317.2013 MEOHighw.Hall,Swinton RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING OF RODNEY HALL AND
CHRISTOPHER SWINTON AS MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
(MEO'S) IN TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 317,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, two (2) Motor Equipment Operators (MEO's) in the Town Highway
Department recently retired and therefore the Town Highway Superintendent wishes to fill the two (2)
vacant MEO positions, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent posted availability for the positions, reviewed
resumes, interviewed interested candidates and wishes to make appointments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the hiring of Rodney Hall
and Christopher Swinton to the full-time Union position of Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) in the
Town's Highway Department effective on or about July 29', 2013, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that such appointments shall be contingent upon Messrs. Hall and Swinton
successfully completing pre-employment physicals as required by Town Policy, drug and/or alcohol
screening, any applicable Civil Service requirements and eight (8) month probation periods, and the
Town successfully completing background checks as reasonably necessary to judge fitness for the
duties for which hired, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Messrs. Hall and Swinton 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 22nd day of July, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr, Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Montesi
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Brewer