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Home My WebLink AboutMN-CSC-1988-06-13 + 271 REGULAR MEETING CITY OF ITHACA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION JUNE 13 , 1988 Present: Commissioner Bantuvanis, Commissioner Perko, Commissioner Cooper, William S. Baker (Personnel Administrator) , Valerie Walker (Personnel Associate ) , Charles Manning (Activities Center Coordinator) , Linda Sterk (Assistant Activities Center Coordinator ) , William R . Baker (CSEA Administrative Unit Vice-President) . Commissioner Bantuvanis called the meeting to order at 3:50 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Perko made a motion that the minutes of the May meeting be approved. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. Motion Carried. NEW BUSINESS RECLASSIFICATION OF RECREATION ASSISTANT TO EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR - GREATER ITHACA ACTIVITIES CENTER Activities Center Coordinator Charles Manning addressed the Commission regarding his request to reclassify a position of Recreation Assistant to Educational Instructor. Mr. Manning stated that the position would be used to strengthen the educational program at GIAC, particularly in the areas of after-school tutoring and multi-cultural education. After further review of the duties of the position by the Commission, Commissioner Perko made a motion to reclassify the Recreation Assistant position to Educational Instructor. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. Motion carried. RECLASSIFICATION OF OFFICE MANAGER TO FISCAL MANAGER - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS The Commission discussed the Department of Public Works' request to reclass the position of Office Manager to that of Fiscal Manager. Personnel Administrator Baker stated that the reclassification recommendation was based on the gradual growth of the position over the years. Mr. Baker further stated that the Fiscal Manager job specification more accurately describes the responsibilities of the position than the current Office Manager job specification . After further review of the duties of the position by the Commission, Commissioner Perko made a motion that the Office Manager position in the Department of Public Works be reclassified as Fiscal Manager. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. Motion carried. RECLASSIFICATION REQUEST -ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - TEACHER AIDE TO TYPIST The Commission reviewed and discussed a request from the Ithaca City School District to reclassify a Teacher Aide position at the Ithaca 272 High School to that of Typist. After reviewing the duties of the position, Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion that the Teacher Aide position be reclassified to Typist. Seconded by Commissioner Cooper. Motion carried. r-. OLD BUSINESS REVISION OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PARK RANGER The Commission discussed the current minimum qualifications for the Park Ranger position, and compared them with those of the position of Gorge Ranger. After discussing the similarity of the two positions , with respect to duties and responsibilities , the Commission determined that the minimum qualifications should be comparable as well . Commissioner Perko made a motion to amend the minimum qualifications of the Park Ranger position to reflect those assigned to the Gorge Ranger position. Seconded by Commissioner Cooper. Motion carried. REINSTATEMENT OF BRIAN WILBUR AS DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF Personnel Associate Walker reported that the NYS Civil Service Commission approved the City of Ithaca's amendment to Ithaca Civil Service Rule XVIII - Reinstatement, which allows the Commission to authorize the reinstatement of an individual to any vacant position for which he/she would have been eligible for transfer, provided that the reinstatement occurs within three years of the date the individual resigned from his/her former position, and further provided that the individual ' s prior examination history is deemed sufficient and comparable for the position to which reinstatement is being sought. Ms. Walker further reported that the NYS Department of Civil Service has confirmed that Mr. Wilbur's prior examination history, as Fire Chief of the City of