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APR 4 1985
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTE$, CITY OF K ENT
'March 21 , 1985 CITY CLERK
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 Di Julio, 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 statut' of pretermination
hearings, the most recent in Seattle regarding 4 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 o0erating 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. Di Julio 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 j ob ,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 projoct. 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.
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Chief Angelo also explained how the Fire Department had th�i job descriptions
done about a year ago and worked ,on their final draft whichi4includes 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 imriedtate 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 reogived the finalized
version of the job description, but he will be back in ths; 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 natify 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 pwm;. -,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 4he 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 whetheel .ha is qualified
for the job. He does not feel , on the basis of the Locallftard'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'la 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.
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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. Carling, 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 McVicar 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 Battalic " Chief Bond, regarding the Fire Fighter
Eligibility List, was read. At this dime 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.
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The letter of March 14, 1985 from Kip E. Ware requesting, , , 'fission to take an
early First Class exam was read. Also read was a letter 1!Xarch 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.
Mr. 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, Ewrell , and David
Stargel. Motion carried. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted
Amy E. Kato,
Secretary and Chief Examiner
Approved:
T. Richard e Chairman
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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 ) tie
Gail L. Hoirup )
John A. Pagel
Philip D. Kulage
Robert Venters
Kelly R. Grimm )
Sally J. Knight tie
Mark D. Lucke
Randall K. Wong
Sheila P. Knapp )
Patricia A. Reed tie
Russell L. Walker
Michael P. Cummings )
David D. Lindsay ) tie
Kenneth B. Stickney )
Eugene M.Wright
John W. Mapp II ) tie
Daniel J. Morgan
John 0. Fladgard )
Gerald A. Hermes ) tie
James G. 0!'Weill
Alice M. Avenson )
Mark A. Ridgeway ) tie
Michael A. Strozyk )
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) ) tie
Kenneth K. Quirin )
John W. Stoner (5-18-84) )
Vernon L. Tolson (5-18-84) )
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Law Enforcement Officer ligibility List - Page 2 �`� a
March 21, 1985 ton L. Brossel (5-18-84)
Teresa A. Hansen )
Randy L. Olson (5-18-84) t
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. Suudgvist (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) )
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Law Enforcement Officer igibility List - Wage 3
March 21, 1985
William J. Fishel (5-18-84) )
Dean I. Hood (12-15-83) )
Timothy R. Lopez ) tie
Matija Petrovich (12-15-83) )
James M. Alden
Russell 'D. Allelx )
Roland W. Day (12-15-83) )
Burton A.Dezihan )
Daniel E. Duff ) tie
Ricky J. Franzen. (12-15-83) )
Charles J. Sided )
Aubrey A. Smith )
Todd B. Smith (5-18-84) )
James R. Dahl )'
Robert A. Johnsen (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. Fromon*,'`(12-15-83) } tie
Gary E. Holt )
Steven A. Solt ($-18=84) }
Dwight D. Howe (12-15-83) )
Tami J. Kampbelf'. )
Michael D. Guthfi-e )
Ronald L. Nortolo,,,(5-18-84) ) tie
Christopher P. 44ntos (5-18-84) )
David D. Christsen (5-18-84) )
Douglas M. Gunter (5-18-84) ) tie
Michael A. Stod4da:rd (12-15-83) )
David E. Cory (I -15-83) )
Frederick W. Lerman ) tie
Gregory C. Stevenson (5-18-84) )
James J. Loukides
David W. DelPozzi ) tie
Dwayne M. McBrods (12-15-83) }
Bruce A. Aigner (12-15-83)
William K. Gray