HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Civil Services Commission - 04/20/1978 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
April 20, 1978
The regular meeting of the Kent Civil Service Commission was held at the
Kent Fire Station Headquarters. In attendance were: Norwood Cunningham,
T. Richard Ried, Don Whitener, Chief Foster, Chief Skewes, Deputy Chief
Freelove and Lieutenant Boudreau.
Chief Skewes reported on the letter and recommendation of Dr. David H.
Smith, clinical psychologist, who administered the psychological evaluation
test on Donald K. Spadoni, police applicant. Dr. Smith did not recommend
Mr. Spadoni for the job of police officer, Mr. Spadoni's letter to the Civil
Service Commission was also read. After discussion of the case and based
upon Dr. Smith's, Chief Skewes' and Lieutenant Boudreau's recommenda-
tions, a motion was made and seconded to deny Mr. Spadoni's employment.
Motion carried.
Chief Skewes presented a report on the organizational structure of the Kent
Police Department to familiarize the new Commissioners with the police
department.
Lieutenant Boudreau reported on the testing and procedures presented by
Mr. Robert Ransom of the Ransom Testing. The test consists of four parts:
. Verbal fluency, Reasoning and deductions, Police community attitude, and
Tape (problem solving). Chief Skewes and Lt. Boudreau will check further
with the consultant for more pertinent details and alto check with the Bellevue
Police Department to obtain their opinion as they have recently used this test.
Chief Skewes reported that Sergeant Gary E. Wiles has been granted a leave
of absence without pay until May 20, 1978.
A letter was received from Patrolman M.D. Jennings giving official notice
of his resignation from the Kent Police Department as of April 9, 1978 to
seek employment in a private enterprise.
A motion was made and seconded to authorize advertisement for probationary
law enforcement officer. Motion carried.
The minutes of the March 16, 1978 meeting were approved.
Chief Foster reported that Captain Bridge is compiling the lieutenant and
captain's tests for the fire department. This test will be 100% assessment
lab. Testing date was set for June 16, 1978 at the East Hill Elementary
School. Motion was made and seconded to approve the date and place of
the test. Motion carried.
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. Chief Foster also reported that Captain Bridge was placed on suspension for
twenty-four hours.
The next meeting date will be May 18, 1978 at the Kent Fire Station Headquarters.
Meeting adjourned. r
Secretary and Chief Examiner
Approved:
Chairman