TO:Personnel Committee
John M. Duchessi, Chairman, Legislator, District 6
Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1
Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2
Roy S. Dimond, Legislator, District 3
Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4
Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5
Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7
Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9
FROM:Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature
CC:Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Personnel Officer, Media
DATE:3/28/2024
RE:Committee Meetings

Chairman John M. Duchessi has called a meeting of the Personnel Committee for 6:03 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068. 

This meeting is in person, however, members of the public may participate by calling 1-571-317-3122, Access Code 245-307-141. Minutes of the meeting will be transcribed and later posted on the Montgomery County website at www.co.montgomery.ny.us

  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 

     B. Nicole Yaggle, Personnel Officer - Workers' Compensation Insurance

2. RESOLUTION RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY PERSONNEL OFFICER (PERSONNEL)

3.  RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CANCER PREVENTIONS POLICY - SUN SAFETY (PERSONNEL)

4.  RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY FOR ADDITIONAL CANCER SCREENING LEAVE FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMPLOYEES (PERSONNEL)

5. OTHER

 



Proposed Resolutions

Res. #Sponsor/SecondRecommendation
208

RESOLUTION RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY PERSONNEL OFFICER (PERSONNEL)

Pepe/Headwell, Jr.Move to Full Legislature
209

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CANCER PREVENTIONS POLICY - SUN SAFETY (PERSONNEL)

Purtell/SweetMove to Full Legislature
210

RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY FOR ADDITIONAL CANCER SCREENING LEAVE FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMPLOYEES (PERSONNEL)

Pepe/DimondMove to Full Legislature



Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 208 of 2022

DATED: September 27, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY PERSONNEL OFFICER (PERSONNEL)


Resolution by Legislator: Pepe
Seconded by: Headwell, Jr.

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has determined that the position of Deputy Personnel Officer warrants a reclassification; and

WHEREAS, after analysis of the changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position Rule XXII of the Montgomery County Civil Service Rules requires that the Personnel Officer allocate the position to an appropriate class; and

WHEREAS, the duties over the years have had material duty changes and said duties are more illustrative of a Safety Coordinator and no longer represent a Deputy Personnel Officer;

RESOVED, the Montgomery County Legislature approves the re-allocation of the deputy Personnel Officer and establishes a Safety Coordinator in Group Q of the Non-Bargaining Policy with a base salary for 2022 of $32,560.

 

TRANSFER FROM:     
A-10-4-1430-00-.1120 (794)  
Deputy Personnel Officer (PT) $9,743.12
     
TRANSFER TO:     

A-10-4-1430-00-.1120 (new)

Saftey Coordinator (PT) $9,743.12

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislators Wilson, Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (9/27/2022)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Resolution re-classifying the position of Deputy Personnel Officer.


II. Justification:

After analysis of the changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position Rule XXII of the Montgomery County Civil Service Rules requires that the Personnel Officer allocate the position to an appropriate class.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Section 2.04 (I) of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to establish positions of employment.


IV. Financial Impact:

There is no financial impact.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 209 of 2022

DATED: September 27, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CANCER PREVENTIONS POLICY - SUN SAFETY (PERSONNEL)


Resolution by Legislator: Purtell
Seconded by: Sweet

WHEREAS, Montgomery County had a rate of 12.8 individuals per 100,000 diagnosed with Melanoma of the skin in 2021; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Personnel is committed to promoting Sun Safety practices to all visitors, employees and departments exposed to UV radiation by encourage employees and visitors to wear sun protective clothing, apply sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15 and re-apply every two hours to all exposed areas of the skin when swimming or sweating; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County will promote sun safety practices for both visitors and employees through but not limited to verbal prompts, email reminders, newsletter updates, new employee orientations, yearly in services or flyers or racks in employee shared areas; and,

WHEREAS, visitors and employees will be encouraged to seek out shade often and assess activities and work assignments outdoors, when possible, to include shade materials or avoid or alter peak sun intensity times of 10am – 4pm; and now therefor let it be 

RESOLVED, Montgomery County will enact a Sun Safety policy working with Cancer Prevention in Action, CPIA to provide employees and visitors of Montgomery County buildings with the tools necessary for Sun Safety while at the county buildings, or work sites.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby adopts the Cancer Preventions Policy - Sun Safety; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature adopts the Cancer Preventions policy as attached hereto and made part hereof.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislators Wilson, Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (9/27/2022)



Attachment

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Resolution Adopting the Cancer Preventions Policy - Sun Safety

 


II. Justification:

Montgomery County had a rate of 12.8 individuals per 100,000 diagnosed with Melanoma of the skin in 2021. One of our wellness initiatives is to promote sun safety practices for both visitors and employees in an effort to reduce the increasing trend.


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:

There is no financial impact.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 210 of 2022

DATED: September 27, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY FOR ADDITIONAL CANCER SCREENING LEAVE FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMPLOYEES (PERSONNEL)


Resolution by Legislator: Pepe
Seconded by: Dimond

WHEREAS, Montgomery County currently provides its full time employees with up to 4 hours of leave time for Cancer screening in accordance with Section 159-B of the Civil Service law; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Personnel in the continuation of our Wellness initiative, recommends that Montgomery County provide our full-time employees with an additional 4 hours of leave time for Cancer Screening to be used in a separate block of time in an effort to encourage prevention and detection; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Personnel Officer further advises that many cancer deaths are preventable through early detection, which significantly increases a person’s option for treatment and survival; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Personnel Officer further advises that the cervical cancer incidence rate is 6.3 per 100, 000, the colorectal Cancer incidence rate is 50.4 per 100,000 and Melanoma of the Skin rates is 12.8 per 100,000 in Montgomery County as of November 2021; and

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the additional 4 hours of leave time for all Cancer screening to further encourage prevention and detection; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature adopts the Cancer Screening Leave policy as attached hereto and made part hereof.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislators Wilson, Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (9/27/2022)



Attachment

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Adopting policy for additional cancer screening leave for Montgomery County employees


II. Justification:

 Montgomery County Personnel in the continuation of our Wellness initiative, recommends that Montgomery County provide our full-time employees with an additional 4 hours of leave time for Cancer Screening. This time is to be used in a separate block of time in an effort to encourage prevention and early detection. Research shows that many cancer deaths are preventable through early detection and early detection significantly increases a person’s option for treatment and survival.


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 only financial impact for the county is providing the employees with an additional 4 hours of time to use for Cancer Screening. However, the prevention measures will be a far greater benefit. 



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer