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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CIV-1987-01-12 lfff����[ddd 9 Gray, Elizabeth L Student Aide Sch. Dist. 9/3/86 ti Hallett, Michael Hunter, Eric R " " " " Pettaway, Eric " " " If " Weber, Josh " " " " TRANSFER Meeker, Valerie D Clerk Sch. Dist. 8/25/86 Transfer from Typist to Clerk position CORRECTION TO DATES OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE O'Buck, Thomas L Teacher Aide Sch. Dist. 9/1/86-9/1/87 DEMOTION (Voluntary) Jacobs, Linda School Bus Dispatcher Sch. Dist. 10/20/86 REINSTATEMENT AFTER LEAVE OF ABSENCE Malone, Sharon D Senior Stenographer Personnel 12/1/86 Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. The Commission voted. Motion carried. Commissioner Schickel adjourned the meeting at 5:22 P.M. ATTEST: December 8, 1986 ‘.7 Vii Irene Schickel , Commissioner Ann Ban vanis, Commissioner Ld, ee v 1 A. Martin, Co issioner Robert V. Pezdek, Executive Secretary REGULAR MEETING CITY OF ITHACA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION January 12, 1987 Present: Commissioner Bantuvanis, Commissioner Martin, Building Commissioner Hoard, Executive Secretary Pezdek Commissioner Bantuvanis called the meeting to order at 3:47 P.M. 1 NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Bantuvanis moved that the Minutes ecember meeting be approved as written. Seconded by Commissione Ma-tin. Motion carried. PLAN REVIEW OFFICER - POSITION SPECIFICATION 1 Commissioner Bantuvanis asked Commissioner Hoard to speak to the Commission on his request for a position specification for Plan Review Officer. 1 Commissioner Hoard explained that there was a very large amount of construction in progress and planned especially at Cornell University. There was also a large amount of construction commercially of large buildings and that he and the Deputy Building Commissioner just could not keep up with the requirements of readin d approving all of the plans. Further, that his department wa ackloged in reading and approving plans. Also, that he and the Deputy Building Commissioner had to do inspections which also takes time away from the reading and approving of plans. He stated that if the amount of construction increases that a second Plan Review Officer would have to be hired, also that the positions had been approved by Common Council and that the funding would be from year to year depending on the amount of construction permits being applied for. There was general discussion of the matter. Following the discussion Commissioner Bantuvanis moved that the position specification for Plan Review Officer be approved and placed in the Competitive Class. Seconded by Commissioner Martin. . The Commission voted. Motion carried. STENOGRAPHER NEW POSITION DUTIES STATEMENT - SCHOOL DISTRICT Commissioner Bantuvanis presented to the Commission a New Position Duties Statement for the position of Stenographer at the School District for the newly created Department of Elementary Programs together with the accompanying menorandum and moved that it be approved. Seconded by Commissioner Martin. The Commission reviewed the New Position Duties Statement and the memorandun and discussed the request then voted. Motion carried. ELIBIBLE LIST Commissioner Martin presented to the Commission the eligible list for Senior Clerk, No. 65-294 and moved that it be established effective January 12, 1987 and that it be in effect for one year unless exhausted sooner. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. The Commission reviewed the list then voted. Motion carried. ROSTERS OF CANDIDATES Commissioner Martin presented to the Commission the following Rosters of Candidates for Examination and moved that they be approved: Account Clerk - Typist, No. 1987-2; Typist, No. 1987-1; Assistant Civil Engineer, No. 68-176; Junior Engineer, No. 67-175; City Engineer, No. 67-495; and Planner II, No. 67-115. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. The Commission reviewed the Rosters and asked its Executive Secretary various: informational items dealing with the Rosters. The Commission then voted. Motion carried. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN This item was postponed due to the absence of Commissioner Schickel . 