240.2013 Hire John Holcomb MEO Highway RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF JOHN HOLCOMB AS MOTOR
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 240,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 218,2013, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the
transfer of James LaFoy from his Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) position in the Town Highway
Department to the vacant Laborer position in the Water Department and therefore the Town Highway
Superintendent wishes to fill the vacant Highway Department Motor Equipment Operator (MEO)
position, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent posted availability for the position, reviewed
resumes,interviewed interested candidates and wishes to make an appointment,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the hiring of John Holcomb
to the full-time Union position of Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) in the Town's Highway
Department effective on or about May 28th, 2013, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such appointment shall be contingent upon Mr. Holcomb's successful
completion of a pre-employment physical as required by Town Policy, drug and/or alcohol screening,
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. Holcomb 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.
Duly adopted this 20th day of May, 2013,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Clements,Mr. Strough,Mr. Brewer,Mr. Montesi,Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None