A regular meeting of the Merit System Board was held on
Tuesday, December 7, 1999, in Trenton, New Jersey.

PRESENT: Chairwoman Janice Mitchell Mintz; Merit System
Board Members, Alan Dexter Bowman, Judith L. Shaw, and Leo R.
Vartan; Elizabeth Laufer, Deputy Attorney General; Henry Maurer,
Director, Elizabeth A. Napolitano, Sybil Janowitch and Charles
Spano, Division of Merit System Practices and Labor Relations.

In accordance with L.1975, c.231, Janice Mitchell Mintz,
Chairwoman, Merit System Board, 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 30, 1998 and posted at the
Department of Personnel, 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.

All other actions were by unanimous vote unless otherwise
specified.

WITHDRAWAL OF APPEALS

The following appeals were withdrawn and removed from the hearing
calendar:

Antoinette Brooks, Senior Correction Officer, Department of
Corrections, Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women,
suspension.

Joyce Easter, Senior Clerk Transcriber, Department of Human
Services, North Jersey Developmental Center, removal.

Glen Flora, Sheriff's Officer, County of Hudson, removal.

Claudine Gray, Clerk Typist, City of Plainfield, layoff.

Joseph Zayak, Police Lieutenant, Township of Woodbridge, removal.

DISMISSAL OF APPEALS - FAILURE TO APPEAR

The Merit System Board dismissed the following cases without
prejudice for failure to appear at the scheduled hearing before
the Office of Administrative Law:

Karen Draheim, Building Maintenance Worker, County of Monmouth,
release at the end of the Working Test Period.

Odell Jefferson, Family Service Specialist III, Department of
Human Services, Division of Youth and Family Services,
suspension.

Jean-Jacque Mackinson, Human Services Assistant, Department of
Human Services, Woodbridge Developmental Center, resignation not
in good standing.

Spencer S. Wood, Truck Driver, County of Monmouth, resignation
not in good standing.

SECTION A - HEARING MATTERS

A-1 SETTLEMENTS

In the Matter of George A. Ashton
Woodbine Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Removal

In the Matter of Jennifer Bright
Woodbine Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Removal

In the Matter of Augusta Clement
Department of Corrections
Resignation Not In Good Standing

In the Matter of Felisa Cooper
Montclair State University
Suspension

In the Matter of Bernice Couch
City of Atlantic City
Removal

In the Matter of Chad Glenn
Monmouth County
Suspension

In the Matter of Ovia Hall
Department of Human Services
Suspension

In the Matter of Kevin W. Jones
Monmouth County Sheriff's Department
Resignation in Good Standing

In the Matter of Denice Kiesling
Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility
Department of Corrections
Resignation Not in Good Standing

In the Matter of Carmine Orrico
Department of Transportation
Suspension

In the Matter of Wendy Smarr
Vineland Developmental Center
Department of Human Services
Suspension

In the Matter of Valerie L. Thompson
Department of Health and Senior Services
Suspension

In the Matter of Renee Triolo
Mid State Correctional Facility
Department of Corrections
Removal

RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE ABOVE
CASES - SETTLEMENT

ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged
the settlements with the exception of Denice Kiesling, which
was held over.

A-2 JAMES KLUG

James Klug, Marina Supervisor, Borough of Belmar, Department
of Parks and Recreation, layoff effective March 31, 1997,
for reasons of economy and efficiency.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the
layoff.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the
recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.

A-3 JOHN MONDRY

John Mondry, Police Officer, Police Department, City of
Jersey City, suspension for 77 days, beginning September 7,
1994 and ending November 23, 1994, on a charge which states
no member shall be involved in or party to a criminal act.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the
77 day suspension.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the
recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.

A-4 IYANA BYRD

Iyana Byrd, Human Services Assistant, Vineland Developmental
Center, Department of Human Services, removal effective
October 30, 1997, on charges of physical abuse of a client.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the
removal.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the
recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.

A-5 CARMEN CAMUSO

Carmen Camuso, School Crossing Guard, City of Newark,
removal effective December 11, 1997, on charges of failure
to comply with the City of Newark's Residency Ordinance for
employees of the City of Newark.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the
removal.

ACTION: The Merit System Board remanded the
matter to the Office of Administrative Law.

