HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Civil Service Commission - 03/22/2023 (2) Civil Service Commission March 22, 2023
Regular Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington
Approved
Date: March 22, 2023
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Centennial North/South
Attending: Pauline Thomas, Commissioner; Bruce Weissich, Commissioner;
Charlie Mitchell, Commissioner (remote) and Natalie Winecka, Secretary/Chief
Examiner
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
Commissioner Thomas called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
2. Roll Call
All Commissioners were present.
3. Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
4. Approval of the Minutes
Commissioner Thomas made a motion to approve the minutes from the
February 22, 2023 regularly scheduled Civil Service Commission
meeting. Motion was moved and seconded by Commissioner Weissich;
motion passed 3-0.
S. Consent Items to Accept
A. Memo dated February 24, 2023 from Chief Padilla providing the Commission with
a notice of discipline for Ofr. Vince Alatorre.
B. Letters dated February 27, 2023 from Chief Padilla notifying Ofrs. Oziel Arjona
and Keanu Hamilton that they successfully completed probation and are
appointed to regular employment status effective March 1, 2023.
C. Email dated March 4, 2023 from Corrections Officer Ryan Armstrong tendering
his resignation effective March 27, 2023 and corresponding memo from Chief
Padilla dated March 6, 2023 accepting his resignation.
D. Letter dated March 9, 2023 from Chief Padilla notifying Evidence Custodian
Amber Ballentine that she successfully completed probation and is appointed to
regular employment status effective March 16, 2023.
E. Email dated March 13, 2023 from Corrections Sergeant James Chapman
tendering his resignation effective May 1, 2023 and corresponding memo from
Chief Padilla dated March 13, 2023 accepting his resignation.
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F. Memo dated March 16, 2023 from Chief Examiner Winecka detailing the eligibility
list removals through March 16, 2023.
There being no questions, Commissioner Thomas made a motion to accept
items A-F. Commissioner Mitchell seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0.
6. Items to Approve
A. Continuous testing eligibility list for Entry Level Police Officer that was
established on February 26, 2023.
B. Continuous testing eligibility list for Entry Level Corrections Officer that was
established on February 26, 2023.
C. Eligibility list for Administrative Assistant II that was established on March 2,
2023.
There being no questions, Commissioner Thomas made a motion to approve
items A-C. Commissioner Weissich seconded the motion; motion passed 3-
0.
7. Action Items
A. Election of a new Chair in accordance with Rule 3.02- The Commission shall
elect one of its members as Chair. The chair shall be appointed for a two (2)
year term. Should a Chair resign or be removed from the position prior to the
expiration of his or her term, the Commission, upon appointment of a new
member, shall elect a new Chair.
After discussion, Commissioner Weissich nominated Commissioner Thomas
to serve as the next Chair. Commissioner Mitchell seconded the nomination
and she was unanimously selected to be the Chair for the next two years
by a vote of 3-0.
8. For the Good of the Order
All three Commissioners indicated that they would like to have a hard copy of the
agenda packet mailed to them in advance of the meeting each month.
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9. Adjournment
There being nothing further, Chair Thomas made a motion to adjourn.
Commissioner Mitchell seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0. Meeting was
adjourned at 5:34 PM.
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
March 22, 2023
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