Ida L. Castro, Chairwoman
Alan Dexter Bowman
Margaret E.L. Howard
Robert J. Long
SEPTEMBER 3, 2003
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A regular meeting of the Merit System Board was held on Wednesday, September
3, 2003, in Trenton, New Jersey.
PRESENT: Chairwoman Ida L. Castro, Merit System Board Members, Alan Dexter
Bowman, Margaret E. L. Howard, and Robert J. Long; Elizabeth Laufer, Deputy
Attorney General; and Henry Maurer, Director, Division of Merit System Practices
and Labor Relations.
In accordance with L.1975, c.231, Chairwoman Ida L. Castro opened the meeting
with the following statement:
Notice of this meeting was filed with the Secretary of State and sent to the
Trentonian, Trenton Times, Courier-Post and Star Ledger on December 2, 2003,
and posted at the Department of Personnel, 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
All actions were by unanimous vote unless otherwise specified.
SECTION A - HEARING MATTERS
A-1 SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of Lance Byrd
Department of Corrections
Suspension
In the Matter of Joseph Grossi
City of Hoboken
Layoff
In the Matter of Grover Jackson
Northern State Prison
Department of Corrections
Suspension
In the Matter of Alfonso Morales
County of Hudson
Suspensions (3)
In the Matter of Melissa Mullin
Department of Treasury
Resignation not in good standing
In the Matter of Deborah Noone
Hagedorn Gero-Psychiatric Hospital
Department of Human Services
Removal
In the Matter of Stephan O’Connor
Township of Vernon
Suspension
In the Matter of Jeffrey Stansbury
Department of Corrections
Suspension
In the Matter of Thomas White
City of Newark
Neighborhood and Recreational Services Department
Suspension
In the Matter of Vanessa Yunqueras
Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs
Removal
RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE CASES - SETTLEMENT
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.
A-2 ANITA O’LEARY
Anita O’Leary, Senior Correction Officer, Edna Mahan Correctional Facility
for Women, Department of Corrections, asserts that she had been subjected to
violations of the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment
and Hostile Environments in the Workplace.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Dismiss the appeal
for failure to prosecute.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative
Law Judge.
A-3 REGINA BAYLEY, LARRY LAWSON, SHELLEY CANNON, JOHN DASILVA (CONSOLIDATION)
Regina Bayley, Larry Lawson, Shelley Cannon, and John DaSilva, various titles,
City of Newark, removals effective June 27, 1997, on the charge of failure
to comply with the City’s Residency Ordinance.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removals
of Shelley Cannon, and John DaSilva, and stay the removals of Regina Bayley
and Larry Lawson for 12 months to give them the opportunity to comply with
the residency requirement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative
Law Judge.
VOTE: Ida L. Castro (Yes)
Alan Dexter Bowman (Abstained)
Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes)
Robert J. Long (Yes)
A-4 KENNETH FREEMAN (CONSOLIDATION)
Kenneth Freeman, Senior Investigator, Department of Corrections, appeals three
removals. 1) removal (effective date to be determined) on charges of conduct
unbecoming a public employee, insubordination and falsification 2) removal
effective December 26, 2001 on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee
and insubordination and 3) removal effective February 5, 2002 on the charge
of falsification.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removals.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative
Law Judge.
A-5 ROBERT RAIN
Robert Rain, Senior Correction Officer, South Woods State Prison, Department
of Corrections, removal effective August 13, 2002, on charges of conduct unbecoming
a public employee, violations of rules regarding safety and security precautions
and improper or unauthorized contact with inmates, parolees, their families,
or friends.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative
Law Judge.
