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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CIV-1986-10-14 112 • • RECINDING OF PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT PENDING CLASSIFICATION Hurd, Joyce A Personnel Assistant Sch. Dist. 9/8/86 CHANGE OF TITLE Hurd, Joyce A From Personnel Assistant Sch. Dist. 9/8/86 to Assistant to the Personnel Director NAME CHANGE Letson, Rebecca Bus Driver DPW 9/6/86 Married name changed from Murphy Seconded by Commissioner Schickel . The Commission voted. Motion carried. ROSTERS OF'CANDIDATES, Commissioner Slaght moved that the following Rosters of Candidates be approved: Sewage And Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, No. 1986-2, Senior Clerk, No. 65-294 and Recreation Specialist, No. 66-511. Seconded by Commissioner Schickel . The Commission reviewed the Rosters then voted. Motion carried. Commissioner Slaght adjourned the meeting at 1:02 P.M. ATTEST: September 10, 1986 \J<- L—&— }Clad Mary Slaght, Commissioner Irene Schickel , Commissioner £hJ 1P,AL- Robert V. Peecutive Secretary REGULAR MEETING CITY OF ITHACA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION October 14, 1986 1-4 Present: Commissioner Schickel , Commissioner Schickel Executive Secretary Pezdek Commissioner Schickel called the meeting to order at 7:25 P.M. NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Schickel moved that the Minutes of the Spetember meeting be approved. Seconded by Commissioner Martin. Motion carried. • 113 LETTER OF REGIGNATION - COMMISSIONER SLAGHT Commissioner Schickel presented Commissioner's Slaght's letter of resignation to the Commission. She stated that Commissioner Slaght would be sadly missed. Commissioner Schickel welcomed Lionel A. Martin to the Commission and stated that she is looking forward to working with him. Commissioner Martin thanked Commissioner Schickel for her comments. Commissioner Schickel asked Mr. Pezdek if the Mayor was going to write to Commissioner Salght to thank her for her service on the Commission. Mr. Pezdek replied that the Mayor intended to do so in the very near future. ROSTERS OF CANDIDATES Commissioner Schickel moved that the following Rosters of Candidates for Examination be approved: Youth Diversion Coordinator, No. 66-493; Chief Sewage Treatment Plant Operator, No. 66-572, Senior Stenographer, No. 73-409, Prom, Senior Stenographer, No. 66-558, and Senior Typist, No. 66-303. Seconded by Commissioner Martin. The Commission reviewed the Rosters then voted. Motion carried. ELIGIBLE LISTS Commissioner Schickel presented to the Commission the following Eligible Lists and moved that they be established effective October 14, 1986 and that they be in existence for one year unless exhausted sooner: Sewage & Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, No. 1986-4 and Storekeeper, No. 64-729. Seconded by Commissioner Martin. The Commission reviewed the eligible lists then voted. Motion carried. FIREFIGHTING POSITION SPECIFICATIONS - ADDITIONS Commissioner Martin presented to the Commission Fire Chief Olmstead's request for changes/additions to the position specifications for Fire Lieutenant, Assistant Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief. The changes to these specifications deal with the addition of an Emergency Medical Technician requirement. In addition, the request of Chief Olmstead wants to change the Minimum Requirements for the Deputy Fire Chief. The Commission discussed the Chief's covering Memorandum on requested changes and asked Executive Secretary Pezdek questions on the proposed changes. Commissioner Martin then moved that the following be added to the Special Requirements Section of the position specifications for Fire Lieutenant, Assistant Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief: " To be eligible for appointment candidates must possess certification as a New York State Emergency Medical Technicial (EMT). To retain the position, the appointee must maintain his or her New York State EMT Certif' ation. If the appointee does not possess an EMT CerfificatE at the time of appointmen he or she must obtain the EMT Certificate within two years of appointment as (an) name of position. Failure to obtain and maintain an EMT Certificate will result in either demotion in rank or dismissal as appropriate. Seconded by Commissioner Schickel . The Commission voted. Motion carried. Commissioner Martin moved that the present Minimum Qualifications for Deputy Fire Chief be deleted. The qualifications are:"One year of