038.2000
RESOLUTION ABOLISHING PURCHASING MANAGER POSITION
RESOLUTION NO. 38,2000
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. James Martin
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, in May 1999, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury centralized
purchasing functions for the Town of Queensbury and placed these functions under the control of a
Purchasing Manager, and
WHEREAS, Michelle Weller was hired to fill the position of Purchasing Manager, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that centralization of purchasing functions is not
accomplishing, in the best possible manner, the goals of the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to abolish the position of Purchasing Manager, and
WHEREAS, a careful transition is necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board believes the effects of the void in the Purchasing Manager
position will be temporary and can be minimized by having the outgoing Purchasing Manager available
as a consultant for a three week period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby abolishes the position
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of Purchasing Manager as of February 11, 2000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that until January 21st, 2000, Michelle Weller will continue to work full time in
the position of Purchasing Manager while winding down her duties, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town is authorized to retain the services of Michelle Weller for the
period from January 22, 2000 through, and including, February 11, 2000 as a consultant, subject to the
Town Supervisor’s direction, at the same salary rate for Purchasing Manager, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to enter into a
termination agreement with Michelle Weller with terms consistent with this Resolution in form
approved by Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the Town Supervisor to take such other
and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 13 day of January, 2000 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner, Mr. Brower
NOES : Mr. Brewer
ABSENT : None