SECTION B - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
B-1 HUGO O. ALBARRACIN
Hugo O. Albarracin appeals his rejection as a Correction Officer Recruit candidate
by the Department of Corrections and its request to remove his name from the
eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit on the basis of psychological
unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-2 BASHIRA H. CURRY
Bashira H. Curry appeals her rejection as a Juvenile Detention Officer candidate
by the County of Hudson and its request to remove her name from the subject
eligible list on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively
the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-3 KIMBERLY R. ELLIS
Kimberly R. Ellis appeals her rejection as a Juvenile Detention Officer candidate
by the County of Essex and its request to remove her name from the subject
eligible list on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively
the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-4 THELMA L. JOHNSON
Thelma L. Johnson appeals her rejection as a Juvenile Detention Officer candidate
by the County of Passaic and its request to remove her name from the subject
eligible list on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively
the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-5 SHAUN MCNEILL
Shaun McNeill appeals his rejection as a Correction Officer Recruit candidate
by the Department of Corrections and its request to remove his name from the
eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit on the basis of psychological
unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-6 BOYD B. SMITH, JR.
Boyd B. Smith, Jr. appeals his rejection as a Correction Officer Recruit candidate
by the Department of Corrections and its request to remove his name from the
eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit on the basis of psychological
unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-7 NICOLE TERRELL
Nicole Terrell appeals her rejection as a Juvenile Detention Officer candidate
by the County of Essex and its request to remove her name from the subject
eligible list on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively
the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-8 DERILYN WISE
Derilyn Wise appeals her rejection as a Juvenile Detention Officer candidate
by the County of Hudson and its request to remove her name from the subject
eligible list on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively
the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-9 SANDRA GAGNON
Sandra Gagnon, a Driver Improvement Analyst 2 with the Motor Vehicle Commission,
appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be held over.
B-10 JOSEPHINE INGRASSIA
Josephine Ingrassia, a Senior Clerk Typist with the Woodbridge Developmental
Center, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury
(SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-11 CHRISTOPHER PALADINO
Christopher Paladino, an Operating Engineer 1 with the Greystone Park Psychiatric
Hospital, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury
(SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-12 EFRAIN BELTRE
Efrain Beltre, represented by Charles M. Grossman, Esq., appeals the removal
of his name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999B), City of Newark,
on the basis of an unsatisfactory driving record.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
VOTE: Ida L. Castro (Yes)
Alan Dexter Bowman (Abstained)
Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes)
Robert J. Long (Yes)
B-13 ROBERT GRABER, III
Robert Graber, III, appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services
(HRI), which removed his name from the Public Safety Telecommunicator (C0373D),
Bergen County eligible list due to his failure to maintain an interest in the
position.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-14 PIETRO MAGLIANO
Pietro Magliano, County Correction Sergeant, represented by Michael L. Prigoff,
Esq., appeals the decision of the Division of Human Resource Information Services
(HRIS) which upheld the bypass of his name on the County Correction Lieutenant
(PC1393W), Hudson County eligible list.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-15 NORBERTO RAMOS, III
Norberto Ramos, III, appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services,
(HRIS), which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient
basis to remove his name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999D),
Township of Irvington, on the basis of his failure to meet the residency requirement.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-16 HEATH SHULAS
Heath Shulas, represented by Sidney H. Lehmann, Esq., appeals the removal
of his name from the Police Officer (S9999B), Township of North Brunswick,
eligible list due to an unsatisfactory background report.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-17 TERRENCE SIMPSON
Terrence Simpson appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Services,
which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis
to remove the appellant’s name from the eligible list for Police Officer
(S9999D), City of Irvington, on the basis of an unsatisfactory background report.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-18 BHULESHWAR DARJI
Bhuleshwar Darji, a Principal Engineer, Structural Evaluation with the Department
of Transportation (DOT), represented by Peter M. Duzuki, Esq., appeals the
determination of the Director, Division of Civil Rights and Affirmative Action
(DCR/AA) of the DOT, stating that the appellant had failed to present sufficient
evidence to support a finding that he had been subjected to violations of the
New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, or Hostile
Environments in the Workplace.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-19 DORIS WHYTE
Doris Whyte, a Day Care Center Technician with the Department of Human Services,
represented by Bruce M. Gorman, Esq., petitions the Merit System Board for
reconsideration of its decision rendered on April 23, 2003, denying her request
for restoration of vacation leave.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-20 ANNIE BELIN
The appeal of Annie Belin, a Juvenile Detention Officer with the County of
Union, of her 10-day suspension, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Leslie
Z. Celentano (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on June 9, 2003. At its
meeting on August 12, 2003, the Merit System Board did not adopt the ALJ’s
recommendation to dismiss the charges. Rather, the Board ordered that the matter
be remanded to the Office of Administrative Law for further proceedings. The
proposed decision is now submitted for the Board’s review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the decision.
