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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Committees - Civil Services Commission - 11/17/1988 P10V 2 2 1988 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, NOVEMBER 17, 1988 ; F 's, CITY ®� KENT ,.,- %/ "+,ERK The regular meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Joseph A. Street. Introduction of new Commission members: Bob Jarvis and Alexander Thornton. In Attendance: City Attorney Driscoll , Chief Angelo, Assistant Chief Aldridge, Battalion Chief Fronsdahl , Lt. Mitchell and Personnel Analy$t Sue Viseth Also Present: Officer Kathy Holt and Firefighter Shepard',' � Mr. Street was elected unanimously as Chairman of the Commission. Because he was the only member present at the previous meeti,og, Mr. Street moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 20, 19,,8$ as submitted. The new members have been provided copies of the minutes. ' Mr. Jarvis seconded and the motion carried. Chief Angelo said he was happy to report that the last two recruits who graduated from the State Fire Academy, Mark Nordlund and Paul Wright, were designated in the Chief's Company, a select group, and they were among the top 90 to 95 percent of the class. Lt. Mitchell reported the entry level police officer exam is now in the process of polygraph, psychological exam, and background investigations. There are 19 candidates who successfully passed the oral board interview. If the budget is approved, Lt. Mitchell said that six officers will be hired after the first of the year. Battalion Chief Fronsdahl reported the assessment lab has just concluded and 64 candidates are proceeding to the oral board the first week of December and a new eligibility list will be established. Chief Fronsdahl noted that with the extra effort put forth on minority hiring this year, there are two females who are competing in the final portion of the exam. Mr. Jarvis moved to accept the Secretary's letter of resignation, effective December 30, 1988, into the record. Mr. Thornton seconded And the motion carried. The letter of October 12, 1988 from Chief Frederiksen to Officer E. G. Snodgrass informing him of his permanent employment status, .was read. Mr. Jarvis moved to accept the letter into the record. Mr— Thornton seconded and the motion carried. The memo of October 18, 1988 from Mayor Kelleher informing of the appointment of Alex Thornton to replace Michele Gentry Hinz was received. The memo of October 31 , 1988 from Chief Angelo informing of the promotion of Jan Fell to the position of Probationary Lieutenant was read. Also included is the temporary appointment of Terry McCartin to Lieutenant, both effective November 1 , 1988. Mr. Jarvis moved to accept the memo into the record. Mr. Thornton seconded and the motion carried. 0 0 The letter of November 7, 1988, from Mayor Kelleher to T. R. Ried and the letter of resignation dated November '8, 1988 from T. R. Ried were received. The memo to the Council of November 14, 1988 from Mayor Kelleher advising of the appointment of Bob Jarvis as a member of the Civil Service Commission was also received. The letter of November 7, 1988 from Firefighter Ronald Calkins submitting his resignation, effective the same date, was read. Also read was the memo of November 15, 1988, from Assistant Chief Aldridge advising of Mr. Calkins resignation. Chief Angelo commented that Mr. Calkins was an excellent employee and it took courage and honesty to make his difficult decision to resign. Mr. Jarvis moved, Mr. Thornton seconded, to accept the correspondence into the record. Motion carried. Secretary reminded the members of the 'Town Hall meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Kent Senior Activity Center. The next meeting will be held Thursday, December 15, in the 3rd floor conference room of the Police Department at 8:00 a.m. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Amy . Kato Secretary and Chief Examiner Approved: Joseph A. Street Chairman 371V-01V i is WCHELE GENTRY HINZ ATTnRVFY AYF,CUF V)Fi i OR AT LAW Ilt�r U U D 24427 35TH PLACE SOUTH October 12 , 1988 O C r 14 1988 xE�rr WASHl 91 crrY of KENT 206)941966 CITY CLERK Mayor Dan Kelleher City of Kent Civil Service Commission 220 4th Ave. South Kent, Washington 98032-5895 Dear Mayor Kelleher : Because I am moving out, of the pity of Kent � ret that I must resign from my positio`� 'as a Ember '6f''f i �ivi1 Service Commission effective November 1 , 1988. My w9rk on the Commission has been "both en jo�yable and educations;ll.,"di `I will miss the people I hove worked' with. . Thank you for the oppor'tunity to serve. Sincerely, 's MI HELE GENTRY R NZ l cc : Amy Kato j T. Richard Reid � Joseph Street ,/ City Council MGH/hk A i # 1 • xi N' ` 1 TO: CITY COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR '_�/ SUBJECT: CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENT, DATE: OCTOBER 18, 1988 I have appointed former Mayor Alex Thornton as a member of the civil Service Commission. Mayor Thornton will be replacing Michele Gentry-Heinz who has left the commission because site has moved out of Kent. As provided for in R.C.W. 35A.12.090, and in Kent City Ordinances #778 and #1920, such appointments are not subject to confirmation by the City Council Mayor Thornton will fill out the remainder of Michele Gentry- Heinz term which is 5/84 through 5/90. DK:am cc: Brent McFall, City Administrator Rod Fredericksen, Chief of Police Amy Kato, Secretary TO: JIM WHITE, PRESIDENT, CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: DAN KELLEHERNIV— SUBJECT: CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 1988 I have appointed Mr. Bob Jarvis as a member of the Civil Service Commission. Mr. Jarvis will be replacing, Xr. T. Richard Reid whose term has ekpired. As provided for in R.C.W. 35A.12.090, and in, Kent City Ordinances #778 and #1920, such appointments are not subject to confirmation by the City Council. Mr. Jarvis will begin his term immediately and serve through 4/94. DK:jb cc: Brent McFall, City Administrator Rod Frederiksen, Chief of Police Amy Kato, Secretary 803 Hilltop Kent, WA 98031 November 8, 1988 The Honorable Mayor Dan Kelleher City of Kent Kent City Hall Kent, Washington 98031 Dear Mayor Kelleher: I have served on the Civil Service Commission for the City of Kent for 10 years, primarily as Chairman of that Commission and feel that I must submit my resignation at this time. I have thoroughly enjoyed my tenure on the Commission and feel a great pride in the City having lived here since 1959 and raised five children here. I was also involved in Scouting as an adult both on a Troop level and with the Green River District for 20 years, and in addition, I was Chairman of the Kent Community Safety Council for two years. In these capacities I hope I have been able make a contribution to the . youth in the city and to further enhance the civic image of the City of Kent. I feel it is now time for someone else to serve on the Commission, perhaps bringing some new, fresh ideas to this body. I wish to thank you and all involved in the Commission' s activities for your past cooperation. Sincerely, T. Richard Ried cc: Kent City Council Norm Angelo, Fire Chief Sandra Driscoll, City Attorney Rod Fredricksen, Police Chief Marie Jensen, City. Clerk Amy Kato, Secretary - Chief Examiner Brent McFall, City Administrator Joseph Street, Civil Service Cqmmission Alex Thornton, Civil Service Commission p Mor CITY OF � mall,City Administrator � N November 7, 1908 Mr. T. Richard Ried 803 Hilltop Kent, WA. 98031 Dear Mr. Ried: This letter is to inform you that I am not planning on re- appointing you to the Civil Service Commission. It is important to me that you understand that my decision is not basgd on any personal opposition and in fact, quite the contrary; I have heard many good comments about your conduct as a commiisasii pnor, and your professionalism. May I take this opportunity to thank you f0rr ,your valuable contribution. Sincerely yours, Dan Kelleher Mayor DK:am i j ' CITY OF � � TO: JIM WHITE, PRESIDE , CITY COUNCIL FROM: DAN KELLEHER � SUBJECT: CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENT DATE: NOVEMBER 29, 1988 I have appointed Mr. Rob Dreblow as a member of the Civil Service Commission. Mr. Dreblow will be replacing Mr. Joe Street whose term has expired. As provided for in R.C.W. 35A.12.090, and in Kent City Ordinances #778 and #1920, such appointments are not subject to confirmation by the City Council. Mr. Dreblow will begin his term immediately and serve through 4/94. DK:jb cc: Rod Frederiksen, Chief of Police Norm Angelo, Fire Chief Any Kato, Secretary 220 4th AVE,SO.,/KENT,WASHINSTON 9H017-SAnF i TFI FPHONF Nnm wiq.n?I00