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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT Superintendent of Public Works Agreement This agreement is between the Town of Canton, acting through its Board of Selectmen and Michael Trotta (hereafter referred to as the Superintendent of Public Works or employee). The Board of Selectmen through the Town Administrator shall provide day-to-day direction, guidance and supervision to this position. SECTION I. 1) TERMS AND CONDITIONS: a. This employment agreement shall extend from July 1, 2015 — June 30, 2018 b. The position under the direct supervision of the Town Administrator c. This contract may be extended subject to a successful performance evaluation during any initial contract term and by written approval of the Board of Selectmen. d. In the event the employee desires to resign the position before the expiration of the aforesaid term of employment, the employee will provide written notice at least thirty (30) days in advance to the Canton Board of Selectmen through its Town Administrator. In the event that the Town decides not to renew or extend this contract beyond June 30, 2018, the Town will provide at least thirty (30) days’ advance notice in writing of the decision not to renew. e. The Town Administrator will review and evaluate the job performance of the Superintendent of Public Works. The Town Administrator will apprise the employee of the results of each review and evaluation in writing. This evaluation will be completed by June 30" of each contract year. f. The Town may discharge the Superintendent of Public Works at any time during the term of this agreement for good and just cause. In the event the employee is separated by the Town for any other reason, not related to just 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 Jump sum cash payment, equal to one week’s salary for each year the employee has served Town. g. It is understood that SECTION I of this contract provides for a uniform and consistent statement of employee requirements and contract benefits and constitutes the full agreement between the Town and the Employee. SECTION II included as an attachment, becomes part of this agreement, provides for any other additional, unique and or position specific, term, condition and or benefit agreed to by the parties and shall supercede any conflicting provision contained in Section I. (Employee should list in Section II those specific items)
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT Superintendent of Public Works 2) COMPENSATION The Town agrees to compensate the Superintendent of Public Works at a 40 hour work week for the period referenced below: For the period of 7/1/15 through 6/30/16 the salary of $116,099.50 (2% COLA) For the period of 7/1/16 through 6/30/17 the salary of $118,421.49 (2% COLA) For the period of 7/1/17 through 6/30/18 the salary of $120,789.91 (2% COLA) Annual salary payments are to be made in fifty-two (52) equal weekly installment payments. 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 the 40-hour weekly schedule, including nights and weekends, as established by management. Annual stipend in the amount of $8500 (payments to be made in fifty-two (52) equal weekly installment payments) for overseeing the Building Maintenance Department,effective 7/1/2015 for FY 16 subject to the compensation position description and compensation study supporting such additional compensation. Parties acknowledge and agree that the Town will complete, during FY 16, a comprehensive position description and total compensation evaluation. Parties further agree to reopen this contract for the sole purpose of negotiating future compensation. Parties agree to utilize the compensation evaluation to further discuss and negotiate future compensation for FYs 17 and 18. 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. DISABILITY/LIFE INSURANCE: The Town agrees to provide reimbursement to the employee for disability and/or term life insurance policy payments not to exceed $2,000 per year during the term of the contract. VACATION LEAVE: The Town agrees to provide the employee in the amount twenty five (25) days per year as paid vacation. Time off for vacation is to be taken subject to the approval of the SUPERVISOR. 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 July 1" of each contract year, in full. The employee may not carry over more than 30 current year vacation days in any contract year.
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT Superintendent of Public Works 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 Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). In addition, the employee is allowed, with the approval of the Appointing Authority, use of non- occupational 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 requested by the Town for absence(s) of any duration. 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 M.G.L. Chapter 152. 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. OTHER BENEFITS: The Town will provide the Superintendent of Public Works with the following additional benefits as are conferred upon other Town Employees, including worker’s compensation, and approved leave(s) with and without out pay as approved by the Board of Selectmen, JURY DUTY - The Employer agrees to make up the difference between the weekly wage 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. In the event of death of the employee’s uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, 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.
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT Superintendent of Public Works k. TRAVEL EXPENSE (S): Parking, tolls, meals and conference expenses as they relate to the performance of the Superintendent of Public Works position duties shall be reimbursable, subject to review by the SUPERVISOR. All requests for reimbursement shall be submitted in conformity with existing town practices and procedures relating to reimbursement for expenditures. The Town will provide the employee a town vehicle for all travel related to the Superintendent of Public Works employment responsibilities. All operating costs associated with such town vehicle such as fuel, maintenance, and insurance shall be paid by the Town. The Town vehicle may also be used for commuting purposes. 1]. ‘PROFESSIONAL DUES AND SEMINARS: The employee is required to maintain his professional competency. Educational courses, seminars, and/or meetings approved by the SUPERVISOR are encouraged. The Town shall pay costs related to such attendance subject to funding availability. Prior approval from the SUPERVISOR is required for such participation to determine funding availability and ensure proper departmental coverage in the absence of the Superintendent of Public Works. Annual membership dues for applicable professional organizations/affiliations shall also be paid by the Town with prior approval required. m. PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM: The Town will reimburse the employee for enrollment at an approved health club facility. The employee must show satisfactory evidence of enrollment and or participation and provide the Town with receipted bills. Reimbursement by the Town will not exceed Three Hundred Dollars ($300) in any contract year. n. 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 Noon dismissal 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. DUTIES: Under the direction of the Town Administrator duties are as identified in the position description. Management reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities outlined in the position description as determined by the Employer during the term of this agreement with notice provided.
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT Superintendent of Public Works 5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT Section I and II contains the entire agreement between the parties and shall constitute and express all obligations of the Employer during the term of this employment agreement and supercede any previous written agreement. 6. 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 Superintendent of Public Works. 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. SECTION II For the Board of Selectmen For the Employee Michael Trotta . Robert E. Burr, Jr., 7-16-16 iF Chairman DATE Levu tLe (nd Kevin T. Feeney, \ Cleyk Yp, Victor D. Del Vecc 10, Member Mark T. Porter Member Q] 30] IS Date |