B-21 SEAN CHINSOON
The appeal of Sean Chinsoon, a County Correction Officer with Monmouth County,
of his removal effective January 31, 2002, on charges was heard by Administrative
Law Judge Ana C. Viscomi (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on May 29,
2003. At its meeting on August 12, 2003, the Merit System Board (Board) did
not adopt the ALJ’s recommendation to modify the removal to a six-month
suspension. Rather the Board modified the removal to a three-month suspension.
The proposed decision is now submitted for the Board’s review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the decision.
B-22 JOHN GILLEY, JOSEPH LEWIS, LISA DORSEY, ERASMO QUINONES AND DANIEL MCKNIGHT,
JR.
The appeals of John Gilley, Joseph Lewis, Lisa Dorsey, Erasmo Quinones and
Daniel McKnight, Jr., County Correction Officer, County of Mercer, Department
of Public Safety, of their removals on charges, were heard by Administrative
Law Judge Solomon A. Metzger (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on June
17, 2003, modifying the removals to a 30-day suspension for Gilley, a 60-day
suspension for McKnight, a 90-day suspension for Quinones and a six-month suspension
for Dorsey and reversing the removal for Lewis. At its meeting on August 12,
2003, the Board adopted the ALJ’s recommendation for appellants Gilley,
Lewis, Quinones and McKnight. However, the Board did not adopt the ALJ’s
recommendation to modify Dorsey’s removal to a six-month suspension.
Rather, the Board upheld the removal. The proposed decision is now submitted
for the Board’s review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board, on its own motion, reconsidered its prior
decision of August 12, 2003 and affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative
Law Judge.
B-23 MARK HRUSKA
The appeal of Mark Hruska of the bypass of his name for appointment from the
Fire Fighter (M5254S), Borough of Carteret eligible list was heard by Administrative
Law Judge Joseph Lavery (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on May 27,
2002, invalidating the bypass and ordering that the certification be reissued.
At its meeting on August 12, 2003, the Merit System Board (Board) upheld the
bypass. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board’s
review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-24 CHRISTINE PHILLIPS
The appeal of Christine Phillips, a Principal Clerk Typist with South Woods
State Prison, Department of Corrections, of her removal, effective February
23, 2001, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Edgar R. Holmes
(ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on June 3, 2003. At its meeting on
August 12, 2003, the Merit System Board (Board) adopted the ALJ’s recommendation
to uphold the appellant’s removal. The proposed final decision is now
submitted for the Board’s review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-25 DORELEENA SAMMONS-POSEY
The appeal of Doreleena Sammons-Posey, a Program Manager (Family Health Programs)
with the Department of Health and Senior Services, of the decision to bypass
her name for appointment from the Service Director, Department of Health (PS1005H)
eligible list, was before Administrative Law Judge Steven C. Reback (ALJ),
who rendered his initial decision on May 22, 2003. At its meeting on August
12, 2003, the Merit System Board adopted the ALJ’s recommendation to
uphold the bypass. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board’s
review.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.
B-26 JUDITH ANN ABRAMOVITZ, CHARLES END AND BETSY REETZ
Judith Ann Abramovitz, Charles End, and Betsy Reetz appeal the determinations
of the Division of Selection Services that they did not meet the experience
requirements for the promotional examination for Program Manager, Health Care
Systems Analysis (PS3954H), Department of Health and Senior Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-27 KATHY E. AVERY
Kathy E. Avery appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that she did not indicate the required license or registration
for the open competitive examination for Principal Occupational Therapist (S9182D),
Statewide.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-28 SUSAN L. BOWERS
Susan L. Bowers appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services
which found that, per the substitution clause for education, she was below
the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination for
Administrative Assistant 2 (PS3064P), Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-29 PAUL CARLISI
Paul Carlisi appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the open competitive
examination for Senior Maintenance Repairer, Electrician (M6067D), Lawrence
Township.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-30 JEFFREY T. CARROLL AND FRANK KURASZ
Jeffrey T. Carroll and Frank Kurasz appeal the decisions of the Division of
Selection Services, which found that they did not meet the experience requirements
for the promotional examination for Equipment Operator (PM0858D), Brick Township.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-31 JASMINA DESAI, ET AL.
Jasmina Desai and Christopher Schwartz appeal the determination of the Division
of Selection Services, which found that they were below the minimum requirements
in education for the open competitive examination for Administrative Analyst
2, Accounting (S6548C). Anita Johnson-Fellenz appeals the determination of
the Division of Selection Services, which found that she was below the minimum
requirements in experience for the open competitive examination for Administrative
Analyst 2, Accounting (S6548C).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-32 ANN DOHERTY
Ann Doherty appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that she was below the minimum requirements in experience for the
open competitive examination for Administrative Analyst 3 (S6512C).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-33 NANCY DOBRONTE
Nancy Dobronte appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services,
that she did not meet the education and experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Program Support Specialist 3 (Assistance Programs) (PS3778K),
Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-34 DAVID DOMBROSKI
David Dombroski appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services,
which found him ineligible for the promotional examination for Battalion Fire
Chief (PM3573C), Trenton.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-35 RUFUS EDMUNDO AND MARIE HUNTER
Rufus Edmundo and Marie Hunter appeal the determinations of the Division of
Selection Services that they did not meet the requirements for the promotional
examination for Building Management Services Specialist 4 (PM0622B), Newark
School District.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-36 BARBARA J. FERREIRA
Barbara J. Ferreira appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the open
competitive examination for Senior Music Therapist (C0103D), Camden County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-37 KATHLEEN M. GOLDBERG
Kathleen M. Goldberg appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which found that she was below the minimum requirements in education
for the promotional examination for Network Administrator 1 (PS433I), State
Parole Board.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-38 DORIS E. GREEN
Doris E. Green appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the open
competitive examination for Head Cook 3 (S0080D), Statewide.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-39 KATHLEEN HOGAN
Kathleen Hogan appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Executive Assistant 3 (PS2422H), Department of Health and Senior
Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-40 WALTER HRABAL AND KWONG TSANG
Walter Hrabal and Kwong Tsang appeal the determination of the Division of
Selection Services, which found that they did not meet the experience requirements
for the open competitive examination for Crew Supervisor, Carpenters (S6598D).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-41 CHARLENE JESSON AND ROBERT HOWARD
Charlene Jesson and Robert Howard appeal the determinations of the Division
of Selection Services that they did not meet the experience requirements for
the promotional examination for Data Processing Analyst 1 (PS1608K), Department
of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-42 JOHN KRESGE, CAROL FLORSHEIM AND CATHERINE GOEKE
John Kresge, Carol Florsheim and Catherine Goeke appeal the determinations
of the Division of Selection Services, which found that they were below the
minimum requirements in experience for the open competitive examination for
Administrative Analyst 3 (S6512C).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-43 JOSHUA LAZARUS AND GARY LICKNACK
Joshua Lazarus and Gary Licknack appeal the determinations of the Division
of Selection Services, which found that they were below minimum requirements
in experience for the promotional examination for Fire Code Assistance Representative
1 (PS37606D), Division of Fire Safety.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-44 CHARLES LINDHORST
Charles Lindhorst appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services
which found that, per the substitution clause for education, he did not meet
the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Automotive
Mechanic (PS4579G), Department of Environmental Protection.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-45 LORRAINE LINGLE
Lorraine Lingle appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that they did not meet the experience requirements for the open
competitive examination for Deputy Municipal Court Administrator (M6820D),
Mount Holly Township.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-46 PATRIC C. MAC, ET AL.
