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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 57-S - 6-30-1983 - SALARYSALARY MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 G .. --- ----- - =4W ... ........ Minute No. 57-S Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., June 30, 1983 The Washington County Salary Board met in session on Thursday, June 30, 1983, at approximately 10:35 a.m. in the Public Meeting Room of the Courthouse Square Office Building, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being pre- sent: Commissioners Mascara, Gilmore and Paluso and Controller Beharry. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Personnel Director Margaret Pennline; Lou Lignelli, CETA Director and Director of Property & Supplies; Janice Urban, Office Manager of the Personnel Office; Administrative Assistant Davis; Becky Bailey, Computer Terminal Operator (Wkg. Supvr.) in the Controller's Office; Jon Stevens of The Observer -Reporter; Joann Sarkett of The Brownsville Telegraph; and Lucy Rea, interested citizen. Approval of Minutes Chairman Mascara noted that on page 94, the second paragraph, the amount of the proposal from Arthur Young should read "$42,000 plus approximately $2,000 of expenses". Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that Minute No. 56-S be approved as corrected above. Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The following items are noted for the record only: H005 - MAGISTRATE REICHEL David Weishner, Clk-Typist II, resignation, eff. 7-2-83 K020 - HEALTH CENTER Inez Stimeling, Nurses Aide, termination, eff. 6-27-83 Gloria Burgins, Nurses Aide, leave of absence, 7-1-83 to 8-13-88 Renee Natale, Nurses Aide, leave of absence, 6-27-83 to 7-27-83 Joann M. Mozes, LPN, part-time employee, will be on maternity leave eff. 7-15-83 for approximately 6 months Sara Dague, RN, full-time to part-time, eff. 6-26-83 K040 - HEALTH CENTER Michael J. Burns, Research Wkr. Social Welfare, military training, 6-25-83 to 7-9-83 K054 - HEALTH CENTER John Gillespie, Maintenance Wkr., resignation, eff. 7-20-83 A005 - TAX ASSESSMENT Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the payment of $98.00 to Gaylord Andrew, Assessor. �0-0 SALARY MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. A003 - CONTROLLER Miss Beharry: Last April 15th (1982) at the Salary Board meeting, the Board voted at Judge Sweet's request an increase for Shirley Gisoni as a Computer Terminal Operator (Working Supervisor). At that meeting, I noted that the Controller's Office also had a CRT Operator (Working Supervisor) and that in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, we really had to give both those individuals a raise because the collective bargaining agreement does not recognize merit raises; and the Board proceeded at that point to give Shirley a raise and do nothing for Becky. I also made note in a letter to Mrs. Pennline that at that very meeting the Board was very careful in giving the same raise to Caseworkers in Domestic Relations, even though the Judge requested some raises with disparity, because they were concerned about equalizing positions and pay. Following that meeting, Becky Bailey filed a grievance. At the June 7th (1982) meeting, I asked that the matter be put back on the agenda so that we could discuss it further because I con- sidered it a pretty clear-cut issue. At the June 7th meeting, the Director of Personnel was advised to do a desk audit. The Controller's Office cooperated in that desk audit and the information was sent to Mrs. Pennline by early July, 1982. 20 this date, we have had no response from the desk audit performed last July. Somehow or other, the Reclassification Board got the issue even though the Salary Board never sent it there and the Reclassification Board has never reported to this Board on what they found. Becky Bailey has contacted the Reclassification Board and the Union. Mrs. Pennline felt in January that the Union wanted to settle it through the grievance procedure; later it was indicated that they didn't take that aosition. We've now spent 14 months trying to decide whether or not something we did last April in giving one raise to one person in a classification was just or wasn't. Everything that I find shows that not only does Becky Bailey have long term service, by at least as much if not more service to the County.... and certain - controls ly/a far greater dollar amount in terms of CRT operations than Shirley Gisoni. There is no basis for the disparity; and at this point, based on all of that, I hove the raise for Becky Bailey to $14,238.48, effective 4-15-82 (from $13,038.48). Chairman Mascara questioned why the grievance procedure wasn't followed. mrs. Pennline explained that the grievance procedure was followed through the 3rd Step at which time it was referred to the Reclassification Board. At that point rs. Pennline stated she felt there was an internal Union conflict as to where the atter belonged and, subsequently, the matter became longstanding. Discussion ollowed between Controller Beharry and Mrs. Pennline. 