237.2009
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF JAMES T.
FITZGERALD AS TOWN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO.: 237, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHEREAS, Town of Queensbury’s Animal Control Officer recently submitted his resignation,
and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Director of Building and Codes Enforcement (Director) posted
availability and reviewed the current Warren County Civil Service List for the position, reviewed resumes
and interviewed candidates, and has recommended that the Town Board authorize the provisional
employment of James T. Fitzgerald as Town Animal Control Officer, and
WHEREAS, the Director has also requested Town Board authorization to hire former Town of
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Queensbury Animal Control Officer Colleen Kimble for a one-day period, on July 14, 2009, to train the
Town’s new Animal Control Officer,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby appoints James T. Fitzgerald as Town
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Animal Control Officer on a provisional basis effective on or about July 13, 2009, subject to completion
of: 1) a six (6) month probation period; 2) a pre-employment physical as required by Town Policy; 3) all
Civil Service requirements for the position, including passing and scoring within the top three of those
willing to accept the position on the next competitive exam for the position, and also subject to the Town
successfully completing background checks as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the duties
for which hired, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Fitzgerald shall be paid $16.31 per hour (the year 2009 rate of pay
delineated for the position in the Town’s Agreement with CSEA) to be paid from the appropriate payroll
account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of
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Colleen Kimble to train the new Animal Control Officer for a one-day period on July 14, 2009 at the rate
of pay of $16.31 per hour, and with the understanding that Ms. Kimble will not be driving the Town’s
Animal Control Officer van, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director
of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of July, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi
NOES: None
ABSENT:None