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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 50-S - 3-24-1983 - SALARYSALARY MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 50-S Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., March 24, 1983 The Washington County Salary Board met in session on Thursday, March 24, 198_, at approximately 10:30 a.m. in the Public Meeting Room of the Courthouse Square Office Building, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being pre- sent: Judge Sweet, Commissioners Mascara and Gilmore and Controller Beharry. Absent being: Commissioner Paluso. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Personnel Director Margaret Pennline; Administrative Assistants Davis and DuJor- dan; Coroner Jackson; Virginia Serevicz, Deputy Court Administrator; Cindy Koncher, of The Herald Standard; Mary Hemington of The League of Women Voters; Joann Sarket.t of The Brownsville Telegraph; Jon Stevens of The Observer -Reporter and Jim Jeffer- son of WJPA; and Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 49-S, each member having re- ceived a copy. Moved by Controller Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that Minute No. 49-S be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. A020 - HUMAN SERVICES Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Miss Beharry, to ABOLISH THE HUMAN RELA- TIONS PLANNER position. Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MAGISTRATES' SECRETARIES Moved by Judge Sweet to create the position (one in each of the fourteen Magistrates' offices) of District Justice Secretary. Judge Sweet noted that he would have each of the 14 magistrates send him the name of the employee that they recommend for the position of District Justice Secretary and he will present those names to the Salary Board. He further stated that if that passes, he would re- quest that a salary adjustment commensurate therewith be made. Discussion followed. Controller Beharry questioned the recommendation of the Reclassification Board. Chief Clerk Dallatore advised Controller Beharry as to the recommendation Df the Reclassification Board which is as follows: 1. That the first employee in each of the Magistrates' offices be reclassified to "District Justice Secretary" at a Pay Grade 7, Step 5, annual salary of $12,277.00. C 1 ti- SALARY MINUTE BOOK s5 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 2. That a person hired from the outside for the position of District Justice Secretary be hired at Pay Grade 7, Step Base; then would move to the appropriate step after completion of one year's service in that capacity. 3. That a waiver would be requested of the Union to allow the second person in the office to bid for the grade and step of the District Justice Secretary position if they have completed one year in the office. If less than one year of service is completed by the person within the office, they would receive Pay Grade 7, Step Base; then would move to the appropriate step after completion of one year's service in the office. Controller Beharry stated for the record that when Salary Board refers matters such as this to the Reclassification Board, she would appreciate a report from the Reclassification Board to the Salary Board and that she would appreciate that occurring on a routine basis, especially for an issue that has been so widely studied for approximately a year. (Barbara Gibbs, EEO Officer, entered the meeting.) Controller Beharry also questioned any problems associated with the waiver being requested of the Union. Mrs. Pennline stated that the Union has passed the waiver. Discussion followed. Controller Beharry stated that she is in total agreement with the reclassifi- cation of the Magistrates' Secretaries to District Justice Secretaries but noted she had a couple of other concerns. She stated one concern is that the rate set for those individuals be in fact a high enough rate and be maintained at that rate through the course of that position and not fluctuating up and down to low rates because of the Union confine. She stated that another concern is that the duties that those District Justice Secretaries perform be in fact District Jus- tice Secretaries' duties as outlined by the Reclassification Board in order to avoid lawsuits down the road. Discussion followed on the