A-6 SEAN CLARK

Sean Clark, Building Maintenance Worker, Trenton Housing
Authority, removal effective February 13, 1997, on charges
of insubordination, conduct unbecoming a public employee and
excessive absenteeism.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the
removal.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the
recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.

A-7 NAGUIB S. HANNA

Naguib S. Hanna appeals the removal of his name from the
Assistant Environmental Engineer (S60380) eligible list
based on a claimed inability to perform the duties of the
position based on the appellant's inability to communicate
effectively in English.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Appellant
should be examined by the New Jersey Department of Personnel
to determine whether he satisfies the English language
requirement in the job specification for Assistant
Environmental Engineer. If successful, appellant should be
placed on the existing eligible list for that title, and
should be included in the next certification which may be
required by DEP.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that
this matter be held over in order that the
Department of Environmental Protection could
submit a clarification of its exceptions.

A-8 ANDREW IZATT

Andrew Izatt, Police Chief, Borough of South Toms River,
removal effective August 28, 1998, on charges of
incompetency, inefficiency and/or failure to perform duties,
insubordination, inability to perform duties, chronic or
excessive absenteeism and/or lateness, conduct unbecoming a
public employee, neglect of duty, falsification of official
records, intentionally omitting information on official
records, theft of public funds and abandonment of position.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the
removal and impose a six month suspension.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the
recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.

A-9 ANTHONY MAPLES

Anthony Maples, Human Services Technician (HST), Division of
Mental Health Services, Department of Human Services,
removal effective February 4, 1994, on charges of conduct
unbecoming a State employee and possession of a controlled
dangerous substance.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Uphold the
removal.

ACTION: The Merit System Board affirmed the
recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.

A-10 MICHAEL ROONEY

Michael Rooney, County Correction Officer, Essex County
Police Academy and Essex County, removal effective February
4, 1998, on charges of failing to successfully complete a
required firearms training program.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Acknowledge
the settlement.

ACTION: The Merit System Board acknowledged the settlement.

A-11 SHANNON STONEHAM-GAETANO AND MARIA CIUFO

Shannon Stoneham-Gaetano and Maria Ciufo, County Correction
Officers, Monmouth County and Monmouth County Police
Academy, removal effective February 11, 1998, on charges of
dismissal from a basic training course for failing to
successfully complete the handgun qualification course.

Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge - Reverse the
removal and reinstate appellants to their former positions.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be
held over.

SECTION B - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS

B-1 GONZALO GONZALES

Gonzalo Gonzales, represented by Kevin Sisco, Esq., appeals
his rejection as a Fire Fighter candidate by the City of
Paterson and its request to remove his name from the
eligible list for Fire Fighter 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 PAULA BANDURA

Paula Bandura, a Practical Nurse with 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 in part.

B-3 JOSEPH CONNORS

Joseph Connors, a Repairer with Ancora Psychiatric Hospital,
Department of Human Services, represented by Howard J.
Heald, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave injury (SLI)
benefits.

ACTION: The Merit System Board referred the
matter to the Medical Examiners Panel.

B-4 CHARLES LOVETT

Charles Lovett, a Day Care Center Technician with the
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-5 PATRICIA ORGIAS

Patricia Orgias, formerly a Head Cottage Training Supervisor
with Trenton 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 in part.

B-6 DOREEN BOYD

Doreen Boyd, represented by William Franklyn Joseph, Esq.,
appeals the determination of Human Resource Information
Services which found that the appointing authority had
presented a sufficient basis to remove her name from the
eligible list for Investigator, County Medical Examiner's
Office (C6180O), Camden County, for failure to satisfy the
experience requirement.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-7 JAMES E. GANLEY

James E. Ganley appeals the determination of Human Resource
Information Services which found that the appointing
authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his
name from the eligible list for Fire and Ambulance
Dispatcher (M0036O), City of Jersey City, for failure to
satisfy the experience requirement.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-8 WILLIAM GAWRON

William Gawron, represented by David J. DeFillippo, Esq.,
appeals the decision of Human Resource Information Systems
which upheld his bypass on the list for Police Chief
(PM4075V), Borough of Sayreville.

ACTION: The Merit System Board granted a hearing.