experinece as an Assistant 1.1 ire Chief supplemented by specialized training in fire fighting, fire prevention and fire department administration," and that the following be instituted in its place: " Two years of satisfactory permanent service as an Assistant Fire Chief or five years satsifactory permanent service as a Fire Lieutenant or Fire Captain, supplemented by specialized training in fire fighting, fire prevention and fire department administration. " Seconded by Commissioner Schickel . The Commission voted. Motion carried. In addition, the Commission approved Chief Olmstead's request for pOmotional exam- inations for Fire Lieutenant, Assistant Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief and also an Open Competitive Examination for Deputy Fire Chief. ZONE SCORING The Commission discussed zone scoring of examinations. Commissioner Schickel asked Executive Secretary Pezdek to explain Zone scoring and what effect it has had on the eligible list for Police Officer. Mr. Pezdek, explained the ropos of zone scoring and what has happened with its use on the present Police icer eligible list. He also mentioned the present law suit on this matter. Following his expl, nation, the Commission signed a letter requesting that the results of the Police Officer examination to be given in December be zone scored. The letter was sent to the Examinations Division of the New York State Department of Civil Service. MEEKER LETTER Executive Secretary Pezdek presented to the Commission a letter from Mrs. Valery Meeker, of the School District regarding her experience with the re-classification of the positions in the School District and her not remaining a School Secretary. The Commission reviewed Mrs. Meeker's letter and the accompanying Memorandum from former ICSD, Personnel Director Hart. In addition, it reviewed the minutes of the previous meetings dealing with this matter. Following the review, Commissioner Schickel instructed the Executive Secretary to write a letter to Mrs. Meeker informing her that the Commission did not agree to re-class the School Secretary position at Enfield School to Stenographer. Commissioner Martin Concurred. OLD BUSINESS HOSPITAL TESTS NOTIFICATION FORM FOR POLICE OFFICER AND FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATES Executive Secretary Pezdek presented to the Commission a draft form he had developed for use by police officer and firefighter candidates regarding their responsibilities on making appointments for the required hospital tests in a timely fashion. The Commission reviewed the form. Commissioner Schickel moved that the City of Ithaca hereby adopts the Notification to the City of Ithaca Civil Service Commission for Hospital Tests Firefighter/Police Officer Candidate with the addition of the sentence: Failure to make the hospital test appointments within the three day working requirement will result in automatic removal from the eligible list. Seconded by Commissioner Martin. Motion carried. 115 . r CHANGE OF TITLE - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Commissioner Schickel moved that the City of Ithaca Civil Service Commission rescind its action of February 10, 1986 and change the position title of Civil Service Administrator back to Executive Secretary-Civil Service Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Martin. Motion carried. Commission Schickel noted that this action was being taken at the request of Common Council pending its deliberations on combining the Personnel Department with the Civil Service Commission. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. The March 1987 examination series has been announced to appointing authorities. 2. The following examinations have been announced: Principal Account Clerk, No. 75-483 NCP, Principal Account Clerk, No. 67-668 OC, Clerk, No. 1986-6, Library Clerk, No. 1986-5 and Police Officer, No. 62-930. 3. Copies of the NYPE Reporter were distributed. CONTINUNING BUSINESS PERSONNEL ACTIONS Commissioner Schickel moved that the following personnel actions be approved effective on the date shown for each: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT Name Position Dept. Date House, Peggy A Parking Meter Checker DPW 9/10/86 Knuutila, Raymond M Laborer n 9/14/86 Wood, Rosalie J Parking Meter Checker n 9/15/86 Keske, Catherine M Recreation Specialist YB 9/11/86 Vance, Elizabeth E n n n " Moon, Maria n u " it Shipman, Wayne Maintainer DPW 9/14/86 Cerisse, Alberta Teacher Aide Sch. Dist. 9/8/86 Andrews, Roy W Laborer Sub " " 9/22/86 Antoine, Giblert Teacher Aide 1. 