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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES CITY OF KENTCITY CLERK
JANUARY 28, 1988
The regular meeting of the Commission was called to order at 8 a.m. by
Chairman T. Richard Ried
In Attendance: Commissioner Michele G. Hinz, Assistant Chief Aldridge,
Captain Byerly, Battalion Chief Fronsdahl
Also Present: Sue Viseth, Personnel Specialist, Firefighter Shepard and
Ronald B. Calkins, Firefighter applicant.
Commissioner Street was absent due to surgery.
Ms. Hinz moved, Mr. Ried seconded to approve the minutes of the December 17,
1987 meeting and the motion carried.
Captain Byerly reported on the progress of the second Police Lateral Entry
exam where 27 applicants were eligible for the Health Assetsment with only 13
showing and resulting in 3 failures: Three applicants failed their oral board
interviews, leaving 7 applicants going on to the polygraph, psychological, and
medical exams.
The Commission had previously reviewed copies of correspondence regarding
Ronald B. Calkins. Mr. Calkins was given the opportunity to speak on his
behalf. He stated he wished to re-emphasize that his knees are strong and
sound though he has had minor cartilage tears, corrected by surgeries, on his
knees. After his surgeries he has kept physically active, ,strved in the
military, and his knees are strong and sound. Chairman explained that part 1
of the Commission duties is not only to make sure that he can satisfactorily
perform his duties but that the City and State are not goiftq' to be hampered
with any physical problems in his case in the future. Secretary's memo was
written after di1cussion with the City Attorney whose recoomn4ation is to
refer Dr. Kvidera's evaluation back to our examining physician for his
interpretation. Mr. Ried made--a motion to refer Dr. Kvidera"s letter back to
Dr. Bates for further evaluation. \ Ms-- Hinz seconded and the.. Motion carried.
Upon receipt of a reply from the physician, a decision will be given at the
February meeting. Ms. Hinz inquired as to how the time schedule will be
effected by the delay. Chief Fronsdahl said his only concern is the next date
of hire is March 16 to be in time for the next academy. A motion was made and
seconded to accept the memo from Chief Fronsdahl and the medical report into
the record. Motion carried.
Ms. Hinz moved to approve the Police Lateral Entry Eligibility list certified
as follows:
Marvin Wilson
Harry H. Hansen
Barry Lewis
Laine W. Farr
Patricia M. King
Karl E. Calhoun
Chris H. Call
Mr. Ried seconded and the motion carried.
Secretary explained that writing of the revision of Rule X is tabled until the
next meeting.
The letters from Chief Frederiksen dated December 18, 1987 to William G.
Griffin, informing him of his employment as Patrolman 2, effective January 19,
1988, was read. An identical letter from Chief Frederiksen to Douglas R.
Garrett was also received. His position is Patrolman 3, effective January 19,
1988. Ms. Hinz moved to accept the letters into the record. Mr. Ried
seconded and the motion carried. I
The Battalion Chief Fronsdahl 's memo dated January 5, 1988, was read,
requesting the removal of John C. Mounts$ Adam T. Wingert and Christopher J.
Piper from the Probationary Firefighters eligibility list for failing their
background investigation and psychological screening, and Gary L. Crawford for
failing to appear for his psychological written test. Secretary confirmed for
Chairman that the names have been remp d. Ms. Hinz moved, Mr. Ried seconded
to accept the memo into the record 'and the motion carried.
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The memo dated January 25, 1988 from Chief Angelo informing of the termination
of John P. Nohr, effective January 24, 1988, was read. Ms. Hinz moved, Mr.
Ried seconded, to accept the memo into the records. Motion, carriied.
Assistant Chief Aldridge's memo dated January 25, 1988 informing, of the hiring
of the following as Probationary Firefighters, effective January 19, 1988 was
read: Steven W. Parsons, Scott W. Howard, Kurt H. Self, Paul J. Moffat,
Michael J. Lant and Martin W. Smale. Ms. Hinz moved, Mr. Ried seconded, to
accept the memo into the record and the motion carried.
Ms. Hinz moved to accept the letter from Firefighter applicant, Adam T.
Wingert, dated January 25, the letters of recommendations, and evaluation
sheets from Fire Training Academy, and Secretary's recommendation which were
previously provided the Commission. Mr. Ried seconded and the motion
carried. Battalion Chief Fronsdahl requested an executive session to discuss
this matter.
The letter dated January 22, 1988 from Officer Kent M. Curry informing of his
resignation on February 5, 1988 (corrected to February 15, 1988 by Police
Department) was read. Ms. Hinz moved, Mr. Ried seconded, to .accept the letter
into the record and motion carried.
The letter from Officer James Koutsky informing of his resignation, effective
February 11, 1988, to work for the Seattle Police Department was read.
Ms. Hinz moved, Mr. Ried seconded, to accept the letter into the record and
the motion carried.
Memorandums dat d January 27, 1988 to Lt. Pat Dale and Lt. �i,00b Schneider
informing the,�of their successful completion of their probationary periods
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were read. /Ms. Hinz moved, Mr. Ried seconded, to accept the memorandums into
the record. Motion carried.
The next meeting\dWq is scheduled for Thursday, February 18, 1988 in the
Council Chambers.
At this time the meeting went into egecutive session to discuss Mr. Wingert's
case and other personnel matters.
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Meeting reconvened at 8:43 a.m. and Ms. Hinz moved to deny Adam T. Wingert's
appeal and confirm the removal of his name from the Firefighter eligibility
list. Mr. Ried seconded and the motion carried. Secretary will notify
Mr. Wingert of the decision.
Ms. Hinz moved to accept the memos of January 22 from Chief Angelo to Dan
Hertlein and the memo of January 26 to Terry McCartin into the record.
Mr. Ried seconded and the motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m.
Respectively Submitted
Amy E. Kato
Secretary and Chief Examiner
Approved:
T. Richard Ried
Chairman
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