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HUMAN RESOURCE BOARD of CHILMARK
APPROVED
Minutes
April 18, 2013 8AM
Present: Frank LoRusso, Chair, Jennie Greene, Max McCreery, Jim Malkin, Steve Lewenberg, Bill Rossi, BOS Representative, Warren Doty
Not Present:
Staff: Marina Lent, Jennifer Christy, Administrative Assistant, Chuck Hodgkinson, Tim Carroll, Executive Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 8:02 AM by Chair LoRusso.
Procedure for HRBC/Staff communication:
- Discussion occurred regarding the procedure for staff to follow if they have work-related issues to discuss.
- Chair LoRusso requested the staff representative to remind the staff of the process for filing a grievance. Discussion occurred regarding the content of this reminder. Mr. Malkin agreed to work with Mr. Hodgkinson to draft a message to staff.
Review of Social Media Policy DRAFT:
- Ms. Christy provided members with the social media policy draft that was circulated in December 2012.
- Discussion occurred regarding the adequacy of the draft.
- Mr. Carroll agreed to revise the draft.
Seasonal Position Question:
- It was noted there was no response from Jack Collins regarding seasonal positions.
- Mr. Carroll agreed to contact Jack Collins to find out his response.
Assistant Beach Superintendent:
- In order to keep Beach Superintendent position as a seasonal position (working fewer than 16 weeks), Mr. LoRusso suggested hiring a “winter” Administrative Asst. to do the off-season work for $15/hr. Mr. LoRusso stated he had conferred with Kristin Maloney and Clarissa Allen, both members of the Beach Committee, about this idea.
- Mr. Rossi suggested the topic be brought to the Beach Committee so that they may initiate any steps to alleviate the off-season workload of the Beach Superintendent. He offered to communicate the idea to the Beach Committee.
- Brief discussion occurred regarding seasonal position certification in general.
Municipal Position Classification Manual DRAFT:
- Discussion occurred regarding Ms. Greene’s draft. The discussion included topics ranging from the danger of ‘grade creep’ if the manual is changed, the need to establish a clear process by which an employee petitions for a change in grade, and the efficiency and benefits of bundled jobs.
- Mr. Lewenberg suggested placing the topic on the May 2 agenda.
Minutes:
- Minutes from HRBC meeting on March 21, 2013 were reviewed. Approved with changes
Chairperson Position:
- Chair LoRusso made a motion to switch the chairperson each year at the time of the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. All ayes.
- Ms. Greene made a motion to elect Mr. Lewenberg as chairperson beginning at the May 2, 2013 meeting of the HRBC. Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. All ayes with Mr. Lewenberg abstaining.
Next Meeting:
- Thursday, May 2, 2013, 8 AM. (Tim Carroll will not attend this meeting due to travel)
- Thursday, May 16, 2013, 8 AM
Meeting adjourned at 9:54 AM
Minutes respectfully submitted by Jennifer Christy, Administrative Assistant.
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