary Essex County Vicinage Suspension
In the Matter of James Darden Northern State Prison - Department of Corrections Removal
In the Matter of Mamie Davis County of Burlington Suspension
In the Matter of Patricia A. Ferrara Essex County Layoff
In the Matter of David Fisher Ancora Psychiatric Hospital Department of Human Services Suspension
In the Matter of Mark Fraone City of Bayonne Layoff
In the Matter of Matthew Gordon Garden State Youth Correctional Facility Department of Corrections Suspension
In the Matter of Raughn K. Howell County of Burlington Suspension
In the Matter of Duane Nelson New Lisbon Developmental Center - Department of Human Services Removal
In the Matter of Anthony Pallente County of Essex Suspension
In the Matter of John Predale Township of Berkeley Bypass on Eligible List
In the Matter of Sandra Singleton Mercer County - Public Safety Removal
In the Matter of William Tanksley Camden County Return to Former Permanent Position
In the Matter of Renia White Newark School District Termination of Position
RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE CASES - SETTLEMENT
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements with the exception of Theresa Bannister, Duane Nelson and Sandra Singleton which were held over.
A-2 PETER SCHEPELENKO - SETTLEMENT
Peter Schepelenko, Senior Correction Officer, Department of
Corrections, removal effective December 24, 1996, on charges of falsification: intentional misstatement of material fact in connection with work, employment, application, attendance, or in any record, report, investigation or other proceeding, conduct unbecoming an employee, actual or attempted theft of State property or equipment or the property of other employees, residents, clients or inmates and misuse of public property, including motor vehicles used for unauthorized or unofficial purposes. Settled to a resignation in good standing and appellant making restitution to the Department of Corrections in the amount of $1,300.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Settlement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-3 PETER AMATO
Peter Amato, Supervising Medical Review Analyst, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, State Department of Human Services, suspension for 45 days, on charges of sexual harassment.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-4 ARTHUR DANDO
Arthur Dando, Police Officer, Township of Woodbridge, suspension for 60 days, beginning April 29, 1997 and ending August 22, 1997, and suspension for 30 days, beginning August 23, 1997 and ending October 24, 1997, on charges of violating the rules and regulations and procedures of the Police Department of Woodbridge, Neglect of Duty, Truthfulness, and Conduct Unbecoming a Public Employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the 60 day suspension and 30 day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-5 JOAN DEVIATAK, JOAN R. FANELLI, JAMES GARNER, STEVEN GOREE, PHYLLIS HILL, JOSEPH J. HUGHES, KELLY JOHNSON, ALBERT WILSON, MAY WELDON, LEEANN M. PROFERA AND SUMUEL SHORTER
May Weldon, Program Coordinator Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Joan Deviatak, Chief Housing Inspector, demotion to the title of Assistant Chief Housing Inspector, Joan R. Fanelli, Director of Inspections, demotion to the title of Chief Housing Inspector, James Garner, Supervising Program Analyst, demotion to the title of Program Analyst, Steven Goree, Senior Traffic Maintenance Worker, and Phyllis Hill, Assistant Chief Housing Inspector, demotion to the title of Senior Housing Inspector, Joseph J. Hughes, Building Maintenance Worker, Low Pressure License, demotion to the title of Building Maintenance Worker, Kelly Johnson, Senior Pumping Station Repairer, demotion to the title of Pumping Station Repairer, LeeAnn M. Profera, Supervising Program Analyst, Samuel Shorter, Storekeeper, and Albert Wilson, Welder, layoff; City of Camden Layoff/Demotion in lieu of layoff effective January 10, 1998.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Record the appeals of May Weldon, LeeAnn M. Profera and Samuel Shorter as withdrawn and removed from the hearing calendar and therefore considered closed. Dismiss the appeal of Steven Goree for Failing to Appear. Uphold the layoffs for the remaining appellants.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-6 ROBERT SLAUGHTER
Robert Slaughter, Senior Medical Security Officer, Ann Klein Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, suspension for 15 days, on charges of insubordination.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the suspension to a 30 day suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
A-7 SHAWKAT ALI
Shawkat Ali, Technical Assistant III, Department of Treasury, removal effective May 21, 1997, on charges of incompetency, inefficiency or failure to perform duties, inability to perform duties, conduct unbecoming a public employee, neglect of duty, disruption of the workplace and sleeping on the job.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-8 ANNETTA ALLEN
Annetta Allen, Cottage Training Technician, New Lisbon Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective May 4, 1998, on charges of physical abuse of a client
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
A-9 ROSEMARIE BIEBERBACH
Rosemarie Bieberbach, Cottage Training Technician, Woodbine Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective September 2, 1998, on charges of physical abuse of a client.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-10 SHEQUITA BLACKMON