B-9 JAMES LARINA

James Larina, represented by Jay W. McCann, Esq., appeals
the decision of Human Resource Information Systems which
found that the appointing authority had presented a
sufficient basis to remove his name from the County
Correction Officer (C6344S), Passaic County, eligible list
on the basis of an unsatisfactory driving record.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-10 ANDREW NAZARIO

Andrew Nazario, represented by David Grossman, Esq., appeals
the decision of Human Resource Information Services which
found that the appointing authority had presented a
sufficient basis to remove his name from the Police Officer
(S9999V), City of Passaic eligible list for failure to meet
the age requirement.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-11 BRIAN SHANNON

Brian Shannon appeals the decision of Human Resource
Information Systems which found that the appointing
authority had presented a sufficient basis to remove his
name from the County Correction Officer (C0448S), Bergen
County, eligible list on the basis of an unsatisfactory
driving record.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-12 MICHAEL EVERETT

Michael Everett, a Police Officer with Hamilton Township,
represented by George T. Dougherty, Esq., requests a hearing
in regard to his 45-day suspension with pay, effective July
29, 1999. Additionally, petitioner requests interim relief
in regard to the Township's subsequent assignment of him to
non-police duties and its requirement that he attend
psychological counseling prior to being returned to his
former duties.

ACTION: The Merit System Board granted a hearing.

B-13 VIOLA THOMAS

Viola Thomas, a Senior Vocational Counselor (Corrections) at
Bayside State Prison, Department of Corrections, which found
that she failed to present sufficient evidence to establish
that she had been discriminated against on the basis of her
race, color, creed, ancestry or national origin or that she
was retaliated against or harassed.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-14 SOPHIA MIN

Sophia Min, a Personnel and Labor Analyst 3 with the
Department of Personnel requests reconsideration of a
decision rendered by the Merit System Board (Board) on
September 29, 1998 denying her request for a hearing before
the Board for two minor disciplinary actions which resulted
in the issuance of an official written reprimand and a
suspension of two days.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Abstained)
Alan Dexter Bowman (Yes)
Judith L. Shaw (Yes)
Leo Vartan (Yes)

B-15 EDWARD J. NISTICO

Edward J. Nistico, represented by James P. Swift, Esq.,
seeks reconsideration of the Merit System Board decision
which denied his appeal of his removal from the Police
Officer (M5409N), Atlantic City eligible list on the basis
of psychological unfitness.

ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the
request for reconsideration and revived the Police
Officer (M5409N), Atlantic City eligible list.

B-16 JOINT ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION AND PREDOMINANT INTEREST -
JOSEPH DENARO V. TOWNSHIP OF TEANECK

Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Michael L. Ravin issued an
order which denied consolidation of the Merit System Board
and Public Employment Relations Commission matters. Based
on this determination, the Merit System Board and the Public
Employment Relations Commission developed a joint order
modifying the ALJ's order. This joint order is now
submitted to the Board for consideration and approval.

ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the
joint order of consolidation and predominant
interest.

B-17 JOINT ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION AND PREDOMINANT INTEREST -
MICHAEL A. DEPOMPEO V. TOWNSHIP OF TEANECK

Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Jeffrey A. Gerson issued an
order which denied consolidation of the Merit System Board
and Public Employment Relations Commission matters. Based
on this determination, the Merit System Board (Board) and
the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) developed
and adopted a joint order adopting the ALJ's order.
Subsequently, Teaneck filed a request for reconsideration
stating that it never received the ALJ's original order and
therefore did not have the opportunity to file exceptions.
Based on this request, the Board and PERC granted Teaneck's
request for reconsideration and developed a new joint order
adopting the previous joint order. This new joint order is
now submitted to the Board for consideration and approval.

ACTION: The Merit System Board granted the
request for reconsideration and adopted the new
joint order reaffirming the original joint order
of consolidation and predominant interest.

B-18 EDWARD O'NEIL

Edward O'Neil, an Equipment Operator with the Department of
Public Works, Borough of Highlands petitions the Merit
System Board for reconsideration of the final administrative
decision, rendered on June 8, 1999, which found that the
appellant's removal was justified. This matter was held
over from the Board's November 23, 1999 meeting for further
review.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
held over.

