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PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF ITHACA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
May 14, 1985
Present: Chairperson Wilcox, Commissioner Slaght, Commissioner Schickel ,
Executive Secretary Pezdek
The Public Hearing was called to order at 7:41 P.M. by Chairperson Wilcox.
The Notice of Public Hearing was read by Chairperson Wilcox.
"Please take note that pursuant to Section 20 of the Civil Service
Law of the State of New York that the City of Ithaca Civil Service
Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:30 P. M. in the Conference
Room, City Hall , 108 E. Green Street, to amend its Rules by adding
to Appendix B to Rule IV Non-Competitive Class the position of Parking
Meter Checkers - Part-time. All citizens either for or against the
change are invited to attend and be heard. "
Resolution to Open the Public Hearing - Commissioner Slaght
Resolved that the public hearing be opened. Seconded by Commissioner Schickel .
The Commission voted. Motion carried.
There were no persons present to address the Commission on the above matter.
Resolution to Close the Public Hearing - Commissioner Schickel
Resolved that the Public Hearing be closed. Seconded by Commissioner Slaght.
The Commission voted. Motion carried.
The public hearing was adjourned at 7:43 P.M. by Chairperson Wilcox.
ATTEST: May 14, 1985
Louise S. Wilcox, Chairperson Irene Schickel , Commissioner
Mary Slaght, Commissioner Robert V. Pezdek, Executive Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF ITHACA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
May 14, 1985
Present: Chairperson Wilcox, Commissioner Slaght, Commissioner Schickel , Executive
Secretary Pezdek.
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Slaght moved that the Minutes of the April meeting be approved.
Seconded by Commissioner Schickel . Motion carried unanimously.
ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBLE LISTS
Commissioner Slaght presented to the Commission the following eligible lists
and moved that they`be established effective May 14, 1985 and that they be
in existence for one year unless exhausted sooner: Assistant Engineer, No. 60-061 ;
School Bus Route Coordinator No. 70-676 and Administrative Assistant, No. 60-370.
Seconded by Commissioner Schickel . The Commission reviewed the eligible lists
then voted. Motion carried unanimously.
RULES CHANGE - PARKING METER CHECKERS - PART-TIME
Commissioner Schickel moved: "WHEREAS, The City of Ithaca Sivil Service
Commission has held a Public Hearing on May 14, 1985 at 7:41 P. M. in the
Conference Room, City Hall , 108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, New York concerning
the amendment of its Rules for the Classified Civil Service of the City of
Ithaca by adding Parking Meter Checkers - Part-time to Appendix B to
Rule IV, Non-Competitive Class :
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That Parking Meter Checkers - Part-time be added to
Appendix B to Rule IV Non-Competitive Class.
Seconded by Commissioner Slaght.
The Commission voted. Motion carried unanimously.
ROSTERS OF CANDIDATES
Commissioner Slaght moved that the following Rosters of Candidates for
the following examinations be approved: Supervisor of Custodians, No.
71-055 and Youth Worker, No. 61-432. Seconded by Commissioner Schickel .
The Commission reviewed the Rosters then voted. Motion carried unanimously.
At this point of the meeting the following individuals entered. Mr. J.
Douglas Hart, Personnel Director, Ithaca City School District, Mr. David
Bacharach, Mr. Charles Fletcher, Mrs. Mary Hubbell representing the
Ithaca City School District Employees Association.
LAYOFFS AT THE ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Following the introductions Chairperson Wilcox asked Mr. Hart to address the
Commission on the layoff situation in the school district caused by the
cuts proposed by the Board of Education and those caused by individuals not
passing their promotional examinations.
Mr. Hart thanked the Commission for its time and stated: " We have a problem and
would like to share it with you. Three people have failed their promotional
tests - two are School Secretaries and one is a Senior Typist. In addition we are
in the process of the cuts with the result that two stenographers will have to
go in addition to three others for a total of five. Their present jobs are in
jeopardy but they have a second area of classification to which they can bump down.
We feel that the performance of the individuals is good in their present positions.
What we need to know is can you give us flexability? Is there any other recourse?
Can we retain them? Can they take a third open competitive test rather than be cut
off? Is there a possibility of reclassifying the positions downward? Would you
consider this? Are there any other options so beople on the bottom won' t go on
to a preferred eligible list. "
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• Mr. Hart then asked if any of the union representatives had any comments.
Mr. Fletcher stated that the employees involved had been there a long time.
Mr. Bacharach said that they - the employees don't know of this yet. Two of
the people have been in positions many years with the district. They have
letters of recommendation from various administrators. They don't take tests
well , They weren't aware that the results of the tests were that critical . We
have been putting them off because we don't know what will finally happen.
We are looking for another route to hurt as few as possible.
