2008-0922008-92
`kw Resolution to Amend the Town of Wappinger Personnel Policy/Manual Respective to
Employee Time Clock Usage
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on March
10th, 2008.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor - Christopher J. Colsey
Councilmembers - William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina (arrived at 9:14 PM)
Maureen McCarthy
Joseph P. Paoloni
ABSENT:
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger invested in a biometric time clock system as part
of the Paychex payroll system;
WHEREAS, the software packages respective to the time clock has been installed upon
the Bookkeeper's computer, with a backup installation upon the Account Clerk's computer;
WHEREAS, the Bookkeeper and Account Clerk have updated their training respective
to the use of the time clock software;
WHEREAS, the Town Board adopted the Town of Wappinger Personnel Policy/Manual
on May 291h, 2001;
WHEREAS, the regular hours of operation for Town Hall are set at 8:30 AM to 4:00
PM, Monday through Friday;
WHEREAS, the respective Department Head may modify the starting time of their
department personnel to accommodate seasonal variations and programs, with provisions that
each department shall have available personnel during regular hours of operation;
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Personnel Policy/Manual does not reflect policies
on time clock utilization or employee tardiness;
BE IT RESOLVED, that all Town of Wappinger employees, with exceptions granted to
elected officials, appointed members of the various Boards, Highway employees subject to
collective bargaining, contractual employees other than Highway, and seasonal recreation
program staff, shall be subject to utilization of the time clock located in the Town Hall.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any employee exhibiting a pattern of unexcused
tardiness, prolonged breaks, or leaving early shall be subject to documentation within their
personnel file. An unacceptable pattern shall be defined as three (3) or more incidents within a
thirty (30) day period. Documentation of nine (9) or more incidents within a one hundred eighty
(180) day period shall constitute the completion of a Consultation Memo by the respective
Department Head to reflect a period of probation no less than sixty (60) days, and a plan of
progressive discipline should the behavior continue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Town of Wappinger
Personnel Policy/Manual, as adopted on May 29th, 2001, Page 22, Section 14 - Vehicle Use
Policy, "All Town vehicles will be parked in the back of Town Hall; except elected official cars
and the Fire Inspector", the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger re -affirms this policy
respective to all Town vehicles primarily purposed for use on public roadways. The Town Board
does not authorize the use of any Town vehicle, except those exempted herein, for purposes
outside the scope of Town employment.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR
Voting:
AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
3/10/2008
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
HN C,UT RSON., TOWN CLERK