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Home My WebLink AboutMN-CSC-1999-10-12 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Regular Meeting October 12, 1999 Commissioners Present: Commissioner Bantuvanis, Commissioner Richardson Excused: Commissioner Desch Staff Present: Valerie Saul (Deputy Director of Human Resources) Others Present: Bill Baker (Water Plant) . Commissioner Bantuvanis called the meeting to order at 11:15 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX D OF THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to open the public hearing on the proposal to amend Appendix D by deleting the title "Police Commissioner" from the Unclassified Service and adding the title "Police Commissioners" to the Unclassified Service. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 2- 0. No one appeared to speak on this proposed amendment. Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 2-0. NEW BUSINESS Resolution for Amendment to Appendix D (Unclassified Service) of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules Commissioner Richardson made the following motion: WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Civil Service Commission duly advertised and held a public hearing on October 12, 1999 for the purpose of amending Appendix D (Unclassified Service). of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules by deleting the title "Police Commissioner" and adding the title "Police Commissioners", and Julie Holcomb t CITY OF ITHACA City Clerk .'t_` sv�^�`�=�F`•`'�,`� s 108 East Green Street Ithaca 0; OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES/CIVIL SERVICE RPoRAT�O=� Telephone: 607/274-6539 Fax: 607/274-6574 CITY OF ITHACA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Regular Meeting Date: Monday, November 15, 1999 Time: 11:00 am Location: City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room AGENDA Approval of Minutes New Business 1. Revision of Recreation Assistant Job Description 2. New Position Duties Statement and Adoption of Job Description: DPW - Senior Tree Trimmer 3. Authorization to Direct Public Hearing to Amend Civil Service Rules (Appendix B - Non-competitive Class) 4. New Position Duties Statement and Adoption of Job Description: ICSD - Supplemental Program Organizer 5. New Position Duties Statement and Adoption of Job Description: Director of Information Technology Continuing Business 1. Approval of Rosters of Candidates for Examination 2. Addition of Names to Continuous Recruitment Eligible Lists 3. Approval of Personnel Transactions "An Erma! Onnortunity Employer with a commitment to workforce " • Civil Service Commission October 12, 1999 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Ithaca Civil Service Commission supports the proposed amendment, and no persons spoke against the proposed amendment, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the title "Police Commissioner" be deleted from Appendix D (Unclassified Service) of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules, and be it further RESOLVED, that the title "Police Commissioners" be added to Appendix D (Unclassified Service) of the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. Motion carried 2-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 14, 1999 meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. Motion carried 2-0. NEW BUSINESS - continued New Position Duties Statement and Adoption of Job Description: Department of Public Works/Water and Sewer - Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator The Commission reviewed and discussed a New Position Duties Statement from the Water and Sewer Division of the Department of Public Works, and the proposed job description for Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator. Commissioner Richardson made a motion to classify the position as Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator and adopt the job description as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. Motion carried 2-0. Residency Requirements for Police Dispatcher Examination Deputy Human Resources Director Saul advised the Commission that the City is offering the Police Dispatcher examination again in January 2000. This will be the fifth time the exam has been held in six years. The most recent exam was held in January 1999 and did not yield sufficient candidates to fill the current vacancies. Residency requirements for the past two exams (1997 and 1999) have been expanded to contiguous counties. Civil Service Commission October 12, 1999 Page 3 The Commission discussed recruitment efforts extended by the Ithaca Police Department thus far. The Commission also discussed work environment and salary issues impacting recruitment and retention in the Police Dispatcher positions. The Commission decided that they would like to see the Police Department conduct extensive outreach recruitment within Tompkins County rather than expanding the residency requirements beyond Tompkins County. Commissioner Richardson suggested canvassing applicants for the upcoming Police Officer examination to determine their interest in the Police Dispatcher positions. The Commission also recommended the Ithaca Police Department examine the work environment and salary structure for Police Dispatchers. CONTINUING BUSINESS Commissioner Bantuvanis made a motion to go into executive session to discuss civil service examination matters. Seconded by Commissioner Richardson. Motion carried 2-0. During executive session, the Commission took the following actions: Approval of Rosters of Candidates for Examination Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the Roster of Candidates for the Director of School Facilities and Operations III Examination No. 69-874. