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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 47-S - 2-10-1983 - SALARY48 SALARY MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 47-S Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., February 10, 1983 The Washington County Salary Board met in session on Thursday, February 10, 1983, at approximately 10:20 a.m. in the Public Meeting Room of the Court- house Square Office Building, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following mem- bers being present: Commissioners Mascara and Gilmore and Controller Beharry. (Judge Sweet later entered the meeting.) Absent being: Commissioner Paluso who was in the hospital. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Personnel Di- rector Margaret Pennline; Coroner Jackson; Administrative Assistants Davis and DuJordan; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; and Joann Sarkett of The Brownsville Tele- graph. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 44-S, each member having re- ceived a copy. Controller Beharry requested that those minutes reflect the following: 1. Controller Beharry's question concerning money budgeted in the Treasurer's Budget for management raises should be recorded before the roll call vote was taken. 2. Page 13 (A-001 - Commissioners) should include that Controller Beharry questioned the intention of the position of Edwin DuJordan. Commissioner Paluso explained that the position is an Administrative Assistant for Commissioner Paluso which he has requested for the past several years. 3. Controller Beharry objected to the inclusion of salaries for the following individuals in the minutes of January 4, 1983 (Minute No. 44-S) due to the fact that no specific action was taken to determine their salaries at that time. Subsequently, meetings of January 13, 1983 (p. 42) and January 27, 1983 (p. 46 and 47) reflected the basis for the figures. A-005 - TAX ASSESSMENT Cox, Tom Sutherland, James Lignelli, Frank A-027 - PROPERTY & SUPPLIES Carson, Norman Oest, Raymond Ostovic, John J-010 - JAIL Poland, Robert L - CHILDREN & YOUTH Abel, Louise Henry, James Litz, John N-001 - CETA Bell, Linda Butka, Helen Campbell, Robert LJ 1 SALARY MINUTE BOOK 49 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS N-001 - CETA (continued) Dickerson, Janet Lignelli, Louis Quinn, Lester Suski, David Wheeler, David N-050 - CETA Derrico, Cynthia Dragich, Myra Fonagy, Cathy Gallagher, John Sasko, Andrew Simon, Ian Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that Minute No. 44-S be approved subject to the above notations submitted by Controller Beharry. Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Judge Sweet and Betty Ross entered the meeting.) Chairman Mascara asked if there were any corrections, additions or omis- sions to Minute No. 46-S, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Miss Beharry, that Minute No. 46-S be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MAGISTRATES' SECRETARIES: Judge Sweet stated that he would like to see every magistrate have a Magistrate's Secretary who would be responsible as the head girl in each office and the other employees in those offices to have some type of clerical designation. Judge Sweet stated that he feels the Magistrates' Secretaries should make less than the Judges' Secretaries but more than the miscellaneous clerical workers. Some discussion followed between Judge Sweet and Controller Beharry. Miss Be - harry stated that she was informed by a couple of the magistrates that the State Court Administrator's Office is looking for a rotation of duties in the magis- trates' offices - that all the employees be classified at the same salary and they all be capable of doing everything. Controller Beharry: I also don't think we want to simplify the issue. I mean we're back here, Judge, and now it's February of '83 and you're willing to simpli- fy it but in February of '82 you were not. It does not make me happy that you did not go along with the established policy of the County in terms of a Reclassi- fication Board to accomplish what you have on that piece of paper. You stood in the way of that effort six months ago, seven months ago. (See pages 433, 482 and 486-491 for further reference.) Judge Sweet: No, I just said that I wouldn't be participant with the Union on it. Controller Beharry: That was the same effort. SALARYnil ■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Judge Sweet: I'm not going to have any defacto recognition of them. Controller Beharry: Well, if the Board sits here today and again says that they want the Reclassification Board to look at your recommendation, then where do we go? Judge Sweet: I can't stop the Reclassification Board from looking at it. I can't stop the Commissioners from receiving a report from the Union on it. I don't have the votes to stop them from making the outcome of that, the outcome of this effort. I just think that it is logically foolish to involve them officially, but I have no way of stopping you. I just won't have anything to do with