B-19 BARBARA HENRY

The appeal of Barbara Henry, a Human Services Technician at
Ancora Psychiatric hospital, Department of Human Services,
regarding her resignation not in good standing effective
January 29, 1998, was heard by Administrative Law Judge
Anthony T. Bruno (ALJ), who rendered his initial decision on
September 30, 1999. At its meeting on November 9, 1999, the
Board did not accept the ALJ's recommendation that the
resignation not in good standing be reversed. Rather, the
Board upheld the resignation not in good standing. The
proposed final decision is now submitted for the Board's
review.

ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.

B-20 MARIO SIMMONS

The appeal of Mario Simmons, a Police Officer with the City
of Newark, regarding a 120-day suspension on charges, was
heard by Administrative Law Judge Michael L. Ravin (ALJ),
who rendered his initial decision on September 10, 1999,
reducing the 120-day suspension to a 60-day suspension. At
its meeting on October 26, 1999, the Board concluded that
the 120-day suspension should be reduced to a 15-day
suspension. The proposed final decision is now submitted
for the Board's review.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this matter be
held over.

B-21 LLOYD VESSELS

The appeal of Lloyd Vessels, a Correction Sergeant with the
Albert C. Wagner Youth Correctional Facility, Department of
Corrections, of his 45-day suspension on charges was heard
by Administrative Law Judge Steven C. Reback, who rendered
his initial decision on October 5, 1999, modifying the 45-
day suspension to a 30-day suspension. At its meeting on
November 9, 1999, the Board affirmed the recommendation of
the ALJ. The proposed final decision is now submitted for
the Board's review.

ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the final decision.

B-22 MICHAEL ACHONYE

Michael Achonye appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services which found that he did not meet the
experience requirements for the Business Manager (M6500W),
City of Linden open competitive examination.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-23 PAUL BRUNDAGE

Paul Brundage appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services which found that appellant did not meet
the requirements for the promotional examination for Police
Sergeant Health Care Facility, (PS5666K), Department of
Human Services.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-24 JOANN T. DIEHL

Joann T. Diehl appeals the decision of the Division of
Selection Services which found that she did not meet the
experience requirements for the promotional examination for
Administrative Analyst 3 (PS6256K), Department of Human
Services.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-25 MARY J. EDWARDS

Mary J. Edwards appeals the decision of the Division of
Selection Services which found that she did not meet the
experience requirements for the promotional examination for
Management Specialist (PC3168V), Bergen County.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-26 ALBRECHT W. GRAMPP

Albrecht W. Grampp appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services, which found that he did not meet the
experience requirement for the open competitive examination
for Counselor Penal Institution (C0595O), Atlantic City.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-27 NORMA GREEN

Norma Green appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services, which found that she did not meet the
experience requirement for the promotional examination for
Media Technician 3 (PS7334J), Kean University.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
granted.

B-28 CATHRYN L. HOCHKEPPEL

Cathryn L. Hochkeppel appeals the determination of the
Division of Selection Services, which found that she did not
meet the experience requirement for the promotional
examination for Principal Clerk Stenographer (PM0234A),
Borough of Fair Lawn.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
granted.

B-29 FELICIA JEGEDE

Felicia Jegede appeals the decision of the Division of
Selection Services which found that she did not meet the
experience requirements for the promotional examination for
Senior Health Aide (PM3235V), City of Newark.


ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Yes)
Alan Dexter Bowman (Abstained)
Judith L. Shaw (Yes)
Leo Vartan (Yes)

B-30 MATHEW K. KARIMATTAM

Mathew K. Karimattam appeals the determination of the
Division of Selection Services which found that appellant
did not meet the requirements for the Social Worker
(PC0480A), Bergen County, promotional examination.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-31 CAROL F. MARSHALL

Carol F. Marshall appeals the decision of the Division of
Selection Services which found that appellant did not meet
the experience requirements for the promotional examination
for Senior Clerk Transcriber (PS4952J), Stockton State
College.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
granted.

B-32 VISHNU H. PATEL

Vishnu H. Patel appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services which found that appellant did not meet
the requirements for the Social Worker (PC0480A), Bergen
County, promotional examination.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-33 YETTA SOMERS

Yetta Somers appeals the decision of the Division of
Selection Services which found that she did not meet the
experience requirements for the promotional examination for
Training Technician (PS7661R), Board of Public Utilities
("BPU").