new job description for District Justice Secretary. Miss Beharry further stated that she thinks the Judge should agree to the job description and should agree to enforce that job descrip- tion through the Magistrates Court system to avoid a problem down the road. Judge Sweet requested Barbara Gibbs to speak to the nature of the job description.. Ms. Gibbs briefly explained how the job description was compiled. Controller Beharry then addressed the problem where one magistrate has a Clk-Typist II doing the same work as another magistrate has doing under a Clk- Typist I classification but at different salaries. Discussion followed. Controller Beharry questioned the result of the inquiry to the State Court Administrator's Office concerning the Magistrates' employees being paid the same and rotating duties. Chairman Mascara stated that it was his understanding that said office did not advise such a system. Viriginia Serevicz, Deputy Court Ad- ministrator, made a few comments in this regard and noted that after working a few days in Magistrate Spence's office, she felt that it would be impossible for each girl to know all the duties required. 1 66 SALARY MINUTE B O O K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Moved by Judge Sweet, seconded by Miss Beharry, to abolish the existing positions of each first employee in each Magistrate's office and create fourteen (14) District Justice Secretary positions. Remarks: It was noted that the names of the employees for these positions would be furnished by the Magistrates to the President Judge who would present them to the Salary Board at the next meeting. Roll call vote taken: Judge Sweet - Yes; Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Judge Sweet, seconded by Miss Beharry, setting the salary of the District Justice Secretary position at Pay Grade 7, Step 5, Rate 7.265, 472.23, 12,277.98. Roll call vote taken: Judge Sweet - Yes; Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Judge Sweet recommended that the other employees presently serving in the Magistrates' offices be assigned appropriate job titles for what they are doing and be paid accordingly under the present system. (Coroner Jackson left the meeting.) Judge Sweet suggested that Ms. Gibbs be assigned to take a look at what thesE other employees are doing and come back to the Board with a recommendation as to their classifications in two weeks or a month. The Board members were in agree- ment that this information would be helpful. Chairman Mascara so directed Ms. Gibbs to review this matter and present a recommendation to the Board. Controller Beharry questioned the effective date for the new rate. The Board was in agreement that an effective date would be set at the next meeting when the names of the employees are presented to the Board. Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, to accept recommendations 2 and 3 as outlined on page 65. Roll call vote taken: Judge Sweet - Yes; Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Judge Sweet and Virginia Serevicz left the meeting.) The following items are noted for the record only: k005 - TAX ASSESSMENT Michele Marino North, Data Process Technician, resignation, eff. 4-8-83 :001 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS Ann Lacock, Cashier I, retirement, eff. 6-3-83 SALARY MINUTE BOOK 67 I BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS H001 - MAGISTRATE SPENCE Ruth Harris, Clerk -Typist I, resignation, eff. 3-31-83 J050 - ADULT PROBATION Beth Dermont, Prob. Ofcr. I, maternity leave date changed to 6-28-83 to 12-28-83 K020 - HEALTH CENTER C. Rebecca Heckathorne, Nurses Aide, per diem employee, resignation, eff. 2-26-83 Philomena Palmieri, Nurses Aide, per diem employee, resignation, eff. 3-15-83 Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the following as listed under each account: A005 - TAX ASSESSMENT Judith Wilson, Clk-Typist I, Grade 2, Step B, Rate 5.555, 361.08, 9,388.08, new hire, eff. 3-28-83 A012 - RESOURCES & INVESTIGATIONS Margaret Wilson, Clerk III, from Grade 5, Step 4, Rate 6.665, 433.23, 11,263.98 to Grade 5, Step 6, Rate 7.055, 458.58, 11,923.08, eff. 3-21-83 (Controller Beharry questioned the reason for this adjustment since action was taken at the meeting of 2-10-83 to reclassify her. Chairman Mascara explained that the Reclassification Board