Shequita Blackmon, Senior Building Maintenance Worker, Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, removal effective January 10, 1998, on charges of possession of alcoholic beverages while on State property.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-11 GIGI BUCKMAN
Gigi Buckman, Senior Corrections Officer, Northern State Prison, Department of Corrections, removal effective June 22, 1998, on charges of improper or unauthorized contact with inmates, undue familiarity with inmates, parolees, their families, or friends and conduct unbecoming an employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-12 FRANK COSTANTINO
Frank Costantino, Administrative Analyst 1, Division of Motor Vehicles, Department of Law and Public Safety (now Department of Transportation), removal effective June 16, 1994, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-13 GEORGE JOHNSON
George Johnson, Human Services Assistant, Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, removal effective October 4, 1996, on charges of conviction of criminal offenses
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
A-14 KEITH JORDAN
Keith Jordan, Police Officer, Police Department, City of Newark, removal effective August 25, 1995, on charges of being in violation of Newark Police Department Rules and Regulations; (1) Answering Subpoena in Court, (2) Criminal Law and Conduct, (3) Disobedience of Orders, (4) Criminal Law and Conduct, (5) Criminal Law and Conduct, (6) Answering Subpoena in Court, (7) Chronic Inefficiency or Incompetency, Disobedience of Orders, Conduct, Criminal Law and False Statement, (8) Punctuality and False Statement.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
A-15 MARIO LALAMA
Mario Lalama, Fire Fighter, Department of Public Safety - City of Paterson, removal effective April 15, 1997, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee and being in violation of the rules and regulations of the City of Paterson Fire Department.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board reversed the removal.
A-16 JOHN POLILLO
John Polillo, Atlantic City Department of Public Works, removal effective June 20, 1996, on charges of failing to comply with a directive. This matter was brought before the Merit System Board as a settlement on November 18, 1997. The Administrative Law Judge's recommendation was acknowledge the settlement. The Board determined that the terms and conditions of the settlement required clarification.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Award back pay in the amount of $12,950.96 for the period June 20, 1996 through October 22, 1996, and dismiss the balance of the complaints contained in the appellant's appeal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-17 ANTHONY SCHIAVONE
Anthony Schiavone, Correction Officer Recruit, Albert C. Wagner Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, release at the end of the Working Test Period effective February 16, 1998.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the release at the end of working test period.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-18 JEFFREY SIENKIEWICZ, BOBBY JENKINS, AND FRANK JACKSON
(1) Jeffrey Sienkiewicz, Correction Sergeant, New Jersey State Prison, Department of Corrections, removal effective March 27, 1998, on charges of incompetency, inefficiency, or failure to perform duty, conduct unbecoming a public employee and neglect of duty. (2) Bobby Jenkins, Correction Officer, New Jersey State Prison, Department of Corrections, removal effective April 9, 1998, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee. (3) Frank Jackson, Correction Sergeant, New Jersey State Prison, Department of Corrections, suspension for 30 days beginning May 9, 1998, on charges of personal conduct and falsification of a report.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removals for Sergeant Jeffrey Sienkiewicz and Senior Correction Officer Bobby Jenkins and uphold the 30 day suspension for Sergeant Frank Jackson.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
A-19 LARRY CALHOUN
Larry Calhoun, Human Services Assistant, Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, suspension for 12 days, on charges of inappropriate physical contact or mistreatment of a patient, client resident, or employee and insubordination. The Merit System Board considered this matter at its meeting on June 21, 1999, and directed that this matter be held over for a testimony summary.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the suspension.
ACTION: The Merit System Board reversed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge and upheld the suspension.
A-20 FELICIA LAWSON
Felicia Lawson, Cottage Training Technician, Woodbine Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective April 8, 1997, on charges of verbal and physical abuse of a client. The Merit System Board considered this matter at its meeting on July 21, 1999, and directed that this matter be held over for a testimony summary.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-21 NATHAN CAREY
Nathan Carey, Human Services Assistant, Woodbine Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective February 11, 1998, on charges of physical abuse of a client. The Merit System Board at its meeting of July 7, 1999, directed that this matter be held over for a testimony summary.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board modified the removal to a 30 day suspension.