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-34 DAVID W. BOWLBY

David W. Bowlby appeals the determination of the Division of
Selection Services which found that he did not meet the
requirements for a provisional appointment to the title of
Administrative Analyst 2, Department of Transportation.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-35 JOSEPH CALI

Joseph Cali appeals the decision of the Division of
Selection Services which found that appellant was not
permanent in a title to which the examination was open for
Senior Library Assistant (PM0199W), Jersey City.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-36 JOSEPH DECICCO

Joseph DeCicco appeals the decision of the Division of
Selection Services which found that appellant was not
permanent in a title to which the examination was open for
Senior Water Meter Repairer (PM0749W), East Orange.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-37 CATHERINE DUNBAR

Catherine Dunbar appeals the decision of the Division of
Selection Services which found that appellant was not
permanent in a title to which the examination was open for
Superintendent of Recreation (PM3582V), Camden City.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-38 SHEILA SWOOPES

Sheila Swoopes appeals the decision of the Division of
Selection Services which found that appellant was not
permanent in a title to which the examination was open for
Secretarial Assistant 3 (PS6994K), Division of Youth and
Family Services.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-39 MARGARET WILLIAMS

Margaret Williams appeals the decision of the Division of
Selection Services which found that appellant was not
permanent in a title to which the examination was open for
Principal Clerk Typist (PC3011V), Salem County.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-40 JOHN KIRK, III

John Kirk, III appeals the decision of the Division of
Selection Services which found that he lacked the required
amount of continuous permanent status as of the closing date
for Police Sergeant (PM0959W), Newark.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Yes)
Alan Dexter Bowman (Abstained)
Judith L. Shaw (Yes)
Leo Vartan (Yes)

B-41 PATRICIA CREWS

Patricia Crews appeals the decision of the Division of
Selection Services which found that she failed to achieve a
passing score on the Head Cottage Training Supervisor
(PS4355K), Woodbridge Developmental Center promotional
examination.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-42 MICHELE FILKOHAZI

Michele Filkohazi appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that she failed to achieve
a passing score on the Youth Aide (C0746W), Middlesex County
examination.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-43 SHERRI TUCKER

Sherri Tucker appeals the decision of the Division of
Selection Services which found that she failed to achieve a
passing score on the Technical Library Assistant (PS4838J),
William Paterson College promotional examination.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-44 JOSEPH WILKERSON

Joseph Wilkerson appeals the decision of the Division of
Selection Services which found that he failed to achieve a
passing score on the security Guard (M0497O), Newark
examination.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Yes)
Alan Dexter Bowman (Abstained)
Judith L. Shaw (Yes)
Leo Vartan (Yes)

B-45 EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 1 AND 2

The Manager, Shared Services Center II, Department of
Personnel, requests that the educational requirements for
the Education Program Development Specialist 1 and Education
Program Development Specialist 2 titles be relaxed to allow
two employees of the Human Resource Development Institute
(HRDI) to qualify for retroactive permanent appointments.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
granted.

VOTE: Janice Mitchell Mintz (Abstained)
Alan Dexter Bowman (Yes)
Judith L. Shaw (Yes)
Leo Vartan (Yes)

B-46 JAMES ADAMS

James Adams appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Captain (PM3623V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-47 JAMES ANDERSON

James Anderson appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM0945U), Bayonne.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that
this appeal be granted in part.

B-48 JEFF BEETLE

Jeff Beetle appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Captain (PM3625V), West Orange.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that
this appeal be granted in part.

B-49 THOMAS BELLI

Thomas Belli appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Captain (PM3625V), West Orange.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-50 FREDERICK BEHNKE

Frederick Behnke appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Captain (PM4166V), Hillside.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-51 FRANK BIRCH

Frank Birch appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-52 MICHAEL BLAZEJOWSKI

Michael Blazejowski appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-53 THOMAS BONDURICH

Thomas Bondurich appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM3629V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-54 RICHARD BORNSTAD

Richard Bornstad appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-55 LEO BORRE

Leo Borre appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM3629V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-56 JOSEPH BYRNE

Joseph Byrne appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Captain (PM3625V), West Orange.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-57 THOMAS CALLAHAN

Thomas Callahan appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM4177U), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-58 RAYMOND CARLUCCI

Raymond Carlucci appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Captain (PM3625V), West Orange.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-59 ALFRED CARROLL

Alfred Carroll appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM1343U), Hackensack.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-60 FRED CASSEL

Fred Cassel appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-61 JOHN CASSIDY

John Cassidy appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM3629V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-62 DANTE CORVELLI JR.

