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REGULAR MEETING
( CITY OF ITHACA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
i May 11, 1987
Present: Chairman Martin, Commissioner Schickel , Charles Manning, Activities
Center Coordinator (G.I .A.C.) Superintendent of Public Works Dougherty,
James Westbrook, Personnel Department, Dorothy Hunter, Personnel Department
Guy P. Vellake, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Executive Secretary Pezdek
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Martin called the meeting to order at 7:43 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Schickel moved that the minutes of the April meeting be approved.
Seconded by Chairman Martin. Motion carried.
DPW RECLASSIFICATION SURVEY
The Commission reviewed and decided on a number of matters dealing with the
re-classification survey of the Department of Public Works.
Following this action Commissioner Schickel moved that the following position
descriptions contained in the Index to the Survey be approved in order not to delay
necessary personnel changes. The positions are Account Clerk-Typist, Administrative
Secretary, Assistant Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Type 1A Plant,
Assistant Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator Type IA Plant, Assistant Civil
Engineer, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, Automotive Mechanic, Automotive
Mechani c Helper, Automotive Mechanic Supervisor, Buildings Systems Supervisor,
Bus Driver, Chief Wastewater .Treatment Plant Operator Type 1A Plant, Chief Water.
Treatment Plant Operator Type 1A Plant, City Engineer, Civil Engineer, Custodial
Worker, Director of Water and Sewer Operations, Electrician, Engineering Aide,
Engineering Technician, Golf Course Manager, Head Water Distribution Maintenance
Worker, Junior Engineer, Laborer, Maintainer, Maintenance Worker, Meter Servicer,
Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, Motor Equipment Operator, Office Manager,
Parking Lot Attendant, Parks and Grounds Supervisor, Parts and Supply Manager,
Plumbing INspector, Principal Account Clerk, Senior Account Clerk, Senior Account
Clerk-Typist, Senior Engineering Aide, Senior Laborer, Senior Stenographer, Senior
Water Meter Servicer, Streets and Sanitation Supervisor, Storekeeper, Superintendent
of Public Works, Traffic Engineer, Transit System Assistant, Transit System Manager,
Trukd Driver, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, Wastewater Treatment
Plant Operator Type 1A Plant, Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, Water Treatment
Plant Operator Type 1A. Plant, Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic, Working
Supervisor, Working Supervisor - Bridges and Working Supervisor - Sanitation.
Seconded by Chairman Martin. Motion carried.
The Commission instructed Executive Secretary Pezdek to prepare the final survey
report and the necessary resolutions and public hearings as needed on Rules changes.
I Chairman Martin moved to approve the Reclassification Survey of the Department of
Public Works. Seconded by Commissioner Schickel . Motion carried.
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CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL CONSOLIDATION .
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Commissioner Schickel 'the she wished to contact Mr. Schlather the Chairman
of the Charter and Ordinance Committee of. Common Council and Mr. William
S. Baker the Personnel Administrator and have them come to a special meeting
to discuss the subject of the Civil Service/Personnel Consolidation at the
suggestion of Commissioner Bantuvanis at the last meeting in April . ,
Chairman Martin asked those present if they wished to comment on this matter.
Mr. Vellake stated that the 441400 as work and worked well . and that he would
like to hear Mr. Schlather a • . Bakers position on this because it is going
to affect the employees.
Mrs. Hunter remarked that it was going to cost more after all the talk of
economy.
Mr. Westbrook commented that as heard from various committee chairs that
the proposal would centralize too much power in one place.
Mr. Manning commented that hear4 had a positiove working relation with the
Civil Service Office and that e doesn't want change f. . . • • - dak- He
further tated that he was concerned that another Cit Employee as being cut
out of ob. - Mr. Pezdek has put in. a lot of time fightin. - . tape and has
helped mployees retain jobs and people to get jobs. Also, such a change
will not have a favorable impact on the minority community and blacks.
Mrs. Hunter commented that you would be eliminating one of the checks and balances.
Mr. Manning stated that he rgreeded ith Mrs. Hunter. And he further said that
this will hurt minority popu a • members in seeking jobs with the City.
He also said that he wished to hear more about the proposal than one little
blurb on the radio, and that he would like a copy of the proposal . He
further stated that any changeshould not be done behind closed doors, and that
he didn't have emoug information to make a decision.
Commissioner Schickel stated that she greede with everything that was been
said especially about going slow.
Mr. Ma • stated that the special meeting to consider this matter should
b pub ized
Commission Schickel thanked everyone for their comments and said that she
would contact Mr. Schlather and Mr. Baker to set up a special meeting.
Chairman Martin also thanked all who spoke for their time and comments.
REVIEW OF ELIGIBLE LISTS
The Commission reviewed its listing of eligible lists in existence and
decided that the following eligible lists should be permitted to lapse
at their scheduled times: Planner II, Stenographer, Assistant to the
Superintendent of Public Works, Junior Engineer, Automotive Mechanic
Perferred II, Assistant Custodian Preferred, Head Building Maintenance
Mechanic, Building Systems Supervisor, Payroll Clerk, Automotive Mechanic
41210.&17g). Prom. , Automotive Mechanic Supervisor OC, Youth Development Program
Supervisor, Recreation Specialist - Sports - Special Populations-Fitness-
Drama &Music - Art-Swimming, Youth Development Program Leader, School
Secretary, Youth Bureau Director, Storekeeper, Sewage & Water Treatment
Plant Operator Trainee, Fire Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, Library Clerk
and Clerk.