Cortland, is sufficient and comparable to that required for the Ithaca Deputy Fire Chief position, and thus the Commission may authorize Mr. Wilbur's reinstatement as Deputy Fire Chief if they feel it is in the best interest of the public service to do so. Mr. Walker also stated that Fire Chief Olmstead supports the reinstatement of Mr. Wilbur, without further examination, and has requested that the Commission authorize Mr. Wilbur's reinstatement. Commissioner Cooper made a motion that the Commission authorise the reinstatement of Brian H. Wilbur as Deputy Fire Chief, pursuant to Rule XVIII of the Ithaca Civil Service Rules . Seconded by Commissioner Perko. Motion carried. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR LABORATORY DIRECTOR - ITHACA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT The Commission discussed a letter that was received from CSEA Administrative Unit Vice-President William R. Baker regarding the minimum qualifications for the Laboratory Director, and invited Mr. Baker to address the Commission regarding his concerns. Mr. Baker 273 stated that he felt the college education requirements for the Laboratory Director position were unnecessary, and beyond those required by the NYS Department of Health for certification. Mr. "-`Baker stated that in his interpretation of the Department of Health regulations , certification as a treatment plant operator is sufficient experience to allow for certification as a Laboratory Director, and college level education should not be required. The Commission requested the Personnel Department to research the regulations further, and report back to the Commission at their next meeting. CONTINUING BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Cooper made a motion that the Commission go into Executive Session to discuss Candidate Rosters for Examination and Eligible Lists. Seconded by Commissioner Perko. Motion carried. Following executive session, the Commission acted as follows: APPROVAL OF ROSTERS OF CANDIDATES FOR EXAMINATION On the motion of Commissioner Cooper, and seconded by Commissioner Perko, the Commission approved the Rosters of Candidates for the following examinations: Police Sergeant #77-553 Building Inspector #63-102 Environmental Planner #63-103 Firefighter #63-116 Housing Inspector #63-101 Plan Review Officer #63-104 Plumbing Inspector #61-910 Entrance-Level Clerical Examination #100-88 Entrance-Level Account-Keeping Examination #200-88 Library Clerk #300-88 Payroll Clerk #400-88 ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBLE LISTS On the motion of Commissioner Perko, and seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis, the Commission approved the establishment of the following Eligible Lists as stated below: Administrative Assistant #61-709 (2 years) Administrative Secretary #68-394 ( 1 year) Assistant Activities Center Coordinator #77-243 ( 1 year) Assistant Fire Chief #77-066 (2 years) Deputy Fire Chief #61-193 (2 years) Fire Lieutenant #62-066 (2 years) Fire Lieutenant #76-941 (2 years) r" ' .9 APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL TRANSACTIONS On the motion of Commissioner Perko, and seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis , the Commission approved the following personnel transactions: `" PERMANENT APPOINTMENT NAME TITLE DEPT DATE Lee, Phyllis Parking Lot Attendant DPW 5/23/88 Millick, Rebecca Parking Meter Checker DPW 5/25/88 ' Bouchard, Dominique Engineering Technician DPW 5/30/88 :Laguette, Carlos M Civil Engineer DPW 5/30/88 Smith, Edwin F Wastewtr Tr P1 Operator DPW 3/14/88 Cohen, Samuel H Youth Bureau Director Youth 6/01/88 McCarty, Veronica Parking Lot Attendant DPW 5/31/88 Cruise, Alan G Police Officer Police 6/06/88 PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT Goehner, Martha Senior Stenographer Youth 5/16/88 Sutfin, Brenda Account Clerk Finance 6/06/88 Griffin, Deborah Senior Account Clerk Finance 6/06/88 Cornell, Lisa A Administrative Secretary DPW 5/31/88 TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT VanBuskirk, Anthony Meter Servicer DPW 5/01/88- indef Wilson, John Acting Youth Bureau Director Youth 5/01/88- 5/31/88 Benjamin, Michelle Account Clerk/Typist Finance 6/13/88- 10/7/88 Simpson, Robert Chief Water Tr P1 Operator DPW 5/29/88- 12/31/88 King, Raymond H Jr Head Wtr Distr Maint