Dante Corvelli Jr. appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Captain (PM3625V), West Orange.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that
this appeal be granted in part.

B-63 GREGORY CORT

Gregory Cort appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Captain (PM3625V), West Orange.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-64 NICHOLAS CROSTA

Nicholas Crosta appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Captain (PM4166V), Hillside.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-65 PATRICK D'AMICO

Patrick D'Amico appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM3629V), Union township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-66 STANLEY DEPCZEK

Stanley Depczek appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Captain (PM3618V), Belleville.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-67 DARREN DRAPKIN

Darren Drapkin appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-68 FRANK ERICKSON

Frank Erickson appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM3629V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-69 SCOTT FINER

Scott Finer appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Captain (PM3621V), Rahway.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-70 JOHN FLEISCHMAN

John Fleischman appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Captain (PM3621V), Rahway.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-71 GEORGE FELLER

George Feller appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Captain (PM3625V), West Orange.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-72 JAMES FURLONG

James Furlong appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM4169V), West New York.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-73 RICHARD GAGLIARDI

Richard Gagliardi appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that
this appeal be granted in part.

B-74 THOMAS GOURLAY

Thomas Gourlay appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM3629V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-75 THOMAS HAEMMERLE

Thomas Haemmerle appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM4169V), West New York.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-76 ALAN HANLEY JR.

Alan Hanley Jr. appeals his score on the examinations for
Fire Captain (PM3625V), West Orange.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-77 JAMES HARRIS

James Harris appeals his score on the examination for fire
Lieutenant (PM3629V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-78 PAUL HEIMALL, SR.

Paul Heimall, Sr. appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Captain (PM3623V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-79 THOMAS HOLDER

Thomas Holder appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM3629V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-80 MICHAEL HREHA

Michael Hreha appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-81 ARTHUR KASTNER

Arthur Kastner appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM3629V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-82 JAMES KENAH

James Kenah appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Captain (PM3625V), West Orange.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-83 JOSEPH KOWKABANY

Joseph Kowkabany appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-84 GEORGE KUHN

George Kuhn appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-85 SCOTT LANGLANDS

Scott Langlands appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Captain (PM3618V), Belleville.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-86 CHARLES LEONE

Charles Leone appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Captain (PM3621V), Rahway.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-87 JAMES MARZARELLA

James Marzarella appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM3629V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-88 RICHARD MASSON

Richard Masson appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Captain (PM3625V), West Orange.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-89 MARK MASTERSON

Mark Masterson appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM4169V), West New York.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-90 JEFFREY MCGRATH

Jeffrey McGrath appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM3629V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-91 MICHAEL MCGRATH

Michael McGrath appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Captain (PM3800V), Margate City.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-92 GEORGE MILLER

George Miller appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-93 MICHAEL MODRAK

Michael Modrak appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-94 JOSEPH MUSSO

Joseph Musso appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Captain (PM3623V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that
this appeal be granted in part.

B-95 FRANK PAPAIANNI

Frank Papaianni appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM36026V), Belleville.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-96 JAMES PEINS

James Peins appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Captain (PM3621V), Rahway.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-97 WILLIAM PELLETTIERE

William Pellettiere appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Captain (PM4166V), Hillside.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-98 HERMAN PETERS

Herman Peters appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM4169V), West New York.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-99 STEPHEN PHILLIPS

Stephen Phillips appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Captain (PM3625V), West Orange.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-100 KENNETH REITMEYER

Kenneth Reitmeyer appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Captain (PM3625V), West Orange.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-101 WALTER RONGE JR.

Walter Ronge Jr. appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-102 GARRETT RUDNICKI

Garrett Rudnicki appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-103 MICHAEL SCANIO

Michael Scanio appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM3629V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-104 DOMINIC SICO

Dominic Sico appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM4169V), West New York.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that
this appeal be granted in part.

