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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Civil Services Commission - 06/15/1989 (4) CITY OF KENT CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES June 15, 1989 Members present: Bob Jarvis, Chairman Robb Dreblow Alex Thornton Others present: Ed Chow, City Administrator Rod Frederiksen, Police Chief Norm Angelo, Fire Chief Mike Webby, Personnel Director Jed Aldridge, Assistant Fire Chief Bill Williamson, Assistant City Attorney Candi Faupell, Commission Secretary Tom Shepard, Fire Union Kathy Holt, Police Union The meeting was called to order at 8:01 a.m. by Chairman Jarvis. REPORTS City Attorney, Sandra Driscoll - absent; Bill Williamson, Assistant City Attorney attending in her place; noted the item under New Business, proposed rules extending coverage to Corrections Officers and Records Specialists; as he had not been a party to this procedure, would make a note of any questions and refer them to Sandra Driscoll upon her return. Fire Chief, Norm Angelo - testing for Lieutenant position will take place in July. Informed the Commission that Fireman Mike DeHart had been injured the previous evening on an emergency call in a head-on collision. The exact extent of his injuries were still not know. Police Chief, Rod Frederiksen - no report Personnel Director, Mike Webby - no report; he will present a letter and proposed order from Steve DiJulio regarding Civil Service Rules during New Business. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Jarvis entertained a motion to approve the Minutes of the May 18, 1989 meeting. Motion was made by Mr. Dreblow, seconded by Mr. Thornton. Motion carried. • Page 2 Minutes (continued) June 15, 1989 NEW BUSINESS Chairman Jarvis entertained a motion to accept into the record a letter dated May 25, 1989 from Rod Frederiksen, Police Chief to Connie Welker, Records Specialist regarding the successful completion of the six month probationary period. Motion was made by Mr. Dreblow, seconded by Mr. Thornton. Motion carried. Chairman Jarvis entertained a motion to accept into the record a memo dated June 6, 1989 from Candi Faupell, Secretary/Chief Examiner on behalf of the Fire Department to remove from the current Eligibility List the names of participants who are no longer interested in being considered as eligible for the position of Firefighter. Motion was made by Mr. Dreblow, seconded by Mr. Thornton. Motion carried. Captain Miller of the Police Department read the proposed • rule revision regarding the concurrent Eligibility Lists for Entry Level and Lateral Entry Police Officer. The reasons for such a change being expressed as due to the needs of department at various times, it may be more beneficial to hire either unexperienced Officers or more experienced Officers. There appears to be a need to balance age, maturity, and experience with "new blood" within the Department. Each type has various good points and bad points as were pointed out and discussed by Captain Miller. Chairman Jarvis inquired as to the history of separate lists. Captain Miller noted that the original Civil Service Rules did not make allowances for Lateral Entry, only Entry Level positions. At a later date, Lateral Entry provisions were added. Since this addition, it has been seen that to coordinate testing would allow for a smoother procedure, possibly less expense and allow a better balance of personnel within the department. After further discussion, Mr. Dreblow moved that the changes to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations be made as presented. Chairman Jarvis seconded. Motion carried. • • Page 3 Minutes (continued) June 15, 1989 The Police Department informed the Commission that Lateral Entry Testing would take place this fall. Exact dates will be presented at a later date. The Police Department requested the item concerning the Corrections Officers testing be withdrawn. Mike Webby present a letter and proposed rule modifications from Steve DiJulio, outside counsel retained by the Commission for the purpose of amending the rules in light of extended Civil Service coverage. Mr. Webby further explained the background of the required revision and identified three documents that need to be completed: 1. Rule modifications - Civil Service Commission 2. City Ordinances - City Attorney 3. Memos of Understanding - Personnel Department Items #2 and #3 are not yet complete, hope to be presented to the City Council and Union, respectively within the next 30 days. • Questions were raised as to the use of term "Corrections Officer" instead of "Jailor", with the explanation being that the facility in Kent is considered a Corrections Facility, not a Jail, hence the appropriate terms. Chief Angelo of the Fire Department questioned the ambiguity of Amendment 3 , Section 3 . 1 - could possibly be interpreted that officers of the Fire Department had been excluded from Civil Service coverage; maybe a semi-colon could be inserted in place of the comma after the wording " . . .Police Department, " . Additional questions were raised as to the necessity of the proposed Emergency Clause. Bill Williamson, Assistant City Attorney pointed out that even with the Emergency Clause in place, the wording of such would require that any change enacted under this clause be reviewed at the next regular Civil Service Commission meeting to reconsidered the previous rule action. Page 4 Minutes (continued) June 15, 1989 After further discussion, it was suggested that a postponement of any action on the proposed changes would be in order due to the fact that the information had not been received by the Commissioners until two minutes prior to the meeting and further review was necessary. Also, time was needed to allow the Police and Fire Department and unions to respond. It was decided to have a special meeting within the next two weeks, as schedules allowed, with proper notice being given to the public and departments. Chairman Jarvis moved to call a special meeting for the purpose of discussing the proposed rule changes. Mr. Dreblow seconded. Motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:53. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 20, 1989 at 8 : 00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. All interested parties will be notified as soon as possible, as to the date, time and place of • the special meeting. Respectively Submitted Candi L. Faupell Secretary and Chief Examiner Approved: be Jarvis Chairman •