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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 5-S-02 - 12-19-2002 - SALARY227 MINUTE SALARY BOARD C ■ ■ WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1 Minute No. 5-S-02 Washington County Commissioners Washington, Pa., December 19, 2002 The Washington County Salary Board met in session in the Public Meeting Room of the Courthouse Square Office Building, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners John P. Bevec, Diana L. Irey and J. Bracken Burns, Sr. and Controller Mike Namie. Also being present: Richard DiSalle, Solicitor; Cathi Kresh, Administrator/Chief Clerk; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Michelle Miller Kotula and Carrie Taylor, Human Resources; Judge David Gilmore and Chris Brady, Court Administrator; Francis King, Treasurer; Larry Maggi, Sheriff; John Pettit, District Attorney; Phyllis Ranko Matheny, Prothonotary; Mary Jo Poknis, Register of Wills; Tim Warco, Coroner; Becky Ross, Clerk of Courts; Debbie Bardella, Recorder of Deeds; Michael Namie, Controller; Judy Fisher and Richard Zimmerman, Jury Commissioners; Glenn Alterio, Public Defender; Linda Metz, Observer - Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; and Chris Buckley, Valley Independent. Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 11:00 a.m. and noted that an Executive Session was held on December 4, 2003 to discuss personnel matters. Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 4-S-02 dated October 17, 2002. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Minute No. 4-S-02 as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS None REGULAR BUSINESS Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to approve the 2003 wages on the respective departmental salary schedule which reflect the negotiated wage increase for union and non -union hourly employees as negotiated with the Service Employee International Union (SEIU) Local 585, the Washington Court Association of Professional Employees (WCAPE), the Pennsylvania Social Services Union (PSSU), Teamsters Local 205 (Jail), Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSPA). These wage rates are effective January 1, 2003. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, that the salaries of Local 249-Assistant District Attorneys and Assistant Public Defenders will remain the same as in 2002 since a contract agreement has not been reached. Local 249 is scheduled for arbitration. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. 228 MINUTE BOOK SALARY BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 7717-77777 Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to approve the salaried employees 2003 rates which will reflect a 3% across the board increase. This is in accordance with the budget allotment assigned to each department. Salaried employees hired during 2002 are eligible to receive a 3% across the board increase on their anniversary date. Raises allotted to salaried employees will be effective January 1, 2003. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Bevec noted for the record it is the consensus of the Salary Board that any procedural errors in the 2003 salary schedules may be corrected administratively by Human Resources. ELECTED OFFICIALS COURTS Moved by Judge Gilmore, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing salary board items: Director of Probation Services, Thomas Jess, Adult Probation, rate $51,500.00, reclassify position to Deputy Court Administrator/Family Court and Probation Services, rate $54,000.00, eff. 1-1-03 Site Based Monitor, rate $8.79, create two FT positions, eff. 1-1-03. For new Leader Program in Northwestern region of Washington Co. — reimbursable up to 80% from annual needs based budget through CYS and DPW Senior Site Based Monitor, rate $10.50, create one FT position, eff. 1-1-03. For new Leader Program in Northwestern region of Washington Co. — reimbursable up to 80% from annual needs based budget through CYS and DPW Probation Officer II, rate $12.03, create one FT PO II, eff. 1-1-03 Probation Officer I, rate $10.50, eliminate one FT position, eff. 1-1-03 D.J. Clerk, D.J. Mark, rate $11.505 (2003 hourly salary), create one PT position, eff. 6-1-03. State D.J. staffing formula — one for every 1500 case filings D.J. Clerk, D.J. Pelkey, rate $11.05 (2003 hourly salary) create one PT position, eff. 6-1-03. State D.J. Staffing formula — one for every 1500 filings Roll call vote taken: Judge Gilmore — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Judge Gilmore, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to retain all employees under the jurisdiction of the Courts as Listed in each department at the classifications and salaries as contained in the salary schedule book. Roll call vote taken: Judge Gilmore — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Motion carried unanimously. DISTRICT ATTORNEY Chairman Bevec noted Mr. Pettit was not able to attend the meeting, therefore, Ms. Miller would present the District Attorney's items. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Namie, to retain all employees under the jurisdiction of District Attorney as MINUTE BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA listed in each department at the classifications and salaries as contained in the salary schedule book. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SHERIFF'S OFFICE Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to retain all employees under the jurisdiction of the Sheriffs Office as listed in each department at the classifications and salaries as contained in the salary schedule book. