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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - SB 1-2-18 - 1-2-2018 - SALARY253 MINUTE BOOK SALARY BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649LD Salary Board Minute No. SB 1-2-18 Washington County Commissioners Washington, Pa., January 2, 2018 The Washington County Salary Board met in session in the Public Meeting Room of the Courthouse Square Office Building, Washington, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of reconvening with the following members being present: Commissioners Larry Maggi, Diana Irey Vaughan, Harlan G. Shober, Jr. and Controller Mike Namie. Also being present: President Judge Katherine B. Emery; Solicitor J. Lynn DeHaven; Director of Administration Scott Fergus; Chief Clerk Cynthia Griffin; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Executive Secretaries Joy Omdoff and Marie Trossman; Human Resources Director Kathleen Bali; District Attorney Gene Vittone; Sheriff Sam Romano; Court Administrator Patrick Grimm; Prothonotary Joy Ranko; Register of Wills Mary Jo Poknis; Treasurer Francis King; Recorder of Deeds Debbie Bardella; Public Defender Glenn Alterio; Coroner Tim Warco; Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Veterans Affairs representative Angie Mattes; and Observer -Reporter representative Barbara Miller. Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 2:03 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Namie, approving Minute No. SB 11-2-17 dated November 2, 2017, as written.a Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT None. MOTION FOR 2018 WAGES Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, to approve the 2018 wages on the respective departmental salary schedules which reflect the negotiated wage increases for union employees as negotiated with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 668, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Court Appointed/Court Related 668, the Pennsylvania Social Services Union (PSSU) Local 668, the Teamsters 249 (District Attorneys and Public Defenders) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, District Council 84 (AFSCME). These wage rates are effective January 1, 2018. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mt. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving that the salaries of the Deputy Sheriff's Association of Washington County Local 900, IUPA, AFL-CIO (DPSA) and the Teamsters 205 Qail) will remain the same as in 2017, since a contract agreement has not been reached. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. COURTS Moved by President Judge Emery, seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2018 salary schedule book for the court related offices, and to approve the requests listed on the For the Board's Consideration chart for the courts. Roll call vote taken: President Judge Emery — Yes; Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Magisterial District Judge Havelka, Magisterial District Judge Clerk, Pay Grade 4-90%-$17.586; abolish one full-time union position effective 1/2/18. 254 MINUTE BOOK SALARY BOARD IMR LIMITED E1316649LD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Court Administrator, Magisterial District Judge Clerk, Pay Grade 4-90%-$17.586; create one full-time union position effective 1/2/18. Adult Probation, Probation Monitor, $33,044.00/year; create one full-time salaried position effective 1/2/18. The requested salary does include any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2018 for non -union employees. Adult Probation, Probation Monitor, $16.95/hour (equivalent to $33,052.50/year); create six part- time salaried positions effective 1/2/18. The requested salary does include any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2018 for non -union employees. Adult Probation, Probation Officer, A - $20.02; create two full-time union positions effective 1/2/18. FITS, FITS Foreman, $11.85/ hour; increased to $14.00/hour (equivalent to $25,480.00/year); increase in hourly salary for one part-time salaried position effective 1/2/18. This increase does include any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2018 for non -union employees. Domestic Relations, Enforcement Officer I, $90%-$18.932; abolish one full-time union position effective 1/2/18. DISTRICT ATTORNEY Moved by Mr. Vittone, seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2018 salary schedule book for the District Attorney's Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Vittone — Yes; Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 61UMIaIt] 10a Moved by Mr. Romano, seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2018 salary schedule book for the Sheriff's Office, and to approve the requests listed on the For the Board's Consideration chart for the Sheriff's Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Romano — Yes; Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff I, Start - $20.49; create one full-time union position effective 1/2/18. PROTHONOTARY Moved by Mrs. Ranko, seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2018 salary schedule book for the Prothonotary's Office. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Ranko — Yes; Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. REGISTER OF WILLS Moved by Mrs. Poknis, seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2018 salary schedule book for the Register of Wills Office. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Poknis — Yes; Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1 255 MINUTE BOOK SALARY BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649LD TREASURER Moved by Mr. King, seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2018 salary schedule book for the Treasurer's Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. King — Yes; Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CORONER Moved by Mr. Warco, seconded by Mrs. Vaughan to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2018 salary schedule book for the Coroner's Office, and to approve the requests listed on the For the Board's Consideration chart for the Coroner's Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Warco — Yes; Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Coroner, Chief Deputy Coroner, $39,252.12/year increased to $46,798.80/year; increase in annual salary for one full-time salaried position and title change to Chief Deputy Coroner, effective 1/2/18. This increase does not include any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2018 for non -union employees. CLERK OF COURTS In Frank Scandale's absence Mrs. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Shober, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2018 salary schedule book for the Clerk of Courts Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. RECORDER OF DEEDS Moved by Ms. Bardella, seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2018 salary schedule book for the Recorder of Deeds Office, and to approve the requests listed on the For the Board's Consideration chart for the Recorder of Deeds Office. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Bardella — Yes; Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Recorder of Deeds, Assistant Deputy Recorder of Deeds, $21.8322/hour; abolish one part-time salaried position effective 1/2/18. Recorder of Deeds, Clerk Typist II, Pay Grade 4 — 90%-$17.586; abolish one full-time union position effective 1/2/18. Recorder of Deeds, Clerk Typist II, Pay Grade 4 — 90%-$17.586; abolish one part-time position effective 1/2/18. Recorder of Deeds, Assistant Deputy Recorder of Deeds, $46,798.80/year; create one full-time salaried position effective 1/2/18. This requested salary does not include any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2018 for non -union employees. CONTROLLER Moved by Mr. Namie, seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2018 salary schedule book for the Controller's Office, and to approve the requests listed on the For the Board's Consideration chart for the Controller's Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 256 MINUTE BOOK SALARY BOARD IMR LIMITED E1316649LD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Controller, Payroll Supervisor, $48,109.91/year increased to $53,109.91/year; increase in annual salary for one full-time salaried position effective 1/2/18. This increase does not include any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2018 for non -union employees. Controller, Audit Manager, $54,305.29/year increased to $58,305.29/year; increase in annual salary for one full-time salaried position effective 1/2/18. This increase does not include any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2018 for non -union employees. Controller, Payroll Administrator, $39,782.29/year increased to $41,782.29/year; increase in annual salary for one full-time salaried position effective 1/2/18. This increase does not include any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2018 for non -union employees. PUBLIC DEFENDER Moved by Mr. Alterio, seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2018 salary schedule book for the Public Defender's Office, and to approve the requests listed on the For the Board's Consideration chart for the Public Defender's Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Alterio — Yes; Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Public Defender, Assistant Public Defender, Start — 85%-$62,584.00; create one full-time union position effective 1/2/18. Public Defender, Legal Secretary, Pay Grade 6 — 90%-$17.970; create one full-time union position effective 1/2/18. TAX REVENUE Tax Revenue, Assistant Chief Assessor, $46,370.97/year increased to $ 52,000. 00 /year; increase in annual salary for one full-time salaried position effective 1/2/18. This increase does include any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2018 non -union employees. PURCHASING Purchasing, Fixed Asset Manager/Buyer, $37,511.86/year increased to $38,834.96/year; increase in annual salary for one full-time salaried position effective 1/2/18. This increase does not include any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2018 non -union employees. HUMAN RESOURCES Human Resources, Human Resources Generalist, $46,371.00/year; abolish one full-time salaried position effective 1/2/18. MAINTENANCE Maintenance, Maintenance Worker II, Pay Grade 6 — 90%-$17.887; create one full-time union position effective 1/2/18. Maintenance, Director of Building & Grounds, $61,800.00/year increased to $66,019.42/year; increase in annual salary for one full-time salaried position effective 1/2/18. This increase does not include any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2018 non -union employees. CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES Children & Youth Services, Attorney, $74,000.00/year; create one full-time salaried position effective 1/2/18. The requested salary does include any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2018 non -union employees. 257 MINUTE BOOK SALARY BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649LD Children & Youth Services, Program Specialist, $42,164.00/year; create one full-time salaried position effective 1/2/18. The requested salary does include any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2018 non -union employees. BRIDGE Bridge, Bridge Maintenance Supervisor, Pay Grade 7 — 90%-$18.102; abolish one full-time union position effective 1/2/18. BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the remaining personnel requests found on the For the Board's Consideration chart. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BHDS, Administrative Assistant II, $40,574.59/year; abolish one full-time salaried position effective 1/2/18. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving to retain all of the employees in the offices under jurisdiction of the Commissioners, as listed in each department, at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2018 salary schedule book. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the salaried employees' 2017 rates will reflect a 3% across the board increase effective retroactive to January 1, 2018. This is in accordance with the budget allotment assigned to each department. Salaried employees hired during 2017 are eligible to receive a 3% across the board increase on their anniversary date. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. LEAVES OF ABSENCES —November 2.2017 to January 1.2018 Chairman Maggi noted for the record the following leaves of absences: Renee Bell, TCO, FMLA medical, 11/29/17 to 12/09/17 James Emler, Correctional Officer I, medical leave, 11/12/17 to 12/03/17 Melinda Kass, Clerk Typist II, FMLA medical, 12/04/17 to 12/15/17 Jason Luci, Deputy Sheriff I, FMLA medical, 11/30/17 to 12/29/17 Gina Martinak, MDJ Clerk, FMLA medical, 11/29/17 to 12/18/17 Elizabeth Meeks, Clerk Typist II, FMLA medical, 11/27/17 to 02/19/18 Amy Moore, Correctional Officer I, FMLA medical, 12/22/17 to 02/02/18 John Secrist, Correctional Officer I, FMLA medical, 11/29/17 to 02/19/18 Tracy West, Security/Custodial Worker, Intermittent leave for self, 11/09/17 to 11/09/18 Chairman Maggi stated for the record, items noted during 2018 were incorporated into the Salary Book. It is the consensus of the Salary Board that any procedural errors in the 2018 salary schedule book may be corrected administratively by Human Resources. There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting recessed at approximately 2:22 p.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES ITTED FOR APPROVAL: 2018 ATTEST: uT T7 T i? TI 258 SALARY BOARD IMR LIMITED E1316649LD MINUTE BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA This page is blank. 1 1