incorrectly advised the Salary Board on the amount of Mrs. Wilson's remuneration and this adjustment reflects a correction of the Reclassification Board's recommendation which was passed by a vote of 3-2.) A018 - ELECTIONS Patricia Ondash, from Clerk I, Grade 1, Step 4, Rate 5.985, 389.03, 10,114.78 to Clerk II, Grade 3, Step 3, Rate 6.145, 399.43, 10,385.18, rate adjustment eff. 3-21-83, will be transferred to Central Svcs. after May Primary A001 - COMMISSIONERS Edwin DuJordan, from Administrative Assistant III to Executive Assistant, change in classification only A024 - BUDGET & FISCAL Kevin Humble, from Federal Grants Coordinator to Deputy Budget Director, change in classification only, eff. 3-24-83 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 as listed under each account: F0 01 - RECORDER OF DEEDS Geraldine Broadus, Clk-Typist I, Grade 2, Step B, Rate 5.555, 361.08, 9,388.08, new hire, eff. 3-21-83 J010 - JAIL Mary Grady, Clk-Typist II, transfer full time to the Jail, will no longer be split between the Jail and Central Svcs., transfer effective after May Primary 68 SALARY MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS J050 - ADULT PROBATION Kerrie A. Gloeckl, Prob. Ofcr. Intern, Rate 6.569, 427.00, new hire, per diem for Beth Dermont, eff. 3-28-83 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 as listed under each account: K020 - HEALTH CENTER Dorothy Lestini, from Activity Aide to Nurses Aide, transfer back within 30-day probationary period after bid, eff. 3-21-83 K020 Sara Dague, RN, Grade 8, from Rate 8.654 to Rate 9.416, worked as supervisor for Mrs. Thornburg, Mar. 16, 17 and 18, 11-7 shift K040 Linda DiPrampero, Caseworker, Grade 7, Step B, Rate 6.315, 410.48, new hire, per diem employee, eff. 3-28-83 K010 Nancy Baird, Administrator, Rate 1153.85, 30,000.00, new hire, eff. 4-25-83 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) Cliff Standard, Mar. 5 and 6, 16 hrs, owe 2 hrs. for Mar. 3-4, total 18 hrs. - $67.50 John Lawston, Mar. 5, 6, 12 and 13, 32 hrs. - $120.00 Henry Wilson, Mar. 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13, 39 hrs. - $146.25 Marshall Morris, Mar. 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13, 39 hrs. - $146.25 Louis Lattimore, Mar. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, 80 hrs. - $300.00 Donald Lewis, Mar. 12, 8 hrs. - $30.00 Paul Franks, Mar. 12 and 13, 24 hrs. - $90.00 Charles Smalley, Mar. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, 80 hrs. - $300.00 F003 - SHERIFF (Special Deputies) Vincent Johns, Mar. 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 - $150.00 Samuel Secreet, Sr., Mar. 7, 8, 9 and 11 - $120.00 Earnest Horner, Mar. 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 - $150.00 Stephen Skomsky, Mar. 7, 9 and 10 - $90.00 Donna Loughman, Mar. 9 - $30.00 Wellington Thomas, Mar. 10 and 11 - $60.00 Dale Phillips, Mar. 10 - $30.00 Vincent Johns, Mar. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 - $180.00 Samuel Secreet, Sr., Mar. 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 - $150.00 E E SALARY MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Joanne Blizman, March 14 and 15 - $60.00 Earnest Horner, Mar. 14, 16, 17 and 18 - $120.00 Wellington Thomas, Mar. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 - $210.00 Dale Phillips, Mar. 11, 12, 13, 14 and 16 - $150.00 Stephen Skomsky, Mar. 14, 15 and 17 - $90.00 James Hormell, Mar. 14, 15, 16 and 18 - $120.00 Pete Kudack, Mar. 14, 15 and 16 - $90.00 Stephen G. Balog, Mar. 12, 13, 14 and 15 - $120.00 T. W. Bryker, Mar. 15 - $30.00 Donna Loughman, Mar. 16 and 17 - $60.00 Thomas E. Powers, Mar. 15 - $30.00 Clara R. Sim, Mar. 16 - $30.00 Richard W. Burns, Mar. 15 - $30.00 Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Controller Beharry brought up the matter of paying the Special Deputies and Constables by regular payroll rather than by general disbursement (see p. 63 for further reference). Some discussion followed. The Board directed Mrs. Pennline to review the ramifications of this matter (i.e., overtime, fringe benefits, etc.) and report back to the Board at the next meeting. There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting ad- journed at approximately 11:20 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: 1983 i ATTEST: C'�y� �O(• CHIEF CLERK