113.2013 Extension Unpaid Medical Leave Absence for Richard Whitmore RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF UNPAID MEDICAL
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR RICHARD WHITMORE
RESOLUTION NO.: 113,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, Richard Whitmore, an employee in the Town of Queensbury Parks and
Recreation, is recovering from serious work-related injuries, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Whitmore requested Town Board approval to take an unpaid medical
leave of absence as set forth in Warren County Civil Service Rule XIX and submitted medical
documentation supporting a need for medical leave, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 231,2012, the Town Board granted Mr. Whitmore an
unpaid medical leave extending through the earlier of February 12th, 2013 or certification of his
physical qualification for return to work documented by his physician in form satisfactory to the
Town, and
WHEREAS, by letter dated January 30th, 2013, Mr. Whitmore has requested an additional
90 day extension of his unpaid medical leave and has provided the Town Board with medical
documentation supporting such request, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Parks and Recreation Director has recommended that the Town
Board grant Mr. Whitmore such 90 day extension of his unpaid medical leave with an effective
date of February 13th, 2013 extending through the earlier of-
1. May 13th, 2013, with the opportunity to extend such leave at 90 day increments; or
2. Certification of his physical qualification for return to work, documented by his
physician in form satisfactory to the Town; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Warren County Civil Service Rule XIX, Town Board
approval is discretionary and necessary before an employee may take such leave, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has carefully considered the circumstances of Mr.
Whitmore's request and the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Director,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and grants an extension
of the unpaid medical leave of absence to Richard Whitmore with an effective date of February
13th, 2013 extending through the earlier o£
1. May 13th, 2013; or
2. Certification of his physical qualification for return to work, documented by his
physician in form satisfactory to the Town; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Whitmore shall provide the Town with a status report from his
physician regarding his ability to return to work and must notify the Town Board in writing by
April 13th, 2013 of his intention to return to work or request further unpaid medical leave and
supply supporting documentation if he wishes to request additional unpaid leave beyond May 13th
2013, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
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Parks and Recreation Director and/or Town Budget Officer to take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution will not have any impact or create any inference as to
any determination of entitlement to Disability or Workers' Compensation Benefits.
Duly adopted this 11th day of February,2013,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr.Metivier,Mr. Strough,Mr. Brewer,Mr.Montesi
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
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