390.2021 Authorize Hiring of Robert Higdon Full Time Mechanic Highway
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF ROBERT HIGDON AS
FULL-TIME MECHANIC FOR TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 390, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board
that there is currently a vacancy in a full-time Mechanic position in the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent posted availability for the position, reviewed
resumes and has made a hiring recommendation to the Town Board to hire Robert Higdon,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the hiring of
Robert Higdon as a full-time Mechanic in the Town’s Highway Department effective on or about
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December 7, 2021 subject to Mr. Higdon’s 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 fitness for the duties for which hired and drug and/or alcohol screening, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Higdon shall be paid at the hourly rate of pay for the Mechanic 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 forms and take any action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of December, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None