A-22 JOSEPH JENSEN - SETTLEMENT
Initial removal effective December 22, 1998, on charges of Conduct Unbecoming an Employee. Settled to returned to duty. The Merit System Board at its meeting of June 21, 1999, directed that this matter be held over for the receipt of a clarifying letter concerning an aspect of the settlement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
A-23 FRANK KOVACH - SETTLEMENT
Initial suspensions for one day, two days, two days, and 60 days on charges of Unauthorized Absences. Settled to a Resignation in Good Standing. The Merit System Board at its meeting of July 7, 1999, directed that this matter be held over for the receipt of a clarifying letter concerning an aspect of the settlement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
A-24 MICHAEL BREDEN - SETTLEMENT
Initial suspension for 15 days on charges of Neglect of Duty and Conduct Unbecoming an Employee. Settled to a five- day suspension. The Merit System Board at its meeting of June 21, 1999, directed that this matter be held over for the receipt of a clarifying letter concerning an aspect of the settlement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
SECTION B - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
B-1 JOSEPH ARETINO
Joseph C. Aretino, represented by Michael E. McGann, Esq., appeals his rejection as a Sheriff's Officer candidate by the County of Monmouth and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Sheriff's 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-2 ZACHARY L. HARRIS
Zachary L. Harris appeals his rejection as a County Correction Officer candidate by the County of Essex 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-3 EFRAIN MARTINEZ, JR.
Efrain Martinez, Jr. represented by Charles M. Grossman, Esq., appeals his rejection as a Police Officer candidate by the City of Newark and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Police Officer on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-4 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 this appeal be denied.
B-5 ELVI VASQUEZ
Elvi Vasquez appeals his rejection as a County Correction Officer candidate by the County of Essex 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-6 NARINDER GAUTAM
Narinder Gautam, a Principal Statistician 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 denied.
B-7 NAOMI GRAFF
Naomi Graff, a former Head Clerk with the Division of Youth and Family Services, 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-8 JOANNE KARANICOLA
Joanne Karanicola, a Family Service Specialist 3 with the Division of Youth and Family Services, Department of Human Services, represented by Hetty Rosenstein, Executive Vice President, CWA Local 1037, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits. This matter was held over from the June 8, 1999 Merit System Board meeting.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-9 JUDITH PETTINELLI
Judith Pettinelli, an Intermittent Labor Services Worker with the Department of Labor, appeals the denial of sick leave injury benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-10 FREDERICK NSUBUGA
Frederick Nsubuga, a Human Services Assistant 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-11 PHILLIS WILLIAMS
Phillis Williams, a Practical Nurse 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 granted.
B-12 SHARON JOHNSON
Sharon Johnson appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove her name from the eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit (S9998U), Department of Corrections based on an unsatisfactory driving record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-13 JEREMIAH MCKENZIE
Jeremiah McKenzie, represented by Robert C. Carroll, Esq., 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 eligible list for Police Officer (M4176M), City of Elizabeth on the basis that he did not possess a valid driver's license.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-14 WAYNE MCMAHON
Wayne McMahon, represented by Kevin McCann, Esq., appeals the request by the Department of Corrections to remove his name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999V) 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-15 KEVIN NOAH
Kevin Noah, represented by John J. Segreto, Esq., appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services which upheld his bypass on the list for Police Sergeant (PM4768P), Borough of Pompton Lakes.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-16 ROBERT RAZZUOLI
Robert Razzuoli appeals the decision of the Certifications/Placement Services Unit which determined that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the eligible list for Fire Fighter (M1515M), Union City on the basis of non-residency and falsification of his pre-employment application.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-17 ALBERT S. WADDINGTON
Albert S. Waddington, represented by Joseph A. Carmen, Esq., appeals the removal of his name from the promotional eligible list for County Correction Sergeant (PC0349T), Camden County, due to an unsatisfactory employment history.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-18 BHULESHWAR DARJI
Bhuleshwar Darji, a Principal Engineer, Structural Evaluation, with the Department of Transportation (DOT), appeals the determination of the Division of Civil Rights and Affirmative Action with the DOT, which found that the appellant failed to present sufficient evidence to support a finding of probable cause that he had been discriminated against in reprisal for supporting a co-worker's discrimination complaint.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-19 JUDITH PETTINELLI
Judith Pettinelli, an Intermittent Labor Services Worker with the Department of Labor, appeals the determination of the Department of Labor stating that the appellant failed to present sufficient evidence to support her allegations of sexual harassment and the creation of a hostile work environment.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-20 ABRAHAM BROWN
Abraham Brown, a Juvenile Detention Officer with Essex County, appeals his resignation in good standing effective July 10, 1997.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-21 MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (M6222O), CITY OF VINELAND
The appointing authority requests permission not to make an appointment from the certification for Management Specialist (M6222O), City of Vineland.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request but did not assess costs.
