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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Civil Services Commission - 03/21/1985 (3) CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES March 21 , 1985 The regular meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. by Chairman T. Richard Ried at 8:00 a.m. Also in attendance were: Commissioners Joseph A. Street and Michele G. Hinz; City Attorney DiJulio, Chief Angelo, Chief Skewes, and Assistant Chief LaBore. Also present: Peggy Powell representing Assistant City Administrator Webby. The Chairman noted that in the minutes of the February 21 , 1985 meeting, Page 2, where Rule X, Section 11 , is quoted, the word "who" should be inserted to read: "reexamination: no person who has failed to pass an examination ." Mr. Street moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Ms. Hinz seconded. Motion carried. The City Attorney updated information in the current litigation status as follows: 1 . The City has appealed the Superior Court's decision to the local Court of Appeals in the Nirk case and is now in the process of certifying the record for the Court of Appeals review. Also being considered is whether to retain outside counsel for purposes of briefing on that case. 2. On the Towne case, the City has petitioned the Superior Court's review, only at the procedural level , on that decision. 3. Another matter of interest, Mr. DiJulio stated, is a recent United States Court decision involving the right to a pretermination hearing. He said there has been a number of decisions in past years that have given different directions on the status of pretermination hearings, the most recent in Seattle regarding a police officer. The Supreme Court has determined that a post determination proceeding is not entirely sufficient to provide a tenured employee with due process, that there must be an opportunity for the employee to respond prior to his formal termination action. Mr. DiJulio informed that he will be able to report later after receipt of a copy of the decision, • but he said there will not be as much a burden on the Commission as much as it will be on the operating department to assure the employee has an opportunity to respond to the charges prior to a termination decision being made. In the absence of such action, he said such challenges would probably be brought to the Commission with one of these issues raised on the basis of setting aside disciplinary action. Mr. Street inquired if a change in the Civil Service Rules and Regulations is necessary to have the department conduct a pretermination hearing. Mr. DiJulio responded that upon receipt of the decision, he would study it and prepare an analysis and, if necessary, draft a rule covering the change. The subject of Job Descriptions was the next issue before the Commission. Copies of job descriptions for the various ranks of Police and Fire Departments were distributed to the members of the Commission. Mr. DiJulio explained the purpose of the job description, not only for the Disability Board, but to be consistent as to what the job entails and the classification system to be consistent with those job descriptions. The Commission is requested to review those job descriptions, but no formal action is being requested at this meeting and advised to set it on the agenda for the next meeting. Chief Skewes said he disagreed with Mr. DiJulio and presented his side of the issue. He explained that the City adopted the Performance Evaluation System over a year ago and it was clear that job descriptions were needed so the Department started working on this project. The job description from the Police are basically what he gave to Personnel a few months ago with the exception of the two beginning paragraphs. In regards to when action is taking place, he said he has filed an appeal with the State Board of Disability but currently there is no job description for his position because job descriptions or conditions of employment are set for him, as a member of the Classified Service, by the Civil Service Commission. He said there is a need for some decision on his job description sooner because after an appeal is filed, the State Board has to make its decision within a specified time. 2 • Chief Angelo also explained how the Fire Department had their job descriptions done about a year ago and worked on their final draft which includes input from all personnel involved as to their job descriptions. He said he is not in the same time bind as Chief Skewes, so there is no immediate action necessary. The Chairman asked Mr. DiJulio his recommendations. Mr. DiJulio said he had not reviewed or received a copy of the job description and was not in a position to give direction to the Commission at this time. Upon questioning by Mr. DiJulio, as to Administration's review