B-105 STEVEN SPURR

Steven Spurr appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM3629V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-106 DAMON STEWART

Damon Stewart appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Captain (PM3625V), West Orange.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-107 ROBERT SUMMERS

Robert Summers appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM3629V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-108 JOHN TUMMINELLO

John Tumminello appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Captain (PM3625V), West Orange.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-109 GARY TYBURCZY

Gary Tyburczy appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-110 THEODORE TYBURCZY

Theodore Tyburczy appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-111 FREDERICK WALCK

Frederick Walck appeals his score on the examination for
fire Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal be
denied.

B-112 GREGORY WEBER

Gregory Weber appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that
this appeal be granted in part.

B-113 THOMAS WOLANSKY

Thomas Wolansky appeals his score on the examination for
Fire Lieutenant (PM3629V), Union Township.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal
be denied.

B-114 JOHN ZEICH

John Zeich appeals his score on the examination for Fire
Lieutenant (PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal
be denied.

B-115 MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MINUTES

The Merit System Board Minutes for the meeting of
November 23, 1999, are submitted for adoption.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that
this matter be held over.

B-116 N.J.A.C. 4A:4-2.6 AND 2.16 AND 4A:6-5.1, 5.2 AND
5.3; PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REVIEW (PAR) PROGRAM

It is recommended that the Board adopt the amendments as
proposed with one exception: in all areas of the rules
where reference is made to the terminology used for the
three PAR rating levels, the terminology will be as
follows: Exceptional, Commendable and Unsatisfactory.
This terminology in the original reproprosal was
Outstanding, Satisfactory and Unsatisfactory.

ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the
amendments as proposed, with exceptions as
explained.

B-117 N.J.A.C. 4A-8, LAYOFFS AND 4A:4-3.2, SELECTION AND
APPOINTMENT

It is recommended that the Board adopt the reproposal and
proposed amendments as proposed with on exception: in all
areas of the rules where reference is made to the
terminology used for the three PAR rating levels, the
terminology should be as follows: Exceptional,
Commendable and Unsatisfactory. The terminology in the
original reproprosal was Outstanding, Satisfactory and
Unsatisfactory.

ACTION: The Merit System Board adopted the
amendments as proposed with exceptions as
explained.

B-118 SYLVIA BRITT

Sylvia Britt, a Senior Correction Officer at East Jersey
State Prison, Department of Corrections, represented by
Arnold S. Cohen, Esq., appeals the denial of sick leave
injury (SLI) benefits.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that
this appeal be granted in part.

B-119 CLAUDETTE GALIBER

Claudette Galiber, a Senior Correction Officer at New
Jersey State Prison, Department of Corrections,
represented by Robert A. Fagella, Esq., appeals the denial
of sick leave injury (SLI) benefits.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal
be granted.

B-120 MARK D. JOSEPH

Mark D. Joseph appeals the determination of the Division
of Selection Services which found that he did not meet the
education and experience requirements for the promotional
examination for Supervising Environmental Specialist
(Coastal Resources) (PS5061G), Environmental Protection.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal
be denied.

B-121 FRANK BIRCH, ET AL.

Fred G. Cassell, Richard Gagliardi, Michael J. Hreha,
Joseph A. Kowkabany, Jr., Frederick J. Walck, and Gregory
E. Weber appeal the late admittance of Frank Birch, Robert
N. Lambert, Michael Modrak, Gary Tyburczy, and Theodore
Tyburczy to the oral examination for Fire Lieutenant
(PM4177V), Linden.

ACTION: The Merit System Board directed that this appeal
be denied.

B-122 EARLY SETTLEMENTS

Paula Andryuk
Department of Agriculture
20-day suspension

Frederick Carnall
Department of the Treasury
Removal

Robert Turner
County of Hudson
30-day suspension and demotion

Carlton Worthy
Division of Taxation
Department of the Treasury
Release at the end of the Working Test Period

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 Tuesday, December
21, 1999, at 10:00 a.m., at 3 Station Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey.

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JANICE MITCHELL MINTZ
CHAIRWOMAN
MERIT SYSTEM BOARD