B-22 SUPERVISOR OF ACCOUNTS (CO721S), PASSAIC COUNTY
The appointing authority requests permission not to make an appointment from the certification for Supervisor of Accounts (C0721S), Passaic County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request and assessed costs.
B-23 PRINCIPAL CLERK TYPIST (SPECIAL REEMPLOYMENT LIST), CITY OF EAST ORANGE
The appointing authority's failure to properly dispose of the certification for Principal Clerk Typist while 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 provisionals, make an appointment from the certification and pay compliance costs.
B-24 PRINCIPAL DATA CONTROL CLERK (C0313O), ESSEX COUNTY
The appointing authority's failure to properly dispose of the certification for Principal Data Control Clerk while a provisional 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, make an appointment from the certification and pay compliance costs.
B-25 PRINCIPAL INDEX CLERK (M5456T), CITY OF NEWARK
The appointing authority's failure to properly dispose of the certification for Principal Index Clerk while provisional appointees are serving in the title has been referred to the Merit System Board for enforcement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board revived the eligible list, ordered the appointing authority to remove the provisionals, make an appointment from the certification and pay compliance costs.
B-26 TIMOTHY SYKES
The appointing authority for the City of Atlantic City, represented by Daniel A. Corey, City Solicitor, requests the Merit System Board to revive the open competitive list for Fire Fighter (M9056S), Atlantic City for the purpose of appointing Timothy Sykes as a Fire Fighter.
ACTION: The Merit System Board revived the eligible list to provide Timothy Sykes with an appointment.
B-27 HAROLD WEIGLE
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA), represented by Kenneth C. Green, Deputy Attorney General, and Harol Weigle, an Inspector, Fire Safety with DCA, represented by William B. Hildebrand, Esq., seek acknowledgement of a settlement agreement which partially resolves issues related to Mr. Weigle's appeal of his removal on charges.
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlement.
B-28 ROBERT BLADES
The appeal of Robert S. Blades, a County Correction Officer at Burlington County Detention Center, Department of Corrections, concerning his 15-day and 20-day suspensions on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge M. Kathleen Duncan (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on June 7, 1999. At its meeting on July 7, 1999, the Board affirmed the ALJ's recommendation to dismiss the 15-day suspension and uphold the 20-day suspension. The proposed final decision in this matter is now submitted for the Board's review and approval.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-29 SHERON HUGHLEY
The appeal of Sheron Hughley, Graduate Nurse, 12 Months, New Lisbon Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, of her 30-day suspension on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Robert S. Miller (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on March 26, 1999. The Merit System Board, at its meeting on July 7, 1999, adopted the ALJ's recommendation to modify the 30-day suspension to a 15-day suspension. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-30 WALTER OLIVANT, ET AL.
