HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CSC-2002-02-07 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
February 7, 2002
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Richardson, Commissioner Eastman, Commissioner
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Thompson
Staff Present: Valerie 54 (Deputy Director of Human Resources)
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Commissioner Richardsor;gglleI the meeting to order at 9:45 am.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 3, 2002
meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
New Position Duties Statement and Revision of Job Description: Ithaca Housing
Authority - Public Housing Manager
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Ithaca
Housing Authority and proposed revisions to the Public Housing Manager job description.
The revisions update the job description. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to classify
the position as Public Housing Manager and adopt the revised job description. Seconded by
Commissioner Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement and Adoption of Job Description: Ithaca Housing
Authority - Data Entry Specialist
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Ithaca
Housing Authority and the proposed job description for Data Entry Specialist. Commissioner
Thompson made a motion to classify the position as Data Entry Specialist and adopt the job
description as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement and Adoption of Job Description: Ithaca Housing
Authority - Maintenance Secretary
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Ithaca
Housing Authority and the proposed job description for Maintenance Secretary.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to classify the position as Maintenance Secretary
and adopt the job description as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Eastman. Motion
carried 3-0.
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Regular Meeting tZ - 2002
Date: Thursday, March 7, 2002 ,
Time: 9:30 am CITY CLERKS OFFICE
Location: City Hall, Common Council Chambers
AGENDA
Public Hearing
Public Hearing on proposed amendment to Appendices of the City of Ithaca Civil
Service Rules
Approval of Minutes
New Business
1. Amendment to the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules - Deletion of Positions
from the Non-competitive Class, Labor Class and Unclassified Service
2. New Position Duties Statement: Ithaca City School District - Custodial
Workers (2)
Continuing Business
1. Approval of Rosters of Candidates for Examinations
2. Establishment of Eligible Lists
3. Addition of Names to Continuous Recruitment Eligibility Lists
4. Approval of Personnel Transactions
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New Position Duties Statement and Adoption of Job Description: GIAC - Youth and
Pre-teen Program Administrator
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from GIAC and the
proposed job description for Youth and Pre-teen Program Administrator. Commissioner
Thompson made a motion to classify the position as Youth and Pre-teen Program
Administrator and adopt the job description as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner
Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement: Department of Public Works - Parking Lot Attendants
(2)
The Commission reviewed and discussed New Position Duties Statements for two positions in
the Department of Public Works. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to classify the
positions as Parking Lot Attendants. Seconded by Commissioner Eastman. Motion carried 3-
0.
New Position Duties Statement: Department of Public Works - Motor Equipment
Operator
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the
Department of Public Works. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to classify the position
as Motor Equipment Operator. Seconded by Commissioner Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement: Department of Public Works - Maintainers (3)
The Commission reviewed and discussed New Position Duties Statements for three positions
in the Department of Public Works. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to classify the
positions as Maintainers. Seconded by Commissioner Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
Authorization to Direct a Public Hearing to Amend the Civil Service Rules
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to direct a public hearing for Thursday, March 7,
2002 at 9:30 am for the purpose of amending the Civil Service Rules by deleting the
positions of Arts Program Supervisor, Ithaca Activities and Cultural Coordinator and Planner
IV (PT) from the Non-competitive Class, by deleting the position of Sanitation Men from the
Labor Class and by deleting the positions of Fire Commissioners, Members of the Planning
Board, Police Commissioner and Public Works Commissioners from the Unclassified Service.
Seconded by Commissioner Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
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Approval of Annual Report
The Commissioner reviewed and discussed the 2001 Annual Report to the NYS Department
of Civil Service. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve the annual report.
Seconded by Commissioner Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
CONTINUING BUSINESS
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:
Approval of Rosters of Candidates for Examination
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve the Rosters of Candidates for Examination
listed below. Seconded by Commissioner Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
Administrative Secretary #67-882
Administrative Secretary (NCP) #71-594
Assistant Recreation Supervisor #68-685
Custodian #60-223
Custodian #70-223
Recreation Supervisor #66-825
Addition of Names to Continuous Recruitment Eligibility Lists
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to add the names listed below to the continuous
recruitment eligible lists indicated for a one year period. Seconded by Commissioner
Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
Account Clerk #25-000a
Benedict, Gerri 95
Diedrickson, Diane 95
Account Clerk-Typist #25-000b
Benedict, Gerri 95
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Clerk #15-000a
Jaynes, Nicole 90
Proehl, Robert 90
Sgrecci, Marilyn 90
Benedict, Gerri 75
Sladich, Amy 70
Troy, Teresa 70
Library Clerk #35-000
Mazourek, Lisa 90
Payroll Clerk #25-000c
Benedict, Gerri 95
Diedrickson, Diane 95
Typist #15-000b
Jaynes, Nicole 90
Sgrecci, Marilyn 90
Benedict, Gerri 75
Approval of Personnel Transactions
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve the Personnel Transactions listed below.
Seconded by Commissioner Eastman. Motion carried 3-0.
