APPENDIX A

Employees Interviewed:

PW-Field Services 2017-2018
Appendix A

Jason Browne

SW Manager

Tony Miano

Deputy PW Director – Field Operations

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From: Browne, Jay
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2018 5:07 PM
To: O'Connor, Jon; Belousek, Ginny
Subject: Written Response
Attachments: SPriestFSAd18041617050.pdf

Hello Jon and Ginny

I apologize for the delay, but it took some time to gather my thoughts, words, and documents. I have attached a written response to several of the topics that
we discussed during our interview last Friday, along with several supporting documents. I have outlined several inconsistencies with what was reported by some
people, and I would like to request the committee to interview Tony Miano,

and pull the records of the recent exit interview from in order to get an accurate representation of all accounts. I have outlined
where each person would be able to add insight to certain situations or decisions in order to get facts of issues described. I feel this will be necessary in order to
prove there has been false accusations in reference to me. If another interview is required in order to go over the documents attached, please let me know. Or
after everyone is interviewed, if there are any more follow up questions that you have for me, please let me know. Can you please update me with the progress
of my request? I understand that you were hopping to wrap this investigation up in the near future, but I want to make sure that we are able to get to the
bottom of some of these accusations and I don't believe that can truly happen without reviewing the attachment and following up with the group of people I
listed.

Also the last page, exhibit K, was in response to the comment I made to- about ?nickel and diming?. Over the weekend, I had some time to think and I do
remember joking with him by using that comment. But it was meant to be light hearted. I encourage all my supervisors to track their time worked, as well as ?ex
their hours whenever they work over. I apologize that he took that comment any other way than what it was intended. If I think of any more examples, I will let
you know as soon as possible.

I hope to hear from you soon in response to my request.

Thank You

Jason Browne

Solid Waste Services Manager
Field Operations

Desk# 480/350-8051

55 Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281

Dear Committee,

I would like to start out by apologizing to everyone for my role in the matters being considered as well
as my actions that have offended some, or have been misconstrued by others. With everything that was
brought to my attention, i am disappointed with myself that at times my choice of words has made
people feel uncomfortable in the work place, and think I am unapproachable to the extent they needed
to escalate to Safe Haven. i don't believe that some of things that have been reported or said about me
are completely truthful, nor do they accurately portray my intentions. I feel that some have conspired
against me for personal gain, or to distract from their shortcomings. i assure you that my intentions
were to focus each individual?s talents and allow for the team to provide assistance when they struggled
individually. However, change is sometimes met with negativity and obstinance. When I was hired for
this position, I was tasked with some very aggressive goals that required immediate changes in order to

achieve said goals.

I would like to take some time to explain the challenging environment that I walked into in Solid Waste.
From my understanding, I am the 6?h manager in the last 5 years. Before stepping into the position, they
did not have a permanent manager for close to a year. i also learned that I had competed with my
highest ranking supervisor for the position. He has applied for my position the last two
times it became available. Within the ?rst two weeks of being with the City, i received a call from a
colleague at my previous employer (Town of Gilbert) where he informed me that _had made
comments that I ?was not quali?ed for the position" and that i ?wouldn?t last long."

Within the ?rst month on the job, I made the effort to meet with all of the supervisors, office staff, and
lead operators to get an understanding of what they go through day to day, and what their goals were
with the City. When meeting with he went on to tell me that he was recently passed
over for a supervisor position and that if he was passed over again that he would be making every
attempt to find employment elsewhere. Yet, with the latest position that he applied to, he admitted to
?tanking? the interview and that his main motivation was the need for more money, not necessarily the
position. i would ask the committee to please speak with _for her accounts of a recent
conversation between herself and -

When i had my conversation with he mentioned that he had been

passed over for several opportunities, he would no longer apply to any openings in Tempe, and he was
actively pursuing empl0yment elsewhere.

With my meetings with -. he had expressed that he was feeling underappreciated since he was
leading a crew of inspectors that were compensated at a higher rate than he was, and a few of the
inspectors often threw that fact in his face. He would also mention that they were dif?cult to work with
and unwilling to take direction from him. It has been reported by their current temporary duty

supervisor, that these same inspectors have been rude, disrespectful, and
unresponsive to directions given. (please see exhibit A attached)

Also in the first month on the job, I was tasked with issuing _with a written reprimand for an
issue that had happened prior to my arrival, as well as moving _from a 9/80 schedule to a
less desirable 5/8 schedule. Neither of those conversations were pleasant, and this was not how I
wanted to start my relationships with my two senior supervisors. But it was the direction I was given and
part of my duties as their manager to administer. All of these are examples of the dysfunctional work

environment that I had stepped into with several unhappy employees. I would like to please ask the
committee to interview ?in regards to ?exit interview where he spoke about the
culture in Solid Waste currently. (Also please see attached exhibit B)

In regards to -comments that he felt bullied or intimidated, I am truly at a loss for words. I worked
hard with ?to get him compensated fairly for what he was doing for the organization,
something that no one else had done in the past. We had in depth conversations on a few occasions to
help with how to approach his work group that he was supervising in temporary duty. I went out of my
way to help support him in meetings with his work group, when he expressed that he was getting push
back on his ideas, suggestions, and directions. He was the one who developed the new schedule for the
inspectors in order to better service our customers. (please see exhibit in his outline for reasons why
the need of the new schedule) I went with him when it came time to present the new ideas, and took
the blunt of the negative reactions in order to allow him to maintain a positive relationship with his
work group. In addition, I tasked him with managing the hiring process for the inspector vacancy that
was in his work group. Once the applications had been forwarded to him by HR, I instructed him to use
the matrix he created for all of the applicants. Even though internal hires that meet minimum
quali?cations don?t normally go through this step in the process, I was informed by Tony Miano and
?that if there were a large number of external candidates that scored higher in the matrix
than internal applicants there would be a deeper discussion with how to proceed. There were similar
considerations with other vacancies that we were in the process of filling in Solid Waste as well. Once
Riley transferred out of Solid Waste, I was tasked to ?nish the remainder of the hiring process for the
inspector vacancy. I brought in the new temporary supervisor, to help with the
second interviews. We both decided that one of the internal candidates was the best the applicant, and
I have submitted a PAR for his hiring. So I am confused how -would say that I instructed him to
hamper their chances. My instructions were very clear, to be fair and consistent throughout the process.
Despite the feedback that I got from other supervisors that- may be too passive to be able to
handle the responsibility of TD supervisor, I took a chance on him. I did the best I could to help him
succeed in order to build his con?dence for when the next supervisor position was posted. I am deeply
bothered that he would leave our group with any other impression of me, and I hope I will have the
opportunity to truly apologize to him that I ever made him feel uncomfortable due to my actions or
language that i used. I would ask that the committee to please request to interview 
to support many of these details in regards to the inspector work group and hiring process. (Please see

exhibit attached)

With the concerns that involved I am dumbfounded by the accusation

that there was any discrimination towards him when he was asked to drive. When I started with the
City, within the ?rst couple of weeks, I noticed that most of the lead drivers were only working in the
of?ce. There were several occurrences where there were not enough drivers to fill all of the routes for a
clay, and rather than the leads helping by filling in for the vacancies- they were doing the office work
which the supervisors were responsible for. The only supervisor that was utilizing his lead in an effective
way was ?in the Bulk division. The lead operators were never intended to be in the
of?ce a majority of the time. The position was designed to represent working foreman, where they filled
any vacancies for the day, conducted in-field training, or assisted in resolving customer issues in the
?eld. Some of the supervisors had lost sight of what their intended roles were, and the leads had started
taken on supervisor duties, which was never the intent. -brought up that there might have been

preference to who was assigned to drive and which leads were held back to help with other duties. I was
unaware of any concerns, and every decision that was made was based on who was qualified to operate
the necessary equipment. In addition, I was not the person who made this decision in the mornings.
Those decisions were made by the opening supervisors, which changed daily. In addition, there was
mention of possibie favoritism between _and _due to them both being
Hispanic and - being Caucasian. This is extremely difficult to believe, because -and .struggle
to see to and don't interact well with each other. I am working with both of them to improve
their relationship with each other. _also insinuated that I recently put him in the temporary duty
supervisor position as a way to bribe him for his support with negating rumors circulating in the
department. This could not be further from the truth. I had conversations with _about his
behavior towards his colleagues on multiple occasions. He was verbally warned about verbally attacking
in a supervisor meeting a few months ago. He was also asked to step trying to
undermine other supervisor?s decisions when he disagreed. There were several occasions where he
would be difficult to work with, or on the verge of sabotage, when he did not agree with how things
were being handled or so me of the decision making. The purpose of my conversation with _was to
talk about teamwork and how to build up the team rather than poke holes in peoples? progress, support
team members even if it isn't something that you didn?t necessarily agreed with, don?t add fuel to the
negativity, but be a positive in?uence among the group. There is a constant circulation of various rumors
within Solid Waste, and in order to bring positive change to a work group we need to support each
other. I asked him to not get sucked into the negative rumors, but focus on the positive changes that
were happening. You may wonder why _was put into this temporary position if there were these
prior concerns. He was one of only two people that had the background to support the position. The
other person being However, the work group pulled me aside and speci?cally asked me
not to consider _due to their poor relationships. (please see exhibit attached) In addition, I had
received some negative feedback from other work groups outside of Solid Waste that showed 
was not prepared for this responsibility. On the other hand, _was requested by other city
departments due to their past working relationships, and I thought it would be a good building
experience for _that would allow him to be more prepared for openings in or outside the City of
Tempe. Sometimes, in order to know where to improve you have to struggle ?rst. I can speak from
experience on that one. I would like to request the committee to please interview _for
his record of events as well.

_mentioned that he thought I intended to ?punish? him by asking him to change his role to the
Compost area. I had a conversation with him explaining my decision. The compost area is one of the
most vital contributors to our diversion goals set by council. The supervisor who had been overseeing
the area was getting ready to retire, and it seemed that _had a close relationship with him. I
thought this may help with the transfer of information. The compost operation also proved to match
_schedule better. Due to personal reasons, _could only work 5 am to 2 pm Monday
through Friday (5/8 schedule). He was managing the residential area at the time, and that work group
works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 5:30am to 4pm (4/10 schedule). He was unable to adjust
his schedule to match the needs of his work group like most other supervisors, so this worked out
better. Recently, I brought the supervisor group together to talk about the vacancies and where
everyone wanted to be in the near future. _expressed interest in staying in the compost area, and
mentioned he enjoyed it. However, he seems to struggle with the operation and there has been some
serious safety concerns, mishandling of materials, and severe lack of communication since he has moved

to the Compost area. I have been informed by multiple supervisors that he has been difficult to work
with and does not communicate well. He has no called no showed to multiple meetings, come in to work
hours late without notifying me, been unwilling to turn in time slips for time missed from work, left work
early on multiple Fridays on short notice, and has shown a passive aggressive behavior to others that
makes them feel uncomfortable. There have been multiple occasions that he has referred to-
_as a "Ricochet Rabbit" in front of others at a meeting, to which I have asked him to stop. There
was one occurrence where he told me he would be late to work the following day due to a dentist
appointment. When I asked him roughly what time he expected to be in, he responded back with ?that
depends on the dentist.? These are just a few examples of the daily interactions with -that have
made it a challenge to supervise him. I have had multiple conversations with- and I have recently
submitted a part 1 for discipline because I have exhausted all options to reach him. I would ask that the

committee please interview ?on their interactions with -

as well. (Please see exhibit attached)

Soon after my arrival to the city, I had been introduced to two of our most important diversion programs
SMART and the residential Green Bin pilot program. The Green Bin pilot program was still in its infancy
stages, where the SMART program was just beginning to start its advertising campaign. It was apparent
that both of these programs required the full attention of our recycle outreach coordinator, -
- However, after going over her calendar with her, by the suggestion of my supervisor, it was
apparent that we needed to readjust the events calendar to allow room for upcoming SMART events.
My intention was to allow her the necessary time to be successful with these vital programs. She has
struggled to complete several projects over the years, and several more have grown stagnant due to her
lack of attention. After speaking to her about her calendar, she became very hostile, and I found out
later she ignored my directions completely. She has become emotional and angry on multiple occasions
when receiving any feedback or direction from myself and others. has
experienced this herself when working with her, as well as witnessed her reactions towards me on
multiple occasions. Another example of this behavior was when I asked her to inform me before
scheduling any overtime for other employees at the events she hosts. After further review of our
overtime policies, I was afraid that she had violated the MOU on several occasions by only offering OT to
a handful of the same people consecutively. She became very defensive and explained that she had a
special clause in the MOU that allowed her to bypass the normal procedures. I had asked her to still
check in with me before scheduling any overtime so that we may review together, she ignored my
request on multiple occasions and continued to schedule the same people without approval from myself
or their direct supervisors. Two weeks ago, in our one on one meeting, she admitted that she had
reviewed the MOU recently and it did not support her previous claims. She then stated that she had a
verbal agreement with I again requested that she did not rely on that,
and to please notify me before any more OT was scheduled. Before my arrival, -had gone
unsupervised with out any clear direction for 2 years. Tony and I have both had several discussions with
her on what our goals are with Solid Waste and how she can help us all reach those goals. I would please
ask the committee to request to interview Tony Mia no and ?to get their accounts of these
interactions that I have outlined. (Please see attached exhibit and attached)

I take responsibility for my use of inappropriate language at times. I have apologized to multiple people
in my work group if I had used any language that may have offended them when this was first brought
to my attention from my supervisor. I have taken steps to improve on this matter, and I believe I have

shown a vast improvement rather quickly. I would like to point out that none of that language was
directed towards a particular person, but more of an expression of emotion and/or frustration. 0f the
instances that have heard of, many of them were of someone overhearing a private conversation from
a distance, or from behind closed doors. I question if they heard the context of the conversation
correctly at times, but I understand that this type of language does not belong in the workplace no
matter the circumstances. In a service industry, such as Solid Waste, where we are tasked with serving
our customers in a very fast paced environment, emotions can and do run high. I recently had a
coaching conversation with an equipment operator for letting his emotions take over to the point where
he was very vocal with a supervisor using a few choice words in arguing over a misunderstanding. On
December 20, 2011? and I conducted ?rst round interviews for our Senior
Equipment Operator Vacancy. After the interviews, while I was driving home, 
_contacted me about how she felt -was rude and disrespectful towards her throughout the
process. She asked me to speak to-as his direct supervisor. When I brought her concerns up to
- he responded quickly with ?Fuck I understand - let his emotions take over for a
minute, so I asked him to calm down and just be a little more patient when he gets frustrated. At the
last training provided by our Risk department, the presenter was obviously passionate about the topic
and a few profane words were used to describe an example of a hazardous situation. I spend countless
hours around our operators in the common areas where there seems to be no filter when describing
their experiences and day to day challenges. I point these examples out, not as an excuse for the
behavior, but more to show that we, as a team, are not perfect and that this an area the we can all
improve, starting with myself. I will continue to improve myself, with hopes that i can be a better

example to those around me. I would ask the committee to please interview 
and for an account of these interactions

In conclusion, I have made several operational decisions in the last 6 months that have resulted in
changes to the organization. I have a large workgroup with several personalities that takes time to
become accustom to and learn how to bridge our gaps. In hindsight, I would have taken a different
approach with a few of my decisions. It is obvious that I can improve on my delivery to some employees
in order to clarify and explain the thoughts behind some of those decisions. I can assure you that every
decision made was with good intentions and with hopes of positive change/results. In addition I have
encourage positive reinforcement within my group. We have distributed 55 Pa pagos since the start of
the ?scal year. Of those, 46 Papagos in the last 6 months and only 9 issued for the 3 months prior to my
arrival. Those awards have gone to employees throughout the organization including supervisors,
operators, inspectors, and office staff. I will continue to work with my supervisor- Tony Miano, -
as well as other members of my team so that we can continue to make decisions
that are best for the operations and do what we can to create a team culture. As the Manager, my
goals are to maintain a positive work environment and build a strong team that can support each other
as we work towards our common goals. I have worked closely with Tony and -over the last 6
months to guide me through Tempe processes and procedures, and I ask the committee to interview
Tony Miano and?on any and all of my decisions in question. Should you have any more
questions or need further explanation please allow me the opportunity to speak to you in person.

(please see exhibit I and attached)
Sincerely,

Jason Browne

Browne,Ja e, 14.? ALA {it

From:

Sent: Friday, March 02, 2018 8:44 AM
To: Browne, Jay

Subject: Notes WE 3/3/18

Wed 2/28/ 18

-held a group meeting including the AMP. Abate and 2 inspectors Wed morning at the beginning of the day to
inform everyone on what is happening and objectives for the rest of the week and the inspectors duties for the next 2
weeks. He asked that everyone come to the table. - refused saying he could hear fine from his desk. -asked
again and he continued to say he wasn?t going to-went on with his meeting. Letting the AMP crew know that
they were going to be working on weed eating some alleys in map 3 -Indian bend and then Arredondo map 41 until
they are able to get signed off on the equipment. -reminded him that he is off this Saturday, so-will be in the
compost yard-let them know that there may be times that the abate crew would be going to uncontained to
help with greening. - let the inspectors know that the week of Mar 5 -would be handling the 311 cases and
-would be taking care of the AMP cases. And the week of Mar 12-is off so -will take the 311 and - will
remain on AMP. They wanted to know that since they were not doing the area they were supposed to, they wanted to
keep their schedules as they are now. -said we would ask. While -wa?s'ta'lkin?g '-was sitting at his deSk
mumbling under his breath just enough so we could hear but not understand his comments.

-asked -and they decided that we needed the coverage so they would start their new schedule Mar 5 as
originally planned and-said he let them know.

-emailed- about gate photos for alley closures. -asked -about this because she is already working
on the procedure for alley closures. She said that she had a call into Phoenix Fence and would send me the info and

photos she had. She sent info and -will ask again about the photos.

- sent an email asking if I would be interested on being the representative for Field Services on the Employee
Recognition Committee. am excited to be a part of that group.

Thurs 3/1/18
Worked on reports, payroll and other duties.

Supervisor meeting.
-helped out by going over to ?and looking at their drainage issue. it appears to not be a city issue. It
is a drainage issue caused by the rock they have placed on the other side of their wall Case ii -and I both

spoke with-in streets. More detailed info to follow.

-asked again about the AMP photos. There are not any good before and after photos currently. I have spoken with
the AMP crew and moving forward we will be sure to take better photos.

-asked again about the alley gates. I will ask-again.

Fri 3/2/18

AMP crew asked for keys to get into the container shop so they have access to the tools they need out of the crib.
-asked for a key as well, said he lost his.

-asked again about the alley gates. I emailed her 8:30 am.

Asked-about borrowed equipment keys and how to return them on the weekend. I will ask at the next
Supervisors meeting.

We let the AMP crew know that Saturday and Wednesday they would be working on removing weeds on map 3 and
then moving over to 41.

Saturday abate crew will be at compost and Wednesday they can help the AMP crew.

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Sent: Saturday, March 1 2018 4:16 PM
To: Browne, Jay
Subject: WE 3/17/18

 

Thurs Mar 8

Safety Meeting

Supervisor Meeting

Spoke with-bout payroll

Friday Mar 9
Worked on SWANA Road-E-O

Sat Mar 10
SWANA Road-E-O

Wed Mar 14
Met with residents from HOA Kathy Altobello and Ed Foster. We spoke about signage and different

things we could possibly do to educate the 144 units about proper bulk trash procedures. They felt our signs were
directed more towards landscapers and contractors. They were going to look into having signs made themselves. I told
them i would drop off 144 bulk schedules to hand out along with their literature.

Followed up on old Accela cases.

Payroll

Turned in Papago-

PIP meeting for?

SW Calendar Meeting

Thurs Mar 15

Safety Meeting-Spoke of Road-e-o results-also asked operator of the year for last year to check in with _before next
Thurs Mar 22.

Supervisor Meeting

Weekly Report to-
Special Write up about the Road-E-O to Cody

Turned in Panaso?
Emailed _about _having surgery
I let-(temp at compost) know that if he needed anything while his supervisor was not here he could contact me.

And let him know that we do not want people in the compost yard when he is not there.
Follow up with _about the PIP for-and also how to complete an accident report.
Follow up with _about Tempe Gardens placement of new containers and also process on how to replace broken or

missing containersround table talk about what we should be working of talking about

weeds and he won?t help train the new inspectors unless he is paid more to do so. Notsure why is so against helping -
out the new people. Everyone else at the table contributed.

Went with _nd _to alley of Weber that we will do some work on.
-called me to say that- told him that he needed chains and combination padlocks for both gates because

someone stole them. i asked if anything was taken or broken. He said no. I tried to call-to let him know, no
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answer and I did not leave a message?I should have. Then I walk out and -is in a huff saying he has to do everyone?s
job. I ask him what happened. He said that?told him that both water trucks are down-one had water in the oil
and the other one had a bad hose. The amp crew needed one and the compost yard needed one-was outside by
the trucks-I asked him to check for water In the oil. He said he didn?t see any. Then the shop showed up to jump start
the grader. While he was there I asked him If they could cut some chain, he said yes to talk to - I also asked him
about both trucks. The one truck was low on coolant and the shop put some in, the AMP crew took that truck. The
shop is going to make a new hose (the one for filling the truck). I told -that he could use that truck until the new
one is ready. I went to-in the shop explained what I needed and he cut 2 for me. He did not have combo padlocks
so while I was close I stopped in the front office to see if-was there, he was not, and to see if there were any
padlocks there. None. -was in his office and he called the warehouse and they did. They set 2 out for me to pick
up. I took the chains out to-and explained to him that he needed to reach out to me (I gave him my card with all
of my info on it) with these issues because I needed to see if we should call police and take photos of the beer cans etc.
and also if he had truck issues that he should call me so I could make arrangements. He said he didn?t know what he
was supposed to do because his Supervisor wasn?t here. I told him that I should have reached out to him sooner. Note
to self-??And I would have, had I known that was responsible for the compost yard when that Supervisor was gone.
That Supervisor did not mention anything to me about helping -or even that he was going to be gone. I had to do
the best I could with what I had, to solve the problems.
I had 7 cases to follow up on and needed to pick up the bulk schedule order from the print shop. While at the print
shop I asked -if he could help me design a sign for the HOA. We discussed some ideas and he will get me a proof.
Took the bulk schedules to?and while I was there-sent the proof. We discussed it and she wanted
to change the color so I told her I would do that and send the proof to her and She is thrilled.
I went back to?to look at the drainage issue. I took a bunch of more photos and the
surface that is causing any issues. I still believe that is an issue on the green belt side of the property. Streets already
looked at it and said that there is not anything they can do.
-cal ed and I spoke to him about the compost yard.
We need to replace a can that is in the canal.
I moved a container on west Carter.
Followed up on some other cases that have been completed so I can close.
Group meeting wit_the discuss team goals and help everyone understand where we need to be. Lots of
questions were asked and answered. Good meeting.
We will shoot for 16 miles of alley per year (AMP).
I will get with -and get the AMP crew and Abate crew phones to take photos with.
-will find out if we can use fire hydrant to ?ll our water truck need to log the gallons or
anything else.
We will try for meetings with- I will schedule.
We as a team will work on updating the Alley Maintenance Program (I will schedule a workshop) to be more accurate
and will send to-
-coded the padlocks and we gave to? We also decided as a group that the padlocks in the tool crib
(container shop) would be the same as the gate key 5157 and-will do that on Saturday.

Sat Mar 17
Tried helping the guys get onto the vacation calendar. None of them can get on. I will send a separate email about that.

The guys felt that yesterday was a good meeting and they like the idea of meeting once a month. Makes them feel like
upper management does want to know what they think.

One of them told me that they thought I was doing a good job. Said I had a lot thrown at me and worked through It
well. That was nice to say. We will all get through this together 

Everyone is on a mission today and Is in the field. There were 6 new cases today to inspect. I took some and when-
and - came in at 2, I asked them to check on some of those sol could do the others. Worked out well.

I have a 2? stack of paperwork that I have to get through so I can get some order to all the stuff handed down to me.
What do you know about ?re extinguisher diecking? I have a note that says I need to check them in our building, the
compost yard and the container shop on the 10?1 of every 

Have a nice weekend. Will see you Tuesday.

 

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From: 
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2018 7.06 AM
To: Browne, Jay
Subject: Safety Meeting

6:30 am this morning, I printed off the safety information to go over with ?since his schedule brings him in
at 6. I asked him to let me know when he would be available to go over it and he said now. I gave him the printout and
we discussed that and the other topics that were brought up this morning about housekeeping and other topics such
as: Vacation committee, welcomed back the driver and introduced -I told him to stop in and introduce himself,
truck tablets,-last day tomorrow and- covering his duties, etc. When was finished he asked me if I had
training to give safety training. I said this was a discussion about a topic that I didn?t need of?cial training. He said well
what about heat stress and bloodborne pathogens? He said it makes way more common sense to have him come in
early and leave early on Thursdays so he could hear ?rsthand vs having an untrained person taking care of his safety

training.

How am I to proceed?

Topic #10 Housekeeping

 

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MEMORANDUM [?ll Te 

Public Works Department
Field Operations Division

November XX, 2017

TO: Public Works Supervisor? Heavy Equipment

FROM: Jason Browne. Solid Waste Services Manager

SUBJECT: Part Ill Disciplinary Action - Statement of Final Action

This memorandum serves as a Part ill of Disciplinary Action, the Statement of Final Action, regarding
the Part dated November 8, 2017. The Part 1 alleged violations of the following section(s) of the
City of Tempe Personnel Rules which provide for discipline up to and including dismissal.

. Ruie 4. Section 406 C4 "been insubordinate or has failed to follow reasonable direction
from a supervisor: 

As stated in the Part I, you failed to turn in incident/accident documentation. You also failed to
investigate the incident within 48 hours per the Soiid Waste guidelines.

Your Part II Response dated November 9. 2017. was reviewed and considered.

In your Part II response. you focused on the disciplinary process for the employee. You state that
you "failed to complete the disciplinary in a time.? However. the Part was speci?c to the accident
reporting and follow-up investigation timelines that you did not abide by - not the discipline process.

- based on a number of emails, the folowing timeline took place and demonstrates the issue
at hand regarding this incident:

On September 18, 2017, you were asked to submit an incident report.
On September 19, 2017, you responded in an e-mail stating that you still needed to do
more follow-up with the employee.

. You did not submit an incident/accident report until October 6, 2017.

It took 18 days for you to compiete and submit the requested information to the necessary parties.
This is unacceptable. You have been with the City of Tempe?s Solid Waste Services Section for 20
years and have served in a leadership/supervisory capacity for approximately 17 years. You are
well aware that Solid Waste has very clear expectations on timelines when an incidentlaccident
occurs. You and the other Solid Waste Supervisors have been trained on these timelines on
numerous occasions. am also attaching a copy of the Human Resources Guidelines forVehicle
Use for City Business. effective August 2013. and the City of Tempe Public Works Department?s
Incidents and Accidents Guiding Principles, dated September 2013. Both of these guidelines
provide additional details related to this subject and can be found on the Human Resources and

Public Works intranet websites.

Wan

. Ruie 4, Section 406 C4 ?been insubordinate or has failed to follow reasonable direction
from a supervisor. This alleged rule violation is SUSTAINED, based on your failure to

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Public Works Supervisor Heavy Equipment
Part Ill Disciplinary Action - Statement of Final Action

follow protocol and report the accident to Risk Manager within 24 hours of the accignt.
Furthermore, this is the second incident where you did not follow Tempe?s accident reporting

protocol.

- your actions during this incident are not in keeping with the high standards expected of all
employees in the Public Works Department. As a leader, trainer and supervisor, you are expected
to perform all work duties in a timely manner and comply with Tempe?s Personnel Rules, safety
programs, work related policies, and guidelines In your role of Public Works Supervisor-Heavy
Equipment. when you fail to follow protocol, you set the example for your staff that Tempe's required
rules and protocols can be disregarded. This is potentially a dangerous precedent, which over time
can have negative impacts on team productivity and safety. Moving forward, it is expected that you
will make a renewed effort to ensure your actions align with all applicable Tempe rules and guidelines
and established deadlines at all times.

You received a Memo to File dated July 6, 2017, for failing to follow deadlines and reporting protocols
and were reminded numerous times to get this completed. Based on the specifies noted above and
consistent with the principles of progressive discipline, I am recommending a Written Reprimand.

 

Employee Signature 8. Date

 

Supervisor Signature Date

Attachments:

Memo to File, dated July 6, 2017
Human ResourcesGuidelines for Vehicle Use for City Business, effective August 2013
City of Tempe Public Works Department. "Incidents and Accidents Guiding Pnnciples" dated

September 2013

Browne, Jay 6 X'Lu'k 7L Z,

From: 
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 10:41 AM
To: Browne, Jay

Subject: Inspections schedule

Amp Inspectors
AMP inspectors need to be dedicated to AMP.
It is not ef?cient for the AMP inspectors to switch from one function to another on a regular basis.
They need to be able to focus on their target area and past target areas.
We want to avoid having AMP inspectors drive around the city checking on scattered 311 cases.
inspectors that are currently on the 4-10 schedule have the option to stay on 4-10'5.

311 Inspector

311 inspector focuses only on 311 cases.

Gives other inspectors the opportunity to focus on their primary functions.

1 person to contact Monday-Friday for complaints.

Only 1 inspector driving around the city checking on 311 cases.

The number of resident complaints on Friday is comparable to the rest of the week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resident complaints
51121174214117
Monday 367 26.67%
Tuesday 266 19.33%
Wednesday 215 15.63%
Thursday 217 15.77%
Friday 221 16.06%
Saturday 38 2.76%
?unday 52 3.78%
[Total 1376
Audit inspector

Audit inspector is focused on recycling education.

Flips lids and works in an assigned area.

Available to respond to contamination issues that drivers encounter.

Able to cover 311 cases if 311 inspectors are off or overloaded

Audit inspector needs to be here Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday for regular collections.

Wednesdays can be used to check alley containers (required by Maricopa County).

Wednesdays can be used to focus on commercial audits.

Inspectors have expressed that the 311 inspector could fall behind, Wednesdays would be a good day for the
audit inspector to help with low priority cases.

 

Browne. Jay $th hr"? 0 P7 



From:

Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 12:14 PM
To:

Cc: Browne, Jay

Subject: RE: Solid Waste Inspector
Attachments: Inspector matrix.xls

Hi-

Here is the completed matrix. -had me score the internal candidates to see how they come out in the Matrix. If
we are required to include internals we will probably need to interview the external candidates scored 9 or

higher. This would give us a total of 8 candidates. We don?t have the schedule ?nalized at this point, as you probably
know the schedule selection is still in process and may not be finalized until the week after Christmas. If you have any

questions on the matrix please let me know.

Thanks,

City of Tempe
Office 
Cell 


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From:?

Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2017 1:43 PM

To:?
Cc: Browne, Jay 
Subject: RE: Solid Waste Inspector

Thanks-

- this is a large pool of candidates so one you have the matrix ready lets touch based before sending it to
HR.

Also, -the schedule has changes so once we are ready to schedule interviews we will want to let the candidate know
the new schedule, we will get it to you but it will include working Saturdays. I wouldn't want to waste our time doing

an interview if the new schedule is a no go for a candidate.

- i know this is new for you so please let me know if you need anything. I?m attaching a link that may be
helpful .

Browne, Jay ?Q?kkibpff 0 V7 9?
From: 

Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 12:36 PM
To:

Cc: Browne, Jay

Subject: RE: Solid Waste Inspector

Thanks-

before I weigh in on interviewing the internals, I have a few questions:

1. What is the work schedule? I believe some internals may not agree to a Saturday scheduled and; if
they do they need to know it is set since they could have seniority so we have to think about how that
will play out. Doesn?t change anything we just need to be on the same page

2. How long are you planning for the interview questions? 20 minutes?

3. Do you have a practical exercise? How long for that?

- I agree with your cut off for externals at 9 points or higher. Also, I?m a little surprised that _scored
so high since i generally know his work experience, but that?s fine.

As you probably know, it has been the City?s practice to interview internals, but it is not REQUIRED. However, to date
we haven?t exercised our option to not include them for an interview. Once you answer the questions above I will be
in a better spot to talk more about internals. I know-is out until tomorrow so we can certainly touch base over
the phone when he returns.

Thanks,

From:

Sent: Friday, December 15, 201.7 12:14 PM
To.

Cc: Browne, Jay 
Subject: RE: Solid Waste Inspector

Hi-

Here is the completed matrix. _had me score the internal candidates to see how they come out in the Matrix. If
we are required to include internals we will probably need to interview the external candidates scored 9 or

higher. This would give us a total of 8 candidates. We don?t have the schedule ?nalized at this point, as you probably
know the schedule selection is still in process and may not be finalized until the week after Christmas. It you have any
questions on the matrix please let me know.

Thanks,

City of Tempe
Of?ce - 
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Browne, Jay EMF 
From: 

Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 3:29 PM
To: Browne, Jay
Subject: FW: SPR17124, Metro 101, 2177 E. Apache Blvd.

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Public Works Programs Manager
City of Tempe
55 S. Priest dr 85281

From?

Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 2:00 PM

To:
Subject: RE: SPR17124, Metro 101, 2177 E. Apache Blvd.

Great, thank you.

From: 
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 1:56 PM

To:
Subject: FW: SPR17124, Metro 101, 2177 E. Apache Blvd.

Good afternoon-

just spoke to Charles about the situation with this property. I told him since -had already agreed to this I was
not going to stall his progress. I explained my concerns with having to shuffle containers when there are 4 in the
enclosure like this. I mentioned the added risk to the public, both pedestrian and automobiles. He understood and was

going to take that into consideration for future projects.

Thank you

'r

Public Works Programs Manager
City of Tempe
55 S. Priest dr 85281

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From:?

Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2018 2:18 PM

To:
Subject: RE: .SPR17124, Metro 101, 2177 E. Apache Blvd.

Helio-
L2..-

Thank you for the heads up, yes please have him call me and i would be happy to meet with mm as well.

Thank you

Public Works Programs Manager
City of Tempe
55 S. Priest dr 85281

From=?

Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2018 11:54 AM

To=?

Subject: SPR17124, Metro 101, 2177 E. Apache Blvd.
Hi-

You made the following comment in this SPR report:

The language used (may require) is too vague to do much with it. The applicant is wanting this project to get on an
agenda ASAP, so the time to determine the refuse plan (including quantity of enclosures) is now.

I believe Solid Waste asked for an enclosure in the Phase li portion of the site (adjacent to Wildermuth), but the
applicant (Charles Huellmantel) has stated that they do not want to provide additional refuse enclosures, beyond the
two provided in Phase I. if additional enclosures are to be provided, Solid Waste will need to determine that and how
many. Again, it needs to be done at this point in time, before we get to a public hearing.

I want to give you a heads up that i?m going to request that Charles contact you directly to discuss this issue before
they resubmit.

Thank you,

Planning Division
City of Tempe Community Development Department

Browne, Jay E- W37 

 

From: 

Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 3:22 PM

To: Browne, Jay

Subject: FW: looking for approval of solid waste design for Opus project at 7th University



Public Works Programs Manager
City of Tempe
55 S. Priest dr 85281

From:?

Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 1:28 PM

To:?


Cc: Loyd, Lisa 
Subject: RE: looking for approval of solid waste design for Opus project at 7th University

The solid waste plan was signed off by-roup during plan review for the Opus project. This would be one of
my checks before permits being issued. Now, i don't know the level of review, was it the overall refuse plan including

hotel site or just the Opus project?

n' . "y

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City of Tempe. Community Development Department

From:?

Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 12:38 PM

To:?

Subject: looking for approval of solid waste design for Opus project at 7th University

Hello,
In reviewing the hotel today at and University, I noticed that refuse access was shown off of Forest, through the

building that is under construction. I would like to confirm that we have a solid waste design for the overall
development, inclusive of the hotel, that was approved in writing by Solid Waste services. My concern is that I?m doing
an administrative approval of the design of the hotel, and as best I can tell, there is no trash collection on the hotel
is shared via the other development under hopefully designed for truck access in the

building!

 



From 

Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 12:14 PM
To:

Subject: Meetings/ Outside business

Team,

Going forward please work through -or I, when you are invited to meetings. Be sure and notify either one of us at
least 48 hours in advance ofany meetings. Keeping in mind, that we have a small operation with minimal staff to get
the day to day workload completed. If you have anything calendared for the near future please let us know, we will
make sure the appropriate individual is in attendance if necessary.

The nk you

emorandum [r
Tempe

City of Tempe

 

Date: March XX, 2018

To: Public Works Supervisor-Solid Waste
From: Jason Browne, Solid Waste Services Manager
Subject: Disciplinary Action. Fag! - the Allege_d Offense

This memorandum serves as a Part I of a Disciplinary Action, the Alleged Offense. You are alleged to
have violated the following section(s) of the City of Tempe Personnel Rules which provide for discipline
up to and including dismissal.

El Rule 4, Section 406 C1. ?exhibited a lack of suf?cient competency or efficiency to perform
assigned duties and responsibilities.?

Ci Rule 4, Section 406 C2. "acted negligently, recklessly, or carelessly in performing his/her duties
during a specific incident or incidents.?

i3 Rule 4, Section 406 C4. "been insubordinate or has failed to follow reasonable direction from a
supervisor."

Rule 4, Section 406 C7. "caused damage to public property or waste of public supplies through
negligence, recklessness, or carelessness."

-, you have struggled to communicate with me effectively on several occasions. have reached
out to you several times to either get answers to questions, or schedule meetings with you. You have
no called no showed to multiple meetings, not responded to email requests, and have demonstrated a
level of behavior that is detrimental to the solid waste group. When I have been able to reach you,
there has been a level of disrespect that is unacceptable. in addition, your recent oversight over the
compost facility has resulted in safety hazards to the public and to our operations. Below are some
examples of your recent behavior.

I scheduled a one on one meeting with you for Friday, March 23, 2018 to discuss some of the recent
events that occurred or were reported while you were on vacation the previous week. You did not
attend the meeting, or notify me that you were unable to attend. You also did not attempt to schedule
a one on one with me like i have asked all supervisors to do on a weekly basis.

On March 15, 2018 was noti?ed that the compost fines that were recently delivered to the Tempe
Sports complex were unsatisfactory/were not compost fines, caused a severe safety concern, and
resulted in the cancellation of city activities at the complex. I had sent you the request from parks to
facilitate and supervise a delivery of 200 yards of compost fines to Tempe Sports Complex. This
oversight caused a risk to public safety, a loss of revenue, and an increase to labor costs to parks and
solid waste to correct the issue.

On March 7, 2018 I emailed you to setup a meeting before your scheduled vacation for the following
week. You did not set a meeting before your departure, instead I located you at the compost yard

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Friday before your leave to discuss any staffing needs or concerns before your vacation. You
mentioned that you had everything handled. During the week of March 12-16 2018 there was a lack of
coverage in the compost yard resulting in complaints from customers, and the yard was left
unattended which raised some safety concerns. When i spoke with the employee on site, the
employee said that he did not have anyone to relieve him for breaks/lunch. When I met with the only
other supervisor in that area, she mentioned she did not know that you were on Vacation for the
week. in addition, for the week you were. on vacation you did not supply the information needed for
the Weekly Report that was sent on Friday, March 16, 2018. This resulted in an incomplete report sent
to upper management. It appears that the preparation for your operation in advance of your vacation
was little to none, which resulted in lack of coverage and several safety concerns.

On March 1, 2018 you failed to notify me that you would be arriving late to work and that you would
be missing the mandatory weekly supervisor meeting. You also failed to notify your supervisor of your
arrival or respond to his email inquiry at 10:4Sam that morning to see if you were coming in. On March
6, 2018 I emailed a reminder to turn in a time slip for the time missed from Marchl, 2018. You failed to
get the slip in before payroll was due, and still have not turned in the time slip requested.

On February 21, 2018 you noti?ed me that you would be arriving late to work due to a dentist
appointment. When I asked you for a ?rough idea of what time? you would be coming in, you
responded with ?that's up to the dentist.? Not only was the request given with less than 24 hour notice
for a scheduled appointment, you were unwilling to let me know of approximately what time you
would be arriving to work. The response was unprofessional and unacceptable.

Please explain why and how your latest incident happened in your Part ll written response and return
it to me no later than 4:00 pm. on March XX, 2018. if you have any questions or concerns regarding

the C?mP'et??" ?the Pa? ?ease contact_

 

Employee Signature Date

 

Supervisor Signature Date

Browne, Jay

From: Browne, Jay

Sent: Friday, February 02, 2018 1142 AM
To: 

Subject: Re: Leaving early?

Calm your email was in the past tense.
Approved.

Jason Browne
Solid Waste Manager
City of tempe

Fromz 

Sent: Friday, February 2, 2018 11:40:18 AM
To: Browne, Jay
Subject: RE: Leaving early?

No, I need your okay first! ll!

From: Browne, Jay
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2018 11:39 AM

To: 

Subject: Re: Leaving early?
50 you already left? Or leaving ten mins early? See your email below

Jason Browne
Solid Waste Manager
City of tempe

From:?

Sent: Friday, February 2, 2018 11:38:38 AM
To: Browne, .lay
Subject: Leaving early?

I need to take care of a couple of things so with your permission i want to leave 10 minutes ago.

and 1 will have the answers to your questions next week.

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Everything is covered

 

BrowneJaz {#1:va 
From: 

Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 10:40 AM
To: Browne, Jay
Subject: RE: Dental appointment

Nope, that?s up to the dentist. The office is on Greenfield so i have to drive her back to Ellsworth to take her to school.

From: Browne, Jay

Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 8:07 AM
To:

Subject: RE: Dental appointment

Rough idea of what time?

Thank You

Jason Browne

Solid Waste Services Manager
Field Operations

Desk# 480/350-8051

55 Priest Drive. Tempe. AZ 85281



Tempe.

Wart:

From:?

Seni: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 5:27 AM

to: Browne, Jay 
Subject: Dental appointment

I will be in late tomorrow, I am taking my daughter to her appointment and then I have to drop her off at will
be in after that.

From?

Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 5:41 AM
To:
Subject: Message from PriestRecycleCopier

Browne, Jay @2694!? 1: .9

From: Browne, Jay

Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 11:40 AM
To: 

Subject: RE: Compost

-

As stated before, if you need more people or help with staf?ng, you need to come talk to me and I can help. Since we
have not met with In weeks, and you have not rescheduled any of our one on one meetings, it is very dif?cult for me to
catch up with you to ?nd out what you have going on and where you need help. Again, please come see me and we can
work through this. If you have to, we can at least schedule or a call. Or tell me a time that I can come see you. We do
have different schedules and we both have responsibilities, but I will do everything I can to help accommodate and give

you the resources to be successful.

Thank You

Jason Browne

Solid Waste Services Manager
Field Operations

Desk# 480/350-8051

55 Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281



Tempe.

From:?

Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 9:52 AM
To: Browne, .lay 
Subject: RE: Compost

0k, let's one temp with multiple functions especially right now after all the activity that just went out In the
compost yard. It is impossible to expect him to be there all the time, as it is now I spend the majority of my time in the
compost yard just so it not left unattended. it is also impossible to expect one temp to manage the scale house and
maintain the wash bay therefore the wash bay has become my area to maintain. It is practical to expect internal
personnel to call me ahead of time because it has been working so far.

From: Browne, Jay
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 9:34 AM

To:?

Subject: Re: Compost

It is not practical that everyone call in advance, that's where the temp needs to communicate with you and you can
help ?ll in the gaps. The yard cannot be unattended.

 

Browne, Jay ?Kfo ?27 If; 9

From: Browne, Jay

Sent: Thursda March 01, 2018 10:45 AM
To: 

Subject: Checking in

Hi-

Just checking in with you, haven't heard from or seen you today. I heard from a lead that you had an issue at home but
wasn't sure. Are you coming in? Is everything ok? Will you be out tomorrow too? Hope all is well.

Jason Browne
Solid Waste Manager
City of tempe

 

IIB_rowrie, Jay f? [11,6 7

From: Browne, Jay

Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2018 8:06 AM
To: 

Subject: time sheet

Hi -

Reminding you that I need to sign off on your time sheet for last week Thursday. i didn't see anything in my box, but I
remember that you had to come in late and missed our supervisor meeting. Please let me know when you get that and

I will sign it asap so we can give it to-
Thank You

Jason Browne

Solid Waste Services Manager
Field Operations

Desk# 480/350-8051

55 Priest Drive. Tempe, AZ 85281


Tempe.



Browne, Ja 

From: Browne, Jay

Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2018 1:32 PM
To: 

Subject: next week

Hi-

Just checking in with you to see what the plans are for next week since you are on vacation. Please send me a calendar
invite for our one-on one this week to discuss more.

Thank You

Jason Browne

Solid Waste Services Manager
Field Operations

Desk# 480/350-8051

55 Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281

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Tempe.

 

Browne,Jaz 

From: Browne, Jay

Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 7:04 AM
To: 

Subject: compost yard issues

Hi-

Wanted to give you some feedback from yesterday. I was driving back from a meeting and I noticed the public area was
extremely low again on compost, and there was someone there scooping up some into their vehicle. We continue to
struggle with keeping up with the inventory, as I have brought this up recently. We need to solidify a process that the
person in the yard drives out there at least once per day.

Also, I drove into the compost yard and there was no one in the yard for several minutes and the gates were wide
open. I ?nally found the temp coming out of the mobile trailer, and he mentioned he was using the restroom.
However, we have a restroom next to the scale house, so I am not sure what happened there. The issue of no one in
the yard has come up multiple times recently. We need to come up with a relief process for that attendant, as well as
close the gates if no one is in the yard. I have seen customers pull in, bypass the scales, and drive around the yard
unattended and this is a safety concern. The temp also mentioned that he had no one to relive him for lunch. I
instructed him to work with- to provide relief coverage for his lunch and breaks. I remember asking you about
staf?ng before you went on I did not expect this to be a concern still.

I have instructed -0 reach out to you in the coming weeks to work on safety procedures in the Compost area, as I
am worried that if we continue to leave the yard unattended we will have an incident that could have been easily

prevented.

Please schedule a meeting with me on Monday so we can go over these issues, as well as the compost issue that I sent
to you from Parks about delivery of bad material that was a safety concern as well.

Thank You

Jason Browne

Solid Waste Services Manager
Field Operations

Desklt 480/350-8051

55 Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281



Tempe.



Browne, Jay

 

 


From:
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 10:37 AM
To: Browne, Jay
Subject: Debris in compost
Attachments: ATT00001.txt; ATT00002.txt
Jay

The following photos are of the debris in the product that was delivered to the TSC last week. The second photo shows
the rocks still on field 2 after we swept it. Unfortunately the unused product will need to be picked up and rescreened
before we can use it. Let me know what I can do to help.

 Liloi'l? Fi?/6 

 

4-
From: 
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 12:04 PM
To: Browne. Jay, 
Subject: FW: 6W weekly info
lav, -

-made no attempt to have someone enter his daily information into the spread sheet so we could finalize his
weekly report for him. With your approval 1 will Omit this portion from the weekly?

Thank you



Public Works Programs Manager
City of Tempe
55 S. Priest dr 85281

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From:?

Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 11:45 AM

To:?

Subject: RE: GW weekly info - resi
Parks DB I Zoo Resident 81-33378 Uncontained
68.934 23.42 31.56 28.5725 2.39 254.405 225.695

He?s not caught up yet with his logs since he?s on vacation, so the weekly numbers are extremely small. I haven?t made
it back there to see where they are at.

From:?

Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 9:40 AM

To: 

Subject: RE: GW weekly info - resi

Yes Please, This is what it looks like now in word.

Green Organics In Totals:

Parks: 75.16 Tons
Desert Botanical/PHX Zoo: 23.3 Tons
Tempe Schools: 2.4 Tons
Sawdust: 31 .6 Tons
Resident: 28.52 Tons
Artistic Land: 47.18 Tons

Residential: 237.09 Tons

 

Browne, Jay ?74 L?Jb?k PM

 

From: Miano, Tony

Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2018 11:38 AM

To: 

Cc: Browne, Jay

Subject: RE: Fields Closed at Tempe Sports Complex


Thanks, I apricate the observation, that was the same review that I came up with. i asked -to see who and why we
sent the wrong material. And one would think that after half of field of spreading this material someone would say,
this isn't right. So Thanks you for spotting this.

From:?

Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2018 5:03 PM

To: Miano, Tony 

Cc: Browne, Jay 
Subject; FW: Fields Closed at Tempe Sports Complex

From=?

Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 10:54 AM

 




Miano, Tony 

Subject: Fields Closed at Tempe Sports Complex



Dear User Groups,
You are receiving this notice that due to maintenance/safety concerns at the Tempe Sports Complex on soccer fields #1
and #2 all play has been cancelled effective immediately. We are working on addressing the situation and correcting it

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as soon as possible, but as of now, soccer ?elds #1 and #2 are closed. Please notify your participants, pa rents, and
coaches. Fees paid will be credited to your groups account or refunded.

As soon as the fields are available for play you will be noti?ed. We are sorry for the inconvenience and addressing the
issues to make the ?elds playable as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Respectfully,


Field Reservation Coordinator
City of Tempe Recreation Division

 

 

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From: Browne, Jay
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2018 1:02 PM
To: 
Subject: today's one on one
-

You missed our one on one today, haven?t heard from you. Do you have time to meet today? I would like to catch up
on events since you were on vacation last week and this week has been a struggle as well.

Thank You

Jason Browne

Solid Waste Services Manager
Field Operations

Desk# 48013508051

55 Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281

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From: Browne, Jay

Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 7:29 PM
To: 

Cc: 

Subject: Re: leaving

This was unscheduled and unapproved. I don't appreciate the last minute notification without speaking to me first. I
understand that things come up last minute, but you could have stopped by my of?ce to speak in person. You continue
to struggle with your communication with me. I hope is something that we can resolve soon.

Thank you

Jason Browne
Solid Waste Manager
City of tempe

From:?

Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 12:54 PM
Subject: Leaving
To: Browne, Jay 

 

Leaving an hour early to take care of business, compost yard is covered today.

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Date: March XX, 2018

To: 
From: Jason Browne, Solid Waste Services Manager
Subject: Memo to File - Failure to Follow Reasonable Direction from 3 Supervisor

- you are receiving this documentation due to the conversations that we have had in regards to scheduled
overtime and the process that I have asked you to follow several times. It is imperative that we allow all
quali?ed individuals the opportunity for scheduled overtime to ensure that we do not violate the MOU, as well
as ensure that all supervisors are aware of their employee's time and schedules. In addition, you were instructed
to remove certain events from your calendar that were considered not approved due to the upcoming events
needed for SMART.

On Friday, March 16, 2018 you sent an email to several employees in Solid Waste in which you were asking for
volunteers for overtime possibilities at upcoming events. Some of these events were ones that I had instructed
you in December 2017 to remove from the events calendar. At the time, you had expressed that removing
events that you had committed to would be a dif?cult task. However, you have struggled to make yourself
available for the SMART project. On February 21, 2018 you put an ?automatic reply" on all incoming emails that
stated ?Due to several projects and events, there will be a delayed response to emails and phone calls through
the morning of Thursday, March 1. If you need immediate assistance, please contact 

or This outlook message is unacceptable and can not be used in the future,

unless you are scheduled off for vacation or away from work for other reasons.

in addition, I had instructed all supervisors to notify me before scheduling any overtime at our supervisor
meeting on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. This subject came up again at the zero waste event staffing meeting held
on Friday, January 12, 2018. Recently, at the annual Touch 3 Truck event held on February 24, 2018 several
employees were brought in on overtime without approval from me. On February 27, 2018 you sent an email to
me informing him that you had scheduled more pe0ple on overtime without my approval.

- moving forward, it is important that you follow the direction you have been given. For 2018, your main
focus needs to be SMART related and green organic expansion. Please work with me prior to scheduling
anymore overtime, and notifying other supervisors before scheduling their employees for any events.

This memo will be kept In your ?le for one year after the date of receipt.

Acknowledgement of expectations:

 

 

Employee Signature Date Received

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From: Miano, Tony
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 1:24 PM
To:
cc: -Wne
Subject: Calendar 2018

Hey-

I am following up from our ?smart" meeting a few weeks back where I requested your calendar for 2018. Can
you send me your calendar for 2018 and what events you have scheduled so far. I am working with-and
on outreach and I want to get everything on one calendar and see what our approach I need to take on

our messaging. Thank 

Tony Miano

Deputy Public Works Director

Field Operations

Parks/Golf/Diablo Stadium/Fleet Service/Solid Waste Service
Desk# 480/350-8297

55 Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281

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BrowneFrom: Browne, Jay

Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2017 11.00 AM
To:

Subject: RE: 2018 event listings

Attachments: dawns calendar.xlsx

Hi -

I have attached an updated calendar. I would like you to remove any of the events that are in red for the upcoming
year. Though all of these events are important, we will need to focus our attention, as much as we can, towards the
new SMART program and our green organics program. These programs will help move the needle towards our
diversion And we can?t get to these goals without you. I am looking to you to be the conductor of this crazy
train, and get us on the right track to reach our aggressive goals. We can discuss more in our weekly meeting.

Thank You

Jason Browne

Solid Waste Services Manager
Field Operations

Desk# 480/350-8051

55 Priest Drive. Tempe, AZ 85281

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Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 4:48 PM
To: Miano, Tony 

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Subject: 2018 event listings
Here is a pretty good list of the events for 2018. Please note that I do not work all of these. 

Also, while there is some overlap with the events that Support Services provides trash and recycling services for,
Support Services has a separate list of those events.

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From:

Sent: Friday, january 05, 2018 1:37 PM

To: Browne, Jay

Subject: RE: Can you send me an email copy of the events that you want cancelled?
I hanks!

From: Browne, lay
Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 4:36 PM

To:
Subject: RE: Can you send me an email copy of the events that you want cancelled?

Thank You

Jason Browne

Solid Waste Services Manager
Field Operations

Desk# 480/350-8051

55 Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281



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From:
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 12:22 PM

To: Browne, Jay . . i 
Subject: Can you send me an email copy of the events that you want cancelled?

just got an event notice (Tour de Tempe) from Transportation but I need to check the green-lit
events? 1 think 1 accidentally recycled the hard copy one.



Thanks!



Tempe.



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From:

Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 12:57 PM
To: Browne, Jay;

Subject: Touch a truck overtime
Attachments: Solid Waste Overtime Guideline (1).pdf

Hello,-and Jason. In order to avoid overtime, we are trying to use the Saturday crew for Saturday events whenever
possible per Jason?s request. Even if Riley was still here, we would have to pull one person on overtime to handle ERIC
because like the other areas of Public Works, we brought multiple vehicles and had -on music.

I reached out to-in January and per an MOU, I con?rmed that we select people to work the event who are
trained in our programs; we also go by seniority and it is something the supervisor (me) coordinates. 
and-worked the Saturday event as they are familiar with our programs-and ?are on overtime. (I
typically post the events, but it is not necessary because I needed folks who were at least aware of our new programs

and understand not available.

I looked into this when I first started in 2015 and while supervisors need to be informed when employees work an
event during work hours, we do not seek permission for after-hours work as it is considered the employee?s own time.
These types of events come out of my call center. This is a citywide practice.

Jason, around the same time I talked to you about special events, talked to-and-about how-(my
predecessor) did events. They suggested a training of employees for ERIC and tabling when things slow down and I
agreed; we can combine this with the general sustainability program training that all sustainability employees receive.

Jason, although we talked about this a while back and it was approved, I wanted to remind you that ERIC will be at
Geeks Night Out along with a separate compost table like last year;-did it last year and-was going to do it
this year._and -are not available so .will be staf?ng it. it is an evening event so everyone, sans
me, will be on overtime-is not available to operate it so -wIll drive it and -and -agreed to do it.
They are well versed in the programs and -is doing a refresher of ERIC with -and -as he tests everything to

make sure it is working.

From: Browne, Jay
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 11:06 AM

To:?

Subiect: Touch a truck overtime
Was there any other people working the event on OT
Thank You

Jason Browne

Solid Waste Services Manager
Field Operations

Desk? 480/350-8051

55 Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281

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Event hosted or (no-hosted by City of
Tempe or a Council event

January 2018 Event Date and Info

 

 

 

 

 

January Zero Waste Day? Kiwanis Park - 1/20/18

  
    

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February 2018 Event Date and Info

2/24/18 - includes zero waste
Touch-a-Truck?lPlay Day" stations, Public Works, PD and fire
trucks ERIC, etc.

 

 

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game set up, during game and post-
game cleanup)

March 2018 Event Date and Info

 

 

 

3/1/18 - zero waste stations,
compost/green mics table, ERIC
3/20 - 3/21/18 - haven't attended
since fall of 2016 but plan on

ASU Off-Campus Housing Fair attending at least once a year since
several complexes/property managers
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giveaways or limit them to once a
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SMART Intercept events sustainability partners in two
ne?ghborhoods
June 2018 Event Date and Info

 

 

 

 

 

Event Date and Info

2018 Event Date and Info

 

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Probably 8/18/18 - exact location TBD
- considering Library (solar panels
offer cover for potential monsoon
weather), GoDaddy and Tempe Sports

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December

 

September 2018

Event Date and Info

 

 

GAIN kick-off event"

 

SMART intercept events"

In August or September (2016 event
was in Aug. while 2017 event was in
Sept.) - Tabling event attended by
neighborhood and HOA

 

 

presidents/leaders

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booked with special events

 

  

 

October 2018

Event Date and Info

 

 

Valleywide compost giveaway"

We generally do one valleywide
compost giveaway in the fall, but we
may not want to continue with these
giveaways or limit them to once a
year pending surplus compost/ mulch

 

Tempe Tardeada?

ERIC and separate booth - probably
second Sunday (10/14/18) but could
be 10/7/18

 

Oktoberfest

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earlier part of day on 10/13/18 in
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ASU Homecoming

 

November and December2018

 

 

Late October or early November -
skipped 2017 because it was at same
time as Halloween Festival

 

 

Event Date and Info

Zero Waste Day? Fire Training Facility - 11/17/18 

 

Tempe Festival of the Arts

Tablingr only 11/30 - 12/2/18

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From: 

Sent: Frida March 16, 2018 4:01 PM

To:

Subject: Upcoming events - your help is needed!

Hello, everyone. Event season is about to kick off and we will need your help at the below events. Based on an MOU
with the UAEA in addition to verbal con?rmation, preference is given to those who are the most experienced with
tabling and outreach, including speci?c programs, followed by seniority. it can vary by event. For example, during
Geeks Night Out, we needed the person with the most compost experience to staff a compost- and green organics-
speci?c table. _was not available so -was selected. Another example is last year?s Connolly Middle School
Career Day; because we showcased our routing, ?handled that.

To allow everyone the opportunity to participate in education/outreach events, I am happy to do a brief one-on-one
training and review our latest programs with you when time allows over the next several weeks. However, some events
will require certain expertise or experience that will require that I select people for the event. Also, those who do
educational events, including myself, will be cross-trained on other sustainability topics (water and energy
conservation, transportation, shade tree canopy, Grease Cooperative, etc.) likely some time over the summer or later
in 2018/beginning of 2019. This summer, I will provide a more extensive training regardless of whether we do the

sustainability cross training later.
If these events take place during work hours, please ask your supervisor ?rst.

Outside of the experience/seniority components followed by ?rstcome/first-served, the order for choosing who will
work the events will be as follows for Saturday events:

1. inspectors working Saturday

2. remaining staff from Support Services

3. other inspectors

4. office staff and leads

Evening and Sunday events:
1. inspectors
2. Support Services staff, office staff and leads

During work hours with permission from supervisor not including Saturdays:

1. inspectors
2. Support Services staff, of?ce staff and leads

"If we need additional people for whatever reason, we then post a sign-up sheet in the break room for operators.?

Friday, March 23 - Sunday, March 25
Tabling only event

Focus will be on SMART program so SMART bins will be showcased

Friday, March 23
Only snacks and water are provided so please plan accordingly.
Set up at 8:30 am. Staff from 10 am. p.m.

- will work until noon so we

Saturday, March 24
Only snacks and water are provided so please plan accordingly.
Arrive at 9:45 am. Staff table from 10 am. 4:15/4230 pm.

-is not working so

Sunday, March 25
Only snacks and water are provided so please plan accordingly.
Arrive at 9:45 am. Staff table from 10 am. - 4:15/430 p.m. Break down and take everything (leave tables and chairs)

back to office.

- is not working so

Saturday, April 7
Event is from 7:00 11:00 am.

Compost yard
Food may be provided but consult with-

- will help plan logistics and - (Since ?nd -have done these,
feel free to reach out to them). -ls not working.

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Saturday, April 7
Event is from 5:00 - 7:45/8:00 p.m.

Arrive no later than 4:15 pm.
Alta Mira - new parking area right next to playground on S. Taylor Just north of Myrna Ln. intersection -

basically across the park from where we usually are
No food is provided so please eat before the event and/or bring snacks

ERIC event (- is working so we - 

Sunday, April 8
6:15 - 11:30 am. but likely not as long as we can leave shortly after bicycle ride starts

Event starts at 7:30 am.
Kiwanis Park - 6111? S. All America Way, in the west parking lot north of Guadalupe Road across from the batting cages.

Bagels and coffee are sometimes provided but please plan accordingly as they may not be

ERIC event -is working so we 

Saturday, April 21
8:00 am. 1:00 pm.

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Set-up at 7:15 am.

Tabling event (-is working this event but we will

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Saturday, April 28

6:00 am. (earlier for some) - anywhere from 1:15 pm. 2:30 pm.
Event is from 7:00 am. - 1 pm.

Fire Training Facility

Breakfast and lunch are provided

?coordinates this with help from Support Services, and other sta? as needed. He will be in
touch.

Tuesday, May 8
9 am. 1 pm.
Tempe Center for the Arts

Tabling event (- may be working this event

Saturday, May 12
9 am. - 11/11:30 a.m. (exact time TBD)
Likely at The Lakes

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Wednesday, June 6

5800 5 Forest Ave, Tempe, AZ 85283
Event is from 8:00 - 11:00 am.
Arrive by just after 7:00 am.

ERIC event (-is working

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From: 

Sent: Monday, January 22. 2018 9:48 AM
To: Miano, Tony, Browne. Jay
Subject: RE: INVITATION: Waste Management Executive Sustainability Forum

I would love to but I am coming off of a vacation then and have project deadlines (website and some other things) that
need to knock out. Can I skip this?

From: Miano, Tony

Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 1:12 PM

To=? Browne, Jay


Subject: FW: INVITATION: Waste Management Executive Sustainability Forum

Did you three sign up?

Tony Miano
Deputy Public Works Director

Field Operations
Parks/Golf/Diablo Stadium/Fleet Service/Solid Waste Service

Desk# 480/350-8297
55 Priest Drive. Tempe. AZ 85281



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Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 9:05 AM

To: iano, Tony <?grjy feign @er'igegoxo

Subject: INVITATION: Waste Management Executive Sustainability Forum

 

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From:

Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 11:27 AM
To: Browne, Jay

Cc:

Subject: Tempe Gardens meeting today

Before we meet, can we go over some talking points regarding Tempe Gardens? It is last minute because we couldn?t
arrive at a date and I needed to knock this out before my vacation because I swamped with my projects when I get

back.



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From:

Sent: Friday, February 16, 2018 1:45 PM
To: Browne, Jay

Subject: RE: Meeting change

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From: Browne, Jay
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2018 1:44 PM

To:
Subject: RE: Meeting change

That?s Find a hole.

Thank You

Jason Browne

Solid Waste Services Manager
Field Operations

Desk# 480/350-8051

55 Priest Drive, Tempe. AZ 85281



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Sent: Friday, February 16, 2018 1:44 PM
To: Browne, Jay 
Subject: Meeting change

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i know it has been a while since we have had a one-on-one. Is it possible to switch it to Tuesday in the late morning?

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From: 

Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 10:27 AM
To: Browne, Jay

Subject: Automatic reply: call me

Due to several projects and events, there will be a delayed response to emails and phone calls through the

momini of Thursdai, March 1, If you need immediate assistance, please contact _at

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From: 

Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2018 11:50 PM
To: Browne, Jay
Subject: Tomorrow (Friday)

I am way behind on everything so I was going to come in a bit late tomorrow. need to get stuff for-party and
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From: 

Sent: Friday, March 02, 2018 7:49 AM
To: Browne, Jay

Subject: My apologies

I do not know what I was thinking scheduling a meeting for the day after a big event on a Friday when I still have lots to

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Sent: Friday, March 23, 2018 2:35 PM
To: Browne, Jay
Subject: RE: One-onvone

That makes total sense. Just a reminder that this one is back In the trailer, I would move it but I need to go over a
couple of more things with -and -for tomorrow. We can meet at the conference table. 

From: Browne, Jay
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2018 2:28 PM

To:
Subject: Re: One-on-one

We havencouple weeks and I know you have another Smart meeting on Monday. I would like to
keep this meeting so we can stay on the same page.

But we can discuss moving our weekly to a different day since Friday's have been challenging.

Jason Browne
Solid Waste Manager
City of tempe

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Sent: Friday, March 23, 2018 2:00:31 PM
To: Browne, Jay
Subject: One-on-one

I know I move them around lately, but I have to finish some things before i go today. Can I reschedule this for Monday
or Tuesday?

 

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From: 

Sent: Monday, April 16, 2018 10:20 AM
To: Browne. Jay

Subject: Still behind on emails

i am still playing catch-up on emails and projects so if there is anything I am missing, please shoot me an email and
mark it high importance. i always fall behind this time of year, especially since lots of the emails are simply follow-ups

to other emails and phone calls. 

Also, -was telling me that we have to put in writing from last Thursday?s meeting, which i had to miss for the Pyle
Center event, the top ten things we do. Is there anything else?

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Sent: Friday, February 09, 2018 12:57 PM

To: Miano, Tony; Browne, Jay

Subject: Inspector Schedule Options 2 (rev 
Attachments: Inspector Schedule Options 2 (rev 
Hi guys,

Thanks for the great discussion this morning. I honestly appreciate the honesty, ?exibility, and challenges it?s very
healthy for good decision making. I think this is what we agreed to, but ifl got it wrong please let me know. I'm trying
to use what they sent to show how close we are to being in agreement.

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From: Browne, Jay

Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2017 4:00 PM
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Subject: Re: Work Orders

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From:?

Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2017 3:56:32 PM
To: Browne, Jay
Subject: Work Orders

Jason,
At some point tomorrow, I will be going to the of?ce to take care of my tuition reimbursement, which is done on my

time but cannot be accessed from home. While I am there I wanted to clean up my work orders that I didn't get to
Friday. I don't mind doing them. However, i have been elogged for working off the clock a few years ago. Just looking

for guidance

Thank you,

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From: Browne, Jay

Sent: Monday, April 23, 2018 9:48 AM
To: Belousek, Ginny, O'Connor, Jon
Subject: committee response part 2

Hello Ginny and Jon,
I thought of a few more items that I would included to my response to the committee:

I have recently attended the ?Humanity in the Workplace? and the ?Crucial Conversations training that was provided
by our Strategic Management team. I have also requested to attend the ?Crucial Accountability" training coming up in
the next few months. I will continue to take steps in improving in areas that I have struggled with in the past. My goals is
to become a leading example to my team and others around me. Please let me know if there is any other training that
you believe I would bene?t from.

Thank You

Jason Browne

Solid Waste Services Manager
Field Operations

Desk# 480/350?8051

55 Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281

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this rate of pay, his annual salary
will still be the lowest of the four
supervisors in this job classification

 

23058

Ratcliffe

Dawn

Recycling Coord

03/15/2015

Hired

528434615

$59,144

$59,144

0.00%

SUP

 

22749

Grable

Gary

Solid Waste Equlp Oper 

07/27/2014

Hired

$16.305288

$33,915

$3 3,915

0.00%



 

22750

Sims

Maurice

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

07/2 7/2014

Hired

516305288

$33,915

$33,915

0.00%

SU

 

22772

Beck

David

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

08/10/ 2014

Hired

516305288

$33,915

$33,915

0.00%

NSU

 

22773

Waiters

Joshua

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

08/10/2014

Hired

$16.305288

$33,915

$33,915

0. 00%

NSU

 

22796

Gloria

Michael

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

08/24/2014

Hired

516305288

$33,915

$33,915

0.00%

NSU

 

17193

Arestad

Craig 

Solid Waste Equip Oper l+

01/26/2015

Rehke

516305288

$33,915

$33,915

0.00%

NSU

 

23098

Carrasco

Alfredo

Solid Waste Equip Oper H-

04/19/2015

Hired

516305288

$33,915

$33,915

0.00%

NSU

 

23216

Maceira

Gisbel

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

06/14/2015

Hired

516305288

$33,915

$33,915

0.00%

NSU

 

23217

Quintero

Robert

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

06/ 14/2015

Hired

516305288

$33,915

$33,915

0.00%

NSU

 

23250

Snyder

Alan

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

07/05/2015

Hired

516305288

$33,915

$33,915

0.00%

NSU

 

23249

Williamson

Michael

Solid Waste Equip Oper I4-

07/ 12/2015

Hired

516305288

$33,915

$33,915

0.00%

NSU

 

23484

Murillo

Jacob

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

01/11/2016

Hired

$16.305288

$33,915

$33,915

0.00%

NSU

 

14993

Mannering

Robert

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

10/20/2013

Promotion

523393200

$49,906

$38,972

28.06%

NSU

promotional pay increase).

Promoted from Park Ranger to Solid
Waste Equip Operator I in 2011 and
flexed from SWEO 1 to SWEO 2 in
October 2013 (received only a 10%

 

21748

Roberts

Patrick

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

10/21/2013

Reinstatement

$18.849422

$39,207

$38,972

NSU

resignation ($39,207)

Reinstated at the same pay as he was
earning at the time of his earlier

 

22450

Hamilton

Jack

Solid Waste Equip Oper Il+

11/18/2013

Hired

518736538

$38,972

$38,972

NSU

 

22449

Melendez

Rafael

Solid Waste Equip Oper Il+

11/18/2013

Hired

518736538

$38,972

$38,972

NSU

 

22796

Gloria

Michael

Solid Waste Equip Oper ll+

04/05/2015

Promotion

518.907212

$39,327

$39,327

0.00%

NSU

 

 

22750

 

Sims

Maurice

 

 

Solid Waste Equip Oper ll+

04/05/2015

 

 

Promotion

518907212

 

 

$39,327

 

$39,327

 

0.00%

 

NSU

 

 

 

   

20605

Norris

TImothy

NEW HIRES, PROMOTIONS, REINSTATEMENTS, REHIRES, and TEMP-TO-REG
while Solid Waste Services Manager (10 03.2013- 02.19 2016)

Sr Solid Waste Equip Oper

05/24/2015

Promotion



in?ame?9?

 

522.838745

 

 

 

  

 

 

1

$47,505

 



 

  



 

$45,619

  

 



   

 

*vacr' 1;
6?5.03370. :11?th



4.13%

       



NSU

  

  

   

Promoted from Solid Waste
Equipment Specialist to Sr. Solid
Waste Equip Operator (received only a
10% promotional pay increase)

 

18808

Keene

Mark

Sr Solid Waste Equip Oper

05/24/2015

Promotion

523522541

$48,927

$45,619

7.25%

NSU

Promoted from Solid Waste
Equipment Operator II to Sr. Solid
Waste Equip Operator (received only a
10% promotional pay increase)

 

19580

Rodriguez

Manuel

5r Solid Waste Equip Oper

05/24/2015

Promotion

$21.932212

$45,619

$45,619

0.00%

NSU

 

12398

Flores Jr.

Rosalino

Sr Solid Waste Equip Oper

10/04/2015

Rehire

$21.932212

$45,619

$45,619

0.00%

NSU

 

18768

Wonderling

Christopher

Sr Solid Waste Equip Oper

01/11/2016

Promotion

$24.228218

$50,395

$45,619

10 .4796

NSU

Promoted From Solid Waste
Equipment Operator II to Sr. Solid
Waste Equip Operator (received only a
3.0% promotional pay increase)

 

19276

DeGroot

Riley

Sr Solid Waste Equip Oper

01/11/2016

PromotIon

526.280229

$54,663

$45,619

19 .8296

NSU

Promoted from Solid Waste Inspector
to Sr. Solid Waste Equip Operator
(received only a 10% promotional pay
increase)

 

23131

Martinez

Abel

Street Maint Equip Oper l+

05/03/2015

Hired

517.997115

$37,434

$37,434

0.00%

NSU

 

23133

Wall

Dereck

Street Maint Equip Oper l+

05/03/2015

Hired

517.997115

$37,434

$37,434

0.00%

NSU

 

23131

Martinez

Abel

Street Maint Equip Oper 

11/04/2015

Promotion

520390730

$42,413

540,3 11

5.21%

NSU

Flexed from Street Maintenance Equip
Operator I and received a 10%
promotional pay increase after

receiving a 3% annual step increase in

July 2015.

 

23133

 

 

Wall

 

Dereck

 

Street Maint Equip Oper 

 

1 1/04/ 2015

 

Promotion

 

520.390730

 

$42,413

$40,311

 

 

5.21%

 

NSU

 

Flexed from Street Maintenance Equip
Operator I and received a 10%
promotional pay increase after

receiving a 3% annual step increase in

July 2015.

 

 

 

Miano Jr

Anthony

Dep Pub Dir - Field Oper

NEW HIRES, PROMOTIONS, REINSTATEMENTS, REHIRES, and TEMPS-TO-REG
while Deputy Public Works Director - Field Ops (02.22.2016 to Present)

027

02/22/2016

?f?m

Promotion

t. 1: 

W: 07.53 I 07.117.

00000519

560019297

   

$124,840

.1 

Wvlwi

$105,432

  

18.41%

 

  



   

Promoted .?rom Solid Waste Services
Manager to Deputy PW Director - Field
Ops (received only a 10% promotional

pay Increase)

 

22899

Auker

Joshua

Fleet Equip Mechanic

203

3262

03/20/2016

Promotion



522.367788

$46,525

$46,525

0.00%

NSU

 

23300

Carlson

Noah

Fleet Equip Mechanic

203

3262

01/09/2017

Promotion

00002059

522392788

$46,577

$46,577

0.00%

NSU

 

21679

Pickens

John

Groundskeeper I4-

074

2559

03/ 13/2016

Rehire

000G382

515.0%250

$31,213

$31,213

0.00%

NSU

 

23601

Chavez

Efren

rou ndskeeper l+

074

2556

03/ 20/ 2016

Hired

00000620

515.006250

$31,213

$31,213

0.00%

NSU

 

23600

Metcalf

John

Groundskeeper II:

074

2556

03/20/2016

Hired

00w0637

515006250

$31,213

$31,213

0.00%

NSU

 

23598

Sabori

Gabriel

Groundskeeper ii?

074

2556

03/ 20/ 2016

Hired



515006250

$31,213

$31,213

0.03%

NSU

 

13780

Lopez

Modesto 0

Groundskeeper 

074

2556

03/20/2016

Rehire

00000642

515006250

$31,213

$31,213

0.00%

NSU

 

22531

San nett-Castillo

Jesse

Groundskeeper 

074

2559

03/2112016

Rehire



$15.006250

$31,213

$31,213

0.00%

NSU

 

23616

Garcia jr

Erasmo

Groundskeeper 

074

2559

04/03/2016

Hired

000(11613

515.006250

$31,213

$31,213

0.00%

NSU

 

24241

Torres Mendivil

Saul

Groundskeeper 

074

2556

06/11/2017

Hired

000W642

$15 .074038

$31,354

$31,354

0.00%

NSU

 

24283

Vigil

Patrick

Groundskeeper 

074

2553

07/23/2017

Hired

00003631

515.074038

$31,354

$31,354

0.00%

NSU

 

23601

Chavez

Efren

Groundskeeper ll+

091

2556

12/25/2017

Promotion

W620

517554649

$36,514

$34,615

5 .4996

NSU

Promoted frc-m Groundskeeper to
Groundskeeper ll (received only a 10%
promotional pay increase!

 

24241

Torres Mendiwl

Saul

Groundskeeper ii+

091

2556

01/08/ 2018

Promotion

(11000642

511078885

$35,524

$34,615

2 63%

NSU

Promoted from Groundskeeper I to
Groundskeeper II (received only a 10%
promotional pay increase)

 

23668

Neiner

Rick

Hazardous Material Safety Spec

286

3721

05/15/2016

Hired

(11000747

526715865

$55,569

$55,569

0.00%

NSU

 

24303

Hartley

Eric

Parks Fac Maint Electrician

555

2552

08/13/2017

Hired

00002060

528346153

$60,000

$49,959

20 10%

NSU

18 years experience at the time of hire
and the new hire took a signi?cant
reduction in pay ($104,832 salary). His
salary is iust below the employee who
holds a peer level position (Facilities
Electrician has the same salary range
and performance similar duties) - that
employee has 16 years experience.

 

12698

Haytori

Craig

Parks 

019

2552

04/17/2016

Promotion

(13000662

539396154

$82,984

$82,984

0.00%

SUP

 

24050

Fr'sk

Brad

Public Works Program Coord

547

3712

03/06/ 2017

Hired

?02070

536531250

$75,985

554,536

17.74%

SUP

34 years of mu nicipal solid waste
experience and was earning $75,000
with the Town of Gilbert.

 

1 7856

Wilkirson Jr

Ruben

Public Works Supvr

333

2554

07/24/2016

Promotion

00000053

52948861 1

$61,336

$60,783

0 91%

From oted from Public Works Team
Lead to Public Works Supervisor
(received only a 10% promotional pay
increase!

 

24235

 

 

Silverstein

 

Ryan

 

Public Works Supvr

 

333

 

2559

 

06/11/2017

 

Hired

 

00000619

 

531653846

 

$70,000

 

$60,783

 

15 16%

 

SUP

 

Starting pay based on 7.5% separation
with his highest paid subordinate (TSA
MOU)

 

 

 

 

 

22771

Quil lard

Melissa

Public Works Supvr Admin

1 

NEW HIRES, PROMOTIONS, REINSTATEMENTS, REHIRES, and TEMPS-TO-REG
while Deputy Public Works Director - Field Ops (02.22.2016 to Present)

509

3232

08/07/2016





Promotion



grate 

 

 

t- I



g. .1 n-

i



 

 

(XXIJOSSZ

537.655411

$78,323

$72,630

7 84%

SUP

Promoted from Public Information
Officer to Public Works Supervisor -
Admin (received only a 10%
promotional pay increase)

 

24171

Ma rschel

Amy

Public Works Supvr - Admin

509

3232

05/21/2017

Hired

W552

$34 918269

$72,630

$72,630

0 00%

SUP

Amy Marschel did not put a salary on
her Job application and the employer
was not asked to con?rm a salary
during the reference check While it
may have been discussed during the
interwew process, there is no record
of it Maybe worth looking into
further as a similar Situation to the
Melissa Heinenian concern (see
below)

 

24219

Martinez

Richard

Public Works Supvr-Heavy Equip

291

3714

05/29/2017

Hired

[13(00706

532.769712

$68,161

$58,564

16 39%

SUP

Earning $66,924 with the Town of
Gilbert as a Solid Waste Supervisor.

 

24112

McCune

Christopher

Public Works Team Lead

522

2512

04/16/2017

Hired

000G512

527.720192

$57,658

$45,400

27 00%

NSU

Earnirg $82,000 with his previous
Josltion.

 

23574

Peyton

Brian

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

3718

03/07/2016

Hired

00000749

516305288

$33,915

533.915

0.113%

NSU

 

23657

Forand

Dana

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

3718

05/01/2016

Hired

00000753

516305288

$33,915

$33,915

0.00%

NSU

 

23981

Lightfoot

Van

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

3713

12/12/2016

Hired

00000713

516375962

$34,062

$34,062

0.00%

NSU

 

23980

Saros

Patrick

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

084

3714

12/2016

Hired

00000730

516375962

$34,062

$34,062

0.00%

NSU

 

23997

Hanson

Daniel

Solid Waste Equlp Oper l+

084

3713

01/09/2017

Hired

OMOO720

516375962

534.062

$34,062

0.00%

NSU

 

24187

Lopez

Mark

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

3713

05/29/ 2017

Hired

00000709

516375962

$34,062

$34,062

0.00%

NSU

 

24186

Johnson

George

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

3718

05/29/2017

Hired

00000758

516375962

$34,062

$34,062

0.00%

NSU

 

23484

Murillo

Jacob

Solid Waste Equip Oper Ii+

137

3713

07/10/2016

Promotion

00000719

518989904

$39,499

$39,499

0.00%

NSU

 

23574

Peyton

Brian

Solid Waste Equip Oper ll+

137

3718

09/18/2016

Promotion

00000749

518989904

$39,499

$39,499

0.00%

NSU

 

23657

Forand

Dana

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

137

3718

11/14/2016

Promotion

00000753

518989904

$39,499

$39,499

0.00%

NSU

 

23981

Lightfoot

Van

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

137

3713

06/18/2017

Promotion

00000713

318389904

$39,499

$39,499

0.00%

NSU

 

23980

Saros

Patrick

Solid Waste Equip Oper lI+

137

3714

06/18/2017

Promotion

00000730

518989904

$39,499

$39,499

0.00%

NSU

 

23997

Hanson

Daniel

Solid Waste Equip Oper 

137

3713

07/09/2017

Promotion

00000720

318989904

$39,499

$39,499

0.00%

NSU

 

23780

 

Heinemaii

 

Melissa

Solid Waste lnsoectm

 

 

167

 

3716

 

08/07/2016

 

Hired

00000273

 

 

$22 360096

 

546.509

 

$46,509

 

000%

 

 

NSU

 

equal pay treatment
concern Unii ke many ofthe other
new hires paid above the minimum,
Melissa Heineman was hired
significantly less than her $62,000 per
year at he: prewous posution as a
Operations Manager for a Emma-Tech
DiViSion of a solid waste and recycling
hauling company (8 years), 17 years
experience in the Solid Waste and
Recycling Field (stated in her cover
letter), 'i'ony Miano did not ask about
her salary during the reference check

 

 

NEW HIRES. PROMOTIONS, REINSTATEMENTS, REHIRES, and TEMPS-TO-REG
while Deputy Public Works Director - Field Ops (02.22.2016 to Present)

kin-1.7.7511? . -. ?T?v?h?n ham?imix?n?v "01,11

   

 

9' I it 
4L: Imi??

Promoted Solid Waste Routing

19347 Ulmer Michael Solid Waste Oper Coord 543 3712 04/17/2016 Promotion 00000733 526091682 $54,271 $52,937 2.52% NSU 5mm? 7? was? Operamns
Coordinator (received a 10%

promotionai pay increase)



 

 

   
 

 

was earning $109,000

annually as the Environmental Services
23640 Steven Solid Waste 406 3712 05/01/2016 Hired 00000705 552884615 $110,000 $88,261 24 63% SUP Manager. his starting salary with

Tempe was a .0996 increase from his
job with the Town of Gilbert.

 

Brown was earning $100,000 in his
previous job. l-lis starting salary with
24408 Browne Jason Solid Waste 406 3712 10/15/2017 Hired 00000705 546.634615 $97,000 $88,261 9.90% SUP Tempe was a 3% decrease from his
previous job Also TSA 7.5% above

subordinate applied.

