HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CSC-2006-04-01CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
April 5, 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 11:00 am.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2006 meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
New Position Duties Statement and Adoption of Job Description: DPW/Streets and
Facilities – Working Supervisor – Parking, Buildings and Grounds
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Streets
and Facilities Division of the Department of Public Works, and the proposed job description
for Working Supervisor – Parking, Buildings and Grounds. Commissioner Richardson made a
motion to classify the position as Working Supervisor – Parking, Buildings and Grounds and
adopt the job description as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion
carried 3-0.
Authorization to Direct Public Hearing to Amend Civil Service Rules
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to direct a public hearing for Wednesday, May 3,
2006 at 10:30 am for the purpose of amending the appendices of the Civil Service Rules by
adding the position of Working Supervisor – Parking, Buildings and Grounds to the non-
competitive class. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement: DPW/Water and Sewer – Financial Management
Assistant
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Water
and Sewer Division of the Department of Public Works. Commissioner Richardson made a
motion to classify the position as Financial Management Assistant. Seconded by
Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
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Request to Waive Residency Requirement – Assistant Civil Engineer
The Commission discussed a request to waive the Tompkins County residency requirement for
the Assistant Civil Engineer position in the Water and Sewer Division of the Department of
Public Works due to recruitment difficulties. After discussion, Commissioner Richardson
made a motion to expand the residency requirement for the current Assistant Civil Engineer
vacancy from Tompkins County residency to New York State residency. Seconded by
Commission Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement: Ithaca Youth Bureau – Youth Program Assistant (2)
The Commission reviewed and discussed two New Position Duties Statements from the
Ithaca Youth Bureau. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to classify both positions as
Youth Program Assistants. Seconded by Commissioner Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement: Ithaca City School District - Groundskeeper
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Ithaca
City School District. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to classify the position as
Groundskeeper. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss civil
service examination matters. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
During executive session, the Commission took the following actions:
CONTINUING BUSINESS
Establishment of Eligible Lists
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to establish the eligible lists specified below for the
time period indicated. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
Administrative Assistant #79-057 (1 year)
Administrative Coordinator #79-059 (1 year)
Assistant City Engineer #75-780 (1 year)
Assistant Fire Chief #78-907 (2 years)
GIAC Program Leader #60-017 (2 years)
Recreation Facilities Director #78-392 (1 year)
Recreation Maintenance Supervisor #78-880 (1 year)
Recreation Program Coordinator #67-503 (2 years)
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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 Richardson made a motion to approve the Personnel Transactions. Seconded by
Commissioner Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:42 am.