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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CSC-2008-05-01CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Regular Meeting May 5, 2008 Commissioners Present: Commissioner Richardson Commissioner Abrams Commissioner Thompson Staff Present: Valerie Saul (Deputy Director of Human Resources) Commissioner Richardson called the meeting to order at 10:10 am. Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Appendix B – Non-Competitive Class of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules Commissioner Richardson made a motion to open the public hearing on the proposal to amend Appendix B – Non-Competitive Class of the Civil Service Rules by adding the title of “Bridge Maintainers”. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. No one appeared to speak on the proposed amendment. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 2, 2008 meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. NEW BUSINESS Resolution for Amendment to Appendix B (Non-Competitive Class) of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules Commissioner Abrams made the following motion: WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Civil Service Commission duly advertised and held a public hearing on May 5, 2008 for the purpose of amending Appendix B – Non-Competitive Class of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules by adding the title of “Bridge Maintainers”, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca Civil Service Commission took public comment on the proposed amendment into consideration, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca Civil Service Commission supports the proposed amendment, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the title of “Bridge Maintainers” be added to Appendix B – Non- Competitive Class. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Civil Service Commission May 5, 2008 Page 2 New Position Duties Statement and Adoption of Job Description: DPW - Engineering – Junior Transportation Engineer The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works and the proposed job description for Junior Transportation Engineer. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to classify the position as Junior Transportation Engineer and adopt the job description as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. New Position Duties Statement: Ithaca Police Department – Police Officer (3) The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Ithaca Police Department for three new positions. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to classify the positions as Police Officers. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. New Position Duties Statement: Ithaca Housing Authority – Case Manager for the Elderly and Disabled The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Ithaca Housing Authority. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to classify the position as Case Manager for the Elderly and Disabled. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. Authorization to Direct Public Hearing Commissioner Thompson made a motion to direct a public hearing for Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 9:30 am for the purpose of amending Rule XXII – Certification of Payrolls by adopting the updated model rule for payroll certification and amending the date of the annual payroll certification for the Ithaca City School District from the first payroll in July to the first full payroll in October. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. New Position Duties Statement: Ithaca City School District – Senior Typist The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Ithaca City School District. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to classify the position as Senior Typist. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 3-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Richardson made a motion to go into executive session to discuss civil service examination matters. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. During executive session, the Commission took the following actions: Civil Service Commission May 5, 2008 Page 3 CONTINUING BUSINESS Approval of Rosters of Candidates for Examination Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the Rosters of Candidates for Examination listed below. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Housing Inspector Exam #72-990 Senior Code Inspector Exam #72-428 Establishment of Eligible Lists Commissioner Thompson made a motion to establish the eligible lists specified below for the time period indicated. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. Recreation Program Coordinator Exam #73-233 (1 year) Specialist in Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities #65-526 (1 year) Addition of Names to Continuous Recruitment Eligible Lists Commissioner Abrams made a motion to add candidate names to the continuous recruitment eligible lists. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Approval of Personnel Transactions Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the Personnel Transactions. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. The next Civil Service Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 9:30 am. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:48 am.