Human Resources Committee Meeting Minutes November 20, 2014 These minutes reflect the activities of the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Human Resources Committee during the meeting held at Syracuse Hancock International Airport in the Department of Aviation Conference Room on November 20, 2014. The meeting was called to order at 11:05 a.m. by Mr. Donald Thompson, Chair. I.
Roll Call In attendance: Mr. Donald Thompson (Chair), Ms. Eleanor Ware (telephonically), Mr. Mark Nicotra, Ms. Christina Callahan, Mr. Trent Amond, Ms. Beth Rougeux, Ms. Cheryl Herzog, Mr. Andrew Serota, Ms. Laurie Sabel
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Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting A motion to accept the minutes from the meeting of the Human Resources Committee on October 2, 2014 was made by Mr. Nicotra, seconded by Ms. Rougeux , and unanimously approved.
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Old Business A. Meeting Schedule for 2015 Ms. Callahan informed the Committee that the HR and Governance Committees will continue to meet on the same day in the new year. Meetings will begin at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, respectively. The dates will be February 19th, May 14”, August 8th, and October 15th. B. Personnel – Vacant Positions – Recruitment Status a. General Counsel Ms. Callahan informed the Committee that the candidate list has been narrowed down to three. She announced the dates of January 27, 28, and 29, 2015 for scheduling second interviews and asked the Committee to reserve these dates on their calendars. b. Paralegal Mr. Thompson acknowledged that this position will not be filled until the General Counsel is hired. c. Aviation Project Officer Mr. Thompson asked what had been determined as a salary range for the new title. Ms. Callahan stated that it was high 50s to low 60s. Ms. Callahan said recruitment will be done through advertisement.
C. Employee Handbook Ms. Callahan stated that the Employee Handbook is completed and she and Mr. Amond will now work to distribute and counsel employees on its terms and integrate its use into new employee orientation.
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Personnel Issues None
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Adjournment There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Nicotra, seconded by Ms. Rougeux, and approved by the Committee. The meeting adjourned at 11:16 a.m.
Respectfully submitted, Donald Thompson Human Resources Committee Chair