The appeals of three Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) employees, Walter Olivant, a Principal Environmental Engineer with the Division of Water Quality, Thomas Quigley, a Hazardous Site Mitigation Specialist with the Division of Responsible Party Site Remediation, and Richard DeWan, a Section Chief with the Division of Water Quality, concerning their 65-day suspensions on charges, were heard by Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Anthony T. Bruno, who rendered his initial decision on April 12, 1999. The Merit System Board, at its meeting on July 7, 1999, did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to modify Olivant's penalty to a 90-day suspension, and to modify the penalties for Quigley and DeWan to 30-day suspensions. Rather, the Board concluded that the appropriate penalty for Olivant was a 30-day suspension, and the appropriate penalties for Quigley and DeWan were 15-day suspensions. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-31 JOSEPH ELLIS
The appeal of Joseph Ellis, a Custodial Worker with the State Operated School District of the City of Newark, of his removal effective November 27, 1996 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Barbara A. Harned (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on May 4, 1999 upholding his removal. At its meeting on July 7, 1999, the Board affirmed the ALJ's recommendation that the appellant's removal be upheld. The proposed final decision in this matter is now submitted for the Board's review and approval.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-32 JASON DOZIER
The appeal of Jason Dozier, Cottage Training Technician, Woodbine Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, concerning his removal effective November 26, 1997 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Lillard E. Law, who rendered his initial decision on May 20, 1999 upholding the removal. The Merit System Board, at its meeting on July 7, 1999 affirmed the ALJ's recommendation. However, the Board found it necessary to address some of the ALJ's findings. The proposed final decision in this matter is now submitted for the Board's review and approval.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-33 ALFRED VAN SLYK
The appeal of Alfred Van Slyck, a Heavy Equipment Operator with the Village of Ridgewood, of his removal, effective April 18, 1997 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Margaret M. Hayden (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on February 16, 1999 reversing the removal. At its meeting on July 7, 1999, the Board affirmed the ALJ's recommendation that the appellant's removal be reversed. The proposed final decision in this matter is now submitted for the Board's review and approval.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-34 CHARLOTTE CHILDS
The appeal of Charlotte Childs, a Practical Nurse with Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital (Hospital), Department of Human Services, of her 120-day suspension on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Michael L. Ravin (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on June 3, 1999. At its meeting on July 19, 1999, the Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the ALJ to reverse the suspension. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-35 ROGER MOLLETT
The appeal of Roger Mollett, a Human Services Technician with Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, of his removal effective January 16, 1996 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Mumtaz Bari- Brown (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on May 25, 1999. At its meeting on July 19, 1999, the Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the ALJ to reverse the removal. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-36 JOANNE LATHAN
The appeal of Joanne Lathan, a Probation Officer with the Administrative Office of the Courts, of her resignation not in good standing and her removal effective July 15, 1996 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Kathryn A. Clark (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on June 23, 1999. The Merit System Board, at its meeting on July 19, 1999, adopted the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the resignation not in good standing. However, the Board clarified that only the resignation not in good standing based on job abandonment was upheld. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-37 CURTIS CHIUMENTO
The appeal of Curtis Chiumento, a Sheriff's Sergeant with the Camden County Sheriff's Office, of his written reprimand on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Bernard Goldberg (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on May 21, 1999. The Merit System Board, at its meeting on July 19, 1999, did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the written reprimand on one of the charges. Rather, the Board dismissed the charges and vacated the penalty. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-38 MICHAEL SMITH
The appeal of Michael Smith, a Human Services Technician with Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, of his removal, effective January 22, 1998 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Walter F. Sullivan (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on April 29, 1999. The Merit System Board, at its meeting on July 19, 1999, did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the removal. Rather, the Board concluded that the appropriate penalty is a three-month suspension. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-39 EDWARD WISE
The appeal of Edward Wise, a Code Enforcement Officer with Atlantic City, of his removal effective January 18, 1994 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge John R. Tassini (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on March 2, 1999 upholding the removal. At its meeting on July 19, 1999, the Board accepted the ALJ's recommendation that the appellant's removal be upheld. However, while the Board agreed with the ALJ's recommendation that the removal be upheld, it determined that the appellant was entitled to back pay from the date of his immediate suspension to the first day of his departmental hearing. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-40 JOSEPH ZAYAK
The appeal of Joseph Zayak, a Police Lieutenant with the Township of Woodbridge, regarding his removal effective April 2, 1997 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Anthony T. Bruno, who rendered his initial decision on May 27, 1998, upholding the removal. At its meeting on July 19, 1999, the Board did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation that the appellant be removed. 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-41 ROBERT GREDONE
The appeal of Robert Gredone, Supervisor, Regional Food Services, Bayside State Prison, Department of Corrections, concerning his removal effective May 9, 1997 on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge M. Kathleen Duncan (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on January 25, 1999. At its meeting on July 19, 1999, the Board did not accept the ALJ's recommendation to reverse the removal. Rather, the Board modified the penalty to a three-month suspension. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-42 NELSON WILLIAMS AND BERYL SIMPSON VS. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Beatrice S. Tylutki issued an order which consolidated matters concerning the appellants and determined that the Board has predominant interest. This order is now before the Board for adoption.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the order of consolidation and predominant interest.
B-43 LAWRENCE P. DILLON
Lawrence P. Dillon, represented by Craig S. Gumpel, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for appropriated salary step placement, vacation leave time entitlement and other seniority-based benefits in regard to the final decision, rendered August 6, 1996, which ordered his appointment from the Police Officer (M5423N), City of Orange list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request for appropriate salary step placement, vacation leave time entitlement and other seniority based benefits and denied the request for counsel fees.