Chairperson Wilcox stated that she had a question on Mrs. Haring the item
that was on the Commission's agenda. Was Mrs. Haring's position one of those
being considered at this time. Mr. Hart replied that it was not.
Dave Bacharach stated: "Mrs. Haring consciously refused to take the test.
There was general discussion. The Commission reviewed the position classification
questionnaire prepared on Mrs. Haring's present job and asked for comments from
those present.
Mr. Bacharach stated that it was Gary's, meaning Mr. Lindenbaum's, position that
it is generally typing. I know she types a lot but I have no specific knowledge.
Mrs. Hubbel remarked that Mrs. Haring works with bids, purchase orders organizing
bids, filing etc.
Chairperson Wilcox stated: "The same question was -raised in the re-classification
study and it still appears to be so. At the moment as for other ideas nothing
occurs to me. We will look at your two pptions. Who are the three individuals?"
Mr. Hart replied Mrs. Meeker, Ms. Cornish and Mrs. Fischer.
Commissioner Slaght said in your first recommendation are you asking for an open
competitive examination.
Mr. Hart replied Yes.
Mr. Flecther remarked that where the examinations are given at GIAC it is noisey
and that this bothers the candidates.
Mr. Hart remarked that the Commission could have a free room at the district
for testing.
Mr. Pezdek stated that he would be very happy with this arrangement, and would
follow up on it.
There was general discussion.
Mr. Hart described what the district personnel and Bob Pezdek had been doing to
try and resolve the situation. He stated that he was very appreciative of Bob's
coming down to the district for three meetingsof over two hours each to lend
assistance.
Chairperson Wilcox stated that the Commission was appreciative of your coming here
to Mr. Hart and the others. In addition I am wondering about time. Is there a
schedule?
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Mr. Hart replied: You gave it to us already - July 12th.
Chairperson Wilcox: That's correct.
Mr. Hart then said: "We have to get the people affected together for a meeting.
I will have to inform the school board and the individuals involved what the
cuts will be. "
Mrs. Hubbell asked: "What's the purpose of Civil Service. I thought it was to
protect the people. "
Chairperson Wilcox: "The bumping system is part of the system of protection. "
She then asked Mr. Pezdek for comments on this point. He agreeded with the
Chairpersons statement and pointed out that the system protected the long
term employee and did not provide for terminating or letting them go to a
preferred list.
Mrs. Hubbel Stated that:" You are taking people off an eligible list hiring
them and letting others go to a preferred list, and that her people could not
understand why a present employee had to go and another one be hired.
Mr. Pezdek replied that the civil service law and the State Constitution provided
that an employee obtain their job based on merit and fitness as determined by
competitive examination, and that we have no choice other than to follow what is
set forth in the law in this matter.
Commissioner Slaght asked if the three individuals were aware of the situation.
Mr. Hart replied that Mr. Pezdek has sent them letters.
There was general discussion.
In conclusion, Chairperson Wilcox stated that the system is not as exact as we
try to make it. and it is not as flexable as in the past.
Mr. Hart stated: "I assume you will be in touch with us.
Chairperson Wilcox assured him that the Commission would be.
Mr. Hart and the union representative departed.
The Commission went into executive session where it discussed its options.
Following the discussion the Commission the Commission instructed Mr. Pezdek to
contact Mr. Ciprioni of MSD to ascertain what assistance he could render in the
matter and to advise Mr. Hart that the Commission would give its decision
sometime between May 29th and June 11th.
EXTENSION OF SERVICE FOR MRS. TIRING
Commissioner Schickel moved to confirm Executive Secretary Pezdek 's decision to
grant an extension per Section 65. 3 of the civil service law to the school district
in the case of Mrs. Margaret Haring, Senior Typist. Thus Mrs. Haring must vacate
her position no later than July 12, 1985. Seconded by Commissioner Slaght.
Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
None
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. The following examinations have been announced; Fire Lieutenant, No. 71-390
and Educational Instructor, No. 61-913.
2. The New York State Association of County Personnel and Civil Service Officers
is holding their annual meeting/training session on June 24-27.
