131.2016 Promotion of John Holcomb Highway Dept. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF JOHN HOLCOMB
FROM MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MEO) TO HEAVY
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HEO) IN TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 131,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has advised that there is
currently a vacancy in a Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) position in the Town Highway
Department, and
WHEREAS, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Highway
Superintendent posted for such position, and
WHEREAS, John Holcomb, a current Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) within the
Department in accordance with Resolution No.: 240,2013, has requested a promotion to the position,
and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent recommends that the Town Board authorize the
promotion of John Holcomb from MEO to HEO as Mr. Holcomb has met the qualifications and has
the required job experience for the position, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the requested promotion,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the promotion
of John Holcomb from Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) to Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) in
the Town Highway Department effective on or about April 5h, 2016 at the rate of pay specified in the
Town's CSEA Union Agreement for the HEO position for the year 2016, subject to a ninety(90) day
probationary period and any other applicable Civil Service requirements, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Highway Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary
to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 4h day of April, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None