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Hope L. Cooper, Chairperson Flavella Branham John Currie Margaret E.L. Howard
A regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission was held on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, in Trenton, New Jersey.
PRESENT: Hope L. Cooper, Chairperson; Members Flavella Branham, John Currie and Margaret E. L. Howard; Pamela Ullman, Deputy Attorney General; and Henry Maurer, Director, Division of Merit System Practices and Labor Relations. In accordance with L.1975, c.231, Chairperson Hope L. Cooper 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 November 17, 2008, and posted at the Department of Personnel, 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.
All actions were by unanimous vote unless otherwise specified.
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEALS
The following appeals were withdrawn and removed from the hearing calendar:
Efrain Algarin, Juvenile Detention Officer, Middlesex County, removal.
Emilia Biskup, Dietician, Morris County, good faith layoff.
Sean Carter, Senior Correction Officer, South Woods State Prison, Department of Corrections, suspension.
Paciencia De Guzman, Clerk Typist, Irvington Housing Authority, good faith layoff.
James Foussadier, Street Superintendent, Willingboro Township, removal.
Valery Green, Hospital Attendant, Cumberland County, removal.
Miriam Grell, Human Services Assistant, Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, removal.
Jacqueline Gregory, Housing Assistant Technician, Atlantic City Housing Authority, removal and resignation not in good standing.
Kenji Ham, Human Services Assistant, Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, indefinite suspension.
Julianne Kolakowski, Principal Clerk Typist, Vernon Township, good faith layoff.
Ronald Kosztyu, Fire Fighter, City of Trenton, list bypass.
Jose Martinez, County Correction Officer, Atlantic County, suspension.
Marine O'Brien, Practical Nurse, Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services resignation not in good standing.
Thomas Raji, Police Officer, Perth Amboy, suspension.
Timothy Slack, Fire Fighter, City of Trenton, suspension.
Cynthia St. John, Graduate Nurse, Public Health, City of Trenton, removal.
Eric Tornblom, County Correction Officer, Atlantic County, suspension.
Matthew Vanderveldon, Police Sergeant, City of Paterson, suspension.
David Vargas, Cook/County Correction Officer, Essex County, good faith layoff.
Michael Vogt, Laborer, Middlesex County, removal.
Vanessa Woods, Senior Juvenile Detention Officer, Gloucester County, removal.
DISMISSAL OF APPEALS - FAILURE TO APPEAR
The Civil Service Commission dismissed the following cases without prejudice for failure to appear at the scheduled hearing before the Office of Administrative Law:
Shinese Banks, Senior Clerk, Morris County, suspension
Vanetta Cole, Graduate Nurse, Camden County, suspension.
Idalina Garcia, Human Services Assistant, Woodbine Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, suspension.
Peter Mitchell, Emergency Medical Technician, City of Paterson, suspension.
Eric Nielsen, Senior Correction Officer, Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, removal.
Jose Rosado, Police Officer, City of Newark, suspension.
William Zito, Laborer, Borough of East Rutherford, removal.
SECTION A - HEARING MATTERS
A-1 SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of Paulette Caputo Juvenile Justice Commission Suspension
In the Matter of Dolores Dockery Vineland Developmental Center Department of Human Services Removal
In the Matter of William Jenkins City of Wildwood Department of Public Works and Public Property Removal
In the Matter of Dwight Jones Ancora Psychiatric Hospital Department of Human Services Suspension
In the Matter of Marshodey Kershaw Mercer County Department of Public Safety Removal
In the Matter of Jerome Mastrofilippo Garden State Youth Correctional Facility Department of Corrections Removal In the Matter of Michael Murdza Mercer County Department of Public Safety Suspension and demotion
In the Matter of Alan J. Randall New Lisbon Developmental Center Department of Human Services Suspension
In the Matter of Zino Salnave East Jersey State Prison Department of Corrections Suspension
In the Matter of Erica Wilson New Lisbon Developmental Center Department of Human Services Suspension
RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE CASES - SETTLEMENT
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission acknowledged the settlements.
A-2 ANSELMO BREMMER, ET AL.
Anselmo Bremmer, David Harris, Matthew Hicks, John Mendes, Marie Rangaswamy, Richard Strucek and Owen Williams, former Senior Juvenile Detention Officers with Monmouth County, appeal the good faith issue of their demotions to Juvenile Detention Officers in lieu of layoff, effective February 16, 2007, for reasons of economy and efficiency. Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Grant the appointing authority's motion for summary decision and dismiss the appeals.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-3 LAWRENCE COPLING
Lawrence Copling, Senior Correction Officer, Riverfront State Prison, Department of Corrections, 15-working day suspension, on the charge of insubordination.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the 15-working day suspension to a 120-day suspension or a fine equal to a 120-day suspension.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission modified the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge to uphold the 15-working day suspension.
A-4 ROBERT W. GILL, JR.
Robert W. Gill, Jr., a former Section Forest Firewarden, Department of Environmental Protection, appeals his return to his formerly held permanent title of Forest Fire Observer at the end of the working test period effective January 14, 2007.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the return to formerly held permanent title at the end of the working test period.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-5 JEANETTE RAMOS
Jeanette Ramos, Personnel Assistant 3, Office of the Public Defender, five-day suspension and demotion to the position of Personnel Assistant 4, effective November 5, 2005, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee and neglect of duty.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the five-day suspension and demotion to a 60-day suspension and reinstatement to the position of Personnel Assistant 3, along with mandatory retraining.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission modified the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge to uphold the five-day suspension and demotion.
