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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CSC-2006-02-01CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Regular Meeting February 1, 2006 Commissioners Present: Commissioner Richardson Commissioner Eastman Commissioner Thompson Staff Present: Valerie Saul (Deputy Director of Human Resources) Commissioner Richardson called the meeting to order at 10:57 am. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 4, 2006 meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Eastman. Motion carried 3-0. NEW BUSINESS New Position Duties Statement: DPW/S&F – Working Supervisor – Building and Grounds The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Streets and Facilities Division of the Department of Public Works. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to classify the position as Working Supervisor – Building and Grounds. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 3-0. New Position Duties Statement: DPW/S&F – Tree Trimmer The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Streets and Facilities Division of the Department of Public Works. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to classify the position as Tree Trimmer. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Revision of Custodial Worker Job Description: Amend Drivers License Requirement The Commission discussed the current drivers license requirement for the Custodial Worker title. The Department of Public Works, Ithaca City School District and GIAC wish to remove the drivers license requirement because it is not necessary for an incumbent to possess a drivers license in order to perform the duties of the position. The Ithaca Youth Bureau would like to retain the drivers license requirement because the Custodial Worker is required to operate a City vehicle to perform specific job-related tasks. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to remove the current drivers license requirement for all Custodial Worker positions except those at the Ithaca Youth Bureau. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Civil Service Commission February 1, 2006 Page 2 New Position Duties Statement: DPW – Engineering Technician Commissioner Richardson made a motion to table this item because the New Position Duties Statement has not yet been submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. New Position Duties Statement: Ithaca Police Department – Custodial Worker Commissioner Richardson made a motion to table this item because the New Position Duties Statement has not yet been submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Richardson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss a potential disqualification of a candidate and civil service examination matters. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. During executive session, the Commission took the following actions: Request to Disqualify Candidate The Commission reviewed and discussed a request to remove a candidate from the eligible lists on which her name appears and to disqualify the applicant from further examination, pursuant to Section 50.4(e), Section 50.4(f) and Section 50.4(g) of the NYS Civil Service Law. After discussion, Commissioner Richardson made a motion: To postpone a final decision until the next Civil Service Commission meeting to allow the candidate the opportunity to appear in person before the Commission as requested by the candidate, and To temporarily restrict the candidate’s name from all current eligible lists on which she appears until the investigation into this matter is complete. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. The Commission also requested that Deputy Human Resources Director Saul contact the candidate and request a notarized, written statement from her. Civil Service Commission February 1, 2006 Page 3 CONTINUING BUSINESS 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 Assistant #79-057 Administrative Coordinator #79-059 Executive Assistant #60-394 Recreation Facilities Director #78-392 Recreation Maintenance Supervisor #78-880 Recreation Program Coordinator #67-503 Addition of Names to Continuous Recruitment Eligibility Lists Commissioner Richardson made a motion to add names to the continuous recruitment eligible lists. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Approval of Personnel Transactions Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve the Personnel Transactions. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 3-0. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:46 am.