B-44 WILLIAM N. BIRCH
William N. Birch appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Supply Support Technician 3 (PS6809J), Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-45 BEATA CHAPPELL
Craig P. Wille, Chief Administrative Officer, Division of Law, requests that Beata Chappell, an employee of the Division of Law, Department of Law and Public Safety, be declared eligible to compete in a promotional examination for the Personnel Assistant 3 title.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-46 RACHQUEL L. CLARK
Rachquel L. Clark appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the education and experience requirements for the promotional examination for Habilitation Plan Coordinator (PS7747K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-47 KURT E. CLAUSS, ET AL.
Kurt E. Clauss, Eva O. Ezell, David M. Kelley, Anthony S. LaForte, Michael Penna, Daniel E. Robertson and David N. Suarez, represented by Edward Dowhy, Chairperson for the Camden Organization of Police Superiors, appeal the determination of the Division of Human Resource Management which found that they were ineligible for the promotional examination for Police Lieutenant (PM1348W), Camden City Police Department.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the appeals of David M. Kelley, Michael Penna, Daniel E. Robertson and David N. Suarez, and denied the appeals of Eva O. Ezell, Kurt E. Clauss and Anthony S. LaForte.
B-48 RONALD CLEMENS
Ronald Clemens appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Heavy Equipment Operator (PC6639V), Atlantic County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-49 MICHELE L. DUDLEY
Michele L. Dudley appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Head Procurement Clerk (PS7690K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-50 WANDA A. GADSON
Wanda A. Gadson appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the educational requirements for the open competitive examination for Psychiatric Social Worker (C0725W), Hudson County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-51 MARTA GALICIA AND BARBARA M. PEPE
Marta Galicia and Barbara M. Pepe appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that they did not meet the experience requirement for the examination for Legal Secretary (PS7817Q), Office of the Public Defender.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-52 JEFFREY K. HOWELL
Jeffrey K. Howell appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the education and experience requirements for the promotional examination for Habilitation Plan Coordinator (PS7747K), Division of Developmental Disabilities, Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-53 SARAH C. IVORY, ET AL.
Sarah C. Ivory, Helene Kozlowski, Geraldine Salvatore and Joan Taylor appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that they did not meet the education and/or experience requirements for the promotional examination for Child Support and Paternity Specialist 2 (PS6267K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-54 ANDREW H. LLOYD, SR.
Andrew H. Lloyd, Sr. 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 Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Officer (M6527W), Beach Haven.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-55 FRANK MCKELVEY
Frank McKelvey appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the requirements for the open competitive examination for Historic Preservation Specialist (S6142W), Department of Environmental Protection.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-56 DORETHA MOLLETT
Doretha Mollett appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Buyer (PS6804J), Montclair State University.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-57 JOAN J. MIRROP
Joan J. Mirrop appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Personnel Technician (PC1692W), Somerset County Board of Social Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-58 EDDIE NAVEDO, SR.
Eddie Navedo, Sr. appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the education and experience requirements for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst (PM3855V), Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-59 STEPHEN J. SKROCKI
Stephen J. Skrocki appeals his score and the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the education and experience requirements for the open competitive examination for Administrative Analyst (M6249O), City of Jersey City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-60 LAURETTE M. WALSH AND L. ROBERT JOHNSON
Laurette M. Walsh and L. Robert Johnson appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services, which found that they did not meet the eligibility requirements for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (PS6127N), Department of Labor promoitonal examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-61 PABLO COSME
Pablo Cosme appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services declining to process his application for the open competitive examination for Telecommunications Analyst 2, (S6189A) for failure to pay the application processing fee.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-62 PETE AIELLO
Pete Aiello appeals his score on the examination for Fire Lieutenant (PM0945U), Bayonne.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-63 DENISE COLE
Denise Cole appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that appellant's application for the Family Service Specialist Trainee (S6152W) examination was properly scored.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-64 JOSEPH EVERETT
Joseph Everett appeals his score on the examination for Fire Lieutenant (PM1343U), Hackensack.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-65 LAWRENCE F. HANSEN
Lawrence F. Hansen appeals his score and rank for the examination for Truck Driver (PM0147W), Bergenfield.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-66 LORA MCVEIGH, ET AL.
