242.2012 Hire Robert Goodson RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF ROBERT GOODSON
AS MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MEO) FOR
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.242, 2012
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.John Strough
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board
that there is a vacancy within the Highway Department for a full-time Motor Equipment Operator
(MEO), and
WHEREAS, Robert Goodson was formerly employed as an MEO in the Highway Department
and is entitled to preferential hiring under the Workers' Compensation Law, and
WHEREAS, Robert Goodson has indicated a desire to accept the position of MEO in the
Highway Department.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board authorizes and directs the hiring of Robert
Goodson as a full-time Motor Equipment Operator(MEO) in the Highway Department effective on or
about August 21St, 2012, contingent upon Mr. Goodson passing his pre-employment physical, the
Town successfully completing background checks as reasonably may be necessary to judge fitness
for the duties for which hired, drug and/or alcohol screening and Mr. Goodson obtaining his
Hazardous Materials Certification within one year, or by August 20t'', 2013, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that consistent with the current CSEA Contract, such appointment will be
subject to an eight(8)month probationary period, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that Mr. Goodson be paid
the hourly rate of pay listed for his position in the current CSEA Contract ($18.21 base pay for 2012),
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.
Duly adopted this 20th day of August, 2012 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Stec,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Montesi,Mr. Strough
NOES : Mr. Brewer
ABSENT: None