TO:Personnel Committee
John M. Duchessi, Chairman, Legislator, District 6
Roy S. Dimond, Legislator, District 3
Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7
Joseph M. Isabel, Legislator, District 8
Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9
FROM:Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature
CC:Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Personnel Officer, Media
DATE:4/23/2024
RE:Committee Meetings

Chairman Duchessi has called a meeting of the Personnel Committee for 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Bldg, 64 Broadway, Fonda, NY. Items on the agenda, at this time, are as follows:

1. DISCUSSION

A.  Privilege of Committee Chair, Committee Members & Legislators to discuss items of interest, etc., regarding departments governed by this Committee

2.  RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2018 OPERATING BUDGET (PERSONNEL)

3.  OTHER



Proposed Resolutions

Res. #Sponsor/SecondRecommendation
96

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2018 OPERATING BUDGET (PERSONNEL)

Duchessi/PepeMove to Full Legislature
97

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC HELPER POSITION (PUBLIC WORKS)

Purtell/DimondMove to Full Legislature
83

RESOLUTION RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY AND THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR DEPUTY SHERIFFS, AND AUTHORIZATION OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR A PERIOD OF 1/1/2013-12/31/2017 (PERSONNEL) 

Dimond/SweetMove to Full Legislature
84

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2018 OPERATING BUDGET - DEPUTY SHERIFFS SALARIES

Sweet/PepeMove to Full Legislature



Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 96 of 2018

DATED: April 24, 2018

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2018 OPERATING BUDGET (PERSONNEL)


Resolution by Legislator: Duchessi
Seconded by: Pepe

WHEREAS, titles along with duties and responsibilities within the county have periodically been reviewed by Civil Service or when requested by an employee or department; and

WHEREAS, attempts have been made to recognize areas in which discrepancies have been identified; and

WHEREAS, the clerical/assistant titles located in Grade R in the Non-Bargaining Policy have been identified as having a discrepancy in pay when comparing the similar responsibilities; and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer recommends the equalization of said positions;

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows:

TRANSFER FROM:     
A-30-4-1990-00-.4400     Contingent Account  $10,638.00
     
TRANSFER TO:     
A-12-4-1490-00-.1110 (1088)    Confidential Secretary - DPW  $3,546.00 
A-18-4-6010-00-.1110 (1091)    Confidential Secretary - DSS  $3,546.00 
A-10-4-1430-00-.1110 (1140)     Personnel Assistant $3,546.00 

 

 

MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Headwell, Jr., seconded by Legislator Pepe,

to remove from the FINANCIAL IMPACT "which includes retroactivity to 1/1/2018 of $2649.19"

passed with Aye(9).(4/24/2018)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislators Dimond, Isabel and Purtell voted Nay. (4/24/2018)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Clerical/Assistant titles within group R of the Non-Bargaining Policy have been identified as titles that are equal in responsibilities however are not equal in salary. Therefore this resolution would assist in making the necessary changes to avoid pay inequities.


II. Justification:

The Personnel Officer recommends the equalization of said positions in the clerical/assistant titles located in grade R in the Non-Bargaining Policy as they have been identified as having a discrepancy in pay when comparing the similar responsibilities and duties.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to section 2.04 (b) of the charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations


IV. Financial Impact:

The financial impact of this resolution for the 2018 budget is $10,638.00 which includes retroactivity to 01/01/2018 of $2649.18.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 97 of 2018

DATED: April 24, 2018

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC HELPER POSITION (PUBLIC WORKS)


Resolution by Legislator: Purtell
Seconded by: Dimond

WHEREAS, there are currently two (2) open Automotive Mechanic positions in the Department of Public Works; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works has reviewed the workload of the department, and is requesting one (1) Automotive Mechanic position be eliminated and replaced with an Automotive Mechanic Helper; and

WHEREAS, funding for the position already exists in the 2018 Budget; and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has adopted the title of Automotive Mechanic Helper, a Non-Competitive title and has allocated said title at a base salary of $30,167.00, Grade D in the CSEA Bargaining Unit .

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislators hereby establish a full time Automotive Mechanic Helper position in the Department of Public Works, at a base salary of $30,167.00, Grade D in the CSEA Bargaining Unit .

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (4/24/2018)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

To eliminate an existing position in the Department of Public Works  and create an Automotive Mechanic Helper, based on Commissioner's recommendation for the department's demands.


II. Justification:

There is a need in the Department of Public Works for an Automotive Mechanic, and after several failed attempts to fill the position, the Commissioner is seeking an entry level Automotive Mechanic Helper who will gain the essential knowledge, skills and abilities to eventually perform the duties of the hgher title.


III. Legislative Impact:

The Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to create new positions.


