Administration and County Services Committee

Administration and County Services Committee

Michael Crawford			Robert McLeod, Chairman	David Howelman

February 12, 2003
Minutes

Members Present:		Bob McLeod, Mike Crawford and David Howelman
Members Absent:		None
Others Present:		Pete Garwood and Bob Straw

1. Meeting called to order at 2:00 p.m.
2. ACT Grievance
	Committee reviewed the notice of disciplinary action (dismissal) given to Lorne Marshall as well as information about past reprimands and a copy of the work rules complete with the steps for progressive discipline.
	Committee moved to Room 203-B to accommodate the number of people.
	Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner informed Mr. Lorne Marshall that he had the right to request the meeting go into closed session. Mr. Marshall declined and indicated a preference for open session.
	Union members: Bob Donick, Union Representative; Lorne Marshall, Grievant and Bob Daniels, Union Steward were present at the meeting.
	Mr. Bob Donick explained the union’s position is that this situation does not warrant dismissal.
	Mr. Bob McLeod pointed out, and Mr. Donick acknowledged, the work rules indicate dismissal as the standard step for a third Class II infraction.
	Bob Donick, Bob Daniels and Lorne Marshall explained what happened regarding the January 17, 2003 incident that led to Mr. Marshall’s dismissal (from their perspective).
	Mr. Bob Straw, Antrim County Transportation (ACT) Director reviewed with the Committee various pictures of the driveway, the post Mr. Marshall ran into, and the road in relation to the driveway and house. Mr. Straw explained the reason he made the decision to terminate Mr. Marshall’s employment with ACT.
	Mr. Marshall and Mr. Daniels presented letters they had collected from riders indicating their support for Mr. Marshall as a bus driver for ACT.
	Mr. Donick proposed that Mr. Marshall be reinstated with no request for lost pay from January 24 to the date of reinstatement. He also proposed a letter of understanding indicating that if Mr. Marshall has another related infraction, he could be immediately dismissed.

	Mr. Marshall, Mr. Donick and Mr. Daniels left the room while the committee reviewed the additional information and discussed the situation. The Committee discussed whether the termination was warranted.
	The committee agreed that in accordance with the work rules, Mr. Straw acted appropriately in dismissing Mr. Marshall. However, the Committee felt that Mr. Marshall made the proper decision by entering the customer’s driveway (a cancer patient). The Committee also felt the snowy conditions could have contributed to the accidental collision with the post on the edge of the driveway.
	The Union representatives and Mr. Marshall rejoined the meeting. Committee Chair, Mr. McLeod expressed the consensus of the Committee as follows:
	The termination is withdrawn and changed to a suspension the duration of which will equal the lost time between January 24^th until February 18^th. Additionally, the Union will provide a letter of understanding that if Mr. Marshall has another related incident he will be automatically and immediately discharged and such termination will not be subject to the grievance process.
	Mr. Donick stated the arrangement is agreeable to the union.
	Meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

Administration and County Services Committee

Michael Crawford

Robert McLeod, Chairman

David Howelman

February 12, 2003

Minutes

Members Present:

Bob McLeod, Mike Crawford and David Howelman

Members Absent:

None

Others Present:

1. Meeting called to order at 2:00 p.m.

Committee reviewed the notice of disciplinary action (dismissal) given to Lorne Marshall as well as information about past reprimands and a copy of the work rules complete with the steps for progressive discipline.

Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner informed Mr. Lorne Marshall that he had the right to request the meeting go into closed session. Mr. Marshall declined and indicated a preference for open session.

Union members: Bob Donick, Union Representative; Lorne Marshall, Grievant and Bob Daniels, Union Steward were present at the meeting.

Mr. Bob Donick explained the union’s position is that this situation does not warrant dismissal.

Mr. Bob McLeod pointed out, and Mr. Donick acknowledged, the work rules indicate dismissal as the standard step for a third Class II infraction.

Bob Donick, Bob Daniels and Lorne Marshall explained what happened regarding the January 17, 2003 incident that led to Mr. Marshall’s dismissal (from their perspective).

Mr. Donick proposed that Mr. Marshall be reinstated with no request for lost pay from January 24 to the date of reinstatement. He also proposed a letter of understanding indicating that if Mr. Marshall has another related infraction, he could be immediately dismissed.