CONTINUNING BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF 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
Baker, Stephen T Chief Water Treatment Plant DPW 5/26/85
Operator
Garrabrant, Edward C Jr. Working Supervisor " 5/12/85
Lockwood, Raymond H Laborer IHA 4/12/85
Hurd, Ronald Building Maintenance Mechanic Sch. Dist. 5/6/85
Sautter, Albert se II
Findling, Mindy D Teacher Aide Sub is " 3/20/85
Dougherty, John A Superintendent of Public DPW 4/10/85
Works
Rautine, Amber L Laborer Sub Sch. Dist. 3/21/85
Andrews, Roy W se " se se 3/22/85
Sullivan, John es es es si 3/18/85
Graham, Arthur J " " II 'I II
Tyson, Richard W Custodial Worker " " 3/25/85
Patterson, Donald Teacher Aide Sub " I' 3/4/85
Tilton, Linda A Food Service Helper Sub 'I " 2/25/85
Testut, Charleen " " " " " " 2/28/85
Cline, John G Teacher Aide Sub I' " 3/1/85
Coale, Linda " " " " " 1/15/85
Fahrney, Janet " " " " 'I 3/4/85
Hodge, Martha " se esII " 2/25/85
Kastenhuber, Jacqueline A Food Service Helper " is " 3/25/85
Owens, Judith E " " " is II es 3/14/85
Payne, Florence Teacher Aide Sub is " 3/13/85
Soyring, Amy A I' is " II 'I 2/28/85
Rautine, Richard P Custodian 'I " 4/15/85
Evans, Maxine L Student Aide 1/17/85
Hale, Steven E Lifeguard ti I' 2/23/85
Merrill , DAvid K II "
Vance, Elizabeth Recreation Leader P-T YB 4/23/85
Inman, Merton School Bus Driver Sch. Dist. 4/15/85
Bordoni , Gary A Meter Repairer (Parking) DPW 5/6/85
Smith, Joanne K Recreation Assistant P-T YB "
Smith, Aaron C Laborer DPW 5/5/85
TEMPROARY APPOINTMENT
Baker, Charles R III Building Maintenance Mechanic Sch. Dist. 4/1-6/29/85
Brown, James L Maintenance Worker IHA 4/1-6/30/85
Bard, Maria H Recreation Assistant YB 4/17-8/30/85
Murphy, Elizabeth Teacher Aide Sch.Dist. 3/8/85
Blumenthal , Amy Teacher Aide Sub 4/4-4/16/85
Condon, Margaret L Food Service Helper is ii 5/1/85
Lambert, Judy Teacher Aide Sub 4/16-4/19/85
Devlin, Beth Teacher Aide 5/3-6/19/85
Houghtling, Helen Seasonal Laborer DPW 5/13/85-Ind.
Corbitt, Kristina ii ii is ii ii
Brill , Harold ii ii ii ii ii
SEASONAL APPOINTMENT
Smith, Aaron C Seasonal Laborer W&S 4/8/85-Ind.
Comstock, Ronald K DPW 4/15/85 - Ind.
Allen, Jack E ii
Torrant, Karen 4/8/85- "
Johnson, Burce 4/23/85- "
Varricchio, Scott " 4/14-85- "
Hoyles, John H II Truck Driver W&S 4/24/85- "
Ward, Ronald A Seasonal Laborer DPW 4/30/85- "
Hunt, Michael 5/6/85- "
Gardner, Cynthia ,,
Kiely, Patrick J 6/6/85- "
PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT
Helfan, David Recreation Leader YB 4/29/85
PROVISIONAL PROMOTION
Ryan, Sandra M Senior Clerk Chamberlain 4/22/85
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Holcomb, Connie J Senior Stenographer Clerk 4/29/85-Ind.
Bortz, Beverly Stenographer Sch.Dist. 2/25-9/3/85
Meeker, Valerie School Secretary 6/3/85-8/26/86
Ryan, Sandra M Senior Clerk Chamberlain 4/29/85-Ind.
RESIGNED
Overstrom, Jeffrey Laborer W&S 4/5/85
Bieberich, Wayne A Laborer (Sub) Sch. Dist.4/4/85
Michalec, Janet Teacher Aide 3/11/85
Whitlark, Andria J 2/28/85
Wilcox, Barbara " (Sub) " " 3/28/85
Testut, Charlene " " 1/28/85
Bradshaw, Horace Recreation Assistant YB 4/19/85
Cone, Cynthia Teacher Aide Sch. Dist. 2/11/85
Fisher, Robert School Bus Driver 5/6/85
Barrett, Robert School Bus Driver 5/10/85
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Hooton, Ramona Food Service Helper " 3/15/85
RETIRED
Klein , Mary C School Lunch Cook Sch. Dist. 6/28/85
Gee, Marilyn Food Service Helper 7/1/85
REMOVED
Minor, Conrad Laborer (Sub) Sch. Dist. 3/22/85
( Ayers, David 3/7/85
Johnson, Bruce Seasonal Laborer DPW 4/29/85
TRANSFERRED
Rosen, Peter Teacher Aide Sch. Dist. 4/15/85
REINSTATEMENT AFTER LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Ryan, Sandra M Senior Clerk Chamberlain 5/13/85
Seconded by Chairperson Wilcox. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:29 P.M.
ATTEST: May 14, 1985
Louise S. Wilcox, Chairperson Irene Schickel , Commissioner
Mary Slaght, Commissioner Robert V. Pezdek, Executive Secretary