HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CSC-2022-05-04CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
May 4, 2022
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Richardson
Commissioner Abrams
Excused: Commissioner Thompson
Staff Present: Valerie Saul (Deputy Director of Human Resources)
Pursuant to NYS bill S.50001/A.40001, the meeting was conducted via Zoom. No public
comment was submitted regarding any of the agenda items.
Commissioner Richardson called the meeting to order at 11:32 AM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Abrams made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 6, 2022
meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 2-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Request to Expand Residency Requirement – Recreation Program Specialist
The Commission discussed a request from the Youth Bureau Director to expand the
residency requirement for the current Recreation Program Specialist vacancy to New York
State. The recent recruitment effort among Tompkins County residents did not yield a
sufficient applicant pool. Commissioner Abrams made a motion to expand the residency
requirement for the Recreation Program Specialist vacancy to New York State, through the
completion of the exam process. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carr ied
2-0.
Revision of Medical Standards for Firefighter Candidates
The Commission reviewed proposed updates to the Medical Standards for Firefighter
Candidates. The updates reflect the standards prescribed in the 2022 version of NFPA
1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments.
The medical standards were last updated in 2014 and currently reflect the NFPA 1582
standards in effect at the time. The proposed revisions will bring the medical standards
current. Commissioner Richardson m ade a motion to update the Medical Standards for
Firefighter Candidates to reflect the 2022 edition of NFPA 1582. Seconded by
Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 2-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to go into executive session and pause recording
of the meeting to discuss civil service examination matters. Seconded by Commissioner
Abrams. Motion carried 2-0. During executive session, the Commission took the following
actions:
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CONTINUING BUSINESS
Approval of Rosters of Candidates for Examination
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the Rosters of Candidates for
Examination listed below. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 2-0.
Administrative Assistant #65-555
Administrative Assistant (DPW) #71-819
Administrative Assistant (ICSD) #71-813
Administrative Coordinator #70-714
Fleet Manager #75-678
Office Manager #62-745
Operations Manager #70-089
Establishment of Eligible List
Commissioner Abrams made a motion to establish Information Systems Desktop Specialist
Eligible List #21-934 for a one year period. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion
carried 2-0.
Addition of Candidates to Continuous Recruitment Eligible Lists
Commissioner Abrams m ade a motion to add candidates to the continuous recruitment
eligible lists. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 2-0.
Approval of Personnel Transactions
Commissioner Abrams made a motion to approve the monthly personnel transactions.
Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 2-0.
The next Civil Service Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 11:30
AM .
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:43 AM .