HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CSC-2006-02-01CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
February 1, 2006
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Richardson
Commissioner Eastman
Commissioner Thompson
Staff Present: Valerie Saul (Deputy Director of Human Resources)
Commissioner Richardson called the meeting to order at 10:57 am.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 4, 2006
meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
New Position Duties Statement: DPW/S&F – Working Supervisor – Building and Grounds
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Streets
and Facilities Division of the Department of Public Works. Commissioner Thompson made a
motion to classify the position as Working Supervisor – Building and Grounds. Seconded by
Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement: DPW/S&F – Tree Trimmer
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Streets
and Facilities Division of the Department of Public Works. Commissioner Richardson made a
motion to classify the position as Tree Trimmer. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson.
Motion carried 3-0.
Revision of Custodial Worker Job Description: Amend Drivers License Requirement
The Commission discussed the current drivers license requirement for the Custodial Worker
title. The Department of Public Works, Ithaca City School District and GIAC wish to remove
the drivers license requirement because it is not necessary for an incumbent to possess a
drivers license in order to perform the duties of the position. The Ithaca Youth Bureau
would like to retain the drivers license requirement because the Custodial Worker is
required to operate a City vehicle to perform specific job-related tasks. Commissioner
Richardson made a motion to remove the current drivers license requirement for all Custodial
Worker positions except those at the Ithaca Youth Bureau. Seconded by Commissioner
Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
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New Position Duties Statement: DPW – Engineering Technician
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to table this item because the New Position Duties
Statement has not yet been submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion
carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement: Ithaca Police Department – Custodial Worker
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to table this item because the New Position Duties
Statement has not yet been submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion
carried 3-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss a potential
disqualification of a candidate and civil service examination matters. Seconded by
Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. During executive session, the Commission took
the following actions:
Request to Disqualify Candidate
The Commission reviewed and discussed a request to remove a candidate from the eligible
lists on which her name appears and to disqualify the applicant from further examination,
pursuant to Section 50.4(e), Section 50.4(f) and Section 50.4(g) of the NYS Civil Service
Law. After discussion, Commissioner Richardson made a motion:
To postpone a final decision until the next Civil Service Commission meeting to allow
the candidate the opportunity to appear in person before the Commission as
requested by the candidate, and
To temporarily restrict the candidate’s name from all current eligible lists on which
she appears until the investigation into this matter is complete.
Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. The Commission also requested
that Deputy Human Resources Director Saul contact the candidate and request a notarized,
written statement from her.
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CONTINUING BUSINESS
Approval of Rosters of Candidates for Examination
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve the Rosters of Candidates for Examination
listed below. Seconded by Commissioner Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
Administrative Assistant #79-057
Administrative Coordinator #79-059
Executive Assistant #60-394
Recreation Facilities Director #78-392
Recreation Maintenance Supervisor #78-880
Recreation Program Coordinator #67-503
Addition of Names to Continuous Recruitment Eligibility Lists
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to add names to the continuous recruitment eligible
lists. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
Approval of Personnel Transactions
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve the Personnel Transactions. Seconded by
Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 3-0.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:46 am.