6611-1&1-yl h _/� Z ) (Judge Bell entered the meeting.) it L� v SALARY MINUTE BOOK lot BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chairman Mascara questioned the results of the desk audit. Mrs. Pennline explained that the desk audit revealed that there was more supervision done by Mrs. Gisoni and that she had a wider variety of duties. More discussion followed between Controller Beharry and Mrs. Pennline. Commissioner Paluso questioned the motion. Motion died for lack of a second. ' C001 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS Judge Bell moved that Jan Krivacek be hired as an Intake Officer for the Domestic Relations Office at a salary between $13,500 and $13,800. Judge Bell explained that Ms. Krivacek would be replacing Anna Lacock who was a Cashier I and they are upgrading that position because of State regulations and statistics. Discussion followed. Controller Beharry questioned the job description of the Intake Officer and stated she feels there is a conflict between the clerical duties outlined in the job description and the position being a management position. Mr. Paluso agreed and requested that Mrs. Pennline re -write the job description. Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Jan Krivacek be hired as a Cashier I, Grade 3, Rate 6.675, 433.88, 11,280.75, to replace Anna Lacock, effective 6-6-83, pending disposition of a write-up on the job description for an Intake Officer and further negotiations with the Court. Roll call vote taken: Judge Bell - Yes; Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 13010 - BRIDGE DEPARTMENT Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the following: William Catlin, Bridge Maintenance Supvr., Grade 5, Step 8, from Rate 7.424 to Rate 8.023, pay at the higher rate from 6-27-83 thru 7-1-83 while Jim Wood is on vacation Robert Crothers, from Plumber, Grade 5, Rate 5.945, 416.15, 10,819.90 to Utility Worker, Grade 2, Step B, Rate 5.494, 439.52, 11,427.52, job bid, Jack Caldwell's position, transfer from Property & Supplies, eff. 7-10-83 Vito Pisani, Utility Worker, from Grade 2, Step B, Rate 5.494, 439.52, 11,427.52 to Grade 2, Step 3, Rate 5.924, 473.92, 12,321.92, mobility clause bid, Jack Caldwell's money, cap on three steps, eff. 7-10-83 Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. H005 - MAGISTRATE REICHEL Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Miss Beharry, approving the following: Melrose McClintock, Clk-Typist II, Grade 4, Step B, Rate 5.835, new hire, per diem employee, eff. 6-22-83 1' SALARY MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. K011 - HEALTH CENTER Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the following: CREATE POSITION of Bookkeeper I, Grade 4, Step B, Rate 5.835, 379.28, 9,861.28 ABOLISH POSITION of Clerk II (after Bookkeeper I position is awarded) Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. HEALTH CENTER Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Miss Beharry, approving the following as listed under each account: K020 Shirley Newman, Nurses Aide, Grade 2, Step B, Rate 5.494, 439.52, 11,427.52, per diem to permanent, eff. 6-26-83 Ethel Tustin, Nurses Aide, from Grade 2, Step 3, Rate 5.924, 473.92, 12,321.92 to Grade 2, Step 4, Rate 6.084, 486.72, 12,654.72, mobility clause bid, Donna Klinger's money, eff. 6-26-83 Maxine Lakomy, LPN, Grade 6, Step 7, Rate 7.424, new hire, part time employee, eff. 7-12-83 Margaret Drilak, RN, Grade 8, Rate 8.654, 692.32, 18,000.32, new hire, for Sara Dague, eff. 7-12-83 K053 Richard Morris, from Custodial Wkr., Grade 1, Step B, Rate 5.425, 352.63, 9,168.38 to Housekeeper, Grade 1, Step B, Rate 5.364, 429.12, 11,157.12, job bid, Clarice McWreath's position, transfer from Property & Supplies, eff. 7-10-83 K054 Andrew Brown, Maintenance Wkr., from Grade 3, Step 6, Rate 6.604, to Grade 3, Step 9, Rate 7.204, pay at the higher rate for dates of 5-27, 5-31, 6-1, 2 and 3 while Don Swogger was on vacation Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. L - CHILDREN & YOUTH Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the following: Marcia Wilson, from Caseworker, Grade 35, Step L, Rate 9.993, 749.48, 19,486.48 to Casework Supvr. I, Grade 38, Rate 788.46, 20,500., management position, eff. 7-18-83 Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - No; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried. Miss Beharry noted that her "No" vote was based on the salary exception for this individual. She noted that the Board voted on a salary of $20,115 for this posi- tion in April and she feels it is a poor practice to make that kind of exception. Commissioner Mascara noted that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has approved the change in plan which Ms. Beharry refers to and has agreed to reimburse the County for the increase. C E SALARY MIN UTE BOOK 103 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS u F-j u 0-007 - COURT ADMINISTRATOR The matter of creating a per diem slot was listed on the agenda. Some discussion was held. No motion was made. CETA Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the following: Regional Supervisor, Rate 4.50/hr., ESTABLISH TWO (2) temporary positions, 35 hr. work week (9 weeks) Foreman, Rate 4.00/hr., ESTABLISH EIGHT (8) temporary positions, 35 hr. work week (approx. 8.5 weeks) Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. A056 - PARKS (Constables) Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the following payments: Marshall Morris, June 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 and 24, 54.5 hrs. - $204.38 Louis Lattimore, June 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, 87 hrs. - $326.25 Cliff Standard, June 11, 12 and 13, 24 hrs. - $90.00 Ron Miles, June 18 and 19, 16 hrs. - $60.00 Donald Lewis, June 18 and 19, 8 hrs. - $30.00 Sondra Brezenski, June 11, 12, 18 and 19, 17 hrs. - $63.75 Richard Brezenski, June 11 and 12, 9 hrs. - $33.75 Paul Franks, June 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21 and 22, 56 hrs. - $210.00 Charles Smalley, June 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, 121 hrs. - $453.75 Henry Wilson, June 11, 12, 18 and 19, 37 hrs. - $138.75 Guy Thomas, June 11, 12, 18 and 19, 32 hrs. - $120.00 Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. F003 - SHERIFF (Special Deputies) Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the following payments: Gregory Abraham, June 20, 31 and 22 - $90.00 Steven Hamay, June 20, 31, 22 and 23 - $120.00 Vincent Johns, June 20, 21, 22 and 23 - $120.00 Brian Shields, June 20, 21 and 22 - $90.00 Scott Novak, June 20, 31, 22 and 24 - $120.00 Clara R. Sim, June 20 - $30.00 Jeffrey Casper, June 20, 21 and 22 - $90.00 104 SALARY MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS F003 - SHERIFF (Special Deputies) continued Dale Phillips, June 20 - $30.00 Stephen Skomsky, June 22, 23 and 24 - $90.00 Robert Cocco, June 22, 23 and 24 - $90.00 Mark Holland, June 22, 23 and 24 - $90.00 Paul Sharkady, June 22, 23 and 24 - $90.00 Vince Fazio, June 22 and 24 - $60.00 Robert Sensky, June 23 and 24 - $60.00 Pete Kudack, June 12 and 13 - $60.00 Jeffrey Casper, June 13, 14 and 17 - $90.00 Samuel Secreet, Sr.l, June 12 and 13 - $60.00 Paul Sharkady, Jr., June 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 - $150.00 Gregory Abraham, June 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 - $150.00 Steven Hamay, June 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 - $150.00 Scott Novak, June 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 - $150.00 Mark Holland, June 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 - $150.00 Robert Sensky, June 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 - $150.00 Elijah Gauden, June 12 - $30.00 Stephen Skomsky, June 13, 15 and 17 - $90.00 Vincent Johns, June 14 and 17 - $60.00 Robert Cocco, June 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 - $150.00 Vince Fazio, June 14, 16 and 17 - $90.00 Karen Sulc, June 13 - $30.00 Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion unanimously. carried SUMMER EMPLOYEES - PER DIEM Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the following: A008 - TAX CLAIM Lisa Cocco, Rate 4.60, eff. 6-27-83 A026 - PROPERTY & SUPPLIES John Kadash, change dept. number from Garage, eff. 6-13-83 Jerry Jericho, change dept. number from Garage, eff. 6-6-83 Michael Setto, Rate 4.60, worked one day 6-13-83, resigned Dale DeAngelo, Rate 4.60, eff. 6-29-83 A056 - PARKS Amy O'Shell, Rate 4.60, eff. 6-27-83 Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 105 SALARY MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS A010 - DATA PROCESSING Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the creation of one (1) summer per diem position at the rate of $4.60/hr. Roll call vote taken: Miss Beharry - Yes; Mr. Paluso - 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: A? 1983 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK u