160.2009
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF CHRISTOPHER SMITH AS
MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 160, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent wishes to fill a vacant Motor
Equipment Operator (MEO) position due to the retirement of MEO Paul Fritsch, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent posted availability for the position, reviewed
resumes, interviewed interested candidates and wishes to make an appointment, and
WHEREAS, funds for such position have been budgeted for in the 2009 Town Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the hiring of Christopher
Smith to the full-time Union position of Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) in the Town’s Highway
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Department effective on or about May 4, 2009, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such appointment shall be contingent upon Mr. Smith’s successful
completion of a pre-employment physical as required by Town Policy, any applicable Civil Service
requirements, an eight (8) month probation period, and the Town successfully completing a
background check as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the duties for which hired, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Smith shall be paid the hourly rate 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,
Highway Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to complete any documentation and take such
other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 4 day of May, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES : None
ABSENT: None