and approval of the Chief's job description, Ms. Powell replied that Mr. Webby had not received the finalized version of the job description, but he will be back in the office on Monday. It was determined to hold a special meeting to make a decision on the job description for the position of Chief of Police on Tuesday, March 26, at 8:00 a.m. The Secretary will obtain a meeting room and notify those involved. Chief Angelo reported he will be going to North Bend for evaluations of the new recruits at the Academy this coming Monday at 1 :00 p.m. and invited anyone to attend. He also issued an open invitation to the graduation ceremony hosted by Kent at Kentwood High School on April 26, at 7:30 p.m. He also reported that the Department is in the process of sending the next three candidates on the Firefighter List for physical and psychological examinations to replace two who are possibly leaving employment. Chief Skewes explained his current situation to the Commission regarding his disability. He said as it stands now, his understanding is that the Disability Board has not really made a determination whether he is qualified for the job. He does not feel , on the basis of the Local Board's decision, that he can get a job anywhere else as Police Chief as the question has not been resolved. Even though he has Civil Service protection, he feels if there is a change in the Mayor or City Council , there would be a probability he would be replaced, so he said the issue will be pursued as far as needed until the question of his qualification is answered. • 3 Letters, dated March 1 , 1985, to the following new Firefighters from Chief Angelo to commence employment on March 11 , 1985, was the next item on the agenda: Edward M. Barnes, Brian D. Bratz, Kevin W. Garling, Roger E. Kacmarcik, Keith D. Kepler, Kent D. Knight, Gary R. Read, John M. Robbins, Dennis W. Wilson. Mr. Street moved, Ms. Hinz seconded, to accept the letters into the record. Motion carried. The memo received March 12, 1985 from Tom W. Smith, Secretary of JATC, was read. It stated that Firefighters Gerald L. Stoumbough, David J. Stargel , and Kenneth T. Ewell have the permission of JATC to take the Firefighter First Class examination. Mr. Street moved, Ms. Hinz seconded, to approve the First Class exams for the three firefighters. Motion carried. Mr. Street moved, Ms. Hinz seconded, to approve the Law Enforcement eligibility list as shown on Attachment A: Motion carried. The Secretary noted that there had been no correspondence received opposing the amendments to Rule VII and Rule X, Section 11 , making it effective today. The Secretary also reported that Officer Miller has been unable to locate a "Rugged Ron" to purchase for the Commission for the Physical Agility Exam. The company that makes them in New York no longer manufactures them. He is still pursuing the search. The Chairman stated that he may have a few sources and he will provide the Secretary with some company names. A letter, dated February 22, 1985, to Officer Mc Vicar from Chief Skewes, informing him of his successful completion as a Probationary Police Officer and his appointment to permanent status, was read. Mr. Street moved, Ms. Hinz seconded, to accept the letter into the record. Motion carried. The memo March 1 , 1985 from Battalion Chief Bond, regarding the Fire Fighter Eligibility List, was read. At this time the meeting went into Executive Session. When the meeting reconvened, Chief Angelo withdrew the request in the memo. It was determined no further action on this issue is necessary at this time. 4 The letter of March 14, 1985 from Kip E. Ware requesting permission to take an early First Class exam was read. Also read was a letter dated March 18, 1985 from Tom W. Smith, JATC Secretary, granting permission to Firefighters Ware and Richardson to take the First Class exam. Mr. Street moved to accept the letter from Firefighter Ware and approved the First Class exam for the two firefighters, Ms. Hinz seconded. Motion carried. The memo of March 12, 1985 to Chief Angelo from William C. Kennedy requesting leave-of-absence without pay was read. Also read was the response dated March 12, 1985 to Firefighter Kennedy from Chief Angelo granting the leave-of-absence without pay, effective March 18, 1985 and until Worker' s Compensation Claim is processed or for a period of four months, whichever occurs first. Mr. Street moved, Ms. Hinz seconded to accept both correspondence into the record. Motion carried. The next meeting date is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 1985, at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. tMr. Street moved, Ms. Hinz seconded to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m. Meeting reconvened to accept another piece of correspondence. Mr. Street moved, Mr. Ried seconded, to accept the