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Home My WebLink About1977-07-21 CSB MINUTES.. I I() MINUTES BOARD OF CAREER SERVICE COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1977 Judith B. Henning, JoEllen Turner, Robert Brundage and Ed White William Hanson Hugh Brown, Leioma Koestner, Kathy Bueno, Isadore Bueno, Frank Dobbins, Attorney John Criswell, Francella Montoya, Karen Brantley, Steve Brantley, Barbara Penney, Debbie Utley, and Robert Penney. * * * * Commissioner Henning called the meeting to order. She asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the June 16, 1977 meeting. · COMMISSIONER BRUNDAGE MOVED AND COMMISSIONER TURNER SECONDED TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES AS MAILED WITH THE FOLLOWING CORRECTION: ON PAGE 4, PARA- GRAPH 5 THE LAST SENTENCE SHOULD READ "DISCUSSING VERTICAL PROMOTIONS" INSTEAD OF "DISCUSSING LATERAL PROMOTIONS~ The motion carried. Ayes: Henning, Turner, Brundage, White Nays: None * * * * Discussion followed on the letter from John Criswell regarding the status of Francella Montoya. Mr. Brundage asked if Mr. Brown had talked to Mr. Bera·rdini regarding this matter. Mr. Brown indicated that it was Mr. Beradini' s. feeling that we have complied with the City Code and personnel policies. Commissioner Turner stated that the question of part-time persons being under the Career Service Board as far as what is stated in the Code, brings questions in her mind. Attorney John Criswell, summarized the series of events and referred to 5-1-1 of the Code. He questioned the basis of the part-time employee as referred to in the Ordinances, stating that no where could he find that it stated that part-time persons were not covered under Career Service. Career Service Board Minutes July 21, 1977 Page 2 The Board requested a legal opinion from the City Attorney, Bernard Berardini as to what employees are covered under the rules and regulations governing Career Service. Mr. Criswell requested a statement of charges as to why Ms. Montoya was terminated. It was suggested that at the next regular meeting Mr. Berardini. would present his legal opinion concerning which employees are covered under the Career Service System. If the Board concluded that Ms. Montoya was not covered under Career Service, the matter would be dropped. If Ms. Montoya was covered under Career Service, the matter of Ms. Montoya's termination would be heard at the next regular meeting. In order to comply with this, the Board requested that Mr. Brown send Mr. Criswell a statement of charges against Ms. Montoya before the next meeting. COMMISSIONER BRUNDAGE MOVED AND COMMISSIONER TURNER SECONDED THAT WE HAVE A HEARING AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 18, 1977 ON THE QUESTION OF MISS MONTOYA'S TERMINATION AND STATUS. PRIOR TO THAT TIME WE REQUEST AN OPINION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE COVERED UNDER THE CAREER SERVICE BOARD AND WHAT EMPLOYEES ARE NOT, TOGETHER WITH THE ORDINANCE NUMBERS. The motion carried. Ayes: Henning, Turner, Brundage and White Nays: None * * * * Isadore Bueno, city employee and husband of Kathy Bueno, indicated to the Board that the City's maternity leave policy does not coincide with the EEOC regulations governing maternity leave and asked that the Board review the policy. He stated ~hat his wife, Kathy Bueno, was not appealing the maternity leave policy for herself necessarily, but for all women employed by the City who would be facing maternity leave. COMMISSIONER TURNER MOVED AND COMMISSIONER WHITE SECONDED THAT THE MATTER ON THE MATERNITY LEAVE POLICY IS NOT A GRIEVABLE MATTER UNDER THE JURIS- DICTION OF THE CAREER SERVICE BOARD, AS THE POLICY IS PART OF THE CITY CODE AND SET BY ORDINANCES. The motion carried. Ayes: Henning, Turner, Brundage and White Nays: None Career Service Board Minutes July 21, 1977 Page 3 * * * * Leioma Koestner, President of the Employee's Association, discussed her letter to the Career Service Board regarding vertical promotions and the Association's desire to retain the present policy. Frank Dobbins requested the Board review the testing procedure used for the Junior Accountant position, claiming the use of the same examination twice was unfair to some applicants. The Career Service Board cited Section 5-3-4 of the Code which provides applicants a ten-day period to appeal test results and procedures. As the test results were posted June 20, 1977 and Mr. Dobbins did not initiate his appeal until July 21, the Board ruled that it could no longer hear the appeal. It did feel, however, that if Mr. Dobbins insisted, he could file a grievance under the City's grievance procedure. * * * * The Board discussed the conflicts that develop with the Employee Relations Director and Secretary serving both the Career Service Board and the City Manager. There is some question as to the ability of the Director to maintain neutrality before the Board in policy or employee disputes. Chairperson Henning sugge~ted the Board review this further, including a discussion with City Manager, Andy Mccown. * * * * COMMISSIONER BRUNDAGE MOVED AND COMMISSIONER WHITE SECONDED THAT THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY LISTS BE APPROVED: The motion carried. 