 

Promoted from Groundskeeper li+ to
15710 kllne Larry Sprinkler Maint 101 2559 04/04/2016 Promotion 00001594 521395344 544,503 535,323 25 9994 NSU 3mm Ma'mename 
(received a 10% promotional pay
increase)

Promoted from Groundskeeper il+ to
12586 Branscum Derek Sprinkler Maint i+ 101 2553 04/18/2016 Promotion 00000622 522234505 $46,352 535,323 31 22% NSU Sprinkler?ymm Mame"? 
i+ (recelved a 10% promotional pay
increase)

Promoted from Sprinkler System
Maintenance Worker ii? to Sprinkler
12586 Branscum Derek Sprinkler Maint Ii+ 138 2553 04/17/2017 Promotion 00000622 525309626 $52,644 $38,988 35 03% NSU System Maintenance Worker 

(received a 10% promotional pay

increase)

Promoted from Sprinkler System
Maintenance Worker i+ to Sprinkler
15710 Kline Larry Sprinkler Malnt 138 2559 04/17/2017 Promotlon 00001594 524300329 $50,545 $38,988 29 64% N50 System Maintenance Worker li+

(reCeived a 10% promotional pay
increase)
Bond was earning $79,000 per year as
an Engineering Associate. His starting
24304 Bond 1r. Edward Sr Civil Eng-l- 397 3813 08/06/2017 Hired (13000765 539.168122 $81,470 $76,793 609% SUP salary with Tempe was a 3% pay
increase from his job with Union
Pacific Railroad.

 

 

 

 

 

24430 Fierroz James StreetMalnt Equip Operll+ 144 3716 10/15/2017 Hired 00000776 519464904 $40,487 $40,487 0.00% NSU
24422 Mejias Frank Street Maint Equip Operli+ 144 3716 10/15/2017 Hired 00000779 519.464904 $40,487 $40,487 0.00% NSU

 

 

Promoted from Sign Technician to

- I .
16816 Freking James TranspLead-Signing/Striping 473 3323 04/03/2017 Promotion 00000786 525951692 $53,930 $45,619 18 33% ~50 ?mum?? Lead 
(received a .096 promotional pay

increase)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O'Connor, Jon

 

- - m?

From: Miano, Tony

Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 2:20 PM
To: Belousek, Ginny; O'Connor, Jon
Subject: Response from Fridays questions
Attachments: 4.2018 response .pdf

Ginny Jon

Thank you for allowing me an opportunity to give a wider breath response to my question and answers from Friday. Please see attached some
clarifying statements.

Tony Miano

Deputy Public Works Director

Field Operations

Parks/Golf/Diablo Stadium/Fleet Service/Solid Waste Service
Desk# 480/350-8297

55 Priest Drive. Tempe. AZ 85281



I
Tempe.


I would like to take this time to follow up on a couple of questions that had been discussed Friday the
13?? during my questioning. Some of the questions or allegations had dated back 12 to 14 months so 
remember some content and had to think about what transpired. I would like to take this opportunity
to give a response and give a wider breath of conversations or input to put it into my perspective.

On one question, it was stated that I said ?in a weird voice. I don?t remember the
conversation, but I do use weird voices, or poor impressions, to bring a jovial infusion into the
workplace. So, if I was using an inflection in my voice or an impression as the question stated, I could
have stated this. But If I was using this voice, again its to brings humor then it gets contrived as pointed
as a negative, so I don?t know how to take this question as a situation or a distortion.

0n the question with-and MAKING him to get his degree to better himself and work to get
promoted was taken as a negative. I have always been there for -and have guided, sometimes
pushed, sometime pulled him to be better. Saturday night the 14?? I received this text (below) from him
for supporting him at his graduation. Also, I won the Distinguished Alumni Award from my University for
supporting my employees to achieve a higher education. I have sponsored over eight employees
including -to get a higher education and they used it to promote to higher ranks throughout many
organizations throughout the state. So for someone to state that I am holding - down, just baffles me
as I have helped him go from driver, to lead and now as a TD Operations Coordinator.



(- Unknown

Mobil:-

 

It's been a very busy week.

I wanted to say thank you
for attending the graduation,
being mentioned during your
speech and the card with

a generous git (I bought
Brion following
morning in Wiokenburg).
Althougi we all lived the
some how, it went by like a
blur and it was somewhat
overwhelming In a positive
way. I hope that you and your
wife enjoyed the graduation.
Thanks again!

 

The question you asked did I say? I dumped _on you?? Well I like to put into perspective of the
whole conversation with _and I, and not four words, as taking a snippet can be used as a
negative, anytime. At first, I was not going to bring up the conversation of our lunch meeting since it was
at a setting that was supposed to be amongst peers and the management team. But since I am the one
being questioned and how most of the conversation criticizing me was left out, I will give my side of the
conversation that took place 12-22-17. This lunch was an opportunity for the management team to
discuss items and have conversation that was to be confidential, so I am concerned that again ?closed
door meeting? are taking place and information is then twisted and used for a benefit of a few. So, the
start of the conversation was brought up by _and - stating did you like the gift we gave you

with smiles on their face and when I said you can have her back, they were both saying no
thank you, you keep her. I had a pointed discussion with them about how I have to give day to day
direction to- and I am getting pressured to get the Library Plan done now, when she had 2 years
to do it. My expectations for-is that she is at a high professional level, she should be more
organized and better at time management. The discussion quickly shifted to - as they stated they
were not happy with her performance and how she is watching movies on her phone and surfs the
internet. I stated that I had dealt with her on that when was in Solid Waste and I e-Iogged her for
shopping on the internet. You can even speak with _that when was the manager I was dealing
with her so don?t start from scratch. They pointed out in an attacking conversation that I didn?t tell them
about her issues and she is a lot of work (something like that). I got pointed back, I admit to that well
since you gave me-l am glad I dumped _on you (something of that manner). So, for _to
state that she felt uncomfortable with the conversation, she should have not allowed it to start in the
first place and she should have controlled her employee - I take that the whole conversation was
taken as a negative upon myself, but that what that lunch was for to point concerns that we have with
each other. Well to put this in prospective on your so-called witnesses and the burden I have to carry
with-and - below will explain it.

I don?t have faith that-or-can give a prospective without some negative overtone of myself.
They don?t care much for me as I had to discipline-husband _for poor performance, not
being able to complete minor supervisory tasks that was needed to lead the section. During this process
it expose some dependence issues that have wreaked havoc on their relationship, his work and overall
ability to function. After a year plus working with-and HR,-eventually was demoted from a
Supervisor to 3 Grounds Keeper. I tried to assist him on a personal level and support AA, but the
struggles at work lead him deeper and deeper into his habit. Me doing myjob lead to a bad situation all
the way around. This disrupted _and-home life, that had them to move into a smaller house
outside of Tempe. You don?t think I notice when I walk into a room they don?t say hi, and I notice, I am
spoken too only when I speak to them. So, like many employees I am a target for holding employees
accountable. I am not perfect in any way, Ijust feel like taking snippets from a year or months back and
pulling them out to pile everything at once is not an equal depiction of what is going on.

MEMORANDUM
TO:

Jon O’Connor, Deputy Internal Services Director

FROM:

Karen Doncovio, Sr. Human Resources Analyst
Lawrence LaVictoire, HR Manager

DATE:

May 1, 2018

SUBJECT:

, Claim of Retaliation In the Solid Waste Services Manager
Recruitment Process

Human Resources staff was asked to review a claim of alleged retaliation against
,
Hazardous Waste Compliance Supervisor. The complaint came out of an investigation that was
conducted by Diversity and Human Resources staff in Field Services/Solid Waste. There have been two
recent recruitment/selection processes for the Solid Waste Services Manager: the first was conducted
on March 18, 2016; and the second interview process was held on August 30, 2017.
competed for the position in both processes.
After competing in the first Solid Waste Services Manager Recruitment & Selection Process,
met with HR staff to discuss his concerns with supervisory rotation and other issues in Solid
Waste. Based on a comment made to two Solid Waste employees by Tony Miano, Deputy Public
Works Director – Field Services, during a meeting regarding another matter, the claim was made
thatMr. Miano retaliated against
for coming to Human Resources by not selecting him for
the Solid Waste Services Manager position in the second process. Lawrence LaVictoire and Karen
Doncovio were asked to review the recruitment process in question. All relevant interview
documentation, and interviews conducted were reviewed and taken into consideration.
In the first process
was rated a “Recommend” and moved forward for a second interview
with an external candidate,
.
was offered the position and
began his employment with the City of Tempe on May 2, 2016.
resigned from his
position on May 27, 2017 and a new interview process for the Solid Waste Services Manager was held
on August 30, 2017. The new process had new interview questions, a different exercise, and a
different panel. In addition,
,
observed the interviews. Lisa Cross, HR
Analyst, conducted both the panel briefing and oversaw the final selection process by the panel. Mr.
Tavares, along with five other candidates competed for the position.
All five panel members that participated in the August 30, 2017 process, Lisa Cross, and
were interviewed for this investigation. The following is a summary of the information provided by the
panel members, Lisa Cross, and
.
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All panel members commented that it had been a while since the process was conducted.
All panel members recall coming to a consensus on all six candidates. Two of the candidates
were recommended to move forward for a second interview, and these two candidates were
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unanimously recommended on all the panel members’ individual rating forms. One candidate
was rated a reserve recommend, and this candidate was also unanimously recommended on
all the panel members’ individual rating forms. The remaining three candidates including
were not recommended to move forward, and the panel members’ individual
rating forms were split between either reserve recommend or not recommend.
All panel members recall the discussion was minimal as they were all very close on their
individual ratings.
, who observed the entire interview process, was asked to leave before the panel
discussion began. Before leaving,
stated she provided her observations to Mr.
Miano.
stated she found the process to be “pretty normal’, all the questions
were the same and there were no comments made by any panel member during the
interviews that were inappropriate or about
.
None of the panel members recall any comments made that would have given them cause for
concern regarding the panel’s final rating consensus.
None of the panel felt swayed or forced to agree with the group’s final ratings.
Lisa Cross, the HR Analyst who conducted the panel debriefing, stated there were no
comments made that raised any concern for her, the debriefing was relatively short because
the panel’s ratings were very similar so minimal discussion was required.
While two external candidates were selected to move forward, all panel members agreed that
was the top candidate.

Conclusion
In conclusion, based on the findings, there is no evidence to indicate that
was retaliated
against by Mr. Miano. While
moved forward in the first process, the second process took
place a year and five months later. A different panel was used and there were new interview
questions. Although two of the internal candidates competed in both processes, which included
, the candidate pool comprised of four new external candidates in the second process.
Therefore, the different factors stated, and the level of competition brought forward by the candidates
in the second process contributed to who was selected for further consideration and who was
ultimately offered the position.

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 TO:

Ginny Belousek, Diversity Manager

FROM:

,

DATE:

May 17, 2018

SUBJECT:

Solid Waste Manager Interviews

First of all, thank you for giving me the opportunity to clarify my concerns regarding the
recruitment process to select a Solid Waste Manager. UAEA spends more time dealing with
employee related issues at Solid Waste than any other area of the City.
For many reasons, UAEA felt it was imperative that one of our leaders be a part of the
recruitment process to select the next Solid Waste Manager.
I found out the day before that I would be participating with the interviews. However, next to my
name was the word “Observer”. On the day of the interviews I was informed by Tony Miano that
I would have to leave the room once the interviews were completed. I felt it was extremely odd
that I would not hear any of the discussions regarding the candidates or help decide which
candidates would be selected to move forward. I also thought it was strange that as the hiring
manager, Tony Miano was an active panel member and not the observer.
Over the years, I have participated in numerous interview panels for a variety of positions,
including for Managers, Deputies, Lieutenants and Commanders. As a member of the Six-Sided
Partnership, I had the opportunity to interview the Police Chief and both Deputy City Managers.
During the Solid Waste Manager recruitment process, candidates were asked the exact same
questions. There were no discussions about any of the candidates in between the interviews.
Prior to leaving the room I gave Tony Miano my thoughts on the candidates. I ranked
number one and
second.
I left the room as instructed, despite the strangeness of it all. I was so concerned with the
recruitment process that I discussed it with you and Rosa Inchausti. I also relayed my concerns
to Renie Broderick and eventually met with Andrew Ching.
In all honesty, I don’t know if relegating me to “Observer” and having me leave the room during
the most crucial part of the interview process was personal or they just didn’t want me to hear
the discussions. The ordeal did nothing to help squash rumors of biased interview panels or the
lack of trust between management and the employees at Solid Waste.
Thank you,