Patric C. Mac, Catherine L. Masterson, Sandra Stangil, and Barbara Steele-Canning
appeal the determination of the Division of Selection Services, which found
that they did not meet the education and/or experience requirements for the
promotional examination for Supervising Program Support Specialist (Assistance
Programs) (PS3781K), Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-47 NORMAN S. MARCELLE AND SHERI A. PATOUHAS
Norman S. Marcelle and Sheri A. Patouhas appeal the determination of the Division
of Selection Services, which found that they did not meet the experience requirements
for the promotional examination for County Services Specialist (PS1316K), Division
of Youth and Family Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that these appeals be denied.
B-48 GRACE NAPATANO
Grace Napatano appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that she did not meet the educational requirement for the promotional
examination for Administrative Analyst 2 (Fiscal Management) (PS3314U), Department
of the Treasury.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-49 ROBERT J. PANDOLA SR.
Robert J. Pandola Sr., appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that he did not meet the education and experience requirements
for the open competitive examination for Customer Representative 1, Public
Utilities (S0038D), Statewide.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-50 JERALDINE PARKER
Jeraldine Parker appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that she was ineligible for the promotional examination for Personnel
Assistant 3 (PS4804T), Department of Transportation, because she was not permanent
in a title to which the examination was open.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-51 CARMINE PARRILLO
Carmine Parrillo appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services
that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Assistant Maintenance Superintendent (PC2043C), Morris County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-52 MICHAEL PENNA
Michael Penna appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services
that he was ineligible for the promotional examination for Police Captain (PM3519D),
Camden.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-53 WAYNE PRISCO
Wayne Prisco appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services, which
found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the open competitive
examination for Body and Fender Mechanic/Mechanic (M6091D), Hackensack.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-54 ALICIA REED
Alicia Reed appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that she did not meet the education and experience requirements
for the open competitive examination for Social Case Worker (M0209D), City
of Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-55 DENISE M. SENTAK
Denise M. Sentak appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services
which found that, per the substitution clause for education, she did not meet
the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Senior Management
Assistant (PS4336I), State Parole Board.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-56 T. MECCA SMITH
T. Mecca Smith appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that she did not meet the education and experience requirements
for the open competitive examination for Photographer (M6775D), Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-57 ALFRED STROLIS AND BEVERLY ARNOLD
Alfred Strolis and Beverly Arnold appeal the determinations of the Division
of Selection Services, which found that they were below the minimum requirements
in experience for the promotional examination for Contract Administrator 1
(PS4527K), Department of Human Services (DHS).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-58 HENRY J. SZWALEK
Henry J. Szwalek appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Supervisor, Public Works (PM2037D), City of Passaic.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-59 JOEY TORRES AND DAVID SISNETSKY
Joey Torres and David Sisnetsky appeal their ineligibility for Police Officer,
City of Passaic and Township of Jackson, respectively.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-60 JOSEPH TRESS
Joseph Tress appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that per the substitution clause for education, he did not meet
the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Engineering
Technician 4 (PS4814T) Department of Transportation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-61 CHRISTOPHER WALKER
Christopher Walker appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Assistant Maintenance Superintendent (PC2043C), Morris County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-62 CHRISTOPHER WALKER
Christopher Walker appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional
examination for General Supervisor, Trades (PC2087C), Morris County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-63 BEULAH WARREN
Beulah Warren appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services
that she did not meet the experience requirements for the open competitive
examination for Field Representative, Housing Rehabilitation (C0059D), Monmouth
County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-64 RODNEY WILLIAMS
Rodney Williams appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services
that he did not meet the requirements for the open competitive examination
for Building Management Services Specialist 4 (M6948B), Newark School District.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-65 SAHEED A. WILLIAMS
Saheed A. Williams appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the open competitive
examination for Community Relations Specialist (M6927D), Newark.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-66 LILLIAN ZITO
Lillian Zito appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the open
competitive examination for Business Manager (C6994B), Bergen County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-67 YVONNE ASHBY
Yvonne Ashby appeals her score on the open competitive examination for Habilitation
Plan Coordinator (S0057D), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-68 TONY KNIGHT
Tony Knight appeals his score on the statewide open competitive examination
for Identification Officer (S0059D).