A-6 FERNANDO ACEVEDO
Fernando Acevedo, Police Officer, City of Newark, Police Department, removal effective May 30, 2008, on charges of inability to perform duties and other sufficient cause.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the removal to an ordinary disability retirement. ACTION: The Civil Service Commission affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge
A-7 ESTHER K. RICKS
Esther K. Ricks, Cottage Training Technician, New Lisbon Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective January 9, 2008, on charges of physical abuse of a client, verbal abuse of a client and conduct unbecoming a public employee.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-8 DANIEL MURRAY (REMAND)
Daniel Murray, Correction Lieutenant, East Jersey State Prison, Department of Corrections, 30-day suspension on charges of violation of rules regarding discrimination that affects equal employment, policy prohibiting racial and/or sexual harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation, inappropriate physical contact or mistreatment of an inmate, patient, client, resident, or employee and conduct unbecoming a public employee. This matter was held over from the January 14, 2009 meeting.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Accept the appointing authority's modification of the 30-day suspension to an official written reprimand and dismiss the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission remanded the matter to the Office of Administrative Law.
A-9 ROGER CALDWELL, JR. (REMAND)
Roger Caldwell, Jr., Human Services Specialist 2, Mercer County Board of Social Services, removal effective August 1, 2005, on the charge of conduct unbecoming a public employee. This matter was held over from the December 17, 2008 Civil Service Commission meeting.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the removal.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission rejected the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge and upheld the removal.
A-10 SETTLEMENTS
In the Matter of Ralph Collura and Fredrick Southerland Township of Irvington Police Department Suspension
In the Matter of Jeffrey Dare Salem County Nursing and Convalescent Home Removal
In the Matter of Sandra Fonseca Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs New Jersey Veterans' Memorial Home at Menlo Park Removal
In the Matter of Shena Grimes East Orange Police Department Suspension
In the Matter of Christopher Kiceina Hunterdon County Department of Public Safety Release at the end of the working test period
In the Matter of Lynn Lofton North Jersey Developmental Center Department of Human Services Return to previously held permanent title at the end of the working test period
In the Matter of Pietro Magliano Hudson County Department of Corrections Suspensions (2)
In the Matter of Julian Maruri Hudson County Department of Corrections Resignation not in good standing
In the Matter of Ana Urmachea City of Newark Administration Department Removal RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE CASES - SETTLEMENT (with the exception of Fredrick Southland which the ALJ dismissed)
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission acknowledged the settlements with the exception of Fredrick Southerland, which was dismissed.
A-11 JOHN LENHARDT
John Lenhardt, Fire Captain, Township of Hamilton, Fire District 2, 45-day suspension (eight hour days) on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee and other sufficient cause.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the 45-day suspension to a 30-day suspension.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission modified the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge to uphold the 45-day suspension.
A-12 BIANCA LAMPLEY
Bianca Lampley, Police Officer, Township of Lawrence, Department of Public Safety, three removals effective September 20, 2007, on charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee, and violation of various Police Department rules regarding subversive conduct, prejudicial conduct, conviction of or charged with a criminal offense, and failure to take appropriate action.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse removals one and two and uphold the third removal.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-13 DENISE SIMMONS
Denise Simmons, Cottage Training Technician, North Jersey Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective April 17, 2007, on the charge of physical abuse of a client.
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the removal.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission affirmed the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.
A-14 TYREESE WICKER
Tyreese Wicker, Senior Building Maintenance Worker, Greystone Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, 20-day suspension on the charge of leaving an assigned work area without permission (2nd infraction), 20-day suspension on the charge of creating a disturbance on State property and a removal effective October 4, 2007, on the charge of leaving an assigned work area without permission (3rd infraction).
Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Modify the 20-day suspension and removal on the charge of leaving an assigned work area to a 6-month suspension.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this matter be held over.
SECTION B - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
B-1 JOEY N. DELORENZO
Joey N. DeLorenzo appeals her rejection as a County Correction Officer candidate by Sussex County and its request to remove her name from the eligible list for County Correction Officer (S9999H) on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-2 RICHARD GALLARDO
Richard Gallardo, represented by James A. Young, Jr., Esq., appeals his rejection as a Police Officer candidate by Jersey City and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999H) on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-3 CYNTHIA MILLER
Cynthia Miller, represented by Stephen B. Hunter, Esq., appeals her rejection as a Police Officer candidate by Jersey City and its request to remove her name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999H) on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-4 WILLIAM NABINGER
William Nabinger 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 (S9999H) on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-5 ANGEL SANTIAGO
Angel Santiago appeals his rejection as a Police Officer candidate by North Bergen and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999H), on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this matter be held over. B-6 ROBERT R. SUTTON
Robert R. Sutton, represented by Stephen B. Hunter, Esq., appeals his rejection as a Sheriff's Officer candidate by Essex County and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Sheriff's Officer (S9999H) on the basis of psychological unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-7 TONIMARIE ANELLO
Tonimarie Anello, a Human Services Technician with Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-8 FRANCIS DANLEY
Francis Danley, a Senior Correction Officer with the New Jersey State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Frank M. Crivelli, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted in part.
