Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Meo Hiring topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Hartsville board authorizes memorandum to permit immediate health stipend for potential MEO hire
Summary
The board approved a memorandum of agreement with the union to set terms for hiring a Machine Equipment Operator, including paying at the current top rate and granting immediate access to the health stipend rather than a three-month wait.
Supervisor David Gerhard presented Resolution No. 7, which authorizes the town to enter a memorandum of agreement with the union to set terms and conditions for hiring a Machine Equipment Operator (MEO). The resolution notes that the town may need to offer top-rate pay for the hire and that the individual would need immediate access to the health stipend rather than the standard three-month waiting period.
After discussion the board approved the memorandum by unanimous roll call. Town Clerk Ashley Gibson recorded the vote: Councilperson Heidi Margeson — Yes; Councilperson Leon Woodworth Jr — Yes; Councilperson Misti Carbone — Yes; Councilperson Brinette Steffey — Yes; Supervisor David Gerhard — Yes. The resolution authorizes the town to negotiate and execute the memorandum consistent with the board’s direction.
The minutes record the board’s intent to use the memorandum to establish terms if an offer is made; the document itself and any subsequent hiring would follow the negotiated union terms and town procedures.
