HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CSC-2008-05-01CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
May 5, 2008
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Richardson
Commissioner Abrams
Commissioner Thompson
Staff Present: Valerie Saul (Deputy Director of Human Resources)
Commissioner Richardson called the meeting to order at 10:10 am.
Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Appendix B – Non-Competitive Class of
the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to open the public hearing on the proposal to
amend Appendix B – Non-Competitive Class of the Civil Service Rules by adding the title
of “Bridge Maintainers”. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
No one appeared to speak on the proposed amendment.
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 2, 2008
meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution for Amendment to Appendix B (Non-Competitive Class) of the City of
Ithaca Civil Service Rules
Commissioner Abrams made the following motion:
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Civil Service Commission duly advertised and held a public
hearing on May 5, 2008 for the purpose of amending Appendix B – Non-Competitive Class
of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules by adding the title of “Bridge Maintainers”, and
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Civil Service Commission took public comment on the proposed
amendment into consideration, and
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Civil Service Commission supports the proposed amendment,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the title of “Bridge Maintainers” be added to Appendix B – Non-
Competitive Class.
Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
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New Position Duties Statement and Adoption of Job Description: DPW -
Engineering – Junior Transportation Engineer
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the
Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works and the proposed job description
for Junior Transportation Engineer. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to classify
the position as Junior Transportation Engineer and adopt the job description as proposed.
Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement: Ithaca Police Department – Police Officer (3)
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the
Ithaca Police Department for three new positions. Commissioner Thompson made a
motion to classify the positions as Police Officers. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams.
Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement: Ithaca Housing Authority – Case Manager for the
Elderly and Disabled
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the
Ithaca Housing Authority. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to classify the
position as Case Manager for the Elderly and Disabled. Seconded by Commissioner
Abrams. Motion carried 3-0.
Authorization to Direct Public Hearing
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to direct a public hearing for Wednesday, June
4, 2008 at 9:30 am for the purpose of amending Rule XXII – Certification of Payrolls by
adopting the updated model rule for payroll certification and amending the date of the
annual payroll certification for the Ithaca City School District from the first payroll in July to
the first full payroll in October. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement: Ithaca City School District – Senior Typist
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the
Ithaca City School District. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to classify the
position as Senior Typist. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 3-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to go into executive session to discuss civil
service examination matters. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0.
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 Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
Housing Inspector Exam #72-990
Senior Code Inspector Exam #72-428
Establishment of Eligible Lists
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to establish the eligible lists specified below for
the time period indicated. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0.
Recreation Program Coordinator Exam #73-233 (1 year)
Specialist in Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities #65-526 (1 year)
Addition of Names to Continuous Recruitment Eligible Lists
Commissioner Abrams made a motion to add candidate 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 Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
The next Civil Service Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 9:30
am.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:48 am.