10-28-1988
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
MERIT BOARD
October 28, 1988 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL
MINUTES
The meeting of the Merit Board was called to order by the
Chairman, Russell Gold, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
of City Hall, Edgewater.
ROLL CALL
Members present were: Ruth Garvey, Keith Denton, Harry Jones,
Pat DiLeva and Russell Gold. Also present was Mary Ann Vendrasco,
payroll/personnel/ InsuranceClerk_,; _
Mr. Gold asked for any corrections or additions to the minutes.
Mr. Denton stated the fifth line from the bottom of paragraph
one, page one, should be "he", not "be". There being no further
corrections, Mr. DiLeva moved the minutes be accepted, seconded
by Mr. Jones. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Gold announced there would is no unfinished business and we
would go on to New Business.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Gold announced there would be a report by Mr. Jones of a
meeting with the City Manager, William Powers, concerning Duties
and Functions of i:the Merit Board. Mr. Jones stated he would just
give an oral report, saying many things were discussed with Mr.
Powers including Merit Rating, Duties and Functions of this Board,
along with Position Descriptions. He also stated Mr. Powers,
being City Manager, is also Personnel Officer and Mr. Jones would
be working with him as Personnel Officer on these things, which
would be presented to the Board when Mr. Jones and Mr. Powers
have reached an agreement, and they will then be taken to City
Council. Mr. Jones also stated he is scheduled for eye surgery
the first of the month and Mr. Powers suggested matters wait until
the first of the year. Mr. Jones thought this would be a very
good thing, with a new Council corning up, to leave things in
abeyance.
Mr. Jones then discussed an idea for a new merit rating system and
explained his recommendation for grading procedures. Quite a
discussion continued on this subject, and Mr. Jones stated this
idea would be considered later, but he did want the Board to
have a copy for their own perusal.
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Mrs. Garvey asked why the Board receives a copy of the Merit Increases
every month, as the Soard does not know who got the raise, what they
started from and where they are going. Mr. Denton said the names
are left off on purpose, as it is not supposed to be a personal
thing, as putting a name with a bad encouter you may have had
with them. Mrs. Vendrasco then explained the procedure of the
Merit Report she prepares every month. Mr. Gold stated the Board was
given this report,just an informational thing.
Mr. DiLeva then gave a report on the accidents that have happened.
This explanation was also given in view of the fact the safety meeting
had not been held, which members of the Merit Board attend.
There being no further business before the Board, Mr. DiLeva moved
the meeting adjourn, seconded by Mr. Jones. The meeting adjourned
at 7:33 p.m.
Minutes submitted by
Dorothy C. Garrity,
Secretary
Merit Board Minutes of
Oct. 28, 1988 Meeting.