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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - SB 1-4-21 - 1-4-2021 - SALARYi � • MINUTE BOOK SALARY BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649LD Salary Board Minute No. SB 1-4-21 Washington County Commissioners Washington, Pa., January 4, 2021 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 Diana Irey Vaughan, Larry Maggi, Nick Sherman, and Controller Mike Namie. Also being present: President Judge DiSalle; Solicitor Jana Grimm; Coroner Tim Warco; Recorder of Deeds Debbie Bardella; Sheriff Sam Romano; District Attorney Gene Vittone; Public Defender Glenn Alterio; Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Deputy Treasurer Lisa Carpenter; Human Resources Director Shelli Arnold; Clerk of Courts Brenda Davis; Register of Wills James Roman; Prothonotary Laura Hough; Chief Clerk Cynthia Griffin; and Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg. Chairman Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 10 a.m. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. SB 12-17-20 dated December 17, 2020, as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT None. MOTION FOR 2021 WAGES Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, to approve the 2021 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 Deputy Sheriffs Association of Washington County Local 900, IUPA, AFL-CIO (DPSA), and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, District Council 84 (AFSCME — Probation Officers). These wage rates are effective January 1, 2021. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The salaries of the National Correctional Employees Union (NCEU) will remain will remain the same as in 2020 since a contract agreement has not been reached. The salaries of the Teamsters 249 (District Attorneys and Public Defenders) will remain the same as in 2018 since a contract agreement has not been reached. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving that the salaries of the National Correctional Employees Union (NCEU) will remain will remain the same as in 2020 and the salaries of the Teamsters 249 (District Attorneys and Public Defenders) will remain the same as in 2018. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. COURTS Moved by President Judge DiSalle, seconded by Mr. Sherman, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2021 salary schedule book for the court related offices Roll call vote taken: President Judge DiSalle — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 390 MINUTE BOOK SALARY BOARD IMR LIMITED E1316649LD DISTRICT ATTORNEY WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Moved by Mr. Vittone, seconded by Mr. Sherman, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2021 salary schedule book for the District Attorney's Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Vittone — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SHERIFF Moved by Mr. Romano, seconded by Mr. Sherman, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2021 salary schedule book for the Sheriff's Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Romano — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Nan -lie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PROTHONOTARY Moved by Mrs. Hough, seconded by Mr. Sherman, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2021 salary schedule book for the Prothonotary's Office. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Hough — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. REGISTER OF WILLS Moved by Mr. Roman, seconded by Mr. Sherman, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2021 salary schedule book for the Register of Wills Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Roman — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. TREASURER Moved by Ms. Carpenter, seconded by Mr. Sherman, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2021 salary schedule book for the Treasurer's Office. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Carpenter — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CORONER Moved by Mr. Warco, seconded by Mr. Sherman to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2021 salary schedule book for the Coroner's Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Warco — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CLERK OF COURTS Moved by Ms. Davis, seconded by Mr. Sherman to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2021 salary schedule book for the Clerk of Courts Office. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Davis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. RECORDER OF DEEDS Moved by Ms. Bardella, seconded by Mr. Sherman, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2021 salary schedule book for the Recorder of Deeds Office. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Bardella — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 391 MINUTE BOOK SALARY BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649LD CONTROLLER Moved by Mr. Namie, seconded by Mr. Sherman, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2021 salary schedule book for the Controller's Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Namie — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC DEFENDER Moved by Mr. Alterio, seconded by Mr. Sherman, to retain all employees at the classifications and salaries as contained in the 2021 salary schedule book for the Public Defender's Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Alterio — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS Buildings & Grounds, Custodial Worker, Pay Grade 1-90%-$18.554/hour; create one full-time union position effective 1 /4/21. Buildings & Grounds, Custodial Worker, Pay Grade 1-90%-$18.554/hour; abolish two vacant part- time positions effective 1 /4/21. Buildings & Grounds, Director of Buildings and Grounds, $77,000.00/year increased to $ 84,000. 00 /year; increase in annual salary for one full-time salaried position effective retroactive to 1 /1 /21. The requested salary would be in place of any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2021 for non -union employees. FINANCE Finance, Finance Director, $85,423.94/year increased to $97,850.00/year; increase in annual salary for one (1) full-time salaried position effective retroactive to 1/1/21. The requested salary would be in place of any increase that may be approved by the Salary Board for 2021 for non -union employees. Chief Clerk, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Controller, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Human Resources, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Planning, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Information Technology, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Maintenance, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Flood Control, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Motor Pool, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Parks, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 392 MINUTE BOOK SALARY BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649LD Clerk of Courts, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Coroner, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 District Attorney, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Prothonotary, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Court Administrator, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Jail Administration, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Community Services/FITS, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Aging Services, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Children & Youth, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Liquid Fuels, summer employee, $10.00/hour; create Position(s) not to exceed budget amount, effective 5/3/21 through 8/31/21 Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing personnel request. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving to retain all of the positions in the offices under jurisdiction of the Commissioners, as listed in each department, at the salaries as contained in the 2021 salary schedule book. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the salaried employees' 2020 rates will reflect a 3% across the board increase effective retroactive to January 1, 2021. This is in accordance with the budget allotment assigned to each department. Salaried employees hired during 2020 that are eligible to receive a 3% across the board increase will receive it on their anniversary date. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Namie — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. LEAVES OF ABSENCES —December 17. 2020 to January 3. 2021 Chairman Irey Vaughan noted for the record the following leaves of absences: Vincent Bonus, Maintenance Worker II, FFCRA, 12/21/20 Brian Bubeck, Motor Equipment Operator III, FFCRA, 12/15/20 Benjamin Cagnon, Maintenance Worker II, FFCRA, 12/15/20 Ashley Deyell, Probation Officer I, FMLA, 12/28/20 to 03/22/21 Brandon Halt, Electrician, FFCRA, 12/15/20 to 12/18/20 393 MINUTE BOOK SALARY BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649LD Deborah Hammond, Cook, FMLA, 12/22/20 to 02/12/21 Diane Kuntz, MDJ Secretary, FFCRA, 12/08/20 to 12/16/20 Danielle Quattro, Clerk Typist II, FFCRA, 12/16/20 to 12/25/20 David Quattro, Maintenance Worker II, FFCRA, 12/16/20 to 12/25/20 Daniel Walnoha, HVAC Technician, FFCRA, 12/14/20 to 12/25/20 Chairman Irey Vaughan stated for the record, that all leaves of absence that occurred since December 17, 2020 until the present are to be noted for the record. It is the consensus of the Salary Board that any procedural errors in the 2021 salary schedule book may be corrected administratively by Human Resources. There being no further business, Chairman Irey Vaughan declared the meeting recessed at approximately 10:10 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: i f-- f_'. 2021 ATTEST: CH E CL 1 LJ 394 SALARY BOARD IMR LIMITED E1316649LD MINUTE B00K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA This page is blank. 1