B-9 GEORGE FRANZ
George Franz, a Principal Environmental Engineer with the Department of Transportation, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-10 CHRISTOPER J. PALADINO
Christopher J. Paladino, an Operating Engineer 1 with Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-11 WILLIAM SCHUYLER
William Schuyler, a Senior Correction Officer with New Jersey State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Frank M. Crivelli, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-12 ELLEN SEITZ
Ellen Seitz, a Senior Clerk with the Division of Law, Department of Law and Public Safety, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-13 SHARON WILLIAMS
Sharon Williams, a Social Worker 2 with Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-14 WERNER ZAAK
Werner Zaak, a Senior Correction Officer with the Department of Corrections, represented by Victoria S. Kavanagh, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-15 CHRISTOPHER BARNABLE
Christopher Barnable appeals the removal of his name from the eligible list for Fire Fighter (M2286E), Jersey City, for failure to meet the residency requirement.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-16 JERMAINE CURRY
Jermaine Curry appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the eligible list for Correction Officer Recruit (S9999H), Department of Corrections, based on his unsatisfactory employment record and falsification of his employment application.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-17 COLOSSAIN T. DAVIS
Colossain T. Davis appeals the decision of the Division of Local Human Resource Management (LHRM) which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove her name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999H), City of Newark, on the basis of an unsatisfactory driving record.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-18 NICHOLAS R. FOGLIO
Nicholas R. Foglio, represented by Carl N. Tripician, Esq., appeals the decision of the Division of Local Human Resource Management, which upheld the bypass of his name on the Fire Fighter (M2247D), Ocean City, eligible list.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-19 LILLIAN FOSTER
Lillian Foster appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management (SHRM), which upheld the bypass of her name for appointment on the eligible list for Instructor Counselor (S0326F), Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services (DHS). Ms. Foster also appeals the determination of the Assistant Commissioner, DHS, stating that the appellant did not present sufficient evidence to support a finding that she had been subjected to a violation of the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace (State Policy).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that these appeals be denied.
B-20 TED HALPERN
Ted Halpern appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management (SHRM), which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove the appellant's name from the Investigator Trainee, Taxation (S0586J), Department of the Treasury, eligible list on the basis of failure to respond to the notice of certification.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-21 STACY KITCHEN
Stacy Kitchen, a County Correction Officer with Mercer County, represented by Justin R. Callow, Esq., appeals the removal of his name from the August 28, 2007 certification of the County Correction Sergeant (PC2666G), Mercer County eligible list on the basis of an unsatisfactory employment record.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-22 SALVATORE LOFFREDO
Salvatore Loffredo, represented by James C. DeZao, Esq., appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management (SHRM), which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove the appellant's name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999H), Department of Corrections, eligible list due to falsification of his employment application.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-23 MIKE PACCIONE
Mike Paccione appeals the removal of his name from the eligible list for Employee Relations Coordinator (S3053J), Ancora Psychiatric Hospital on the basis that he lacked the required experience.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-24 ANGEL RODRIGUEZ
Angel Rodriguez appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management (SHRM) which upheld the removal of his name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999H), Department of Corrections, eligible list due to an unsatisfactory background report.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-25 DENNIS SANDERS
Dennis Sanders appeals the removal of his name from the eligible list for Employee Relations Coordinator (S3053J), Ancora Psychiatric Hospital on the basis that he lacked the required experience.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-26 DEPUTY REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS (M1911K) AND (M1231H), PATERSON
Paterson requests permission not to make an appointment from the July 8, 2008 certification for Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics (M1911K) and (M1231H), Paterson.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request for an appointment waiver but assessed costs in the amount of $1,024.
B-27 LEGAL ANALYST (M6134J), JERSEY CITY
Jersey City requests permission not to make an appointment from the October 9, 2007 certification for Legal Analyst (M6134J).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission denied the request for an appointment waiver, ordered that the certification be disposed of and assessed compliance costs in the amount of $500.
B-28 MECHANIC'S HELPER (C0052K), PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Passaic County Sheriff's Department requests permission not to make an appointment from the April 14, 2008 certification for Mechanic's Helper (C0052K).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted an appointment waiver but assessed selection costs in the amount of $2,048. VOTE: Hope L. Cooper (Yes) Flavella Branham (Yes) John Currie (Abstained) Margaret E. L. Howard (Yes
B-29 POLICE RECORDS CLERK (M1556J), SPARTA TOWNSHIP
Sparta Township requests permission not to make an appointment from the September 10, 2007 certification for Police Records Clerk (M1556J).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request for an appointment waiver but assessed selection costs in the amount of $2,048.
B-30 SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST (M6777F) AND (M6501H)
The appointing authority's failure to dispose of the certification for Senior Administrative Analyst (M6777F) and (M6501H), Newark, while provisionals are serving in the title, has been referred to the Civil Service Commission for enforcement.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission ordered the appointing authority to remove the provisional appointees, make an appointment from the certification and pay compliance costs.
B-31 SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE CITIZEN COMPLAINTS (SPECIAL REEMPLOYMENT LIST), NEWARK
The appointing authority's failure to dispose of the certification for Senior Representative Citizen Complaints (Special Reemployment List), Newark, while a provisional is serving in the title, has been referred to the Civil Service Commission for enforcement.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission ordered the appointing authority to remove the provisional appointee, make an appointment from the certification and pay compliance costs.
B-32 SUPERVISOR SENIOR CITIZENS ACTIVITIES (M1034H), NEWARK
The appointing authority's failure to dispose of the certification for Supervisor Senior Citizens Activities (M1034H), Newark, while a provisional is serving in the title, has been referred to the Civil Service Commission for enforcement.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission ordered the appointing authority to remove the provisional appointee, make an appointment from the certification, and pay compliance costs.
