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APPOINTMENTSTrohationary Period—Did Not Meet Requirements for Promotion at Highway—Michael Brunelle—4-2-18
RESOLUTION REGARDING EXTENSION OF PROBATION PERIOD AND
ACKNOWLEDGING MICHAEL BRUNELLE'S RETURN TO
LABORER POSITION IN TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. ,2018
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
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
NOES
ABSENT:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF MICHAEL BRUNELLE
FROM LABORER TO MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR(MEO)
IN TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 285,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Tim Brewer
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 the Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) position in the Town Highway
Department,and
WHEREAS, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Highway
Superintendent posted for such position,and
WHEREAS, Michael Brunelle, a current Laborer within the Department, has requested a
promotion to the position,and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent recommends that the Town Board authorize the
promotion of Michael Brunelle from Laborer to MEO as Mr. Brunelle 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 Michael Brunelle from Laborer to Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) in the Town Highway
Department effective on or about September 26th, 2017 at the rate of pay specified in the Town's
CSEA Union Agreement for the MEO position for the year 2017, 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 25th day of September,2017 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Clements,Mr. Brewer,Mr. Strough,Mr.Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT:Mr. Irish