HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Civil Services Commission - 03/20/1986 (3) CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 1986
The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman T. Richard Ried. In
attendance: Commissioners Michele G. Hinz and Joseph A. Street, Chief Angelo,
Acting Police Chief Byerly, Battalion Chief Bond and Personnel Analyst Peggy
Powell . Also present: Firefighter Tom Shepard
Mr. Street moved that the February 27, 1986, meeting minutes be approved as
submitted. Ms. Hinz seconded, motion carried.
Chief Angelo reported that the firefighter recruits have started the Fire Academy
and the Department will host graduation exercises on April 25 at Kentwood High
School , the time to be announced later.
Acting Chief Byerly invited the Commission to a reception to be held on I•ionday,
March 31 in the lunch room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to welcome Chief Frederiksen.
Due to the absence of the City Attorney, the pre-employment agreement for the Fire
Department is still pending.
The letter of February 24, 1986, from Firefighter R. Kevin Kearns, requesting early
First-class testing was read. It stated he had completed his 36-months
apprenticeship program and is qualified due to previous firefighting experience.
Secretary stated that the JATC had not had an opportunity to research the
experience portion. Chairman suggested approving the request pending receipt of
JATC approval . Chief Angelo recommended same. Mr. Street moved to accept the
letter from Firefighter R. Kevin Kearns. Ms. Hinz seconded. Motion carried. Mr.
Street expressed his desire to await the approval from JATC before giving approval
by the Commission.
The memo of March 5, 1986 from Assistant Chief LaBore, was read. It told of the
reclassification of John Willits to Firefighter 1st Class, effective March 1 ,
1986. Mr. Street moved to accept the memo into the record. Ms. Hinz seconded.
Motion carried.
Assistant Chief LaBore's memo of March 11 , 1986, informing of the following
probationary firefighters successfully completing their probationary period and
passing their exams:
Kent Knight John Robbins
Keith Kepler Gary Read
Kevin Garling Dennis Wilson
Brian Bratz Roger Kacmarcik
Mr. Street moved, Ms. Hinz seconded, to accept the memo into the record. Hotion
carried.
Acting Chief Byerly introduced and explained a new concept, "rlaster Track", which
is an attempt to identify and recognize Patrol Officers for their achievements and
reward them. A criteria for advancement, which would be established may include
educational and training requirements, physical fitness, performance evaluation,
and length of service. Qualifications for each level of the Master Track Plan will
be established with a pay schedule. Chief Byerly acknowledged that there are many
issues that have to be resolved yet. To address Mr. Street's concern, Acting Chief
Byerly assured him that both Mr. Webby and Mr. DiJulio are involved in the
development of the plan. In response to Ms. Hinz' question, he responded that
there is a new performance evaluation that is in the final stages of development.
He said copies of the plan have been sent to the new Chief to familiarize him with
the process.
Miss Powell reported that the new Police Chief, Rodney Frederiksen, has been
scheduled for his medical exam on March 31 and his official starting date is
April 1 .
Tom Shepard, representing the Firefighters Union, distributed copies of the Union's
proposal to proposed amendments to Rule XVI, Section 4.1 .1 , which inserts at the
end of the paragraph
"including seniority from the date of original hire, less ,the period of
resignation," or
When asked by Chairman Ried for the Fire Department's recommendation, Chief Angelo
responded, as he recollected, the City Attorney's intent was exactly as what is
proposed in this latest proposal . He said he can understand both sides of the
issue, but he feels what is submitted by the Union is workable. Mr. Street asked
that should this matter be postponed until the next meeting, if there is even one
person who would be affected. Firefighter Shepard responded that there is none to
his knowledge. Mr. Street moved this proposal be brought up at the next regular
meeting when the City Attorney is present. Ms. Hinz seconded. Motion carried.
Secretary reported research is being done to find a new source for entry-level
firefighter exams.
The next regular meeting date is April 17, 1986 at 8 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
Miss Hinz moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Street seconded. Meeting adjourned at
8:30 a.m.
Respectively submitted,
Amy E. Kato
Secretary and Chief Examiner
Approved:
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T. Richard Ried
Chairman
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