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-69 JOHN LABROLI
John Labroli requests a make-up examination for the promotional examination
for Police Sergeant (PM2547C), Atlantic City.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-70 GUILLERMO C. PASCUAL
Guillermo C. Pascual appeals the determination of the Division of Selection
Services, which denied his request for a make-up examination for Residential
Living Specialist, Mental Health (PS5042K), Trenton Psychiatric Hospital.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-71 JOSEPH SCALZO
Joseph Scalzo appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services denying
his request for a make-up examination for Sheriff’s Officer Lieutenant
(PC2638D), Monmouth County.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-72 EDWARD HAFEKEN, JR.
The City of Plainfield petitions the Merit System Board for acknowledgement
of the settlement reached between Plainfield and Edward Hafeken, Jr., in United
States District Court, Civil Action No. 01-CV-04663.
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlement.
B-73 BARRY DANZINGER
Barry Danzinger petitions the Merit System Board (Board) for reconsideration
of the decision rendered May 28, 2003, which upheld his ineligibility for the
promotional examination for Employment Services Specialist 2, Account Executive
(PS5227N), Department of Labor, on the basis that he did not satisfy the experience
requirements.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-74 PROPOSED REACSCTION WITH AMENDMENTS: N.J.A.C. 4A:4 SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT
It is recommended that N.J.A.C. 4A:4, Selection and Appointment, which was
proposed for readoption with amendments be readopted along with the proposed
amendments.
ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the proposal with amendments.
B-75 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MINUTES
The Merit System Board Minutes for the meeting of August 21, 2003 are submitted
for adoption.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-76 SYBIL FINNEY
Sybil Finney, a Judiciary Clerk 2 with the Judiciary, Vicinage 8, Middlesex
County appeals the decision of the ADA Coordinator denying her request for
a reasonable accommodation.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be held over.
B-77 CLIFFORD SCHIEL
Clifford Schiel appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services,
which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the open competitive
examination for Assistant Supervisor, Public Works (M0118D), Beachwood Borough.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be denied.
B-78 GIOCCHIN PANICO
Giocchino Panico requests that the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999B),
City of Paterson, be revived so that his name may be certified to the appointing
authority when he is released from military duty.
ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be granted.
B-79 EARLY SETTLMENTS
Huldah Bozarth
Woodbine Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Removals (2)
Charles Cadet
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
Department of Human Services
Removal
Virginia Cronin
Montclair State University
Suspension
Ann Harlfinger
New Lisbon Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Release at the end of the working test period
Anthony Hayes
New Lisbon Developmental Center
Department Human Services
Removal
Mark S. Leinheiser
County of Burlington
County Jail
Suspension
Wanda Rodriguez
Woodbine Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Removals (2)
ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlements.
There being no further business before the Merit System Board, the meeting
was adjourned to convene on Wednesday, September 17, 2003, at 10:00 a.m.,
at 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
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IDA L. CASTRO
COMMISSIONER
MERIT SYSTEM BOARD