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PROTHONOTARY Moved by Mrs. Ranko Matheny, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to retain all employees under the jurisdiction of the Prothonotary's Office as listed in each department at the classifications and salaries as contained in the salary schedule book. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Ranko Matheny - Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. REGISTER OF WILLS Chairman Bevec noted Ms. Reda was not able to attend the meeting, therefore, Mary Jo Poknis, Register of Wills Deputy, would vote in her absence. Moved by Ms. Poknis, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to retain all employees under the jurisdiction of the Register of Wills as listed in each department at the classifications and salaries as contained in the salary schedule book. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Poknis — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. TREASURER'S OFFICE Moved by Mr. King, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to retain all employees under the jurisdiction of the Treasurer's Office as listed in each department at the classifications and salaries as contained in the salary schedule book. Roll call vote taken: Mr. King — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNS°i WANIA CORONER Moved by Mr. Warco, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to retain all employees under the jurisdiction of the Coroner's Office as listed in each department at the classifications and salaries as contained in the salary schedule book. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Warco — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CLERK OF COURTS Chairman Bevec noted Ms. Gibbs was not able to attend the meeting, therefore, Ms. Rebecca Ross would vote in her absence. Moved by Ms. Ross, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to retain all employees under the jurisdiction of the Clerk of Courts Office as listed in each department at the classifications and salaries as contained in the salary schedule book. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Ross — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Ms. Ross, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to approve the following Memorandum of Understanding. (PD) Clerk I, Grade 1, 90%, rate $10.683, create one per diem position, eff. 12-1-02 Roll call vote taken: Ms. Ross — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. RECORDER OF DEEDS Moved by Ms. Bardella, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to retain all employees under the jurisdiction of the Recorder of Deeds Office as listed in each department at the classifications and salaries as contained in the salary schedule book. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Bardella — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Ms. Bardella, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to approve the following Memorandum of Understandings. Carol Thompson, summer employee, rate $5.75, extend employment through 12-31-02 (FT) Clerk Typist II, Grade 4, 90%, rate $11.055, create one FT position, eff. 1-1-03 Roll call vote taken: Ms. Bardella — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 931 MINUTE B o O K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CONTROLLER Moved by Mr. Namie, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to retain all employees under the jurisdiction of the Controller's Office as listed in each department at the classifications and salaries as contained in the salary schedule book. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Namie, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the following Memorandum of Understandings. Kathy Demarest, Audit Mgr., rate $34,479.25 to $36,979.25, increase in annual salary due to increased job duties, eff. 12-1-02 Kimberly Sacco, Budget Analyst to Asst. Payroll Audit Suprv., reclassify title and position, eff. 12-1-02 Nancy Weaver, Asst. to Deputy, rate $29,705.12, to Office Mgr., rate $34,705.12, reclassify from non-exempt position to the exempt position of Office Mgr. with an increase in annual salary, eff. 12-1-02 Joseph Milioto, Asst. Payroll Audit Suprv., rate $26,286.42, to Auditor, rate $32,000.00, reclassify from non-exempt to exempt with an increase in annual salary, eff. 12-1-02 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. JURY COMMISSIONERS A motion was made by Ms. Fisher to hire a temporary employee to be used for special trials and needs in the Jury Commissioner's Office. Chairman Bevec informed Ms. Fisher there is approximately $2,500 available in her budget that can be used for summer help or temporary help. He also pointed out the budget has been passed and there isn't any available funds at this time for any new positions. Chairman Bevec told Ms. Fisher, in speaking with Judge Gilmore, that the Court Administrator would be willing to provide some assistance to the Jury Commissioner's Office during special trial term. Discussion followed on this matter. Controller Namie explained to Ms. Fisher that this board can not force the majority of the Board of Commissioners to create a position without the monies being budgeted for that position. He stated that would be an illegal vote. Chairman Bevec suggested Ms. Fisher meet with Judge Gilmore and possibly the Commissioners to discuss the situation further to come to a reasonable solution to lighten the burden in her office. Moved by Ms. Fisher, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to retain all employees under the jurisdiction of the Jury Commissioner's Office as listed in each department at the classifications and salaries as contained in the salary schedule book. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Fisher — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC DEFENDER Moved by Mr. Alterio, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to retain all employees under the jurisdiction of the Public Defender's Office as listed in each department at the classifications and salaries as contained in the salary schedule 232 MINUTE BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA book. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Alterio — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Alterio, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Memorandum of Understandings for the Public Defender's Office. Asst. Public Defender, Trial Attorney (PT professional) and Asst. Public Defender, Preliminary Hearing Attorney (PT professional), rate $24,528.70 and $12,264.35, change to Asst. Public defender, trial Attorney (FT professional), rate $35,041.00, abolish the positions of Asst. Public Defender, Trial Attorney (PT professional) and Asst. Public Defender, Preliminary hearing Attorney, (PT professional) and create the position of Asst. Public Defender, Trial Attorney (FT professional) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Alterio — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to approve the following Memorandum of Understandings for the period of October 17, 2002 through December 18, 2002. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 44111— AGING (PD) Van Driver (4), Grade 1, 90%, rate $10.683, create four (4) per diem positions, eff. 10-23-02 446111— BUSINESS OFFICE — HEALTH CENTER Rhiannon Carey, summer employee, rate $5.75, appoint to Business Office — Health Center, eff. 12-26-02 through 1-10-03 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to retain all of the employees in the offices under the jurisdiction of the Commissioners, as listed in each department at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2003 salary schedule book. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. LEAVES OF ABSENCES — OCTOBER 17.2002 UNTIL THE PRESENT Chairman Bevec noted for the record the foregoing leave of absences and vacations carryovers. Addie Bertram, Juv. Prob., POII, return to work from maternity, loa 11-5-02 Colleen Butka, MH/MR, Caseworker I, FMLA maternity loa, eff. 8-19-02-1-2-03 revised loa dates to start 8-5-02—1-6-03 rtw 11-12-02 Kelly Carroll, Juv. Prob., PO I, FMLA maternity loa, eff. 2-7-02 — 9-9-02 extend loa from 9-9-02—11-25-02 Greg Clark, Publ. Safety, TCO Shift Superv., FMLA medical loa, eff. 10-91-02—11-20-02 rtw 11-18-02 Tina Clemens, Housekeeuer, FMLA medical loa under workers comn.__eff 10-25-02 rtw 11-21-02 MINUTE C ■ ■ WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA iJ Kimberly Davis, LPN, FMLA medical loa,11-1-02—11-5-02 (pd time) Thomas, DeWalt, LPN, FMLA child rearing loa, eff. 11-14-02—11-18-02 unpaid Carleen Fuller, CNA workers comp., eff. 7-9-02 indefinitely — resigned—10-23-02 Cheryl Garrett, Restorative Aide, FMLA medical loa, eff.11-12-02 — 2-12-03 Debra Green, CNA FMLA medical loa, under workers comp. Eff. 7-19-02—10-28-02 Deborah Hammond, Cook, FMLA medical loa, eff. 10-28-02—11-15-02 rtw 12-2-02 Kathy Hampton, COI, FMLA medical loa, eff. 9-24-02 use days intermittently as needed Linda Havrilesko, CNA, FMLA medical loa, eff. 9-30-02—12-30-02 Jennifer Johnson, Homeless Srv. Coor., FMLA maternity loa, eff. 10-11-02—12-11-02 Robert Loar, Drafting Tech I, FMLA medical loa, eff.12-5-02 — 3-3-03 Debra McKinney, Secretary I, FMLA medical loa, eff.11-5-02—12-16-02 rtw 12-5-02 Gary Megyesy, Laundry, FMLA medical loa, eff.11-2-02—12-2-02 Patricia McKinney, CAN, FMLA maternity loa, eff. 6-25-02—12-25-02 Joseph McMillian, Housekeeper, Military loa, eff. 10-15-02—10-25-02 Alexandra Minnis, Records Clerk, FMLA medical loa, eff. 10-4-02—1-4-03 Barbara Reed, CNA, FMLA medical loa, (w/c) 10-15-02—1-15-03 rtw 11-21-02 Linda Robinson, CNA, FMLA medical loa, eff. 9-14-02—12-14-02 rtw 12-16-02 Jan Ross, CNA, FMLA medical loa, eff. 10-10-02—10-15-02 Joseph Ruscello, Deputy Sheriff I, FMLA medical loa, eff. 11-12-02—11-19-02 Diana Rush, Housekeeper, FMLA medical loa, under workers comp., eff. 8-17-02 — rtw 11-20-02 Paula Sakal, CNA, extension of medical loa, eff. 9-23-02 (unpaid) rtw 12-3-02 Bunny Seitz, LPN, FMLA medical loa, under workers comp., eff. 7-2-(???) rtw 9-19-02 Andrew Shuble, COI, extend loa, unpaid eff. 7-15-02—10-31-02 rtw 10-23-02 Ralph D. Ullom, Veterans Coord., extend military loa., eff.10-19-02—10-19-03 Thomas Welsh, Court Reporter, FMLA medical loa, eff. 10-21-02 — 2-17-03 (pd time) Beatrice Zediker, CNA, FMLA medical loa, eff.12-17-02—1-13-03 Mary Jo Zullar, Case Management Officer, FMLA medical loa, eff. 10-28-02—12-9-02 rtw 12-06-02 Jane Zupancic, CYS, FMLA maternity loa, eff. 12-2-02 — 6-2-03 VACATION CARRYOVERS - 2003 4172 — INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Debbie Rutan, 5 days Chairman Bevec noted items for the record since October 17, 2002 were incorporated into the Salary Board Book. There being no further business, Chairman Bevec declared the meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 2003 ATTEST: ����� ? CHIEF CLERK