B-33 ELLEN ARTHUR
Ellen Arthur, a former Regional Program Supervisor with the Juvenile Justice Commission, appeals the determination of the Counsel to the Attorney General, which found sufficient evidence that the appellant had violated the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace (State Policy).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-34 MICHELE CRONON
Michele Cronon, a former Clerk Typist with the New Jersey State Prison, Department of Corrections, appeals the decision of the Assistant Director of the Equal Employment Division (EED) which found that the appellant failed to support a finding that she had been subjected to a violation of the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace (State Policy).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-35 LAWRENCE CRAIG AND LOUIS MUZYKA
The Borough of Carteret (Carteret), represented by Robert J. Bergen, Esq., appeals the decision of the Division of Local Human Resource Management (LHRM) that the proper classification for the positions of Lawrence Craig and Louis Muzyka is Police Lieutenant. The appointing authority seeks Police Sergeant classifications.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-36 KATHLEEN LEAR
Kathleen Lear appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management that the proper classification of her position is Principal Planner, Emergency Management. The appellant seeks a Supervising Planner, Emergency Management classification.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied but the matter of the appellant's classification be referred to the Division of State Human Resource Management for further review.
B-37 WILLIAM ROBERTS
William Roberts, a Senior Youth Worker with the Juvenile Justice Commission, petitions the Civil Service Commission for enforcement of the decision rendered on May 28, 2008 by the Division of State Human Resource Management, regarding the classification of his position.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request in part.
B-38 CHRISTINE SANTIAGO
Christine Santiago, represented by Robert O. Yeager, Principal Staff Representative, CWA Local 1040, appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management that her position is properly classified as a Principal Clerk Bookkeeper.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-39 RODNEY SANDERS
Rodney Sanders, a Police Officer with Plainfield, represented by Michael J. Mitzner, Esq., petitions the Civil Service Commission for interim relief of his indefinite suspension, commencing on September 14, 2007, pending the disposition of criminal charges.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission denied the request.
B-40 ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (M1203H), CITY OF ORANGE TOWNSHIP
The City of Orange Township requests reconsideration of the decision rendered on April 23, 2008 by the Merit System Board in In the Matter of Administrative Clerk (M1203H), City of Orange Township, which denied its request for an appointment waiver and ordered it to properly dispose of the certification within 30 days.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the requests for reconsideration and an appointment waiver, but assessed selection costs in the amount of $2,048 and prior costs of $500 for compliance.
B-41 SONIA DANIELS
Sonia Daniels, a former Human Services Assistant with Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, represented by Sherryl Gordon, Executive Director AFSCME Council 1, petitions the Civil Service Commission for reconsideration of the final administrative decision rendered on October 8, 2008, in which the Director of the Division of Merit System Practices and Labor Relations denied her request for a hearing with respect to her removal.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-42 ANTHONY SORANTINO
Anthony Sorantino, a Senior Correction Officer with the Department of Corrections, represented by Henry J. Cistrelli, Esq., petitions the Civil Service Commission for reconsideration of the final decision rendered on September 24, 2008, which granted, in part, his request for sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request for reconsideration.
B-43 JACQUELINE SUPERS
Jacqueline Supers, a former Human Services Assistant with Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, represented by Sherryl Gordon, Executive Director, AFSCME Council 1, petitions the Civil Service Commission for reconsideration of the final administrative decision, rendered on October 8, 2008, in which the Director of the Division of Merit System Practices and Labor Relations denied her request for a hearing with respect to her removal.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission denied the request for reconsideration.
B-44 LARRY TAYLOR
Larry Taylor, represented by Paul R. Melletz, Esq., petitions the Civil Service Commission for reconsideration of the final decision rendered on August 27, 2008, which upheld his removal from employment as a Senior Food Service Handler at Vineland Developmental Center and dismissed as moot his appeals of his five removals from subsequent employment as a Cook-12 Months at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request for reconsideration, but affirmed its prior decision.
B-45 DONNA VILLECCA
Donna Villecca petitions for reconsideration of the final decision rendered on June 25, 2008, which upheld her release at the end of her working test period.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission denied the request for reconsideration.
B-46 JOHN BEERS
John Beers appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the open competitive examination for Social Worker Juvenile Rehabilitation (C0273K), Cape May County.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted and directed the Division of Classification and Compensation to determine if changes to the job specification for Social Worker Juvenile Rehabilitation are warranted.
B-47 RICHARD BEHM
Richard Behm appeals the determination of the Division of Selection which found that, per the substitution clause for education, he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Senior Data Processing Systems Programmer (PC0117K), Camden County.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-48 CAMILLE BLOOMBERG
Camille Bloomberg appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements, per the substitution clause for education, for the promotional examination for County Alcoholism Coordinator (PC1087J), Mercer County.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-49 JOHN T. BROCKWELL
John T. Brockwell appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the requirements for the promotional examination for Supervisor Information Technology (PC0862J), Monmouth County.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-50 SHARON CAROLINA-JONES
Sharon Carolina-Jones appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Secretarial Assistant 3 (Non-Stenographic) (PS4270K), Ancora Psychiatric Hospital.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-51 CHINMANN CHIEN
Chinmann Chien appeals the decision of the Division of Selection Services that found that she was below the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 2 Data Processing (PS7300K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-52 ASHA R. DESAI AND PATRICIA ROSSI
Asha R. Desai and Patricia Rossi appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services which found that they did not meet the requirements for the promotional examination for Management Improvement Specialist 2 (PS3941K), Department of Children and Families.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that these appeals be denied.
B-53 JUDITH P. ELDRIDGE
Judith P. Eldridge appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the requirements for the promotional examination for Quality Assurance Specialist, Health Services (PS0127K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-54 JOSEPH C. FROST AND ANN M. LORD
Joseph C. Frost and Ann M. Lord appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services which found that they did not meet the requirements for the open competitive examination for Business Representative 3 (S6942J).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that these appeals be granted and the matter of the proper classification of the appellants' current positions be referred to the Division of State Human Resource Management for further review.
