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Town Engineer FY21-22
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT TOWN ENGINEER Agreement This agreement is between the Town of Canton, acting through its Select Board and Jason K. Mello (hereafter referred to as the Town Engineer, or employee). The Superintendent of Public Works shall provide day-to- day direction, guidance and supervision to this position —- Town Engineer. SECTION I. 1) TERMS AND CONDITIONS: a. This employment agreement’s term is August 31, 2020 — June 30, 2022 There shall be a 180 day probationary period. The Town reserves its right to terminate this agreement without cause and for any reason or no reason during this period and shall provide written notice to employee. The position of Town Engineer is under the direct, day-to-day supervision of The Superintendent of Public Works. It is also subject to the authority of the Town Administrator and the Select Board. This contract may be extended or renewed by written approval of the Select Board. In the event the employee desires to resign from the position of Town Engineer before the expiration of the aforesaid term of employment, the employee will provide written notice at least thirty (30) calendar days in advance to the Canton Select Board through its Town Administrator. In the event that the Town decides not to renew this contract at the end of the term stated above, the Town will provide at least thirty days (30) advance notice in writing to the employee of the decision to not renew. The Superintendent of Public Works may review and evaluate the job performance of the Town Engineer. Such performance reviews may take place annually. This optional review would be in addition to day-to-day feedback and direction. Failure to perform this optional performance review shall not prejudice the Town in any way. The Town may discharge the Town Engineer at any time during the term of this agreement for good cause. In the event the employee is terminated/separated/discharged/non reappointed by the Town for any other reason, not related to good cause and before the expiration of the aforesaid term of employment, and during such time the employee is willing and able to perform the duties of the position, the Town agrees to pay a lump sum cash payment, equal to six 6 month’s salary. This payout clause will only apply during the first two years of employment. Thereafter, the Town Engineer shall be entitled to severance pay calculated upon rate of one week of severance for each year of employment with the Town. Under the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works duties are as identified in the attached position description (Appendix A) which becomes part of this agreement. The Town reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities outlined in the position description as determined by the Employer during the term of this agreement. far
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT TOWN ENGINEER 2) COMPENSATION The Town agrees to compensate the Town Engineer based on a 40 hour week as follows: For the period of August 31, 2020 through June 30, 2021 the annual salary of $102,772.00 For the period of July 1, 2021 through June 20, 2022 the annual salary of $102,772.00 COLA to be negotiated Annual salary payments are to be made in equal weekly installment payments a. Overtime. It is understood that this position is a salaried position exempt under the Federal Fair Labors Standards Act. The position may require the Employee to work beyond his/her regular weekly schedule, including nights and weekends, as established by management and/or as needed to fulfill position responsibilities. 3) INSURANCE AND OTHER BENEFITS a. HEALTH -DENTAL INSURANCE: A plan of medical and dental insurance consistent with M.G.L., Chapter 32 B shall be provided to the employee with 75% paid by the Town and 25% paid by the Employee. b. VACATION LEAVE: The Town agrees to provide the employee in the amount 20 days per year as paid vacation. Time off for vacation is to be taken subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Public Works. Vacation time may be carried over from one year to the next year, to a maximum of thirty (30) days. Upon the retirement, termination, resignation or death of the employee, they (or their estate) will be paid the amount of all unused vacation time. Vacation credit to employee accruals shall be made on the initial start date made in full for fiscal year 2021 and then will be made on July 1* for each contract year, in full. The employee may not carry — over more than 30 current year vacation days in any contract year. c. SICK LEAVE: Sick leave shall accrue at the rate of 1.25 days per month, accumulating without limit, less paid sick leave taken. An employee who retires pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 32 will be entitled to receive salary compensation for Fifty Percent (50%) of unused accumulated sick time or seventy (70) days, whichever is lesser. In the case of death, payment shall be made to the deceased employee’s estate, with payment calculated at the current daily rate of pay. In no event shall sick time buy back payment, under this section, exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00).
