Mechanicville Civil Service Commission

Minutes of Meeting

Held June 29, 2009

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. on June 29, 2009 of the Mechanicville Civil Service Commission.

                        Present :           Chairperson Peluso

Commissioner Thompson

Commissioner Robens

            The minutes of the previous meeting held on May 18, 2009 were read and approved. 

The following MSD-426A’s were read and approved:

a)                  Jeffrey O’Connor resigned as part-time Police Officer (competitive) on 5/20/09.

b)                  Michael D’Ambro resigned as part-time Police Officer (competitive) on 5/12/09.

c)                  Clayton Brownell resigned as part-time Police Officer (competitive) on 6/1/09.

d)                  Sarah Morand was appointed as temporary Clerk (non-competitive) from 6/1 – 8/26/09 in the Housing Authority.

e)                  Marjorie Dunn retired as Library Clerk (competitive) on 6/12/09.

f)                    Mary Maiello was appointed as temporary Library Clerk from 6/15 – 9/1/09 (application – OK).

g)                  Elizabeth Wallace resigned as Page in the Public Library on 5/30/09.

h)                  Meghan McBride was appointed as a Page in the Public Library on 6/1/09.

            The Chairperson discussed the position in the Police Department.  The City Attorney, Val Serbalik sent a letter and asked in writing for Civil Service’s opinion before a decision is made. 

The Commission next discussed the two positions in the Housing Authority where the two employees switched position.  Civil Service agrees that the examinations are equivalent and directed the secretary to send a memo to the Housing Authority Direction stating that the decision was to transfer/reassign the employees.  This way there is no need for the employees to resign and have to fulfill another probationary period. 

A motion was made by Chairperson Peluso to rescind both resignations, transfer Laurie Salmon to the Housing Program Asst/Inspector position and to reassign Wendy Maiello to the Occupancy Specialist position.  2^nd by Dawn Robens.  All in Favor.  Motion Carried

            Next, the Commission discussed the Automotive Mechanic position at DPW.  The Commission agreed to send a memo to Commissioner Messore asking for an application of employee. 

            The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

Attest:                                                             

                        Secretary