B-55 SHRAVANI KOSNIK
Shravani Kosnik appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she was below the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 2, Data Processing (PS9567N), Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-56 KEITH LEWANDOWSKI
Keith Lewandowski 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 Administrative Analyst 2 Data Processing (PS8722N), Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-57 NICHOLAS MANOCCHIO
Nicholas Manocchio 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 Technician, Management Information Systems (PS8804U), Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-58 GARY PINAR
Gary Pinar appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that he did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 2, Fiscal Management (PS6790K), Department of Human Services (DHS).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-59 CRAIG ROSS
Craig Ross appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Administrative Analyst 1 (PS8875H), Department of Health and Senior Services.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied but the matter of the appellant's classification be referred to the Division of State Human Resource Management for further review.
B-60 MATTHEW SCHNEIDERMAN
Matthew Schneiderman appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that he did not meet the education and experience requirements for the promotional examination for Environmental Health Specialist (PC1671J), Bergen County.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-61 WILLIAM MURAWSKI
William Murawski, represented by Andrew Baron, Esq., appeals his score for the promotional examination for Maintenance Supervisor (PM0787K), Jersey City School District.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-62 SHEILA BEERS
Sheila Beers appeals the validity of the promotional examinations for Administrative Analyst 2 Procurement (PS7771U), and Procurement Specialist 2 (PS8429U), Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that these appeals be denied.
B-63 SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST (PC1676H), MORRIS COUNTY
Morris County appeals the determination of the Director, Division of Selection Services, to conduct a written examination instead of an unassembled examination for the promotional examination for Senior Systems Analyst (PC1676H), Morris County.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-64 KENNETH BULGER
Kenneth Bulger requests a make up examination for Fire Captain (PM3596J), Kearny
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-65 FRANK LIATYS AND MARTIN MAINZER
The Division of Selection Services requests that the provisions of N.J.A.C. 4A:4-1.1(c) be relaxed in order to permit the continued appointments of Frank Liatys and Martin Mainzer from the Sewage Plant Repairer (PM0578K), Hamilton Township, eligible list and the amendment of the examination announcement.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request.
B-66 SCOTT JONES
The City of Linden requests relaxation of N.J.A.C. 4A:4-7.1A(c) so as to permit the intergovernmental transfer of Scott Jones from the title of Sheriff's Officer, Union County Sheriff's Office, to the title of Police Officer, Linden.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-67 DORA FRALIN
Dora Fralin, a Senior Clerk Typist with the Department of Corrections (DOC), appeals the decision of the DOC which denied her request to participate in the donated leave program.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-68 ALFA LANTIGUA-CERDA
The Department of Children and Families, on behalf of Alfa Lantigua-Cerda, requests the relaxation of the provisions of N.J.A.C. 4A:6-1.22 so as to permit Ms. Lantigua-Cerda, who is participating in the donated leave program, to receive more than 180 donated leave days allowed to a recipient.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request.
B-69 READOPTION WITH AMENDMENTS: N.J.A.C. 4A:4, SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT
Submitted for the Commission's review is a Notice of Adoption regarding the proposed readoption with amendments of N.J.A.C. 4A:4, Selection and Appointment. These rules are scheduled to expire on March 9, 2009. A hearing was scheduled for November 18, 2008; no comments were received at that time, nor were any written comments received during the public comment period. Therefore, it is recommended that the Commission adopt the proposal without change.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission adopted the proposal without change.
B-70 RECENT COURT DECISIONS
Submitted for the Commission's review are recent court decisions involving Merit System Board and Department of Personnel determinations In the Matter of Denise Shepherd, Social Worker (PC1367H), Union County (Appellate Division, decided 9/29/08); In the Matter of Karen L. Johnson (Appellate Division, decided 11/28/08); and In the Matter of James Joyce (Appellate Division, decided 12/4/08).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission noted the decisions.
B-71 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES
Submitted for the Commission's adoption are the minutes of its meeting of January 14, 2009.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission adopted the minutes of its meeting of January 14, 2009.
B-72 RANDY CLIVER
The appeal of Randy Cliver, a County Correction Officer with Mercer County, of his fines of $1,899.80 (equal to 10 days' pay) and $3,799.60 (equal to 20 days' pay), on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Daniel B. McKeown (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on December 8, 2008. At its meeting on January 14, 2009, the Civil Service Commission adopted the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the discipline. However, the Commission did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to uphold the form of penalties. Rather, the Commission ordered that suspensions of 10 and 20 days be imposed. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Commission's review.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission adopted the final decision.
B-73 ALONZO CUMBERLANDER
The appeal of Alonzo Cumberlander, a Senior Correction Officer with Northern State Prison, Department of Corrections, of his removal effective December 5, 2006, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Sandra Ann Robinson (ALJ), who rendered her initial decision on October 8, 2008. At its meeting on January 14, 2009, the Civil Service Commission adopted the ALJ's recommendation to reverse the appellant's removal. The proposed decision is now submitted for the Commission's review.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission adopted the decision.
B-74 DIONNE HASLAM
The appeal of Dionne Haslam, a Cottage Training Technician with the North Jersey Developmental Center, Department of Human Services, of her removal effective February 8, 2007, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge James A. Geraghty (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on July 7, 2008. At its meeting on January 14, 2009, the Civil Service Commission did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to reverse the removal. Rather, the Commission upheld the removal. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Commission's review.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission adopted the final decision.