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT TOWN ENGINEER In addition, the employee is allowed, with the approval of the Appointing Authority, use of accrued sick leave, up to five days per contract year, for family-related sick leave. Employee may be required, upon request by the Town, to provide a Physician’s certificate at any time by the Town for absence(s) of any duration. In addition, employee may be required to be examined by a Town-designated physician to verify need for absence. PERSONAL LEAVE: Granted 3 days per fiscal year. Personal leave days may not be carried over from one contract year to the next contract year. RETIREMENT: Contributory retirement coverage with Norfolk County Retirement Board will be provided, as required by state law. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: The Town will reimburse the employee for job-related courses taken as part of a degree or certificate program or credit towards maintaining a professional license or professional competency. Books, registration fees, and all other costs will be paid for by the Town, subject to funding availability. Payment will be made after proof of successful course completion is provided. It is agreed that the amount reimbursed to the employee will in no event exceed the departmental available annual appropriation. This provision is subject to the sole discretion of the Town. OTHER BENEFITS: The town will provide the Town Engineer with the following additional benefits as are conferred upon other Town Employees: workers’ compensation, paternity leave, leave of absence, and approved leave(s) with or without out pay as approved by the Town. JURY DUTY: The Employer agrees to make up the difference between the weekly wages and the compensation received for jury duty pay. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - in the event of death in the immediate family of the employee, the employee shall be granted up to 4 consecutive days leave without loss of pay, to attend the funeral or memorial services. The term immediate family shall include the mother, father, wife, husband, brother, sister, child, grandchild, grandparent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, stepparent of either spouse, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, niece and nephew. In the event of death of the employee’ s uncle, aunt, or non-relative living in the employee’s household for a minimum of one year, the employee shall be granted one (1) day’s leave on the day of the funeral. TRAVEL -— The Town will provide an allowance of $1,500 annually paid out in weekly installments. Parking, tolls, meals and conference expenses as they relate to the Town Engineer performance duties shall be reimbursable, subject to review by the Superintendent of Public Works. All requests for reimbursement shall be submitted in conformity with existing town practices and procedures relating to reimbursement for expenditures.
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT TOWN ENGINEER k. PROFESSIONAL DUES AND SEMINARS: The employee is required to maintain his/her professional competency. Educational courses, seminars, and/or meetings approved by the Town are encouraged. The Town shall pay costs related to such attendance subject to funding availability and in its discretion. Prior approval from the Superintendent of Public Works is required for such participation to determine funding availability and ensure proper departmental coverage in the absence of the Town Engineer. Annual membership dues for applicable professional organizations/affiliations shall also be paid by the Town in its discretion. It is the employee’s responsibility to seek and request appropriate continuing education/professional licensure/certifications. 1. PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM: The Town will reimburse the employee for durable exercise equipment such as an exercise bicycle, stair stepper, elliptical machine, rowing machine, etc. or approved health club facility; not to include clothing, sneakers, or regular bicycles. The employee must show satisfactory evidence of enrollment/purchase and provide the Town with receipted bills. Reimbursement by the Town will not exceed Four Hundred Dollars ($400) in any contract year. m. HOLIDAYS - The following days shall be recognized as paid holidays on the day on which they are observed: New Years Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Day Columbus Day Washington’s Birthday Veteran’s Day Patriot’s Day Thanksgiving Day Memorial Day Christmas Day Independence Day Half day preceding Christmas If any of these days falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be considered the holiday. Holidays falling on a Sunday will be celebrated on Monday. 4) INDEMNIFICATION - The Employer shall defend, save harmless and indemnify the Employee against any tort, professional liability claim or demand or other legal action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of the Employee’s duties as Town Engineer, and consistent with state law. Employer will comprise and settle any such claim or suit and pay the amount of any settlement or judgment rendered thereon. Willful torts and criminal acts are excluded, pursuant to state law.
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT TOWN ENGINEER For the Select Board John J. Connolly, Chairman C Michael C. Loughran Vice Chairman Christopher J. Connolly,, Member - < Lisa R. Lopez Member B-4-20 Date