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Home My WebLink AboutMN-CIV-1992-01-13 • REGULAR MEETING CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION January 13, 1992 PRESENT: Commissioner Bantuvanis, Commissioner Middleton, Valerie Saul (Personnel Administrator) , Lisa Patz (Personnel Associate) , Nancy Pace (Recreation Supervisor) , John Wilson (Recreation Coordinator) EXCUSED: Commissioner Perko Commissioner Bantuvanis called the meeting to order at 3 :51 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CIVIL SERVICE RULES Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to open the public hearing on the Proposed Amendment to Appendix A of the Civil Service Rules. Motion carried. The following legal notice was published in the Ithaca Journal: LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF ITHACA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING "Please take notice that pursuant to Section 20 of the New York State Civil Service Law, the City of Ithaca Civil Service Commission will hold a public hearing on January 13, 1992 at 3:45 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room - City Hall - 108 East Green Street - Ithaca, New York, for the purpose of amending its Rules by adding the position of "School Tax Collector" to the exempt class. All interested parties and citizens for or against the adoption of these changes to the rules are invited to attend and be heard." There were no persons present to address the Commission on the public hearing. Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to close the public hearing. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to accept the minutes of the December 9, 1991 meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Middleton. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF JOB DUTIES Recreation Supervisor Nancy Pace addressed the Commission regarding her reassignment to the GIA Center. Ms. Pace questions whether her current job duties are appropriate for her current job title. Personnel Associate Patz explained the procedure for requesting a job review. Personnel Associate Patz will forward the appropriate paper work to Recreation Supervisor Pace. Personnel Associate Patz will conduct a job audit and will report back to the Commission at their next meeting. • Si • Civil Service Commission Meeting January 13, 1992 Page 2 ADDITION OF POSITION OF SCHOOL TAX COLLECTOR TO THE EXEMPT CLASS Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to accept the following Resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Middleton. Motion carried. RESOLUTION FOR AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX A = EXEMPT CLASS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA CIVIL SERVICE RULES On January 13 , 1992, the Ithaca Civil Service Commission passed the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Civil Service Commission duly advertised and held a Public Hearing on January 13 , 1992, for the purpose of amending Appendix A - Exempt Class of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules by adding the position of "School Tax Collector" and, WHEREAS, the Ithaca Civil Service Commission supports the proposed amendment, and no persons spoke against the proposed amendment, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the position of School Tax Collector be added to Appendix A Exempt Class. REVISION OF JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CITY BUYER Personnel Administrator Saul explained the reorganization which will take place in the Finance Department following the retirement of the City Buyer. One position will be eliminated and its duties will be distributed among remaining staff. As a result, the typical work activities and the minimum qualifications section of the City Buyer job description need to be amended to reflect the new workload. Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to amend the typical work activities as requested, and establish new minimum qualifications for the City Buyer position as follows. Seconded by Commissioner Middleton. Motion carried. A. Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited two-year college with an Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting or a closely related field; or B. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two years of experience in purchasing or ordering products on a moderately large scale; or C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above. NEW POSITION DUTIES STATEMENT - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM LEADER (AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM) The Civil Service Commission reviewed the New Position Duties Statement for the position of Youth Development Program Leader (Automotive Program) . The position is funded at 28 hrs/wk. Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to classify the position as Youth Development Program Leader (Automotive Program) . Seconded by Commissioner Middleton. Motion carried. • Civil Service Commission Meeting January 13, 1992 Page 3 NEW POSITION DUTIES STATEMENT - FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM COORDINATOR The Civil Service Commission reviewed a New Position Duties Statement submitted by the Ithaca Housing Authority for the position of Family Self- Sufficiency Program Coordinator Program. Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to classify the position as Family Self-Sufficiency Program Coordinator. Seconded by Commissioner Middleton. Motion carried. NEW POSITION DUTIES STATEMENT - RESIDENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR The Civil Service Commission reviewed a New Position Duties Statement submitted by the Ithaca Housing Authority for the position of Resident Program Coordinator. Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to classify the position as Resident Program Coordinator. Seconded by Commissioner Middleton. Motion carried. REVISION OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR The Commission reviewed a request from the Ithaca City School District to broaden the minimum qualifications for the position of Transportation Supervisor. Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to amend the minimum qualifications by adding a new section to read as follows. Seconded by Commissioner Middleton. Motion carried. A. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five year administrative or supervisory experience in a school district. CONTINUING BUSINESS Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss Civil Service examination matters. Motion carried. After Executive Session, the Commission took the following actions. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL TRANSACTIONS Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to accept the following Personnel Transactions. Seconded by Commissioner Middleton. Motion carried. PERMANENT Armstrong, Nancy Teacher Aide ICSD 10/23/91 Bamforth, Warren Teacher Aide ICSD 10/21/91 Breed, Gary Teacher Aide ICSD 12/09/91 Bubb, Warren Custodial Worker ICSD 10/28/91 Burd, Eric Teacher Aide ICSD 10/21/91 Ciferri, Sharon Teacher Aide ICSD 09/23/91 Dickerson, Susan Food Service Helper ICSD 10/16/91 Gowe, Shannon Teacher Aide ICSD 11/04/91 Jacobs, Timothy School Bus Driver ICSD 10/01/91 Jones, Cheryl Custodial Worker ICSD 10/20/91 Jordan, Thomas Custodial Worker ICSD 09/02/91 Lira, Joaquin Teacher Aide ICSD 10/21/91 4 Civil Service Commission Meeting January 13, 1992 Page 4 Schreib, Sandra Teacher Aide ICSD 10/07/91 Slottje, Priscilla Teacher Aide ICSD 11/18/91 Stage, Delores Food Service Helper ICSD 10/28/91 Streeter, Lawrence Custodial Worker ICSD 09/16/91 Terwilliger, Theodore Custodial Worker ICSD 11/25/91 Warren, Scott Teacher Aide ICSD 11/18/91 PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT Carey, Patricia Family Self-Sufficiency IHA 11/11/91 Program Coordinator Williams, Richard III Asst. Activities Center YB 12/16/91 Coordinator RESIGNED Beraducci, Donna Teacher Aide ICSD 09/27/91 Bibbie, William Teacher Aide ICSD 08/19/91 Rumsey, Philip School Bus Driver ICSD 08/22/91 Weidberg, Betty Teacher Aide ICSD 09/01/91 RETIRED Tucker, Gerald Police Sergeant POL 12/06/91 LAID OFF Ashley, Robert Seasonal Laborer DPW 11/30/91 Austin, John Seasonal Laborer DPW 11/30/91 Bowers, Michael Seasonal Truck Driver DPW 12/20/91 Frank, Joseph Seasonal Laborer ' DPW 11/30/91 King, Michael Seasonal Laborer DPW 11/30/91 Knapp, Richard- Seasonal Laborer DPW 11/30/91 Lewis, Aaron Seasonal Laborer DPW 11/30/91 Pakkala, R. Jason Seasonal Laborer DPW 12/20/91 Zifchock, John Seasonal Truck Driver DPW 12/13/91 TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT Bennett, Elizabeth Teacher Aide ICSD 09/11/91-06/30/92 Cunningham, Arthur Teacher Aide ICSD 11/04/91-06/24/92 Edwards, Michael Teacher Aide ICSD 12/09/91-06/24/92 Gowe, Shannon Teacher Aide ICSD 09/03/91-11/01/91 Mazza, Marilyn Teacher Aide ICSD 12/02/91-06/24/92 Rivers, Laurie Ann Teacher Aide ICSD 10/18/91-06/24/92 Surine, John Teacher Aide ICSD 10/18/91-06/24/92 Civil Service Commission Meeting January 13, 1992 Page 5 LEAVE OF ABSENCE Edwards, Georgia Parking Lot Attendant DPW 11/15/91-INDEF. Hoyles, John Truck Driver DPW 11/07/91-12/01/91 Jacobs, Eileen Senior Stenographer P&D 12/23/91-01/03/92 Marshall, Jennifer Youth Worker YB 01/01/92-06/30/92 SEASONAL APPOINTMENT Carlisle, Maeleah Recreation Attendant YB 12/02/91-06/30/92 Cooper, Jeffrey Recreation Attendant YB 12/02/91-03/24/92 Grider, Jennifer Recreation Attendant YB 01/06/92-06/30/92 Hubberman, Brigid Seasonal Clerk MAYOR 01/02/92-06/30/92 Kessler, Timothy Seasonal Laborer DPW 01/01/92-01/18/92 LaBarge, Cassie Recreation Attendant YB 12/14/91-03/24/92 Larkin, Alexandra Recreation Attendant YB 01/01/92-06/30/92 Racco, Mazzella Seasonal Laborer DPW 01/01/92-INDEF. Simpson, Erik Recreation Attendant YB 07/08/91-07/13/91 Westoven, Vern Recreation Attendant YB 12/16/91-06/30/92 OTHER: SUSPENSION, DEMOTION, CHANGE IN CLASSIFICATION, CHANGE IN TITLE, ETC. Dockstader, Mae Teacher Aide (CIHrs) ICSD 10/07/91 Fiorille, Bonnie Senior Stenographer (CIHrs) PERS 01/06/92-06/26/92 Flower, Penny Custodial Worker (Dem) ICSD 10/21/91 Malone, Denise Admin. Secretary (CIHrs) PERS 01/06/92-12/31/92 Olsen, Janet Recreation Specialist (PT) YB 12/01/91 Patz, Lisa Personnel Associate (CIHrs) PERS 01/27/92-05/15/92 Stratakos, Dimitra Teacher Aide (Sub) ICSD 10/01/91-06/30/92 Wysokowski, Stephen Teacher Aide (Sub) ICSD 09/09/91 ADDITION OF NAMES TO CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT LIST Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to add the following names to the respective Continuous Recruitment List. Seconded by Commissioner Middleton. Motion carried. ACCOUNT CLERK 20-000a 76 Sharie Bubble ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20-000b 76 Sharie Bubble Civil Service Commission Meeting January 13 , 1992 Page 6 APPROVAL OF ROSTER OF CANDIDATES FOR EXAMINATION Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to accept the following Roster of Candidates for Examination. Seconded by Commissioner Middleton. Motion carried. Deputy Director of Planning & Development - Open-Competitive Exam No. 65- 382 ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBLE LIST Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to establish the following Eligible List for the time period indicated. Seconded by Commissioner Middleton. Motion carried. Electrician - Open-Competitive Exam No. 68-624 ( 2 years) Engineering Technician - Open-Competitive Exam No. 60-613 (2 years) Youth Development Program Leader (Outing Program) Open-Competitive Exam No. 64-496 (2 years) With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Ann Bantuvanis, Chairperson Vivian Middleton, Commissioner John Perko, Commissioner Valerie W. Saul, Executive Secretary City Clerk' s Office