B-75 DANIEL MARCANO AND CHRISTOPHER FRUCCI
The appeals of Daniel Marcano and Christopher Frucci, Police Officers with the City of Camden, of their removals, effective May 8, 2007 and December 13, 2007, respectively, on charges, were heard by Administrative Law Judge Joseph Lavery (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on December 5, 2008. At its meeting on January 14, 2009, the Civil Service Commission did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to reverse the removals. Rather, the Commission remanded the matters to the Office of Administrative Law for further proceedings. The proposed decision is now submitted for the Commission's review.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission adopted the decision.
B-76 CURTIS MOSS
The appeal of Curtis Moss, a Human Services Assistant at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Human Services, of his removal, effective September 10, 2007, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Daniel B. McKeown (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on November 3, 2008. At its meeting on January 14, 2009, the Civil Service Commission did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to modify the removal to a 60-day suspension but award no back pay. Rather, the Commission upheld the removal. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Commission's review.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission adopted the final decision.
B-77 JOSEPH DEL VECCHIO
Joseph Del Vecchio 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 (S9999H) on the basis of medical unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-78 JOHNNY LANTIGUA
Johnny Lantigua appeals his rejection as a Police Officer candidate by the Township of Irvington and its request to remove his name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999H) on the basis of medical unfitness to perform effectively the duties of the position.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-79 JOSEPH A. EVERT
Joseph A. Evert, an Electrician with the Central Reception and Assignment Facility, Department of Corrections, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-80 DOMINICK FRIZINO
Dominick Frizino, a Senior Correction Officer at Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, represented by Henry J. Cistrelli, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-81 JEANETTE LEE
Jeanette Lee, a Senior Correction Officer with Southern State Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections, represented by Robert S. Greenberg, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-82 THELMA SEABROOKS
Thelma Seabrooks, a Clinical Dietitian with South Woods State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Michele Long-Vickers, Staff Representative, CWA Local 1040, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-83 JOANNE SMITH
Joanne Smith, an Institutional Trade Instructor, Cooking, with the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women, Department of Corrections, appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-84 PAMELA SMITH-WILLE
Pamela Smith-Wille, a Senior Correction Officer with Albert C. Wagner Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Department of Corrections, represented by Henry J. Cistrelli, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-85 PEARL TOLDENS
Pearl Toldens, a Senior Correction Officer with Northern State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by Henry J. Cistrelli, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-86 RICKY ACEVEDO
Ricky Acevedo appeals the decision of the Division of Local Human Resource Management (LHRM), which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the County Correction Officer (S9999H), Cumberland County, eligible list as a result of an unsatisfactory criminal record.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-87 CAROL KIDD
Carol Kidd appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management (SHRM), which upheld the removal of her name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999F), Department of Corrections, eligible list, based on an unsatisfactory employment record.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-88 YOBANY MARTI
Yobany Marti challenges two appointments made from the County Correction Sergeant (PC2651F), Cumberland County, eligible list, effective November 3, and November 29, 2008.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-89 RASUL MARTIN
Rasul Martin appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management (SHRM), which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999H), Department of Corrections, eligible list as a result of an unsatisfactory employment record.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-90 ROBERT MARTINEZ
Robert Martinez appeals the decision of the Division of Local Human Resource Management (LHRM), which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his name from the County Correction Officer (S9999H), Hudson County, eligible list as a result of an unsatisfactory criminal record.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-91 NICHOLAS SNYDER
Nicholas Snyder, represented by Samuel M. Gaylord, Esq., appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management (SHRM), which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove the appellant's name from the Correction Officer Recruit (S9999H), Department of Corrections eligible list on the basis of falsification of his employment application.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-92 FELISHA T. STOKLEY
Felisha T. Stokley, represented by Darryl M. Saunders, Esq., appeals the decision of the Division of Local Human Resource Management (LHRM), which found that the appointing authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove her name from the eligible list for Police Officer (S9999H), Orange Township, on the basis of an unsatisfactory background report.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-93 COLLECTOR DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS (M1460H), NEWARK
The appointing authority's failure to dispose of the certification for Collector Delinquent Accounts (M1460H), Newark, while a provisional is serving in the title, has been referred to the Civil Service Commission for enforcement.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission ordered the appointing authority to remove the provisional appointee, make an appointment from the certification and pay compliance costs.
B-94 SECURITY GUARD (M1541J), CITY OF ELIZABETH
The City of Elizabeth requests permission not to make an appointment from the March 26, 2007 certification for Security Guard (M1541J).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission denied the request for an appointment waiver, ordered the appointing authority to properly dispose of the certification, and pay $1000 in compliance costs.
B-95 SUPERVISING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE (S3045G)
The Department of Human Services requests the revival of the Supervising Program Development Specialist, Management and Finance (S3045G) eligible list in order to fill a recently vacated position.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request.