PERMANENT APPOINTMENTS
Name Title Dept Date
Copensky, Caroline Senior Typist PLNG 12/06/01
Coutts, Helene Assistant to the City Prosecutor PROS 01/18/02
McBean, Emmanuel Parking Lot Attendant DPW 01/08/02
Sierra, Vivian Youth Worker GIAC 04/13/01
Stilwell, Greg Firefighter FIRE 01/07/02
Stooks, Joseph Recreation Assistant GIAC 01/02/02
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PERMANENT PROMOTION
Clayman, Paula Permit Clerk BLDG 12/06/01
Howard, Carol Principal Account Clerk CONTR 01/03/02
TERM OF OFFICE
Cogan, Daniel Alderperson CC 01/01/02-12/31/04
Mack, Peter Alderperson CC 01/01/02-12/31/03
Manos, Paulette Alderperson CC 01/01/02-12/31/04
Peterson, Carolyn Alderperson CC 01/01/02-12/31/04
Vaughan, Patricia Alderperson CC 01/01/02-12/31/04
Whitmore, David Alderperson CC 01/01/02-12/31/04
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS
McNeal, Marna Account Clerk (P/T) CHAMB 01/01/02-12/31/02
Oo, Thyn Intern HR 01/01/02-06/30/02
VanLeuken, Anton Clerk BLDG 12/09/01-01/26/02
SEASONAL APPOINTMENTS
Clark, John Recreation Attendant YB 01/02/02-06/30/02
Dvorak, Edward Recreation Attendant GIAC 12/31/01-12/31/02
Eggleston, Ryan Recreation Attendant YB 01/03/02-03/31/02
Florino, Thomas Recreation Attendant YB 12/24/01-01/31/02
Furnas, Benjamin Recreation Attendant YB 09/15/01-06/30/02
Hockersmith, Jolene Recreation Attendant GIAC 12/31/01-12/31/02
McCaffrey, Peter Recreation Attendant YB 12/13/01-03/31/02
Mulvaney, Allison Recreation Attendant YB 12/21/01-03/31/02
Knight, Mac Recreation Attendant YB 11/29/01-03/31/02
Parra, Alejandro Recreation Attendant YB 01/03/02-03/31/02
Roberts, Jacob Recreation Attendant YB 12/21/01-03/31/02
Seymour, Michael Recreation Attendant YB 01/03/02-03/31/02
VanGorder, Joseph Recreation Attendant YB 12/13/01-03/31/02
Welch, Alison Recreation Attendant YB 12/01/01-03/31/02
Welch, Danielle Recreation Attendant YB 01/03/02-03/31/02
Williams, Jessie Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 01/07/02-03/30/02
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RESIGNED
Bailey, Jo-Ann Transit System Manager DPW 12/10/01
Hawkes, Brian Police Dispatcher POL 01/16/02
Ntombela, Stacy Customer Service Representative CHAMB 01/25/02
RETIRED
VanEtten, Howard Custodial Worker DPW 12/29/01
END OF TERM
Farrell, Tracy Alderperson CC 12/31/01
Spielholz, Joan Alderperson CC 12/31/01
Taylor, Jana Alderperson CC 12/31/01
LAID OFF
Brockway, Kimberly Intern POL 08/10/01
Clark, John Recreation Attendant YB 12/19/01
Fuller, Michael Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 11/24/01
Lane, Timothy Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 11/24/01
Milliman, Herbert Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 11/24/01
Weiner, Rachael Recreation Attendant YB 11/30/01
Wray, Blake Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 11/24/01
Habib, Dayna Intern MAYR 05/31/01
O'Hara, Michael Intern MAYR 08/03/01
Ripa, Nicole Clerk MAYR 08/30/00
Staffeld, Jesse Intern MAYR 12/31/00
Savage, Sean Intern PLNG 12/31/01
Eaton, Edward Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 12/31/01
Worsell, John Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 12/28/01
REMOVED
Marx, Leah Code Enforcement Officer BLDG 01/11/02
Wilsterman, Peggy Account Clerk-Typist IHA 01/04/02
SUSPENSION
Olsen, Janet Recreation Specialist YB 01/13/02-01/19/02
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Copensky, Caroline Senior Typist PLNG 12/24/01-indef
Korherr, Robin Deputy City Clerk CLK 12/17/01-12/21/01
Marx, Leah Code Enforcement Officer BLDG 12/24/01-12/28/01
Marx, Leah Code Enforcement Officer BLDG 12/31/01
Coutts, Helene Asst to the City Prosecutor PROS 12/31/01
Coutts, Helene Asst to the City Prosecutor PROS 01/07/02-01/11/02
CHANGE IN HOURS
Sokoni, Khandikile Associate Attorney ATTY 01/01/02
(from 35 hrs/wk to 40 hrs./wk)
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:07 am.
Arlene Young Richardson, Catherine Thompson,
Chairperson Commissioner
Frances Eastman, Commissioner Valerie W. Saul, Deputy Director
of Human Resources