HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CSC-2009-07-01CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
July 15, 2009
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Richardson
Commissioner Abrams
Commissioner Thompson
Staff Present: Valerie Saul (Deputy Director of Human Resources)
Lee LaBuff (Assistant Fire Chief)
Commissioner Richardson called the meeting to order at 9:45 am.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Abrams made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2009
meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Revision of Physical Performance Assessment
Assistant Fire Chief Lee LaBuff provided an overview of the pre-employment Physical
Performance Assessment (PPA) for Firefighters, its purpose and goals, and the proposed
revision. The Ithaca Fire Department is proposing a revision to the manner in which the
“Victim Rescue” station (Station 3) is performed. The revision brings the PPA into closer
alignment with the way the actual task is performed on the job, and the way that the task is
performed during the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) that is required of newly
hired Firefighters at the State Fire Academy. After discussion, Commissioner Richardson
made a motion to revise Station 3 “Victim Rescue” of the Physical Performance Test as
recommended by the Ithaca Fire Department. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson.
Motion carried 3-0.
New Position Duties Statement: Youth Bureau – Recreation Program Leader
The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the
Ithaca Youth Bureau. Commissioner Abrams made a motion to classify the position as
Recreation Program Leader. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 3-
0.
Revision of Job Description: Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations
The Commission discussed a request from the Ithaca City School District to amend the
Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations job description to include responsibility
for serving as the chief negotiator of ICSD labor contracts. Commissioner Abrams made a
motion to revise the job description as requested. Seconded by Commissioner
Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
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Revision of Special Requirements: Maintainer
Deputy Human Resources Director Saul advised the Commission that, when the
Maintainer job description was last revised, the requirement that candidates possess a
valid NYS Class D drivers license at the time of appointment was inadvertently omitted.
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to revise the special requirements for
Maintainer to read as follows:
“Special Requirements:
Applicants must possess a valid NYS Class D drivers license at the time of
appointment, must obtain a NYS Class B Commercial Drivers License within twelve
(12) months of appointment, and must maintain said license(s) for the duration of
employment.”
Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0.
Authorization to Direct Public Hearing
Commissioner Abrams made a motion to direct a public hearing for Wednesday,
September 9, 2009 at 9:30 am for the purpose of amending the appendices of the Civil
Service Rules by adding the title of Electrical Inspectors PT to the non-competitive class.
Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. 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:
CONTINUING BUSINESS
Extension of Eligible List
Commissioner Abrams made a motion to extend Housing Inspector Eligible List #72-990
until August 6, 2011. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 3-0.
Addition of Names to Continuous Recruitment Eligible Lists
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to add candidates to the continuous recruitment
eligible lists. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0.
Approval of Personnel Transactions
Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the Summary of Personnel
Transactions. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0.
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The next Civil Service Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2009
at 9:30 am.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:48 am.