B-96 JOSEPH AMOROSO
Joseph Amoroso, a Disabilities Services Specialist with the Department of Human Services (DHS), appeals the determination of the Chief of Staff which found sufficient evidence that the appellant had violated the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace (State Policy).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-97 COREY CALDWELL
Corey Caldwell, a Senior Correction Officer with the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Department of Corrections (DOC), appeals the determination of the former Assistant Director, Equal Employment Division, DOC, stating that the appellant did not present sufficient evidence to support a finding that he had been subjected to a violation of the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace (State Policy).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-98 ZSOLT TOLNAI
Zsolt Tolnai, an Attorney Assistant with the Department of Law and Public Safety, appeals the determination of the Counsel to the Attorney General, stating that the appellant failed to present sufficient evidence to support a finding that he had been subjected to a violation of the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace (State Policy).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-99 LISA ASHBAUGH
Lisa Ashbaugh appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management (SHRM) that the proper classification of her position is Supervising Program Support Specialist (Assistance Programs). The appellant seeks a Director, Human Services Programs, Management Improvement Specialist 1, or Manager 1, Human Resources classification.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-100 MARIA CHIARELLO
Maria Chiarello appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management (SHRM) that the proper classification of her position is Supervisor of Patients' Accounts 1. The appellant seeks a Supervising Medical Review Analyst classification.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-101 ROBYN JOHNSTON
Robyn Johnston appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management (SHRM) that the proper classification of her position is Investigator 1, Law and Public Safety. The appellant seeks a Supervising Investigator, Law and Public Safety classification.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-102 KIMBERLY SMITH
Kimberly Smith appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management (SHRM) that the proper classification of her position is Investigator 3, Law and Public Safety. The appellant seeks an Investigator 2, Law and Public Safety or an Investigator 1, Law and Public Safety classification.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-103 JANET SMOLENSKI
Janet Smolenski appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management (SHRM) that the proper classification of her position is Program Development Specialist 1 (Environmental Protection). The appellant seeks an Administrative Analyst 1 classification.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-104 TAMARA TALAVERA
Tamara Talavera appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management (SHRM) that the proper classification of her position is Investigator 3, Law and Public Safety. The appellant seeks an Investigator 2, Law and Public Safety classification.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-105 JYVAUN WILLIAMS
Jyvaun Williams appeals the decision of the Division of State Human Resource Management (SHRM) which found that his position is properly classified as Communications Systems Technician 1.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-106 WILLIAM SMALL
William Small, an Assistant District Parole Supervisor with the New Jersey State Parole Board, appeals the determination of his salary upon his promotion to his current title, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 4A:3-4.9.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-107 POLICE SERGEANT, CLARK
The Township of Clark (Clark), on behalf of Patrick Grady, Antonio Manata, George Marmarou, Thomas Sarnecki, and Brian Soos, requests transfer of their accumulated seniority from other jurisdictions to Clark.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request in part.
B-108 MARY GREENWALD
Irvington petitions the Civil Service Commission for a retroactive date of permanent appointment to the title of Administrative Clerk for Mary Greenwald.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request.
B-109 OFFICE OF MEDICAID INSPECTOR GENERAL
The Director, Division of Classification and Compensation, requests the reallocation of various titles to the noncompetitive division of the career service for a maximum of three pay periods, beginning on February 28, 2009.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request.
B-110 KENNETH PETTIFORD
Kenneth Pettiford, a Senior Correction Officer with the Department of Corrections, represented by Jason E. Sokolowski, Esq., requests enforcement of the Merit System Board decision rendered on May 21, 2008, which ordered that he immediately be reinstated to his permanent position as a Senior Correction Officer. Specifically, the appellant requests reinstatement to his prior position at the Central Reception and Assignment Facility.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission denied the request.
B-111 ROLAN E. CARTER
Rolan E. Carter, a Police Officer with the City of Camden, represented by Clifford L. Van Syoc, Esq., petitions the Civil Service Commission for interim relief of his immediate suspension effective August 4, 2008.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission denied the requests for interim relief of the immediate suspension and counsel fees but awarded back pay, benefits and seniority from October 16, 2008 until December 5, 2008.
B-112 LAWRENCE E. NORMAN
Lawrence E. Norman, a Police Officer with the City of Camden, represented by Timothy J.P. Quinlan, Esq., petitions the Civil Service Commission for interim relief of his immediate suspension.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request for interim relief in part and awarded back pay from the end of his indefinite suspension until the issuance of a new Preliminary Notice.
B-113 KEVIN HOUGHTON
Kevin Houghton, represented by Catherine Elston, Esq., and the City of Hoboken, represented by Sean Dias, Esq., seek acknowledgement of a settlement agreement between the parties.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission acknowledged the settlement.
B-114 ANTHONY HEARN
The Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, has temporarily remanded the June 25, 2008 decision of the Merit System Board, which reaffirmed its October 10, 2007 determination to rescind Anthony Hearn's appointment as an Education Program Development Specialist 1 and return him to his unclassified position as a Manager 1, Education.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission ordered Anthony Hearn's permanent appointment to the non-competitive title of Planning Associate 1, effective January 17, 2009, and granted a retroactive date of appointment, effective July 23, 2005, upon the successful completion of a current working test period.
B-115 JOSEPH LATONA
The appeal of Joseph Latona, Water Treatment Plant Repairer with the Passaic Valley Water Commission, of his removal effective October 29, 2007 on charges, was considered by Administrative Law Judge J. Howard Solomon (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on May 22, 2008, recommending acknowledgement of the settlement of the parties.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission remanded the matter to the Office of Administrative Law.
B-116 LENIN SIMICICH
The Palisades Interstate Park Commission (Palisades) requests reconsideration of the final administrative decision, rendered June 25, 2008, granting Lenin Simicich's request for sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission denied the request for reconsideration.
B-117 WILFREDO MEDINA
The appeal of Wilfredo Medina, a Police Officer with the City of Newark, of his removal, effective June 1, 2007, on charges, was heard by Administrative Law Judge Imre Karaszegi, Jr. (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on August 8, 2008. At its meeting on January 14, 2009, the Civil Service Commission (Commission) did not adopt the ALJ's recommendation to reverse the removal. Rather, the Commission upheld the removal. The proposed final decision is now submitted for the Commission's review.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission adopted the final decision.
B-118 WILMARIE ALAMO-LEBRON
Wilmarie Alamo-Lebron 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 Identification Officer (S0056K), Department of Corrections.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-119 ROBIN L. BATTE, ET AL.
Robin L. Batte, Suzanne K. Callanan, and Maria Tlatelpa appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services which found that they did not meet the requirements for the promotional examination for Management Assistant (PS2006I), State Parole Board.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that these appeals be denied and the matter of the proper classification of Maria Tlatelpa's position be referred to the Division of State Human Resource Management for further review.
B-120 MEAZA BERIH, ET AL.
Meaza Berih, Rochelle Harris, Diedra Samuel, and Olga Sexton appeal the determinations of the Division of Selection Services which found that, per the substitution clause for education, they were below the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination for Claims Reviewer, Medical Assistance and Health Services (PS8535H), Department of Health and Senior Services.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that these appeals be denied but the Division of Selection Services should re-review all of the applications for the subject examination consistent with this decision.
B-121 ANTONIO CARDONA
Antonio Cardona appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Coordinator, Division of Motor Vehicles (PS1929T), Motor Vehicle Commission.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-122 ASHWANI CHOPRA
Ashwani Chopra appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirements for the open competitive examination for Administrative Analyst 1 (S0655K).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-123 MADELINE CINQUE
North Jersey Developmental Center, on behalf of Madeline Cinque, appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Supervisor of Patients Accounts 1 (PS7314K).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-124 GUY A. CUCINOTTA
Guy A. Cucinotta appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Technical Support Specialist 1 (PS1700K), Department of Children and Families.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-125 ROSAURA INGRAM
Rosaura Ingram appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she did not meet the experience requirements for the promotional examination for Technical Assistant Personnel (PS9556K), Department of Children and Families.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-126 THERESA M. KENNEDY
Theresa M. Kennedy appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that she did not meet the experience requirement for the open competitive examination for Specification Writer, Purchasing (PC0582K), Atlantic County.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-127 KELLY MITCHELL
Kelly Mitchell 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 open competitive examination for Program Development Specialist 1 (C0347K), Ocean County.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-128 DIANA A. SNYDER
Diana A. Snyder appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that she was below the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination for Technical Assistant Personnel (PS9556K), Department of Children and Families.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-129 MELISSA STEVENSON
Union County appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that Melissa Stevenson was below the minimum requirements in education for the promotional examination for Human Services Specialist 1 (C0396K).
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-130 JOHN WALSH
John Walsh appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services which found that he was below the minimum requirements in experience for the promotional examination for Supervising Program Development Specialist (PS7002K), Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be granted.
B-131 JANICE WILLIAMS
Janice Williams appeals the determination of the Division of Selection Services that she did not meet the experience requirement for the promotional examination for Regional Supervisor of County Representatives (PS8721K), Department of Human Services.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission directed that this appeal be denied.
B-132 ROSABEATRIZ LOPEZ
Rosabeatriz Lopez petitions the Civil Service Commission to allow her to file untimely applications for the promotional examinations for Supervising Family Service Specialist 2 (PS6062K) and Supervising Family Service Specialist 2, Bilingual in Spanish and English (PS6063K), Department of Children and Families.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission denied the request.
B-133 CLINT RHUBART
The Acting Director, Division of Local Human Resource Management (LHRM), on behalf of the Vineland Public Library, requests that Clint Rhubart's out-of-title work experience be accepted to qualify him for a promotional examination for Network Administrator 1.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request.
B-134 PATRICIA DAVIS
The Department of the Treasury, on behalf of Patricia Davis, requests the relaxation of the provisions of N.J.A.C. 4A:6-1.22 so as to permit her to donate more than 10 leave days to Donna Samuels, who is participating in the donated leave program.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request.
B-135 KAREN MCBRIARTY
The Department of Corrections, on behalf of Karen McBriarty, requests the relaxation of the provisions of N.J.A.C. 4A:6-1.22 so as to permit employees of the Department of Corrections to donate more than ten leave days to Ms. McBriarty, who is participating in the donated leave program.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request.
B-136 CHERYL ANN MCGUIGAN
The Department of the Treasury, on behalf of Cheryl Ann McGuigan, requests the relaxation of the provisions of N.J.A.C. 4A:6-1.22 so as to permit her to donate more than 10 leave days to Sandy Davis, who is participating in the donated leave program.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request.
B-137 HERBERT STOUT
The Department of the Treasury, on behalf of Herbert Stout, requests the relaxation of the provisions of N.J.A.C. 4A:6-1.22 so as to permit him to donate more than 10 leave days to Carol Ricigliani, who is participating in the donated leave program.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request.
B-138 SALARY REGULATION, SUPPLEMENT 1, FY 2009
Submitted for the Commission's review is the Salary Regulation, Supplement 1, Fiscal Year 2009. This salary regulation, with its attachments A and B, pertains to salary increases for certain Employee Relations Groups, effective July 5, 2008, except that the effective date for 10-month employees will be September 13, 2008. It has been approved by Hope L. Cooper, Chair/CEO, Civil Service Commission and Charlene M. Holzbaur, Director, Division of Budget and Accounting. It is recommended that the Commission record this Salary Regulation.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission recorded the salary regulation.
B-139 ERIK DIAZ
Erik Diaz, a Police Officer with Paterson, represented by Steven Olimpio, President PBA Local No. 1, requests a retroactive date of appointment.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request.
B-140 MARY ANN BONCZYK
The Department of Environmental Protection, on behalf of Mary Ann Bonczyk, requests the relaxation of the provisions of N.J.A.C. 4A:6-1.22 so as to permit Ms. Bonczyk, who is participating in the donated leave program, to receive more than 180 donated leave days allowed to a recipient.
ACTION: The Civil Service Commission granted the request.
There being no further business before the Civil Service Commission, the meeting was adjourned to convene on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., at 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey. __________________________________ Hope L. Cooper, Chairperson Civil Service Commission
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