146.2018 Extension of Probation Period Michael Brunelle Highway Dept RESOLUTION REGARDING EXTENSION OF PROBATION PERIOD AND
ACKNOWLEDGING MICHAEL BRUNELLE'S RETURN TO
LABORER POSITION IN TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 146,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 285,2017, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the
promotion of Michael Brunelle from Laborer to Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) in the Town
Highway Department subject to a ninety (90) day probationary period and any other applicable Civil
Service requirements, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent extended Mr. Brunche's probationary period
through March 12, 2018, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has advised that Mr. Brunelle has not successfully
completed his probationary period and therefore, in accordance with the Town's current Agreement
with its Civil Service Employee Association, Mr. Brunelle shall return to the job title he previously
held, that of Laborer,with no loss of seniority,
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize and ratify Mr. Brunche's extended
probationary period through March 12th, 2018 and acknowledges Mr. Brunche's return to the Laborer
position,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and ratifies Michael
Brunche's extended probationary period as Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) in the Town Highway
Department through March 12', 2018, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further acknowledges that as Mr. Brunelle did not
successfully complete his probationary period in the MEO position, Mr. Brunelle shall return to the job
title he previously held (Laborer) with no loss of seniority, at the rate of pay specified in the Town's
CSEA Union Agreement for the Laborer position, 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 2nd day of April, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None