13/ POLICE OFFICER TRANSFER REQUEST Executive Secretary Pezdek, because it is this Commission's first time considering a transfer request for a Police Officer, explained the procedure which the Commission must follow in reviewing a such a request. He explained which documents were required and which documents had to be reviewed for compatilility. He also explained to the Commission that transfers were permitted under Civil Service Law even in the face of a valid eligible list if requested by the appointing authority. He also informed the Commission that there was the necessity for the Police Chief to receive clearance from Common Council 's Budget and Administration Committee on their resolution of Police and Procedures Relating to Hiring Relatives, but that this matter was not a concern of the Commission. The Commission discussed the request at some length. Following this Commissioner Bantuvanis moved to table the request for transfer until the February meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Martin. Motion carried. The Commission instructed Mr. Pezdek to request of Police Chief Herson that he attend the Commission's next meeting. OLD BUSINESS None ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. The June 1987 Examination Series has been announced to appointing officers. 2. The following examinations have been announced: Stenographer, No. 1987-3; Deputy Fire Chief, No. 68-343; Deputy Fire Chief, No. 74-721, Assistant Fire Chief, No. -74-870, and School Bus Route Coordinator, No. 68-706. 3. Copies of the NYPE Reporter were distributed. 4. Copies of a newspaper article on the new Personnel Administrator were distributed. 5. Copies of a newspaper article on the City's Affirmative Action program and problems were distributed. CONTINUNING BUSINESS PERSONNEL ACTIONS Commissioner Bantuvanis moved that the following personnel actions be approved effective on the date shown for each: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT Name Position Dept. Date Rumsey, Dee Anne Recreation Assistant IHA 11/17/86 Wargo, Eugene J Bus Driver P-T DPW 12/8/86 Curtis, Ruth Teacher Aide Sch. Dist. 11/17/86 Lovejoy, Jenny Lou Food Service Helper Sub " " 9/3/86 Magacs, Jeffrey J Teacher Aide " 10/23/86 Peterson, Andrea 11/10/86 VW 1 - Switzer, Daniel School Bus Driver Sch. Dist. 12/1/86 Smith, Kenneth S u u u H u 11/18/86 Rohrer, Suzanne J Teacher Aide u u 11/7/86 Palardy, Eileen T " Sub u u 10/14/86 Denison, Joanne M u " " " " 11/10/86 Curtis, Ruth u 11 11 H 10/27/86 Burt, Janet M " " " " " 9/15/86 Welch, Darlene II H 11 11 H 10/27/86 Hendrickson, Charles R Laborer IRA 12/10/86 Hart, Jennifer Clerk P-T Sch. Dist. 9/1/86 Wood, Donald E Jr. Maintainer DPW 12/14/86 Sharp, Gillian E Firefighter Fire 1/5/87 TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT Harrison, Janet P Administrative Assistant YB 12/8/86-12/7/87 --h 5 0,-- Thomas, Michael D Youth Development Program YB Leader 1/6-4/10/87 Fontanez, Marison Youth Development Program YB Leader 1/6-4/10/87 SEASONAL APPOINTMENT Rivers, Isreal Jr. Recreation Attendant YB 12/31/86-6/30/87 Nelson, Bruce " II 11 " II Hulse, Lori M u " " 12/15/86-3/15/87 Baier, Barbara Lifeguard 3/31/87 deWysocki, Jane Recreation Attendant " 1/7-3/15/87 Payne, Laura X 1/6-4/10/87 PROVISIONAL PROMOTION Cerza, Michael J Youth Development Program Supervisor YB 1/1/87 Bullock, Sharon Senior Stenographer u /" LAID OFF King, Timothy Seasonal Laborer DPW 12/31/86 Letts, Donald L " " " " RESIGNED Geiger, Joni Teacher Aide Sch. Dist. 11/10/86 Williamson, Kevin D Recreation Attendant YB 1/8/87 Streeter,.Lawrence A Custodian Sch. Dist. 12/5/86 Webster, Donna S Food Service Helper " " 9/1/85 Roldan, Liliana Junior Engineer DPW 12/19/86 Payton, Gordon B Lifeguard Sch. Dist. 12/30/86 Redmond, Amy Head Life Guard 11 " " Yolpicelli , Joyce Senior Stenographer Planning 12/26/86 133 REMOVED Dempsey, Philip M School Bus Driver Sch. Dist. 11/12/86 Barnes, Thomas E Jr. " " " " " 11/14/86 Seconded by Commissioner Martin. The Commission voted. Motion carried. Commissioner Bantuvanis adjourned the meeting at 5:15 P.M. ATTEST: January 12, 1987 Ann Bantuvanis, Commissioner Lionel A. Martin, Commissioner Robert V. Pezdek, Executive Secretary F REMOVED Dempsey, Philip M School Bus Driver Sch. Dist. 11/12/86 u II Barnes, Thomas E Jr. '" 11/14/86 Seconded by Commissioner Martin. The Commission voted. Motion carried. Commissioner Bantuvanis adjourned the meeting at 5:15 P.M. ATTEST: January 12, 1987 Ann Ba vanis, Commissioner Lio A."a tin, Comm ssioner £4-74127, /jk Robert V. Pezdek, Executive Secretary REGULAR MEETING. CITY OF ITHACA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION February 11, 1987 Present: Commissioner Bantuvanis, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Schickel , City Engineer Gray, Superintendent of Public Works Dougherty, Executive Secretary Pezdek. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 by Commissioner Martin. NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Martin moved that the January Minutes be approved. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. Motion carried unanimously. CIVIL ENGINEER AND ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN POSITION SPECIFICATIONS Commissioner Bantuvanis asked Superintendent Dougherty to address the Commission on his request to have the Commission approve the position specifications for Civil Engineer and Engineering Technician at this time. Superintendent Dougherty explained why the Engineering Division needed this positions at this time. City Engineer Gray also gave his reasons in support of Superintendent Dougherty's request. The Commission discussed the matter with the Superintendent and the City Engineer. The Superintendent and the City Engineer answered the Commission's questions and addressed their concerns regarding this matter. Following the discussion Commissioner Bantuvanis moved that the position specifications for Civil Engineer and Engineering Technician be ap roved. econded by Commissioner Schickel . The Commission voted. Motion carried naninously. x34 ELECTION OF CHAIR Commissioner Schickel moved that Commissioner Martin be nominated as Chairman of the Civil Service Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. The Commission then voted. Commissioner Schickel Yea, Commissioner Bantuvanis Yea. Commissioner Martin Abstain. Motion carried. Commissioners Schickel and Bantuvanis (ongraluatedComnissioner Martin on his election as Chairman. ANNUAL REPORT Executive Secretary Pezdek presented the Annual Report to the Commission. He reviewed the report with the Commission. Commissioner Schickel suggested that the State be requested to add two columns in the Provisional Appointment Section headed Date Test Given and Date Test to be Given. These additions to the report form would then give the complete picture of the status of various provisional appointees quickly. In addition, it would make this section of the report easily understandable. Following the discussion of the Annual Report for 1986 Commissioner Bantuvanis moved to accept the report. Seconded by Commissioner Schickel . The Commission voted. Motion carried unanimously. ORAL EXAMINATION REQUEST Executive Secretary Pezdek explained that he had requested that an Oral Examination be given for the position of Youth Development Program Supervisor, at the request of Youth Bureau Director Cutia. He explained the background of the request and informed the Commission that he had been contacted by Mr. Ciprioni of the Department of Civil Service on this matter twice. The first time Mr. Ciprioni needed additional information; the second time to inform Mr. Pezdek that the request would be denied.and that a letter would be coming from the Examinations Division on this matter. Mr. Ciprioni also suggested another course of action in this matter. Mr. Pezdek informed the Commission of Mr. Ciprioni 's suggestion and stated that he had contacted Mr. Cutia about it. Mr. Cutia informed him that he wished to pursue the suggested course of action. Commissioner Schickel asked Mr. Pezdek why the Commission had not been consulted sooner in the matter. Mr. Pezdek explained that the matter had just really come to the point of attempting to do something for the employee since all other methods of dealing with the situation had been exhausted. The Commission discussed the matter further. It took no action on the request, at this time. ELIGIBLE LISTS Somnissioner)Schickel moved that the following eligible lists be established effective a ruary 10, 1987 and that they be in existence for one year unless exhausted sooner: Account Clerk-Typist, No. 1987-2 and Typist, No. 1987-1. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. The Commission reviewed the eligible lists., then voted. Motion carried unanimously. X34 ELECTION OF CHAIR Commissioner Schickel moved that Commissioner Martin be nominated as Chairman of the Civil Service Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. The Commission then voted. Commissioner Schickel Yea, Commissioner Bantuvanis Yea. Commissioner Martin Abstain. Motion carried. Commissioners Schickel and Bantuvanis ongraluate commissioner Martin on his election as Chairman. ANNUAL REPORT Executive Secretary Pezdek presented the Annual Report to the Commission. He reviewed the report with the Commission. Commissioner Schickel suggested that the State be requested to add two columns in the Provisional Appointment Section headed Date Test Given and Date Test to be Given. These additions to the report form would then give the complete picture of the status of various provisional appointees quickly. In addition, it would make this section of the report easily understandable. Following the discussion of the Annual Report for 1986 Commissioner Bantuvanis moved to accept the report. Seconded by Commissioner Schickel . The Commission voted. Motion carried unanimously. ORAL EXAMINATION REQUEST Executive Secretary Pezdek explained that he had requested that an Oral Examination be given for the position of Youth Development Program Supervisor, at the request of Youth Bureau Director Cutia. He explained the background of the request and informed the Commission that he had been contacted by Mr. Ciprioni of the Department of Civil Service on this matter twice. The first time Mr. Ciprioni needed additional information; the second time to inform Mr. Pezdek that the request would be denied and that a letter would be coming from the Examinations Division on this matter. Mr. Ciprioni also suggested another course of action in this matter. Mr. Pezdek informed the Commission of Mr. Ciprioni 's suggestion and stated that he had contacted Mr. Cutia about it. Mr. Cutia informed him that he wished to pursue the suggested course of action. Commissioner Schickel asked Mr. Pezdek why the Commission had not been consulted sooner in the matter. Mr. Pezdek explained that the matter had just really come to the point of attempting to do something for the employee since all other methods of dealing with the situation had been exhausted. The Commission discussed the matter further. It took no action on the request, at this time. ELIGIBLE LISTS Cpll issioner)Schickel moved that the following eligible lists be established eifectivii bruary 10, 1987 and that they be in existence for one year unless exhausted sooner: Account Clerk-Typist, No. 1987-2 and Typist, No. 1987-1. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. The Commission reviewed the eligible lists then voted. Motion carried unanimously. REMOVED Dempsey, Philip M School Bus Driver Sch. Dist. 11/12/86 Barnes, Thomas E Jr. 11/14/86 Seconded by Commissioner Martin. The Commission voted. Motion carried. Commissioner Bantuvanis adjourned the meeting at 5:15 P.M. ATTEST: January 12, 1987 ./1.; 24.104.4:02 , , I • Ann Ba vanis, Commissioner Lio =' A.''a tin, Comm ssioner 4027' t-'5,101 Robert V. Pezdek, Executive Secretary REGULAR MEETING CITY OF ITHACA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION February 11, 1987 Present: Commissioner Bantuvanis, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Schickel , City Engineer Gray, Superintendent of Public Works Dougherty, Executive Secretary Pezdek. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 by Commissioner Martin. NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Martin moved that the January Minutes be approved. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. Motion carried unanimously. CIVIL ENGINEER AND ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN POSITION SPECIFICATIONS Commissioner Bantuvanis asked Superintendent Dougherty to address the Commission on his request to have the Commission approve the position specifications for Civil Engineer and Engineering Technician at this time. Superintendent Dougherty explained why the Engineering Division needed this positions at this time. City Engineer Gray also gave his reasons in support of Superintendent Dougherty's request. The Commission discussed the matter with the Superintendent and the City Engineer. The Superintendent and the City Engineer answered the Commission's questions and addressed their concerns regarding this matter. Following the discussion Commissioner Bantuvanis moved that the position specification for Civil Engineer and Engineering Technician be ap roved. econded by Commissioner Schickel . The Commission voted. Motion carried naninously.