Worker DPW 5/31/88- 6/04/88 SEASONAL APPOINTMENT - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Burlingame, Randy D Laborer 5/03/88 - indef Rodriquez, Raul Laborer 5/02/88 - indef Fuller, John Laborer 5/09/88 - indef Stanion, Paul Laborer 5/08/88 - 12/31/88 Anthony, Ricky Laborer 5/09/88 - 12/31/88 Smith, Richard Laborer 5/16/88 - indef Oltz, Melinda Laborer 5/16/88 - indef Burlew, Kenneth Laborer 5/16/88 - indef Wintermute, Glen Laborer 5/16/88 - indef Chapman, M Gina Laborer 5/16/88 - indef Goggin, V Catherine Park Ranger 5/16/88 - indef Copeland, Gregory A Gorge Ranger 5/23/88 - indef Reese, Robert L Laborer 5/16/88 - indef Larson, Peter E Jr Laborer 5/12/88 - indef , - Albertsman, Douglas Laborer 5/16/88 - indef Clink, John R Truck Driver 5/16/88 - indef Briggs, Mary T Laborer 5/16/88 - indef - - ' 275 Seasonal Appointment - Department of Public Works - continued Sharpsteen, Donna Laborer 5/17/88 - indef Royce, Clifford Laborer 5/23/88 - indef Beard, Robert Laborer 5/23/88 - indef Seely, Peter L Laborer 5/23/88 - indef Whitfield, KJ Laborer 5/23/88 - indef Vanderpool, Chris S Laborer 5/23/88 - indef Reinhart, Dennis K Engineering Aide 5/25/88 - 8/26/88 Longhouse, John H Laborer 5/30/88 - indef Allen, Forest Laborer 5/30/88 - indef Scaglione, Anthony V Laborer 6/06/88 - indef Hunt, David C Truck Driver 6/06/88 - indef SEASONAL APPOINTMENT - YOUTH BUREAU Antrum, Melissa F Recreation Attendant 5/02/88 - 06/30/88 Hallett, Michael Recreation Attendant 5/09/88 - 12/31/88 Miller, Mark D Recreation Attendant 5/26/88 - 10/02/88 Prassel, Ronna J Recreation Attendant 5/26/88 - 10/02/88 Terwilliger, Lisa M Recreation Attendant 5/26/88 - 10/02/88 Thomas, Susan M Recreation Attendant 5/23/88 - 06/04/88 Thomas, Susan M Lifeguard 6/05/88 - 09/10/88 Trowbridge, James Recreation Attendant 5/26/88 - 10/02/88 Holcomb, Bobbi Jo Recreation Attendant 6/01/88 - 10/02/88 VamVikites, Debra Recreation Attendant 5/23/88 - 06/22/88 Calkin, Nancy S Recreation Attendant 5/31/88 - 09/02/88 Welytok, Tanya M Recreation Attendant 6/01/88 - 10/02/88 Lust, Constance L Recreation Attendant 5/31/88 - 10/02/88 Milton, Shawnta Recreation Attendant 5/31/88 - 10/02/88 Datz, Jonah Recreation Attendant 6/01/88 - 10/02/88 Bereaud, Francois Recreation Attendant 5/31/88 - 09/02/88 McGee, Carris Recreation Attendant 5/31/88 - 09/02/88 Beneway, Sylvia A Recreation Attendant 5/31/88 - 09/02/88 Pflanz, Steven E Recreation Attendant ' 5/31/88 - 09/02/88 LEAVE OF ABSENCE NAME TITLE DEPT DATE Myers, James Recreation Leader PT Youth 5/26/88- 6/24/88 Bush, Eugenio Wastewtr Tr P1 Oper Trainee DPW 5/12/88- 7/5/88 RESIGNED NAME TITLE DEPT DATE Baker, Stephen T Chief Water Tr P1 Operator DPW 5/30/88 RETIRED Volpicelli, Louis F Working Supervisor DPW 5/01/88 Welch, Gordon L Parking Meter Checker DPW 5/15/88 McCracken, Harriet Senior Account Clerk Finance 5/27/88 276 REMOVED Crews, James G Seasonal Laborer DPW 4/22/88 Capalongo, Jeffrey Seasonal Laborer DPW 5/06/88 Rodriguez, Raul Seasonal Laborer DPW 5/12/88 Croft, Donald Parking Lot Attendant DPW 5/09/88 REINSTATEMENT Denmark, Ronald Wastewtr Tr P1 Operator DPW 4/28/88 Redsicker, Jeffrey Maintainer DPW 5/30/88 Wilson, John Recreation Coordinator Youth 6/01/88 CHANGE IN HOURS Payne, Robert Custodial Worker DPW 5/16/88 (From 19 hrs/week to 40 hrs/week) ADDITIONAL BUSINESS The Commission discussed the status of the Police Chief examination results, and the anticipated receipt of the examination scores . Personnel Associate Walker stated that the Personnel Department anticipates receiving the marks within a month. The Commission then discussed comments that were recently made by Police Benevolent Association President John Beau Saul in the Ithaca Journal, regarding the manner in which the civil service examination process for the vacant Police Chief position has been handled. The Commission requested that the Personnel Department contact Officer Saul and invite him to address the Commission to express his concerns about the Commission ' s actions , and to receive an explanation and clarification of those actions. Commissioner Perko made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:02 pm. Seconded by Commissioner Cooper. Motion carried. Ann Bantuvanis, Chairperson Audrey Co p Comm ssioner w ti.' Jo- . Po, Commissioner William S. Baker, Executive Secretary f