it myself. Controller Beharry questioned the status of the Pennsylvania Economy League's proposal for a study of the Magistrates' offices. It was noted that no action had been taken yet on the proposal. More discussion followed. Commissioner Gilmore noted that a concern of the Board is that consider- ing the hodgepodge of duties in the Magistrates' offices, you very often find that the lowest paid person in one office is doing the same work as the best paid person in another office. He stated that he doesn't think what the Judge is pro- posing will change that situation and that the Reclassification Board was going to address the matter from the perspective that there be reasonably definite job duties and assignments and what each office ought to have in the way of a comple- ment. Discussion followed. Judge Sweet suggested that the salary of a Magistrate's Secretary be approximately $12,000 - $12,600 and the other employees be designated by their duties and be paid what the County pays for such jobs. Controller Beharry stated that if the Pennsylvania Economy League's study is no longer a possibility, her preference would be to have the Reclassification Board bring a recommendation back to the Salary Board. She also suggested that Judge Sweet talk to the State Court Administrator's Office concerning its concept of rotation of duties. Some discussion followed on the matter of the Magistrates' employees beino bargaining unit positions. Judge Sweet stated that he would discuss this matter with the other mem- bers of the Court and would write the Board a letter as to what he thinks ought to be done. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Miss Beharry, that the matter of the Magistrates' Secretaries be referred to the Reclassification Board for a recommen- dation back to the Salary Board. Roll call vote taken: Judge Sweet - Abstained; Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried. 1 1 51 E 1 1 SALARY MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS The Board expressed a desire to have a recommendation from the Reclassifi- cation Board at its next meeting but noted that if this was not possible, the matter could be deferred until the following meeting. Commissioner Gilmore directed Mrs. Pennline to contact the State Court Administrator's Office concerning the concept of rotation of duties as mentioned by Controller Beharry. The Board also directed Mrs. Pennline to hold in abeyance the Pennsylvania Economy League's proposal. (Judge Sweet and Betty Ross left the meeting.) The following items are noted for the record only: A011 - PERSONNEL Judith Ifft, pay 2 weeks vacation as per salaried vacation policy (It was noted that Controller Beharry would check into this matter.) K011 - HEALTH CENTER Neil Peck, Business Office Supervisor, resignation, eff. 1-28-83 K020 - HEALTH CENTER Lucretia Poness, Nurses Aide, resignation, eff. 2-1-83 Jacqueline Bout, Nurses Aide, per diem employee, resignation, eff. 2-19-83 Susan Mohr, RN, part-time employee, resignation, eff. 2-28-83 K042 - HEALTH CENTER Sheila Walters, Activity Aide, resignation, eff. 2-17-83 K054 - HEALTH CENTER John Somales, pay vacation for 10 days of 1981, to settle grievance Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Miss Beharry, approving the following as listed under each account: A005 - TAX ASSESSMENT John J. Dunn, Assessor, $40.25 A012 - RESOURCES & INVESTIGATIONS Margaret Wilson, from Bookkeeper I, Grade 4, Step 4, Rate 6.485, 421.53, 10,959.78 to Clerk III, Grade 5, Step 4, Rate 6.665, 433.23, 11,263.98, eff. 2-13-83 BOOKKEEPER I WILL BE ABOLISHED A018 - ELECTIONS Cheryl Nemeth, from Clerk I, Grade 1, Step 5, Rate 6.145, 399.43, 10,385.18 to Punch Card Tech., Grade 5, Step 4, Rate 6.665, 433.23, 11,263.98, job bid, eff. 2-13-83 CLERK I POSITION WILL BE ABOLISHED Jeanne Barlow, from Clerk -Typist II, Grade 4, Step 5, Rate 6.665, 433.23, 11,263.98 to Punch Card Tech., Grade 5, Step 5, Rate 6.855, 445.58, 11,585.08, job bid, eff. 2-13-83, CLERK TYPIST II POSITION WILL BE ABOLISHED A024 - BUDGET & FISCAL Program Monitor position will be abolished and Bookkeeper I position created when Linda Hajdu is transferred to the Health Center SALARY MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS i.oii -�D Dpl pii 11 M — A029 - PROPERTY & SUPPLIES Jack Bashur, Watchman, per diem to part time, eff. 2-10-83 Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Miss Beharry, approving the following as listed under each account: F007 - DISTRICT ATTORNEY Betty Shook, Clerk -Typist I, Grade 2, Step B, Rate 5.555, 361.08, 9,388.08, new hire, eff. 1-31-83 J050 - ADULT PROBATION Beth Dermont, Prob. Ofcr. I, maternity leave 7-6-83 to 1-6-84, leaving 3-25-83 and will use sick days plus 15 vacation days first Felicia Filipponi, Prob. Ofcr. Intern, Rate 6.876, 446.94, 11,620.44, per diem to permanent, eff. 2-7-83 (Mrs. Pennline noted that although the Board approved two additional positions of Probation Officer Intern at an annual salary of $11,102 (See Minute No. 46-S dated 1-27-83, p. 43-44), Ms. Filipponi was a per diem employee at last year's minimum requirement and that the 60-cent raise this year moved her above the minimum standards on the new compensation schedule. Mrs. Pennline also explained that when the 1983 grant-in-aid application was submitted, it included the higher salary ($11,620.44). She stated that a decision must be made whether to approve this higher salary or amend the grant-in-aid application and lose the grant money. The Board was in agreement to approve this salary rather than lose the grant money. It was noted that the other Probation Officer Intern position would remain at the $11,102 salary.) Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the following as listed under each account: K011 - HEALTH CENTER Linda Hajdu, from Program Monitor, Rate 8.405, 546.33, 14,204.58 to Business Office Supervisor, transfer from Budget & Fiscal, eff. 2-11-83, salaried position, retain same salary K020 Shirley Newman, Nurses Aide, Grade 2, Step B, Rate 5.494, 439.52, new hire, per diem employee, eff. 2-14-83 Shirley Reed, Nurses Aide, Grade 2, Step B, Rate 5.494, 439.52, new hire, per diem employee, eff. 2-14-83 Eloise Ciletti, Nurses Aide, Grade 2, Step B, Rate 5.494, 439.52, new hire, per diem employee, eff. 2-14-83 Philomena Palmieri, Nurses Aide, Grade 2, Step B, Rate 5.494, 439.52, new hire, per diem employee, eff. 2-14-83 Elizabeth Cummins, Nurses Aide, Grade 2, Step B, Rate 5.494, 439.52, 11,427.52, per diem to permanent, eff. 2-13-83 Barbara Crumrine, Nurses Aide, Grade 2, Step B, Rate 5.494, 439.52, 11,427.52, per diem to permanent, eff. 2-13-83 SALARY MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS K020 - HEALTH CENTER (continued) Angie Walters, Nurses Aide, from Grade 2, Step B, Rate 5.494, 439.52, 11,427.52 to Grade 2, Step 2, Rate 5.774, 461.92, 12,009.92, mobility clause bid, Terry Campbell's money, eff. 2-6-83, job posted 1-21-83 Janice McDonald, Nurses Aide, from Grade 2, Step 2, Rate 5.774, 461.92, 12,009.92 to Grade 2, Step 3, Rate 5.924, 473.92, 12,321.92, mobility clause bid, James Glass' money, eff. 7-27-82 (listed are the 1983 rates) Edythe Cushner, RN, Grade 8, from Rate 8.654 to Rate 9.416, worked as RN Supervisor 1-30-83 Kathy Babeji, RN, Grade 8, from Rate 8.654 to Rate 9.416, worked as RN Supervisor 1-30-83 Sara Dague, RN, LOA, 2-8-83 to 2-16-83 Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. M001 and M002 - ADULT WELFARE Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the following: Darlene Haas, Coordinator, Grade 7, Step B, Rate 6.315, 410.48, 10,672.48, new hire, eff. 2-14-83, McDonald Center Ola Mae Ferrell, Adult Care Worker II, from Grade 2, Step B, Rate 5.555, 361.08, 9,388.08 to Grade 2, Step 3, Rate 5.985, 389.03, 10,114.78, mobility clause bid, Diane Babin's money, eff. 2-13-83 Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. N001 - CETA Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the following: Robert Campbell, Admin. Ofcr. II, from Rate 381.21, 9,911.46 to Rate 667.10, 17,344.60, change from 40 hrs. to 70 hrs., eff. 2-21-83 Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the following payments as listed under each account: A056 - PARKS (Constables) Marshall Morris, Jan. 22, 23, 29 and 30, 32 hrs. - $120.00 Paul Franks, Jan. 29 and 30, 16 hrs. - $60.00 John Lawston, Jan. 22, 23, 29 and 30, 32 hrs. - $120.00 Cliff Standard, Jan. 22 and 23, 16 hrs. - $60.00 Henry Wilson, Jan. 22, 23, 29 and 30, 32 hrs. - $120.00 Charles Smalley, Jan. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 31, Feb. 1, 2, 3 and 4, 80 hrs. - $300.00 Louis Lattimore, Jan. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 31, Feb. 1, 2, 3 and 4, 80 hrs. - $300.00 54 SALARY MINUTE B O O K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS F003 - SHERIFF (Special Deputies) Gregory Abraham, Jan. 24, 25, and 28 - $90.00 Samuel Secreet, Sr., Jan. 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 - $150.00 Wellington Thomas, Jan. 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 - $150.00 Earnest Horner, Jan. 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 - $150.00 Vincent Johns, Jan. 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 - $150.00 Stephen Skomsky, Jan. 27 and 28 - $60.00 Clara R. Sim, Jan. 24 - $30.00 Stephen Skomsky, Jan. 31, Feb. 3 and 4 - $90.00 Samuel Secreet, Sr., Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 2, 3 and 4 - $150.00 Gregory Abraham, Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 2, 3 and 4 - $150.00 Earnest Horner, Jan. 31, Feb. 3 and 4 - $90.00 Wellington Thomas, Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 2, 3 and 4 - $150.00 Donna Loughman, Feb. 1 - $30.00 Vincent Johns, Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 2, 3 and 4 - $150.00 Stephen Svitek, Jan. 26 - $30.00 Joanne Blizman, Feb. 2 - $30.00 Irene Poland, Feb. 4 - $30.00 Dallas Williams, Feb. 4 - $30.00 Pete Kudack, Feb. 4 - $30.00 Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:05 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: 1983 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK �1 u 16