IV. Financial Impact:

Base salary will be reduced from:

Automotive Mechanic-               $33,559.00 to

Automotive Mechanic Helper-    $30,167.00

Funding for position is already budgeted in the 2018 budget, therefore, no financial impact is forseen.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 83 of 2018

DATED: April 24, 2018

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY AND THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR DEPUTY SHERIFFS, AND AUTHORIZATION OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR A PERIOD OF 1/1/2013-12/31/2017 (PERSONNEL) 


Resolution by Legislator: Dimond
Seconded by: Sweet

WHEREAS, negotiations for a successor employment agreement to contract with the Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff Police Benevolent Association, Inc. has been conducted; and

WHEREAS, the parties reached a Memorandum of Agreement for Deputy Sheriffs; and

WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Agreement has been ratified by the the Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff Police Benevolent Association, Inc.

WHEREAS, the contract includes retoractivity from January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017 in the amount of $392,500.00.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby ratifies and approves the Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Montgomery and the Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff Police Benevolent Association, Inc.; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney is hereby authorized to sign the contract, incorporating said memorandum of agreement, with Deputy Sheriffs for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows:

 

 

TRANSFER FROM:    
     
A-30-4-1990-00-4400 Contingent Account $107,500.00
     
TRANSFER TO:    
     
A-10-4-1430-00-.1125 (337) Other Compensation/Raises $107,500.00

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (4/24/2018)



Memorandum of Agreement - PBA - January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

On April 5th, 2018, Montgomery County entered into a memorandum of agreement with the Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff Police Benevolent Association, inc. for Deputy Sheriffs. This agreement resolved contract issues that have been outstanding since December 31, 2012. The term of the new agreement will be January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017. Upon ratification of this agreement, PBA will receive retroactivity for the period of 1/1/2015-ratification. PBA will be subject to random drug/alcohol testing and will receive increases to longevity as well as salary. Adjustments to the base salary will compensate PBA for pay scale that was inconsistent with agencies of similar liking.


II. Justification:

Successor contract expired on 12/31/2012 and negotiations are complete.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to article 2 of the charter the Montgomery county legislature has the power to make appropriations. Pursuant to article 3 of the charter the Montgomery county executive has the authority to sign contracts.


IV. Financial Impact:

$392,500.00 will be needed to fund the retoractivity from 2015 through 2017. $285,000 will be used from the 2018 Personnel Budget in addition to the $107,500 from the Contingent Account.

Upon adoption of this policy, employees shall receive retroactivity from 2015 through ratification, payments to be made within 30 days after ratification.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 84 of 2018

DATED: April 24, 2018

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2018 OPERATING BUDGET - DEPUTY SHERIFFS SALARIES


Resolution by Legislator: Sweet
Seconded by: Pepe

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 83 of 2018 the Montgomery County Legislature ratified and approved a full-time Memorandum of Agreement between Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff’s PBA; and

WHEREAS, the funding of the salary changes for 2018 were not included in the 2018 Operating Budget.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer hereby is authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows: 

TRANSFER FROM:    
A599 Appropriated Fund Balance $189,378
     
TRANSFER TO:    
     
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (0116) DEPUTY SHERIFF $6,566
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110  (0038) DEPUTY SHERIFF $7,577
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110  (1267) DEPUTY SHERIFF $8,498
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110  (0438) DEPUTY SHERIFF - INV $9,659
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110  (0484) DEPUTY SHERIFF $5,993
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110  (0975) DEPUTY SHERIFF - SEN INV $11,547
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (0921) DEPUTY SHERIFF $7,577
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (0482) DEPUTY SHERIFF - SERGEANT $10,333
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (0429) DEPUTY SHERIFF $5,633
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (0436) DEPUTY SHERIFF $6,566
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (1012) DEPUTY SHERIFF $5,677
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (0481) DEPUTY SHERIFF $6,077
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (0637) DEPUTY SHERIFF - SERGEANT $10,504
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (0639) DEPUTY SHERIFF $6,566
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (1117) DEPUTY SHERIFF $6,389
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (0003) DEPUTY SHERIFF $11,992
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (0638) DEPUTY SHERIFF $9,382
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (1115) DEPUTY SHERIFF $6,370
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (0640) DEPUTY SHERIFF $5,006
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (0068) DEPUTY SHERIFF $6,152
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (1295) DEPUTY SHERIFF - INV $7,343
A-15-4-3110-00-.1110 (0507) DEPUTY SHERIFF - SERGEANT $7,645
A 15 4 3110 0 1110 (0922) DEPUTY SHERIFF $8,779
A 15 4 3110 0 1110 (0524) DEPUTY SHERIFF - LT $11,547

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (4/24/2018)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

 Amending the 2018 operating budget to reflect the ratified PBA agreement.


II. Justification:

Resolution 84 ratified the PBA agreement and therefore modifications to salaries for 2018 operating budget must be made.


III. Legislative Impact:

Article 2, Section 2.04 of the Montgomery County Charter states that the Montgomery County Legislature shall be the legislative, appropriating and policy-determining body of the County.


IV. Financial Impact:

The financial impact for 2018 is $189,378.00 to be funded through appropriated fund balance. 



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer