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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Civil Services Commission - 04/16/1987 a CIVIL SERVICE ;OMMISSION MEETING MINUT4, ,a: APR 2 rH APRIL 16, 1987 C!T Y r- •, OF KEIVT The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman T. Richard Ried. CITY CLERK In Attendance: Commissioners Michele T. Hinz and Joseph A. Street, City Attorney Driscoll, Administrative Assistant Webby, Chief Angelo, Chief Frederiksen, Battalion Chief Fronsdahl, Captain Byerly and Lt. LaBelle. Firefighter Applicant Andre' Yoakum and friend were also present. Mr. Street moved to accept the minutes of March 19, 1987, meeting as submitted. Ms. Hinz seconded, and the motion carried. ; Battalion Chief Fronsdahl reported that the new firefighters are in their fourth week and doing well. Ms. Hinz moved to accept the letter of April 8, 1987, from firefighter applicant, Andre' M. Yoakum, the psychological report from Dr. Arthur Poik,tnd of Allenmore Psychological Associates, Secretary's response to Mr. Yoakum, and,memo to the Commission. Mr. Street seconded and the motion carried. ' Mr. Yoakum was sworn in by Chairman Ried. He gave his name: Andre' Michael Yoakum, and address: 100 South 114th, Tacoma, Washington. ' i asked that his letter be considered for the position on the Firefighter Eli 'pi�ility List because he felt that Dr. Shaw's psychological report is inaccurate.°" 'R'' believes the second report, by Dr. Peskind, done on March 18, is more accurate, and that Dr. Peskind's recommendation should be taken into consideration. He stater he had sought a second evaluation to refute Dr. Shaw's recommendation. ' s Battalion Chief Fronsdahl was then sworn in. He gave his name: Donald C. Fronsdahl, Battalion Chief of the Kent Fire Department, Admihi§tr'otive Officer. Chief Fronsdahl explained that Dr. Shaw does all of the psych6.jagj4cal testing for the Department with a battery of tests, and he knows what the department is looking for. Because of Mr. Yoakum's falling below the bottom line i fi this testing, the Psychologist feels that he would not survive the probationary period. Therefore, he could not recommend him for a firefighter position. Chief Fronsdahl stated the Department will abide by Dr. Shaw's original recommendation. s' Mr. Street moved to accept the recommendations of the Fire Department and Secretary, and to reaffirm the removal of Mr. Yoakum from the Kent Firefighter Eligibility List. Ms. Hinz seconded, asid the motion carried. Chairman asked the City Attorney if Mr.''Yoak um has any further action, as far as an appeal is concerned. Ms. Driscoll responded, it is not under the Commission's procedures. Ms. Hinz moved to approved the Eligibility List for the position of Police Lieutenant as follows: James M. Miller (tied for 1st Place) William B. Mitchell (tied for lst Place) Michael P. Sweeney Robert Cline Knute W. Hammer James D. Towne, Jr. Mr. Street seconded, and the motion carried. Captain Byerly distributed copies of the latest proposal of amendments to be incorporated in the Lateral-Entry Programs, with changes in language. He went over each of the changes, which are underlined in the draft. Clarification was made of: "Any lateral entry applicant who has successfully completed the Washington State Law Enforcement Academy Training with a break in continuous law enforcement office employment of 37 months or greaten shall be ineligible for lateral entry." Thirty-six months will be determined by , he hiring date and termination date. Other minor changes were made to mane the wording consistent throughout the rules. Ms. Hinz moved to approve the Lateral-Entry Program with the proposed changes, as amended. Mr. Street seconded and the motion carried. Chairman noted the amendment will become effective in 30 days. Ms. Hinz moved, Mr. Street seconded, to renew the I.P.M.A.- dues of $185. Motion carried. Copies of the letter of April 2, 1987, fr" the Department of Retirement System informing of the Disability Retirement of Officer Lawrence W. Wandrey, effective April 3, 1987, were sent to the Commission members prior to the meeting. Mr. Street - 2 - moved, Ms. Hinz seconded,, to accept the letter into the recor A*3,,, +otion carried. The memo dated April 2, 1987, from Battalion Chief Fronsdahl, confirming William Kennedy's re-employment, effect May 11, 1987, was read. Mr. Street moved, Ms. Hinz seconded, to accept the memo into the records. The motion carried,. Copies of the letter of April 10, 1987, to Sgt. Larry Jilbert, from Chief Frederiksen, were also sent to the Commission. Ms. Driscoll -confirmed for Mr. Street that this would be the final action by the Commission regarding the termination, unless there is an appeal. Mr. Street moved to accept the letter into the record. Ms. Hinz seconded. Chief Frederiksen confirmed for Ms. Hinz that Sgt. Jilbert was given a pretermination hearing and he also has a letter sent earlier to Jilbert and his attorney, to provide them due process proceedings. He said he met with them within the 48-hour time period. The motion carried. , Chairman stated, unless it becomes further necessary, as a result of an appeal, he would not want to go into Executive Session at this time to discuss any aspect that might affect the appeal. Motion carried. The memo of April 6, 1987, from Chief Frederiksen, informing of promotions, was read. It told of the promotions of Sgt. William H. Mitchell to the position of Lieutenant, and Officer Randy Bourne to the position of Sergoant, both effective April 16, 1987. Mr. Street moved to accept the memo into the records. Ms. Hinz seconded and the motion carried. The next meeting date will be May 21, 1987 at 8 a.m. in the Council Chambers. Meeting adjourned at 9 a.m. Respectfully submitteot, Amy E. Kato Secretary and Chief0aWner Approved: T. Richard Ried Chairman 0212V-01V - 3 -