1, 9/15/86 Brill , Margo " " n n 9/10/86 Geiger, Joni " il 11 n 9/17/86 Hetzlein, George W Jr. School Bus Driver n n 9/4/86 Kastenhuber, Jacqueline Food Service Helper " " 9/3/86 Merrill , Jennifer " " " " I,Mettler, Shirley " " " " " " Overslaugh, June M Teacher Aide I, n 9/1/86 Woolley, Mary Ann n n n n 9/3/86 Dickman, Barbara A Food Service Helper n n 9/15/86 Bailey, James E Laborer Sub " " 9/4/86 Hill , Elizabeth A Food Service Helper " " 9/3/86 Hasse, Larry R Custodial Worker I, n 9/2/86 Sheffield, Charles School Bus Driver n n 9/3/86 Lauten, Nancy E n n n n n 9/4/86 Kelley, Mary A " " " " " „ 116 - Juran, Jeffrey School Bus Driver Sch. Dist. 9/3/86 Jolles, Martin 9/11/86 Predmore, John M " 9/3/86 Humble, Margaret M School Lunch Cook Sub 9/2/86 Owens, Judith E 9/15/86 Sterk, Linda Youth Development Program Leader YB " 9/18/86 Milton, Richard L Recreation Assistant IHA 9/8/86 McLellan, A. Michael Head Building Maintenance Mechanic Sch. Dist. 9/14/86 Craig, Charles E Bus Driver P-T DPW 10/6/86 Benedict, Gerri S School Secretary Sch. Dist. 9/18/86 Raponi, Alice J " 9/22/86 Larkin, Alexandra Library Clerk 9/8/86 Ridley, Thelma Typist 9/22/86 Vanderpoel , Mickey R Truck Driver DPW 10/13/86 Andrews, Roy W Custodial Worker Sch. Dist. 10/6/86 Drake, Robert A Laborer Sub 9/25/86 Burgevin, Anne Teacher Aide Sub " " 9/23/86 Smith, Deborah L Custodial Worker 7/2/86 Philip, Cynthia L Food Service Helper " " 9/17/86 Romer, Kevin B School Bus Driver " " 9/25/86 Yaple, Michelle L Food Service Helper Sub 9/10/86 TEMPROARY APPOINTMENT Hart, Jennifer Clerk Sch. Dist. 7/1-8/31/86 Saggese, Elizabeth Recreation Assistant YB 11/8/86-3/15/87 Starostecki , Carol J Teacher Aide Sch. Dist. 9/25-10/25/86 Todi, Joseph A Sr. Seasonal Laborer DPW 9/14/86-Ind. Pettaway, Eric C Custodial Worker Sch. Dist. 7/30-8/22/86 Potter, Christopher W " " II It It Gal, Brian Senior Clerk 9/4/85-8/31/86 Foster, James C Jr. Custodial Worker 7/4-10/4/86 Hemsath, Meeson Recreation Attendant YB 9/1-10/18/86 Ouckama, Diane Typist Sch. Dist. 9/3-12/3/86 Williamson, Christine M Recreation Assistant YB 10/4-12/31/86 Nhar, Huch Attendant Il 9/29- " Yoshpe, Sheila " Leader 10/4- " PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT Petrash, Marian E Recreation Specialist YB 9/8/86 Olsen, Janet " " II II Johnson, Robert Youth Diversion Coordinat- or " Granger, Miriam Youth Development Program Leader " 9/29/86 PROVISIONAL PROMOTION Streeter, Lawrence A Custodian Sch. Dist. 8/11/86 Deninson, Mary L Principal Account Clerk 1/27/86 PERMANENT PROMOTION Allen, Jack Maintenance Worker DPW 9/14/86 Ail Y Moyer, Stephen Maintainer DPW 9/14/86 Y Lovelace, Donald " Gordinier, Janet S Senior Typist Sch. Dist. 9/29/86 Jones, Gertrude E II LAID OFF Emery, Robert George Ranger DPW 9/28/86 RESIGNED Houghtling, Helen Bus Driver P-T DPW 10/10/86 Ellis- Michael Seasonal Laborer 11 Hetzlein, George W. Jr. School Bus Driver Sch. Dist. 9/29/86 Campbell , Deana Recreation Assistant YB 9/6/86 Saggese, Elizabeth " Attendant " II Harridon, Laurie L " Assistant " 9/6/86 Stuart, Douglas School Bus Driver Sch. Dist. 10/17/86 Caroselli , Guy Bus Driver DPW 9/9/86 Priore, Salvatore F Assistant Superintendent of Public Works n 9/19/86 Burns, Sean Seasonal Laborer n 9/22/86 Hubbard, Raymond " " " 9/19/86 Predmore, John M School Bus Driver Sch. Dist. 9/17/86 Capagrossi , Alice Food Service Helper " " 9/3/86 Coggin, John " 8/20/86 Inman, Merton School Bus Driver 9/3/86 James, Elizabeth R " it 6/4/86 Leonard, William " " " " " 9/3/86 Wilkins, John H 11 II II 11 11 Pakkula, Richard Seasonal Laborer " " 8/31/86 REMOVED Moore, David Seasonal Laborer DPW 9/9/86 House, Lilia P Laborer Sub Sch. Dist. 9/3/86 Mulkey, Larry Seasonal Laborer DPW 10/9/86 Hubbard, Vernon School Bus Driver Sch. Dist. 9/17/86 REINSTATEMENT AFTER LEAVE OF ABSENCE Fiorille, Sharon D Principal Account Clerk IHA 10/13/86 CORRECTION Johnson, Robert Youth Diversion Coordinator YB The minutes of June 9, 1986 listed him with a provisional appointment. This was delayed until September due to Common Council not acting on the request change until their Spetember meeting. The Roster Card has been corrected to reflect this change in the date of the provisional appointment. The minutes are now corrected by this action. Seconded by Commissioner Martin. The Commission voted. Motion carried. Commissioner Schickel adjourned the meeting at 8:25 P.M. ATTEST: October 14, 1986 Irene Schickel , Commissioner Lionel A. Martin, Commissioner Robert V. NezdeTc, txecutive Secretary