159.2024 Authorizing Hiring of Brett Jarvis - Full-Time MEO in Highway Dept RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF BRETT JARVIS AS FULL-
TIME MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 159,2024
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Michael Dixon
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has advised that there is a
vacancy in a full-time Motor Equipment Operator(MEO)position in his Department, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent posted availability for the position, reviewed
resumes and has recommended the hiring of Brett Jarvis, and
WHEREAS, Town Policy requires that familial relationships be disclosed and the Town
Board approve the appointment of Town employees' relatives, and Mr. Jarvis is the grandson of
Peter Smith, a Highway Department employee,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the hiring of Brett Jarvis as
a full-time MEO in the Highway Department effective on or about April 16th, 2024 subject to Mr.
Jarvis' successful passing of a pre-employment physical as required by Town Policy and successful
completion of a twenty-six(26)week probationary period, and contingent upon the Town successfully
completing background checks as reasonably necessary to judge Mr. Jarvis' fitness for MEO duties and
drug and/or alcohol screening, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Jarvis shall be paid at the hourly rate of pay for the MEO position as
delineated in the Town's current Agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Highway Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 15t'day of April, 2024 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Dixon, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. McNulty