JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE / PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

 

** APPROVED **


 

Members Present:  Chairman C. Crandall, G. Benson, D. Burdick, D. Cady, P. Curran, D. Fanton, M. Healy, T. Hopkins, K. LaForge, A. McGraw, T. O’Grady, D. Pullen, F. Sinclair, N. Ungermann; (Absent: D. Russo)

 

Others Present:  M. Alger, A. Finnemore, J. Margeson, B. Riehle

 

Call to Order:  The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Chairman Curtis W. Crandall.

 

Executive Session:

            A motion was made by Legislator Hopkins, seconded by Legislator Curran and carried to enter into executive session to discuss the employment history of particular employees.  Immediately following discussion, a motion was made by Legislator O’Grady, seconded by Legislator Curran and carried to close the executive session and return to the regular meeting.

 

Sheriff Salary:

            A motion was made by Legislator Fanton, seconded by Legislator Benson and carried unanimously to sponsor a resolution establishing the salary for the Sheriff at $58,000.  (Included with the Section 4 Salaries in the resolution requested below.)

 

2011 Salaries for Section 4, Non-Graded Positions:

            A motion was made by Legislator Burdick, seconded by Legislator Benson and carried to sponsor a resolution establishing the 2011 compensation for County employees whose titles are in the Section 4 Salary Plan as listed below (opposed:  Ungermann).  (It should be noted that the positions of Public Defender, County Treasurer, Real Property Tax Agency Director, County Clerk, County Attorney, Personnel Officer, Public Works Superintendent, Public Health Director, Social Services Commissioner, and Employment & Training Director were addressed separately by Local Law No. 4-2010 adopted by Resolution No. 195-10 on October 25, 2010.)  Prepare Resolution

 

            SECTION 4 (NON-GRADED) POSITIONS - 2011 SALARIES          

                      TITLE

BASE SALARY

County Legislators (15) 8,500
Chairman of the Board 8,500
 Majority Leader 300
Minority Leader 300
Budget Officer  2,500
Deputy Budget Officer 2,500
County Administrator 92,376 
Deputy County Administrator  61,800
Clerk of the Board 54,275
District Attorney   119,800 
Assistant District Attorney (1st) 35,760
Assistant District Attorney (2nd) 33,185
Assistant District Attorney (3rd)  33,185
Assistant District Attorney (4th)  33,185
Assistant District Attorney (5th) RTR 26,000   
Assistant District Attorney (6th) Welfare 24,000
District Attorney Investigator (PT)   12,669 
Coroners    150 p/d 
Coroners' Physician 50 p/d
Deputy County Auditor    1,200 
 Assistant County Attorney (1st) 78,010  
Assistant County Attorney (2nd)  58,045 
Assistant County Attorney (3rd)  57,000
Election Commissioners (2)  13,525 
Election Technicians    $16.50/hr.  
Election Inspectors  $16.50/hr.
Election Inspectors  $85/day primary  
Seasonal Laborers (Public Works)  8.00/hr.   
Information Technology Director 63,940
Sheriff 58,000
Probation Director II 58,830
STOP DWI Coordinator 15,250
Youth Director 29,960 
Emergency Management and Fire Director 48,000  (Res. #175-10)
Medical Director 20,000
Community Services Director 37,430
Development Director 78,400 
Office for the Aging Director 57,325
     Office for the Aging:  
                Site Managers 7.50-9.50/hr.
                Drivers, Aides 7.50-9.50/hr.
 Rushford Lake:  
            Youth Agencies Director   495/wk.
               Lifeguards          9.75/hr.
JTPA Summer Counselors/Teachers 12/hr. 
Executive Secretary, Workers Comp. 32,340 

                                                                                                                                   

2011 Salaries for Non-Unit Employees:

            A motion was made by Legislator Burdick, seconded by Legislator Benson and carried to sponsor a resolution establishing a 2.5 percent salary increase for 2011 for County employees whose titles are in the Non-Unit Salary Plan (opposed:  Ungermann).  Prepare Resolution

 

County Clerk Personnel Requests

            County Clerk Robert Christman requested approval to change a position of Full-Time Index Clerk (AFSCME Grade 6) to Part-Time Index Clerk, as well as approval to fill the Part-Time Index Clerk position.  Referred to County Administrator and Ways & Means Committee

 

            Mr. Christman also requested approval to create two positions of Senior Recording Clerk (AFSCME Grade 10), and eliminate one position of Index Clerk and one position of Senior Index Clerk, as well as approval to fill the newly created positions.  A motion was made by Legislator Benson, seconded by Legislator Fanton and carried unanimously to approve the requests.  Prepare Resolution for creation of positions.  Referred to County Administrator and Ways & Means Committee for filling of positions contingent on adoption of resolution.

 

            The cumulative savings for all personnel changes amount to $6,939.

 

            Mr. Christman reported that a Senior Account Clerk Typist (AFSCME Grade 10) position will become vacant as of December 29 due to a retirement.  This position handles all final collection transactions in both the County Clerk’s Office and Department of Motor Vehicles and balances all accounts daily.  It is an essential job that can’t be absorbed by another employee due to its complexity and time constraints.  The position is responsible for over $1 million in receipts, deposits, and general accounting data input.  Good accounting practice dictates multiple levels of transaction verification.  Redundant accounting verification is required by both the NYS DMV and the NYS Unified Court System.  Mr. Christman is requesting approval to fill the position effective January 1.  He will be moving a Full-Time Index Clerk who meets the qualifications and is currently being co-trained to the vacated position.  A motion was made by Legislator Pullen, seconded by Legislator Benson and carried unanimously to approve the request.  Referred to County Administrator and Ways & Means Committee

 

Adjournment:  The meeting was adjourned at 3:37 p.m. following a motion made by Legislator Burdick, seconded by Legislator Fanton and carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Adele Finnemore, Journal Clerk