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CITY OF KENT
CIVIL 'SERVICE COMMISSION
MINUTES
April 20, 1989
Members present: Bob Jarvis, Chairman
Robb Dreblow
Alex Thornton
others present: Sandra Driscoll, City Attorney
Norm Angelo, Fire Chief
Jed Aldridge, Assistant Fire Chief
Don Winters, Kent Police officer representing
Police Union USWA Local 1088
Sue Viseth, Personnel Analyst
Candi Faupell, Commission Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 8:03 a.m. by Chairman Jarvis.
REPORTS
Personnel Director, Mike Webby - absent
Police Chief, Rod Frederiksen - absent
Fire Chief, Norm Angelo - commented on the recent fire in
Auburn; the Kent Fire Department made a significant
contribution during the 56 hours involved in fighting
this fire; it was noted that no injurits ,were incurred,
a great accomplishment in itself; he also expressed
his pride in the Department and rec*At 'gaining. The
Commission agreed with recognizing this outstanding
accomplishment.
OLD BUSINESS
Chairman Jarvis entertained a motion to approve the
minutes of the March 16, 1989 meeting.' ,Motion was made
by Mr. Dreblow, seconded by Mr. Thornton,.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Jarvis entertained a motion to eXtend the
Eligibility List for Probationary Ptrefighter which
expires June 15, 1989, 6 months, with the new
expiration date to be December 16, 1989, Motion was
made by Mr. Dreblow, seconded by Mr. Thornton.
Motion carried.
Minutes 4/20/89 (page 2)
Chairman Jarvis entertained a motion to accept into the
record a letter from the Department of Retirement
Systems dated March 16, 1989 regarding the disability
of Thomas E. Campbell, Jr. to be classified as incurred
in the line of duty; disability retirement allowance is
granted effective on or about March 21,1089. 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 April 13, 1989 from Jed Aldridge,
Assistant Fire Chief regarding the promotion of Terry
McCartin from Temporary Lieutenant to Probationary
Lieutenant, effective April 16, 1989. Motion was made
by Mr. Dreblow, seconded by Mr. Thornton. 'Motion
carried.
The Commission was informed by Fire Chief Norm Angelo, that
the Fire Department is planning to test for Fire
Lieutenant in July, and for Firefighter in September.
The exam and proposed dates will be presented to the
Commission at the May or June Commission,meeting.
Don Winters of the Kent Police Department and a member of
Executive Board of the Police Union 1086 asked to be
recognized in order to present the Commission with
information regarding the coverage of Record's
Specialists and Corrections Officers by the Civil
Service Commission.
Chairman Jarvis stated that it was unclear as to
whether or not the Commission was empowered to make a
determination as to the coverage of the Record's
Specialists and Corrections officers by the Commission.
Mr. Winters stated that it was the right of the Police
Union to petition the Commission to study the proposal
and history of the coverage, and to make a
recommendation. Sandra Driscoll, City Attorney advised
that the City Council has the power to �iake a decision
regarding coverage and at that this time coverage was
being discussed as a bargaining subject.' The
Commission could determine whether or not to hear
Police Union presentation.
Chairman Jarvis, Mr. Thornton and Mr. Problow expressed
an interest in hearing the presentation. Mr. Winters
was then advised to make the presentation.
Minutes 4/20/89 (page 3)
The presentation consisted of a request that the
Records Specialists and Corrections Officers be
represented by the Civil Service Commission with a
history of previous status changes and regarding the
coverage status of other areapolice department's staff.
A copy of the presentation is attached. After
discussion, Chairman Jarvis informed Mr. Winters that
the Commission would take the matter under advisement,
to review the information and will respond at a later
date.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
8:15 a.m.
Next regular meeting date is scheduled for May 18th at 8: 00 a.m.
in the Council Chambers.
Respectively Submitted
Candi L. Faupell
Secretary and Chief Examiner
Approved:
Rob Jarvi
Chairman