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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CSC-2012-09-01CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Regular Meeting September 12, 2012 Commissioners Present: Commissioner Richardson Commissioner Abrams Commissioner Thompson Staff Present: Valerie Saul (Deputy Director of Human Resources) Others Present: Alderperson Cynthia Brock Commissioner Richardson called the meeting to order at 9:55 am. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Abrams made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2012 meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. NEW BUSINESS New Position Duties Statement: DPW – Water Treatment Plant Operator/Trainee The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Department of Public Works. Commissioner Abrams made a motion to classify the position as Water Treatment Plant Operator/Trainee. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Appendix A – Exempt Positions of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules Commissioner Richardson made a motion to open the public hearing on the proposal to amend Appendix A – Exempt Positions of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules by deleting the position of Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools from the exempt class and adding the position of Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools to the exempt class. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. 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 Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. Resolution to Amend Appendix A – Exempt Positions of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules Commissioner Richardson made the following motion: WHEREAS, the Ithaca Civil Service Commission deems it necessary to make certain changes to the Appendices of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules; and Civil Service Commission September 12, 2012 Page 2 WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Civil Service Commission duly advertised and held a public hearing on September 12, 2012 for the purpose of amending Appendix A (Exempt Positions) of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules by adding the title of Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and deleting the title of Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools, 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 subject to the approval of the State Civil Service Commission, the title of Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools be added to Appendix A (Exempt Positions) of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules, and be it further RESOLVED, that subject to the approval of the State Civil Service Commission, the title of Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools be deleted from Appendix A (Exempt Positions) of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Appendix A – Exempt Positions of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules Commissioner Richardson made a motion to open the public hearing on the proposal to amend Appendix A – Exempt Positions of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules by adding the position of Chief of Staff to the exempt class. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. Alderperson Cynthia Brock asked for clarification regarding the proposed structural changes in City government that may result from the creation of the Chief of Staff position. The Commission answered Alderperson Brock’s questions and clarified the Commission’s responsibilities to classify the position and allocate it to a jurisdictional class, and Common Council’s responsibilities to determine whether the position should be funded and implemented. No one spoke specifically for or against the proposed amendment. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. Resolution to Amend Appendix A – Exempt Positions of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules Commissioner Richardson made the following motion: Civil Service Commission September 12, 2012 Page 3 WHEREAS, the Ithaca Civil Service Commission deems it necessary to make certain changes to the Appendices of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules; and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Civil Service Commission duly advertised and held a public hearing on September 12, 2012 for the purpose of amending Appendix A (Exempt Positions) of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules by adding the title of Chief of Staff, 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 subject to the approval of the State Civil Service Commission, the title of Chief of Staff be added to Appendix A (Exempt Positions) of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules. 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 Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. During executive session, the Commission took the following actions: CONTINUING BUSINESS Approval of Roster of Candidates for Examination Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the Roster of Candidates for Tenant Relations Assistant Examination #61-496. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried 3-0. Establishment of Eligible List Commissioner Thompson made a motion to establish Senior Code Inspector Eligible List #60-846 for a one year period. Seconded by Commissioner Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. Addition of Names to Continuous Recruitment Eligible Lists Commissioner Richardson made a motion to add candidates 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 Abrams. Motion carried 3-0. Civil Service Commission September 12, 2012 Page 4 The next Civil Service Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 9:30 am. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:46 am.