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NEW POSITION DUTIES STATEMENT - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Commissioner Schickel presented a New Position Duties Statement to the Commission
for a Youth Development Program Supervisor position and moved that it be approved°
1 and the -position be placed in the Competitive Class. Seconded by Chairman Martin.
The Committion reviewed the Statement, accompanying memorandum, asked the
Executive Secretary for additional background information.
Following this the Commission voted. Motion carried.
NEW POSITION DUTIES STATEMENT - DATA PROCESSING OPERATOR - FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Schickel presented a New Position Duties Statement to the Commission
for a Data Processing Operator and moved that it be approved and placed in the
Competitive Class. Seconded by Chairman Martin.
The Commission reviewed the Statement and the accompanying memorandum from the
Controller and discussed the proposal .
The Commission then voted. Motion carried.
ELIGIBLE LISTS
Commissioner Schickel moved that th'e following eligible lists be established effective
May 8, 1987 for one year unless exhausted sooner: School Bus Route Coordinator,
No. 68-706; School Bus Dispatcher, No. 68-374, School Bus Dispatcher , No. 74-974,
Prom. ; City Engineer, No. 67-495; Assistant Civil Engineer, No. 68-176; Junior
Engineer, No. 67-175; Planner II, No. 67-115, and Police Officer, No. 62-930.
Seconded by Chairman Martin.
The Commission reviewed the eligible lists then voted. Motion carried.
ROSTERS OF CANDIDATES
Chairman Martin moved that the following Rosters of Candidates for Examination
be approved: Stenographer, No. 1987-3; Account Clerk-Typist, No. 1987-4; Youth
Worker, No. 66-756 and Police Sergeant, No. 75-353. Seconded by Commissioner
Schickel . The Commission reviewed the Rosters then voted. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. The following examination have been announced: Typist, No. 1987-6; Custodian,
No. 69-819, and Custodian, No. 75-859 Prom.
2. The October examination series has been announced to appointing authorities.
3. Copies of the New York Public Employment Reporter were distributed.
CONTINUNING BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Chairman Martin moved that the following personnel actions be approved effective
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on the date shown for each:
PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Name Position Dept. Date
Sinn, Richard E Laborer DPW 4/20/87
Olsen, Janet Recreation Specialist YB 4/15/87
Petrash, Marina E " " " "
Stern, Thomas A " " " "
Graham, Arthur J Custodian Sch. Dist. 3/17/87
Kenerson, David B "
Mount, Joyce M Senior Typist 3/23/87
VanVorce, Paul W Police Officer Police 4/27/87
Murinchack, Suzanne E Parking Meter Checker DPW 4/29/87
PERMANENT PROMOTION
Cross, Robert E Maintenance Worker DPW 4/27/87
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT
Newhart, Robert J Jr. Laborer IHA 4/15-6/15/87
Morrell , Erich Recreation Attendant YB 4/27-12/31/87
SEASONAL APPOINTMENT
VanHouten, Francis Jr. Seasonal Laborer DPW 4/13/87-Ind.
Ayers, David M II " " 4/20/87-Ind.
Kastenhuber, Troy R n n " "
Pakkala, Richard A n II II II "
Palmer, Hugh M n I, n II "
Personius, 'Mario L " " " 11 "
Poole, Terry A n n " 4/21/87 "
Rosevink, Michael D " " " 4/20/87 "
Torrant, Karen " " " " "
Fletcher, Cheryl J Recreation Attendant YB 5/1-10/4/87
Dormady, Deboray L n n " "
Sheehan, Patrick J 4/20-8/31/87
Catlin, Tony E Seasonal Laborer DPW 4/27/87-Ind.
Hall , Duane B Recreation Attendant YB 5/1-10/4/87
Lenga; William M Jr. Gorge Ranger DPW 5/3/87-Ind.
Sharpsteen, Darwin Seasonal Laborer n 5/4-12/31/87
Marion, Paul K Truck Driver n 5/5/87-Ind.
Larson, Peter E III Seasonal Laborer " 5/4/87 "
Ward, Roger F Truck Driver " 5/3/87 "
Moore, David H Jr. Seasonal Laborer " " "
Ellis, Michael R II It " 5/4/87 "
Woodin, Gary W 11 " " 5/5/87
Bennett, Kenneth L 1, " 5/6/87 "
- PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT
Sczepanski, Carol W Stenographer City Clerk 4/20/87
deWysocki , Jane R Recreation Leader YB "
RESIGNED
Sczepanski , Carol W Teacher Aide Sch. Dist. 4/17/87
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Fitzpatrick, John Maintenance Worker DPW 4/20/87
House, Peggy Parking Meter Checker "
Cunningham, Shirley A Stenographer YB 4/17/87
Place, Stephen R Automotive Mechanic DPW 5/1/87
RETIRED
Hutson, Hilda P Senior Stenographer City Clerk 4/17/87
Emerson, Kenneth G Working Supervisor DPW 4/30/87
REMOVED
Herrmann, Keith M Jr. School Crossing Guard Police 4/15/87
REINSTATEMENT AFTER LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Sterk, Linda K Youth Development Program YB 4/20/87
Leader
REINSTATEMENT
Thomas, Michael D Recreation Leader YB 4/20/87
Fontanez, Marisol Assistant "
NAME CHANGE
Cardwell , Barbara B Firefighter Fire 4/27/87
Married name changed from Bruen
Seconded by Commissioner Schickel . Motion carried.
Chairman Martin adjourned the meeting at 8:48 P.M.
ATTEST: May 11, 1987
Lionel A. Martin, Chariman Irene Schickel , Commissioner
Robert V. Pezdek, Executive Secretary