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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Civil Service Commission - 10/25/2023 �� KENT ,.o. Civil Service Commission Agenda Commissioners: Charlie Mitchell, Pauline Thomas, Bruce Weissich Regular Meeting October 25, 2023 5i30 p.m. Centennial South Click here to join the meetina Meeting ID: 253 947 285 197 Passcode:yeX Np Or call in(audio only) +1872-239-8456731176681# Phone Conference ID: 731176 681# Item Description Action Speaker Time 1. Call to order Commissioner 1 2. Roll Call Commissioner 1 3. Changes to the Agenda Commissioner 1 4. Approval of the Minutes from the September YES Commissioner 1 27, 2023 regularly scheduled meeting. 5. Consent Items to Accept YES Commissioner 1 A. Letter dated October 5, 2023 from Chief Padilla congratulating Ryan Husby on being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officer effective November 1, 2023. B. Memo dated October 10, 2023 from Chief Padilla regarding Amara Kandeh failing probation and being discharged effective October 10, 2023. C. Memo and letter dated October 16, 2023 from Chief Padilla congratulating Eric Tung on being promoted to Probationary Police Commander effective October 16, 2023. D. Letter dated October 16, 2023 from Chief Padilla congratulating Christopher Flowers on being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officer effective November 1, 2023. Unless otherwise noted, the Civil Service Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the 4th Wednesday of each month at Centennial Building, Suite 105/107, 400 West Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032. For additional information please contact Natalie Winecka at 253-856-5282. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TOO relay service call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1. KENT E. Letters dated October 20, 2023 from Chief Padilla to Ofrs. Greg Dale, Christopher McCallen, and Isaiah Munoz notifying them that they successfully completed the probationary period and are appointed to regular employment status effective October 20, 2023. F. Memo dated October 18, 2023 from Chief Examiner Winecka detailing the eligibility list removals through October 18, 2023. 6.. Items to Approve YES Commissioner 1 A. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer that was established on October 12, 2023. 7. Action Items No Commissioner 1 A. Memo dated October 17, 2023 from Chief Padilla requesting a six- month extension of the Sergeant eligibility list. B. Memo dated October 18, 2023 from Chief Examiner Winecka regarding the rescheduling of the November and December meetings. 8. For the Good of the Order Commissioner 1 9. Adjournment YES Commissioner 1 Unless otherwise noted, the Civil Service Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the 4th Wednesday of each month at Centennial Building, Suite 105/107, 400 West Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032. For additional information please contact Natalie Winecka at 253-856-5282. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TOO relay service call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1. Civil Service Commission September 27, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington Approval Pending Date: September 27, 2023 Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: Centennial North/South Attending: Pauline Thomas, Commissioner; Bruce Weissich, Commissioner; Charlie Mitchell, Commissioner; Natalie Winecka, Secretary/Chief Examiner Agenda: 1. Call to Order Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. 2. Roll Call All Commissioners were present and all attended remotely. 3. Changes to the Agenda There were no changes to the agenda. 4. Approval ofthe Minutes Commissioner Weissich made a motion to approve the minutes from the August 23, 2023 regularly scheduled Civil Service Commission meeting. Motion was moved and seconded by Commissioner Mitchell; motion passed 3-0. S. Consent Items to Accent A. Letter and corresponding memo regarding the promotion of Amber Horejsi to the position of Probationary Corrections Sergeant effective September 1, 2023. B. Letter dated August 23, 2023 from Chief Padilla to Daniel Bartolo congratulating him on being hired as a Probationary Lateral Police Officer effective September 18, 2023. C. Letter dated August 25, 2023 from Chief Padilla to Ofr. Daniel loss notifying him that he successfully completed probation and is appointed to regular employment status effective August 25, 2023. D. Letter dated August 31, 2023 from Kaitlin Powers to Chief Padilla tendering her resignation effective September 2, 2023. E. Letter dated September 1, 2023 from Chief Padilla to Ofr. William Guyer notifying him that he successfully completed probation and is appointed to regular employment status effective September 1, 2023. F. Memo dated September 6, 2023 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation of Kaitlin Powers effective September 1, 2023. Page 1 of 3 Civil Service Commission September 27, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington Approval Pending G. Memo dated September 8, 2023 from Chief Padilla regarding the notice of discipline for Ofr. Mark Williams. H. Letter dated September 11, 2023 from Sgt. Schanbacher congratulating Edward Fadler on being hired as a Probationary Municipal Court Officer effective September 18, 2023. I. Letter dated September 14, 2023 from Asst. Chief Grove to Kenneth Holifield reinstating him as a Probationary Corrections Officer effective September 18, 2023. J. Letter dated September 16, 2023 from Chief Padilla to Cmdr. Josh Bava notifying him that he successfully completed probation and is appointed to regular employment status effective September 16, 2023. K. Letter dated September 18, 2023 from Christy Warren to Sarah Hoffman congratulating her on being hired as a Probationary Police Records Specialist effective October 2, 2023. L. Memo dated September 20, 2023 from Chief Examiner Winecka detailing the eligibility list removals through September 20, 2023. There being no questions, Commissioner Mitchell made a motion to accept items A-L. Commissioner Weissich seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0. 6. Items to Approve A. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Corrections Officer that was established on August 25, 2023. B. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer that was established on August 28, 2023. C. Eligibility list for the rank of Police Commander that was established on September 15, 2023. D. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer that was established on September 20, 2023, E. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Corrections Officer that was established on September 20, 2023. There being no questions, Commissioner Weissich made a motion to approve items A-E. Commissioner Mitchell seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0. 7. Action Items There were no action items. S. For the Good of the Order Page 2 of 3 Civil Service Commission September 27, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington Approval Pending Chief Examiner Winecka explained that she would be bringing forth a memo to reschedule the November and December meetings at the October meeting. 9. Adjournment There being nothing further, Commissioner Mitchell made a motion to.adjourn. Commissioner Weissich seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0. Meeting was adjourned at 5:33 PM. Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner September 27, 2023 Page 3 of 3 K E N T POLICE ADMINISTRATION Rafael Padilla POLICE r of Police 220 Fourth Ave S Kent, WA 98032 Rant-ncreugmna•INTEnry 253-856-5800 October 5, 2023 Mr. Ra� Re: Employment Offer Dear Mr. Husby; Congratulations on being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officer for the Kent Police Department. We are looking forward to working with you and know that you will have a great deal to offer the Department and the City of Kent. This letter is to confirm our recent offer of employment. Your employment with the City will be effective Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Upon receipt of this letter, please call the Training Sergeant, Sgt. Cary Eaton, at (253)856-5855 for details on your duty assignment. You will be receiving two emails from city ifkent®mvworkday.com with new hire onboarding log in information and credentials for the onboarding portal. Please check your email, including your junk mall folder and notify HR at (253)856-5270 if you don't receive them. It is critical for you to log in, review new employee information and complete all assigned checklist tasks before your new hire orientation. We anticipate this process will take you approximately 15 minutes. You have been scheduled for a new employee orientation on Wednesday, November 1, at 9:15 AM with the Benefits staff in Human Resources. Please arrive at the Police Department at 8:00 AM. Officer Graff will facilitate your first day including a 9:00 AM appointment with Multimedia to have your City access card photo taken. Please bring document(s) required by government regulations for all new hires providing proof of your eligibility to work in the United States, which you will need to complete your I-9 form on your first day. A list of acceptable documents can be found on the Onboarding portal. Your starting base salary will be at Recruit Step A, at $7,247.00 per month. You will be eligible for a step increase on the first of the month following graduation from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. You will be placed on probationary status for 12 months following successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Al other benefits will follow your union contract. Upon your successful completion of probation, you are eligible for a training opportunity of your choosing within the prescribed parameters (up to $1,000, up to one week, in-state, and job related) to further your professional development. If the terms of this offer of employment are acceptable to you, please so indicate by signing on the acceptance line and returning one executed original to Recruiting Officer Wayne Graff at the address listed above. Again, I look forward to having an individual of your qualifications as a member of the Kent Police Department. Sincerely, Accepted, fj o Rafa Padilla Ryan Husby Chief of Police cc: 'Civil Service Commission Human Resources Accreditation www.kentwa.gov/police City of Kent Police Department - State Accredited KENT POLICE DEPARTMENT Rafael Padilla POLICE Chief of Police 220 Fourth Ave 5 .4r8xMt. Kent, WA 98032 SFAVIGF•YAAFESSIOMAnSM•MEMO 253-856-5800 Memorandum DATE: October 10, 2023 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police RE: Discharge/Failed Probation, 15.01 Police Officer Amara Kandeh failed probation and was discharged on October 10, 2023. www.kentwa.gov/police City of Kent Police Department - State Accredited KENT POLICE DEPARTMENT Rafael Padilla POLICE Chief of Police 220 Fourth Ave S tA.,. Kent,WA 98032 SIRME•PAQISSSIONAOfl•INTEURY 253-856-5800 Memorandum DATE: October 16, 2023 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police RE: Promotion Announcement, Rule 11.04 (b) This memo serves as notice of the promotion of Sergeant Eric Tung to the position of Commander effective October 16, 2023. This appointment will be permanent upon satisfactory completion of a probationary period of twelve months, per Civil Service Rule 12.01 (g). www.kentwa.gov/police City of Kent Police Department -State Accredited KE NT POLICE DEPARTMENT Rafael Padilla POLICE Chief Fourth AvePolice 220 Fourth Ave S ;rn;�,NYy Kent, WA 98032 SERVILE•PAOEESSICNAIISY•INIENITY 253-856-5800 October 16, 2023 Commander Eric Tung Kent Police Department 220 4th Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 Dear Commander Tung, I am very pleased that you have accepted the position of Probationary Police Commander with the Kent Police Department. I wish to formally confirm the salary offer and date of transfer to this position. The position of Police Commander is at Pay Grade CM, Step A, at the current base salary of $13,142 per month. Your starting date in the new position is October 16, 2023. Congratulations on your achievement and best wishes for your future success. Sincerely, ./� Rafael Padilla Chief of Police www.kentwa.gov/police City of Kent Police Department- State Accredited K E N T POLICE ADMINISTRATION Rafael Padilla POLICE Chief of Police 220 Fourth Ave 5 Kent, WA 98032 9IRRrh lRrlmlpuaV IVI[GAm 253-856-5800 October 16, 2023 Mr. Christ Re: Employment Offer Dear Mr. Flowers; Congratulations on being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officer for the Kent Police Department. We are