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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Civil Services Commission - 12/19/1985 ali CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTts� T" ?M DECEMBER 19, 1985 The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman T. RichardRied. In attendance were: Commissioner Joseph A. Street, Chief Apgelo, Acting Chief Byerly, and Battalion Chief Bond. Administrative Assistant Debby and Thomas D. Waldron of Waldron and Company appeared after the, peeting commenced. Commissioner Michele G. Hinz was absent because of the birth of her daughter. City Attorney DiJulio had trial today. Mr. Street moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of November 25, 1985. Mr. Ried seconded. Motion carried. Battalion Chief Bond reported that the firefighter physical Agility exam was completed yesterday with 91 out of 103 applicants reporting- with 79 passing. He said the next phase of the testing is the assessment lab,,; n January 7 and 8, and the oral board for the full week starting January 13, 1986, which is under the direction of Assistant Chief Berg. In response to Chairman's question, Chief Angelo clarified that after the completipp of this phase of the testing process, the medical and psychological exams are given, and after hiring, a physical evaluation is done by the physical fitness consultant. Chief Angelo reported that AndrewiSpier, who wants to ret�Ira, to the Department as noted in our previous minutes, has been given a psychological exam, but a written report from the psychologist has not been receivod yet., He also said he has interviewed Mr. Spier, who� he feels will be an asset to the Department, but at the same time, the Chief feels a strong need to wider a probationary period. Chief Angelo requested the Commission consider havi#g ,the City Attorney research, either from the standpoint of the Commi;,*Sjoni or the Union, and interpret the rules for the possibility of a probationary period. Secre- tary was instructed to direct the City Attorney to reseorgo ,,the possibility. Chief Angelo also took the opportunity to thank the Commiioon regarding the pre-employment agreement. He said he is still interested ih seeing it as a reality. He said the City Attorney is going to prepare A drAft of an agree- ment for the Department. It was determined to discuss new business next with Acting. Chief Byerly so that he could leave soon after. Discussion of the Chief of Police position will be held during executive session at the conclusion of the meeting with Mr. Webby and Mr. Waldron. Acting Chief Byerly related that after conferring with the Secretary, he has come to the conclusion that there is not the need for continuous testing at this time. There is the concern of accepting applications find fees with no position available, plus with the freeze on hiring, it may be a long time before a test is scheduled. He proposed discontinuing continuous testing for the present. After reviewing Rule 11 , Section 5, Chairmen expressed his impression that the rule does not have to be changed since it refers to eligibility lists as the result of continuous testing. Mr. Street moved to have the City Attorney check Rule 11 referring to continuous testing and Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes December 19, 1985 Page 2 determine what changes, if any, will have to be made to end the continuous testing. Mr. Ried seconded. Motion carried. Secretary noted that the amended Rule 12, Section 4, "Provisional Appoint- ment", will become effective December 26, 1985 if there is no dissenting correspondence regarding the amendment: Chief Angelo stated that with the recent snow, the Department is considering a different time of year, such as spring or early fall , for the testing, which would mean either a shorter or longer eligibility list. He requested the option to send all 79 applicants who passed the physical agility exam through the rest of the testing process in order to have a longer list, contingent upon the City Attorneys approval . Mr. Street moved to grant the request. Mr. Ried seconded. Motion carried. . Meeting went into executive session at 8:25 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 8:48 a.m. Mr. Street moved to accept the selection process presented by Mr. Webby and to direct Mr. Waldron to proceed with the process. Mr. Ried seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Webby informed the Commission that the local Disability Board is meeting today to make its decision regarding Chief Skewes` disability, which is now in its sixth month. Then it will go t© 'the State Disability Board for a thirty day period to confirm. He noted thAt' With Rule 12, Section 4, becoming effec- tive, there is no problem with urgency. Due to the firefighter oral board schedule during the third Thursday of January, the next regular meeting was scheduled for the fourth Thursday, January 23, 1986, at 8 a.m. in the Council Chambers. With no further business, Mr. Street moved to adjourn, Mr. Ried seconded. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 a.m. , "Respectfully submitted, )� Ka ,,Secretary and Chief Examiner Approved: T. Richard Ried Chairman 0097V-01V