225.2013R. Whitmore unpad med. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF UNPAID MEDICAL
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR RICHARD WHITMORE
RESOLUTION NO.: 225, 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, suffered a serious work-related injury and remains unable to work due to such injury,
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 Resolution No.: 113,2013, the Town Board granted Mr. Whitmore an
extension of such unpaid medical leave extending through the earlier of May 13th, 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 April 13th, 2013, Mr. Whitmore has requested an additional
seven (7) day extension of his unpaid medical leave, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Parks and Recreation Director has recommended that the Town
Board grant Mr. Whitmore such seven (7) day extension of his unpaid medical leave with an
effective date of May 14th, 2013 extending through May 20th, 2013, his effective retirement date
from the Town of Queensbury, 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 a seven (7)
day extension of the unpaid medical leave of absence to Richard Whitmore with an effective date
of May 14th, 2013 extending through May 20th, 2013, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
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 6th day of May, 2013,by the following vote:
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AYES Mr. Strough,Mr. Montesi,Mr.Metivier,Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. Brewer
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