looking forward to working with you and know that you will have a great deal to offer the Department and the City of Kent. This letter is to confirm our recent offer of employment. Your employment with the City will be effective Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Upon recelpt of this letter, please call the Training Sergeant, Sgt. Cory Eaton, at (253)856-5855 for details on your duty assignment. You will be receiving two emails from citvofkent0anyworkday.com with new hire onboarding log in information and credentials for the onboarding portal. Please check your email, including your junk mail folder and notify HR at (253)856-5270 if you don't receive them. It is critical for you to log in, review new employee information and complete all assigned checklist tasks before your new hire orientation. We anticipate this process will take you approximately 15 minutes. You have been scheduled for a new employee orientation on Wednesday, November 1, at 9:15 AM with the Benefits staff in Human Resources. Please arrive at the Police Department at 8:00 AM. Officer Graff will facilitate your first day including a 9:00 AM appointment with Multimedia to have your City access card photo taken, Please bring document(s) required by government regulations for all new hires providing proof of your eligibility to work in the United States, which you will need to complete your I-9 form on your first day. A list of acceptable documents can be found on the Onboarding portal. Your starting base salary will be at Recruit Step A, at $7,247.00 per month. You will be eligible for a step increase on the first of the month following graduation from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. You will be placed on probationary status for 12 months following successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. All other benefits will fallow your union contract. Upon your successful completion of probation, you are eligible for a training opportunity of your choosing within the prescribed parameters (up to $1,000, up to one week, in-state, and job related) to further your professional development. If the terms of this offer of employment are acceptable to you, please so indicate by signing on the acceptance line and returning one executed original to Recruiting Officer Wayne Graff at the address listed above. Again, I look forward to having an individual of your qualifications as a member of the Kent Police Department. Sincerely, Accepted, -- Tar Kas r Christopher Flowers slstant Chef of Police cc: Civil Service Commission Human Resources Accreditation www.kentwa.gov/police City of Kent Police Department - State Accredited KC POLICE DEPARTMENT L Rafael Padilla POLICE Chief of AvePolice 220 Fourth Ave S ,E,;,yaiy Kent,WA 98032 SERVICE•ERPFSSI4AAteY•inrEsaoV 253-856-5800 October 20, 2023 Officer Greg Dale Kent Police Department 220 4th Avenue South Kent, Washington 98032 Dear Officer Dale, I am pleased to notify you that on October 20, 2023, you successfully complete the twelve (12) month probationary period for the position of Police Officer as required by the Kent Civil Service Rules and are hereby appointed to regular employment status as a Police Officer for the Kent Police Department. Congratulations on your achievement and best wishes for your future success. Sincerely, A Rafa I Padilla Chief of Police cc: Civil Service Commission Human Resources www.kentwa.gov/police City of Kent Police Department -State Accredited KE NT POLICE DEPARTMENT Rafael Padilla POLICE Chief of Polite 220 Fourth Ave S ;ra xN; Kent, WA 98032 SERVICS•PRUESSINAIISM•IXSf0ITV 253-856-5800 October 20, 2023 Officer Christopher McCallen Kent Police Department 220 4th Avenue South Kent, Washington 98032 Dear Officer McCallen, I am pleased to notify you that on October 20, 2023, you successfully complete the twelve (12) month probationary period for the position of Police Officer as required by the Kent Civil Service Rules and are hereby appointed to regular employment status as a Police Officer for the Kent Police Department. Congratulations on your achievement and best wishes for your future success. Siiinn�ccerely, wz Raf eilw Chief of Police CC: Civil Service Commission Human Resources w .kentwa.gov/police City of Kent Police