Lora McVeigh, Stephen Surovick and Susan Smith appeal their scores on the Investigator, Public Defender (S6154W) examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-67 JOHN NILAND
John Niland appeals his score on the examination for Fire Lieutenant (PM1343U), Hackensack.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-68 FRANK PINTO, JR.
Frank Pinto, Jr. appeals his score on the examination for Fire Lieutenant (PM1343U), Hackensack.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-69 HILTON WHITAKER III
Hilton Whitaker III appeals the scoring of the oral portion of the examination for Fire Lieutenant (PM1199T), Plainfield.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-70 MUNICIPAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR, TOWNSHIP OF LACEY
The Township of Lacey (Township), represented by Stephen K. Foran, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board (Board) for a stay of its order, In the Matter of Municipal Court Administrator, Township of Lacey, rendered on October 27, 1998, which held that the Municipal Court Administrator title was in the career service, pending the decision of the Appellate Division of the Superior Court on the Township's appeal, which was filed on December 9, 1998.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-71 CHIEF LABOR MARKET INFORMATION
The Assistant Commissioner, State and Local Operations, requests that the provisions of N.J.A.C. 4A:4-7.6, lateral title change criteria, be relaxed in order to allow three employees to move laterally into the newly created title of Chief Labor Market Information.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-72 CARRIE WYNDER
Carrie Wynder, represented by Richard Gelade, Esq., appeals the determination of the Manager, Shared Services Center II, that her position was properly classified as Executive Assistant 4 (Class Code 22) for the period of March, 1997 to March, 1998.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-73 JOYCE EPISCOPO
Joyce Episcopo, represented by Evelyn Liebman, Staff Representative, CWA Local 1039, petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration of its decision rendered on August 4, 1998 in which appellant's request for admittance to the examinations for Administrative Analyst 1 (PS4619K) and Management Improvement Specialist 2 (PS5639K) Medical Assistance and Health Services, was denied.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-74 SHERYL KLEIN HARKINS
Sheryl Klein Harkins petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration of its decision rendered on September 10, 1998 in which her request for admittance to the examination for Management Improvement Specialist 2 (PS5639K) Medical Assistance and Health Services was denied.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-75 CHRISTINE C. MINNIS
Christine C. Minnis petitions the Merit System Board for reconsideration of its final administrative decision rendered on May 18, 1999, which upheld the determination of the Division of Selection Services that she did not meet the experience requirements for the Supervising Administrative Analyst (PS6842K), Division of Youth and Family Services promotional examination.
ACTION: The Merit System Board denied the request.
B-76 MARILYN BASS, SCOTT RODAS AND DANA ROBERTS
The Director, Division of Human Resource Management, seeks relaxation of the provisions of N.J.A.C. 4A:4-1.5(a), to allow the provisional appointment pending promotional examination of Marilyn Bass from the noncompetitive title of Public Information Assistant to the non-related competitive title of Coordinator of Volunteers; Scott Rodas from the noncompetitive title of Senior Audio Visual Aids Clerk to the non-related competitive title of Program Coordinator Special Events; and Dana Roberts from the noncompetitive title of Principal Library Assistant to the non-related competitive title of Public Information Officer.
ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the request.
B-77 DELORES D. CAMPBELL
Delores D. 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-78 BRUCE PRICE
Bruce Price appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which denied his request for a make-up examination for Police Captain (PM3818V), City of Paterson.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-79 GLENDA C. BRYANT
Glenda C. Bryant appeals the determination which found that she did not meet the one-year continuous permanent service requirement for the examination for Legal Secretary (PS7817Q), Office of the Public Defender.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-80 RESOLUTION FOR THE REVEREND S. HOWARD WOODSON
The resolution for the Reverend S. Howard Woodson is submitted for adoption.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the resolution.
B-81 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MINUTES
The Merit System Board Minutes for the meeting of July 19, 1999, are submitted for adoption.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that the minutes from the meeting of July 19, 1999 be held over.
B-82 BRUCE C. COOKE
Bruce C. Cooke, a former provisional Senior Parole Officer, Juvenile Justice, 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 of probable cause that he had been discriminated against based on his race.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-83 EARLY SETTLEMENTS
Alfred Dutch Albert C. Wagner Correctional Facility Department of Corrections 15 day Suspension
Alfred Miccio Midstate Correctional Facility Department of Corrections Removal
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these matters be held over.
There being no further business before the Merit System Board, the meeting was adjourned to convene on Tuesday, August 31, 1999, at 10:00 a.m., at 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
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