memo from Assistant Chief LaBore informing of the promotions to First Class Firefighter effective April 1 , 1985 of the following: Gerald Stoumbough, Brian Kruml , Kenneth Ewell , and David Stargel . Motion carried. Meeting Adjourned. Respectfully Submitted Amy E. Kato, Secretary and Chief Examiner Approved: T. Richard re airman 55V-1 V 5 ATTACHMENT "A" CITY OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION March 21, 1985 TO: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION The following names represent the Eligibility List for the position of Law Enforce- ment Officer: Joseph H. Campeau Terrence J. Smith Jon S. Huntsberry David A. Hess ) Gail L. Hoirup ) tie John A. Pagel Philip D. Kulage Robert Venters Kelly R. Grimm ) Sally J. Knight ) Mark D. Lucke ) tie Randall K. Wong Sheila P. Knapp tie Patricia A. Reed Russell L. Walker Michael P. Cummings ) David D. Lindsay ) tie Kenneth B. Stickney ) Eugene M.Wright John W. Mapp II ) Daniel J. Morgan tie John 0. Fladgard ) Gerald A. Hermes ) tie James G. O'Neill Alice M. Avenson ) - Mark A. Ridgeway ) Michael A. Strozyk ) tie George E. Miller John Laverty Craig A. Caswell ) Duane H. Hendrix ) tie Peter T. Knight ) Donald L. Ramsdell ) Fernando Martinez Alex J. Elder (5-18-84) ) Timothy L. Modine (5-18-84) ) Roger R. Phillips (5-18-84) ) Kenneth K. Quirin ) tie John W. Stoner (5-18-84) ) • Vernon L. Tolson (5-18-84) ) .» 2204t^ AVE. SO , ! KENTMASHINGTON 980325895/' 71 iO K' -Cy� 8123"i:� Law Enforcement Officer Eligibility List - Page 2 March 21, 1985 Jon L. Brossel (5-18-84) ) Teresa A. Hansen ) Randy L. Olson (5-18-84) ) tie Eric A. Proctor ) Barbara Stewart ) Larry P. Williams ) Robert C. Andrews (12-15-83) ) Paul M. Barnhart ) Jeffrey A. Foster ) Lawrence D. Goodwin (12-15-83) ) Curtis N. Lutz (12-15-83) ) tie Bradley J. Martin ) Michael J. McKissen (5-18-84) ) Darren D. Rawie (5-18-84) ) Donald K. Scherck (5-18-84) ) Tex E. Clark (5-18-84) ) Russell E. Dunham ) Erik S. Bakke (12-15-83) ) Robert J. Hoffman (5-18-84) ) Kathy A. McAlpine ) tie Mariano T. Orgeles ) Timothy W. Smith ) Kenneth A. Evans ) Michael J. Howard (12-15-83) ) Clifford L. Maynard ) tie Donna M. Meshke (12-15-83) ) Richard A. Wells ) Thomas M. Bacon ) Ronald L. Coleman (5-18-84) ) tie Kevin B. Murray ) Donald A. Bryant (12-15-83) ) Randy P. Edwards ) Denise M. Giuntoli ) Steven G. Huskamp ) Jeffrey J. Inabnit ) tie Paul E. Necco (12-15-83) ) Brett R. Nelson (5-18-84) ) Colin K. Pang ) Jeffry A. Steadman ) Scott M. Brown (5-18-84) ) Jeffrey L. Cannon (5-18-84) ) Michael M. Chin (5-18-84) ) Thomas E. Dickerson (5-18-84) ) Ronnie W. Hall (12-15-83) ) John R. Hamilton (12-15-83) ) Gerald B. Healy (12-15-83) ) tie Paul Pendergrass (12-15-83) ) Thomas W. Pierce (5-18-84) ) David W. Rookaird (5-18-84) ) Jeffrey L. Shipp ) William J. Sundgvist (5-18-84) ) Colin W. Williamson (5-18-84) ) Stephen F. Albright ) Kelly P. Flynn ) Michael A. Fortin (5-18-84) ) E.P. Scott Johansen (5-18-84) ) Mark J. Liburdi (5-18-84) ; ) Michael A. McMullen 5-18-84) ) \ Alan D. Miller (12-15-83) ) Cynthia A. Sundvall ) Robert S. Thompson (12-15-83) ) Law Enforcement Officer eligibility List - Page 3 March 21, 1985 William J. Fishel (5-18-84) ) Dean I. Hood (12-15-83) ) tie . Timothy R. Lopez ) Matija Petrovich (12-15-83) ) James M. Alden Russell D. Allen ) Roland W. Day (12-15-83) ) Burton A.Dezihan ) Daniel E. Duff ) tie Ricky J. Franzen (12-15-83) ) Charles J. Sidell ) Aubrey A. Smith ) Todd B. Smith (5-18-84) ) James R. Dahl ) Robert A. Johnson (5-18-84) ) Gary F. Plattner (5-18-84) ) tie Martin A. Splinter ) Robert J. Jones ) Mark Larson ) tie Kenneth F. Putman (5-18-84) ) Michael L. Compston ) Darryl D. Monton ) Michael L. Pool (12-15-83) ) David F. Reed ) tie Derrick Rountree (5-18-84) ) Victor Vargas ) John M. Warford (12-15-83) ) . Tim D. Gratzer ) Tam D. Guthrie ) Raymond Melendez (12-15-83) tie Robin S. Reichert Richard Stewart (12-15-83) ) Scott C. Whaley (5-18-84) ) Erich V. Schwartz Wayne A. Brown (5-18-84) ) Arthur T. Centoni ) Edward E. Christian ) Clark M. Fromong (12-15-83) ) Gary E. Holt ) tie Steven A. Holt (5-18-84) ) Dwight D. Howe (12-15-83) ) Tami J. Kampbell ) Michael D. Guthrie ) Ronald L. Norton (5-18-84) ) tie Christopher P. Santos (5-18-84) ) David D. Christensen (5-18-84) ) Douglas M. Gunter (5-18-84) ) tie Michael A. Stoddard (12-15-83) ) David E. Cory (12-15-83) ) Frederick W. Lehman ) tie Gregory C. Stevenson (5-18-84) ) James J. Loukides David W. DelPozzi ) tie Dwayne M. McBroom (12-15-83) ) Bruce A. Aigner (12-15-83) William K. Gray Law Enforcement Officer Eligibility List - Page 4 March 21, 1985 isI hereby certify that the list was legally prepared and represents the relative rating of the names appearing thereon. Amy E. Kato Secretary and Chief Examiner T. Richard Ried Chairman 7 Jo e It A. Street chele G. H'nz C ssioner ommissioner