HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CSC-2007-07-01CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
July 25, 2007
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Richardson
Commissioner Eastman
Commissioner Thompson
Staff Present: Valerie Saul (Deputy Director of Human Resources)
Jessica Myers (Intern)
Commissioner Richardson called the meeting to order at 11:11 am.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2007
meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
New Position Duties Statement: Ithaca City School District - Typist
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the
Ithaca City School District for a new position in the Registrar’s Office. Commissioner
Thompson made a motion to classify the position as Typist. Seconded by Commissioner
Richardson. 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 Thompson
made a motion to classify the position as Financial Management Assistant. Seconded by
Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement and Adoption of Job Description: DPW – Water and
Sewer – Wastewater System Maintenance Mechanic
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the
Water and Sewer Division of the Department of Public Works and the proposed job
description for Wastewater System Maintenance Mechanic. Commissioner Thompson
made a motion to classify the position as Wastewater System Maintenance Mechanic and
adopt the job description as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion
carried 3-0.
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Adoption of Probationary Report Form
The Commission reviewed and discussed a revised, expanded version of the probationary
report form. Deputy Director Saul is proposing using the revised version for City of Ithaca
positions, and retaining the existing probationary report form for Ithaca City School District
and Ithaca Housing Authority positions. After discussion, Commissioner Richardson made
a motion to adopt the revised probationary report form for City of Ithaca positions.
Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. 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 Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
During executive session, the Commission took the following actions:
CONTINUING BUSINESS
Establishment of Eligible Lists
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to establish the eligible lists specified below for
the time period indicated. Seconded by Commissioner Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works #61-926 (1 year)
Building Inspector #60-125 (2 years)
Code Inspector #60-130 (2 years)
Forestry Technician #64-063 (1 year)
Housing Inspector #70-829 (1 year)
Housing Inspector #61-694 (2 years)
Payroll Coordinator #66-376 (1 year)
Supervising Customer Service Representative #70-407 (1 year)
Addition of Names to Continuous Recruitment Eligible Lists
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to add candidates to the continuous recruitment
eligible lists. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. 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.
RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER
Commissioner Eastman submitted her resignation from the Civil Service Commission.
Chairperson Richardson and Commissioner Thompson thanked Commissioner Eastman
for her years of public service and extended their best wishes to her.
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The next Civil Service Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, September 12, 2007
at 10:30 am.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:52 am.
_____________________________ ______________________________
Arlene Young Richardson, Chairperson Catherine Thompson, Commissioner
___Resigned_ _________________ ______________________________
Frances Eastman, Commissioner Valerie W. Saul, Deputy Director
of Human Resources