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. Motion carried 2-0. Addition of Names to Continuous Recruitment Eligible Lists Commissioner Richardson made a motion to add the names listed below to the Continuous Recruitment eligible lists indicated for a one year period. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. Motion carried 2-0. Account Clerk # 25-000a Dew, Cynthia 90 Franklin, Bonita 90 Account Clerk-Typist # 25-000b Franklin, Bonita 90 Civil Service Commission October 12, 1999 Page 4 Clerk # 15-000a Stoneman, Cindy 95 Rockwell, Mary 90 Dollaway, Jill 85 Marsit, Betty 85 Gee, Tricia 80 Knuutila, Elizabeth 75 Hubbell, Linda 70 Typist # 15-000b Mahool, Deborah 70 . Approval of Personnel Transactions Commissioner Richardson made a motion to approve the Personnel Transactions listed below. Seconded by Commissioner Bantuvanis. Motion carried 2-0. PERMANENT APPOINTMENTS Name Title Dept Date Coolbaugh, Eugene Bus Driver DPW 09/14/99 Denison, Rebecca Youth Worker YB 09/13/99 Milligan, Lawrence Bus Driver (P/T) DPW 09/14/99 Strenger, Friedhelm Bus Driver (P/T) DPW 09/14/99 Williams, Patsie Bus Driver DPW 09/14/99 PERMANENT PROMOTION Green, Alice Deputy Youth Bureau Director YB 01/19/99 PROVISIONAL PROMOTION Crandall, James Supv of Electrical Services DPW 09/ 15/99 Whitaker, Ronde Human Resources Clerk HR 09/14/99 • , Civil Service Commission October 12, 1999 Page 5 TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS Radke, Phyllis Acting Bldg. Commissioner Bldg 07/26/99-indef SEASONAL APPOINTMENTS Albertsman, Megan Recreation Attendant YB 09/ 13/99-12/31/99 Baraf, Arthur Recreation Attendant YB 09/27/99-06/ 11/00 Billing, Gregory Recreation Attendant YB 09/ 12/99-10/31/99 Sordoni, David School Crossing Guard POL 09/08/99-06/30/00 Cameron, Judithann School Crossing Guard POL 09/08/99-06/30/00 DeFano, Phyllis Recreation Attendant GIAC 09/02/99-07/01/00 Garrard, Joanna Clerk PT ATTY 08/26/99-05/17/99 Qessini, Macario School Crossing Guard POL 09/08/99-06/30/00 Giraneza, Emmanuel Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 08/29/99-11/30/99 Hancy, Stephen Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 08/29/99-11/30/99 Jenkins, Desiree Recreation Attendant GIAC 09/02/99-07/01/00 Jenkins, Peter Recreation Attendant YB 09/12/99-10/31/99 Kooperman, Jesse Recreation Attendant YB 09/ 12/99-10/31/99 Kubick, Kyle Recreation Attendant YB 09/20/99-04/01/00 LaFave, Douglas Recreation Attendant GIAC 09/02/99-07/01/00 Licht, Frederic School Crossing Guard POL 09/08/99-06/30/00 Love, Martin Recreation Attendant GIAC 09/02/99-07/01/00 Martin, Wilma Recreation Attendant GIAC 08/26/99-07/01/00 Milliman, Herbert Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 09/26/99-11/30/99 Mulvaney, Allison Recreation Attendant YB 09/19/99-04/01/00 Peabody, Celeste Recreation Attendant YB 09/19/99-04/01/00 Pitts, Andre Recreation Attendant GIAC 09/07/99-07/01/00 Potter, William Recreation Attendant YB 09/15/99-12/31/99 Redguard, Tiffany Clerk (P/T) MAYR 09/01/99-05/31/00 Rodriguez, Carlos Recreation Attendant GIAC 09/01/99-09/11/99 Rubens, Remo School Crossing Guard POL 09/08/99-06/30/00 Sender, Lily Recreation Attendant YB 09/01/99-04/01/00 Senno, Shirley School Crossing Guard POL 09/08/99-06/30/00 Smith, Caraya Recreation Attendant GIAC 09/07/99-07/01/00 Smith, Quiana Recreation Attendant YB 08/31/99-06/30/00 Solomon, Joseph School Crossing Guard POL 09/08/99-06/30/00 Sperger, Diane School Crossing Guard POL 09/08/99-06/30/00 Stark, Jason Recreation Attendant YB 09/ 19/99-04/01/00 Thomas, Nick Truck Driver (Seasonal) DPW 09/ 13/99-12/31/99 Tilton, Marge School Crossing Guard POL 09/08/99-06/30/00 VanLeuken, Arne Recreation Attendant YB 09/ 15/99-06/ 15/00 Walker, Crystal Recreation Attendant YB 08/31/99-05/31/00 Wenham, Mark Recreation Attendant YB 09/08/99-11/ 10/99 Whittaker, Jack Recreation Attendant YB 09/01/99-04/01/00 Civil Service Commission October 12, 1999 Page 6 LEAVE OF ABSENCE Ellis, Howard Auto Mechanic DPW 08/17/99-12/31/99 Herson, Lisa Custodial Worker POL 08/26/99-09/30/99 Rumsey, Paige Sr. Account Clerk-Typist DPW 09/17/99 Rumsey, Paige Sr. Account Clerk-Typist DPW 09/24/99 Rumsey, Paige Sr. Account Clerk-Typist DPW 10/02/99 Rumsey, Paige Sr. Account Clerk-Typist DPW 10/09/99 LAID OFF Anderson, Brian Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 08/27/99 Bentley, Darlene Gorge Ranger (Seasonal) DPW 09/ 18/99 Deschere, Jonathan Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 08/25/99 Ginenthal, Leon Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 08/27/99 Hughes, Randy Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 08/27/99 Irvin, Donna Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 08/29/99 Marley, Darmae Gorge Ranger (Seasonal) DPW 09/18/99 Rodabaugh, Katrina Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 08/27/99 REMOVED Leon-Molina, Daniel Engineering Tech (Seasonal) DPW 08/21/99 McCoy, Anthony Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 08/28/99 Solomon, Joseph Laborer (Seasonal) DPW 09/04/99 RESIGNED Williams, Margaret Clerk (P/T) MAYR 08/27/99 Hamilton, Timothy Truck Driver (Seasonal) DPW 09/28/99 CHANGE IN NAME Smith, Jeffrey Recreation Assistant GIAC 09/20/99 (Change in Last Name from Everett to Smith) The next Civil Service Commission meeting will be Monday, November 15, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. Civil Service Commission October 12, 1999 Page 7 With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:46 a.m. Excused Ann Bantuvanis, Chairperson Noel Desch, Commissioner Arlene Young Richardson, Valerie W. Saul, Deputy Director Commissioner of Human Resources