Department- State Accredited KENT POLICE DEPARTMENT Rafael Padilla POLICE Chief of Police 22o Fourth Ave 5 Kent, WA 98032 SENCE•PnoPMONA SN•iNl¢PNiry 253-856-5800 October 20, 2023 Officer Isaiah Munoz Kent Police Department 220 4th Avenue South Kent, Washington 98032 Dear Officer Munoz, I am pleased to notify you that on October 20, 2023, you successfully complete the twelve (12) month probationary period for the position of Police Officer as required by the Kent Civil Service Rules, and are hereby appointed to regular employment status as a Police Officer for the Kent Police Department. Congratulations on your achievement and best wishes for your future success. Sincerely, Ralf Padilla Chief of Police cc: Civil Service Commission Human Resources www.kentw..gov/Police City of Kent Police Department- State Accredited CITE KENT HUMAN RESOURCES 400 West Gowe KENT Kent, WA 98032 w...... Fax: 253-856-6270 PHONE: 253-856-5270 Memo To: Civil Service Commissioners From: Natalie Winecka, Secretary/Chief Examiner CC: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police Date: October 18, 2023 Re: Eligibility Removals through October 18, 2023 Please find below a detailed list of those candidates that have been removed from various eligibility lists through the date of October 18, 2023: Continuous Testing Eliaibility List for Entry Level Police Officer dated September 20. 2023: Name: Reason: Effective Date: Jesus Castaneda Failed Background September 27, 2023 Kayla Chase Failed Background September 27, 2023 Robert Cook Failed Background September 27, 2023 Derek Fabbrie Failed Background September 27, 2023 Riley Higgins Failed Background September 27, 2023 Benjua Kaminaga Failed Background September 27, 2023 Josue Mendoza Failed Background September 27, 2023 Robert Mosely Failed Background September 27, 2023 Lowen-Aukai Oliveros-Roldan Failed Background September 27, 2023 Ryan Palmer Failed Background September 27, 2023 Matthew Shafer Failed Background September 27, 2023 Travis Smith Failed Background September 27, 2023 Joseph Sunga Failed Background September 27, 2023 Jose Tovar Failed Background September 27, 2023 Tristan Tritten Failed Background September 27, 2023 Rye[ Velez Failed Background September 27, 2023 Alexander Yu Failed Background September 27, 2023 Malike Blancaneaux Failed Background October 6, 2023 Dante Burns Failed Background October 6, 2023 Austin Christoph Failed Background October 6, 2023 Deandre Curry Failed Background October 6, 2023 Drew Govender Failed Background October 6, 2023 Carly Gutshall Failed Background October 6, 2023 Frank Hernandez Failed Background October 6, 2023 Jose Hernandez Failed Background October 6, 2023 Devyn Johnson Failed Background October 6, 2023 Matthew McCann Failed Background October 6, 2023 Kyle Rodriguez Failed Background October 6, 2023 Brett Saunders Failed Background October 6, 2023 Dane Brock Failure to Respond September 27, 2023 Deon Washington Failure to Respond September 27, 2023 Kaleo Baker Failure to Respond October 6, 2023 Steven Berry Failure to Respond October 6, 2023 Nathanial Casey Failure to Respond October 6, 2023 Anthony Corbin Failure to Respond October 6, 2023 Justin Hatt Failure to Respond October 6, 2023 Joshua Holbrook Failure to Respond October 6, 2023 Michael Johnson Failure to Respond October 6, 2023 Jason Leblanc Failure to Respond October 6, 2023 Mohamed Mahamoud Failure to Respond October 6, 2023 Derrious Orr Failure to Respond October 6, 2023 2 Jessie Perry Failure to Respond October 6, 2023 Christina Semeling Failure to Respond October 6, 2023 Damincyel Singleton Failure to Respond October 6, 2023 Austin Frandsen Failed Chiefs Interview September 27, 2023 Alicia Newman Withdrew September 27, 2023 Lea Park Withdrew September 27, 2023 Mataio Pittman Withdrew September 27, 2023 Amber Wolfe Withdrew October 6, 2023 Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Corrections Officer dated September 20, 2023: Name: Reason: Effective Date: Josue Mendoza Failed Background September 27, 2023 Tanner Anderson Failed Background October 6, 2023 Edwin Avelino Failed Background October 6, 2023 Malike Blancaneaux Failed Background October 6, 2023 Gabriel Gomez Failed Background October 6, 2023 Carly Gutshall Failed Background October 6, 2023 Ming Ming L] Failed Background October 6, 2023 Jared Rice Failed Background October 6, 2023 Rye] Velez Failed Background October 6, 2023 Kadin Atherton Failure to Respond September 27, 2023 Musa Edin Failure to Respond September 27, 2023 Matthew Vivet Failure to Respond October 6, 2023 George Younan Failure to Respond October 6. 2023 Leroy Lucem Failure to Respond October 12, 2023 3 CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KENT Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 ' OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION List established: October 12, 2023 TO: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION The following names represent the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of Entry Level Police Officer in the Kent Police Department: Benjie Vazquez (10/12/2023) 1 Jeremy Engel (10/12/2023) 2 Tyler Watanabe (10/12/2023) 3 Christopher Flowers (06/29/2023) 4 Shelby Parkin (10/12/2023_ 5 Bryan Piek (09/20/2023) 6 Sophey Sadler (10/12/2023) 7 Tanner Nichols (08/01/2023) 8 Brian Krantz (10/12/2023) 9 Tayon Parham (08/28/2023) 10 Summer Sundseth (05/30/2023) 11 Zachary Dailey (10/12/2023) 12 Donovan Hesselroth (09/20/2023) 13 Jalen. Mahoney (10/12/20230 14 Krishan Goundar (09/20/2023) 15 Ignacio Lopez (10/12/2023) 16 Nathan Parker (06/29/2023) - 17 Dal Tran (10/12/2023) 18 Mark Malabuen (10/12/2023) 19 Diamond Lucas (09/20/2023) 20 Kaldon Erickson (10/12/2023) 21 Kenan Cameron (09/20/2023) 22 Mitchell Napier (10/12/2023) 23 Michael Ota _ (10/12/2023) 24 Ryan Husby (08/28/2023) 25 Andruw Ritter-Parker (10/12/2023) 26 Shannon Orourke (09/20/2023) 27 Dane Cloos (04/14/2023) 28 - Vinh Sam (06/29/2023) 29 Gavin Miller (06/29/2023) 30 Justin Rodriguez (08/01/2023) 31 b Jorge Ojeda-Nerbovig (10/12/2023) 32 a Thaddeus Tidwell (06/29/2023) 33 3 Abian Jamerson (06/29/2023) 34 Y Quinn Soran (10/12/2023) 35 *Mayor Dana Ralph P:\RECRUMCivil$ervirnWilgIbillryUsts P lice\2023\EMry PD M( r-ocwbe,II,2023.Eocx Hunter Mundell Hulsing (09/20/2023) 36 Kristian Davis (09/20/2023) 37 Brian DeStafeno (09/20/2023) 38 Corinthian Reichelt (08/01/2023) 39 Austin Hudec (08/01/2023) 40 Issa Mathno (08/01/2023) 41 Justin Wong (08/28/2023) 42 Eloy Montiel (09/20/2023) 43 Jaden Hippler (09/20/2023) 44 Francesca Tupua (08/28/2023) 45 Chad Hansen (08/01/2023) 46 Holden Nuttall (10/12/2023) 47 Tristan Thomas (08/28/2023) 48 Nicholas Patricelli (09/20/2023) 49 Troy Clark (06/29/2023) 50 James Arroyo (04/14/2023) 51 I hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative rating of the names appearing thereon. Natalie D. Winecka Secretary & Chief Examiner Pauline Thomas Charlie Mitchell Bruce Weissich Chair Commissioner Commissioner POLICE DEPARTMENT Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police Phone: 253-856-5885 KE O T Fax: 253-856-6802 W Pa XING+Ox Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA. 98032-5895 Memorandum DATE: October 17, 2023 TO: Natalie Winecka, Civil Service Examiner FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police RE: Request for Extension of Eligibility List, Civil Service Rule 10.06 (c) I am requesting a six-month extension of the Civil Service Eligibility List for the rank of Police Sergeant for the Kent Police Department. The current eligibility list expires on January 19, 2024. �\@\t.0 �ri.l 'L CITY OF KENT HUMAN RESOURCES Teri Smith, Director 400 West Gowe KE O T Kent, WA 98032 Fax: 253-856-6270 PHONE: 253-856-5270 Memo To: Civil Service Commissioners From: Natalie Winecka, Secretary/Chief Examiner Date: October 18, 2023 Re: Rescheduling the November and December 2023 Meetings Dear Commissioners: Over the past few years, you have agreed to move the Civil Service Commission meetings ahead one week for both November and December in order to avoid the meetings falling directly before the holidays. Last year, the Commission decided to cancel the December meeting, which is also an option for you should you elect to do that. If approved, the November meeting will take place on Wednesday. November 15, and the December meeting will take place on Wednesday. December 20. The meeting will still begin at the regular time of 5:30 p.m. in Centennial North/South. Respectfully submitted, Natalie Winecka Secretary/Chief Examiner