1. Building Inspector (Rehabilitation Technician) 2. Maintenanceworker (S treets) 3. Maintenanceworker (Traffic) 4. Inspector/Troubleshooter (Utilities) 5. Jr. Accountant (Finan c e ) Ayes: Nays: Henning, Turner, Brundage and White None Career Service Board Minutes July 21, 1977 Page 4 * * * * COMMISSIONER TURNER MOVED AND COMMISSIONER WHITE SECONDED THAT THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS BE DECLARED VACANT: The motion carried. 1. Maintenanceworker (Parks) 2. Apprentice Plant Operator (Wastewater) 3. Code Enforcement Officer (Building) 4. Intermediate Clerk Typist (Building) Ayes: Henning, Turner, Brundage and White Nays: None * * * * COMMISSIONER BRUNDAGE MOVED AND COMMISSIOi'JER TURNER SECONDED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL . ACTIONS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE Al~NIVERSARY INCREASE OF GEORGE EGRI WHICH WILL BE CONSIDERED AT THE NEXT MEETING. The motion carried. ANNIVERSARY INCREASES Karen Kelley Craig F. Siegel Ronald D. Foster Ellis Slater Corrine Lauf ert Janes Libberton James Hoffbauer George Egri Ayes: Henning, Turner, Brundage, White Nays: None Library -BA to BB (Children's Librarian) Effective B/1/77 Streets -2C to 2D (Maintenanceworker) Effective 7/1/77 Streets -2A to 2B (Maintenanceworker) Effective 7/16/77 Streets -2C to 2D (Maintenanceworker) Effective B/1/77 Library -2B to 2C (Library Aide) Effective 6/16/77 Code Enforcerrent -9B to 9C (Environmental Specialist)-Effective 6/1/77 Parks -2C to 2D (Maintenanceworker) Effective 6/1/77 Police -Officer 3rd Class to 2nd Class Effective 6/1/77 Career Service Board Minutes July 21, 1977 Page 5 . NEW EMPI.DYEES John E. Fisher Benjamin Zwibecker RESIGNATIONS Jay Babb Dan Houston Edward Leone Charles Johnson Monte Edwardson William Christian Larry Sinpson PROIDTIONS Ronald L. Currmings Patrice Patrone Robert E. Shank 'IEMPORARY POSITIONS Keith Lockwood David F. Barasel Utilities -Wastewater (Chief Operator -7A) Effective 7/J/77 Utilities (Inspector Troubleshooter 2A) Effective 7/J/77 Utilities -Wastewater (Apprentice Operator) Effective 7/5/77 Finance -Accounting ( Conputer Operator) Effective 7/8/77 Code Enforcerrent (Building Inspector) Effective 7/29/77 Parks (.Maintenenceworker) Effective 6/21/77 Utilities -Wastewater (Chief Mechanic) Effective 6/14/77 Utilities -Wastewater (Apprentice Plant Operator) Effective 6/5/77 Police -(Officer 1st Class) Effective 7/4/77 Utilities -Wastewater Electro/M:;chanical Technician to Chief Mechanic 6A to 7A -Effective 6/16/77 Police -Law Enforcerrent Aide to Errergency Corrmunicator '3A to 4A Effective 6/16/77 Utilities -Chemical Lab Technician to Conputer Prograrrnrer Analyst 6C to 7C Effective 5/16/77 Fire (Firefighter 1st Class to Acting D/O/E) Effective 6/7/77 Utilities -Wastewater (Apprentice Operator to "Acting" Water Plant Operator Effective 4/15/77 • Career Service Board Minutes July 21, 1977 Page 6 COMMISSIONER WHITE MOVED AND COMMISSIONER BRUNDAGE SECONDED THE APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL ACTIONS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PERSONNEL ACTION PLACING MARGARET GRIER FROM TEMPORARY TO PROBATIONARY STATUS IN THE POSITION IN THE POSITION OF JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT. Ayes: Nays: The motion carried. Turner, Brundage, White Henning Commissioner Brundage stated that the transfer was not approved due to the questions about the testing procedure raised by Mr. Dobbins. PROBATICNARY TO PERMANENT STATUS Edwin Barton, Jr. Parks & Recreation -Maintenanceworker 2A to 2B -Effective 8/16/77 PROBATIONARY TO PERMANENT STATUS IENIED Dan Houston Finance -Corrputer operator Effective 5/22/77 (2-month extension recomnended) 'IEMPORARY TO NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEE Margaret Grier DISABILITY RETIREMENT Ronald E. Peters PIDGRESS REPORTS: Raymond Schneider John D. Curtice William McCormick Violet Gardner Arlene R. Smith Gerald Milner • Finance -Jr. Accountant 5A Effective 5/9/77 Police -Officer 1st Class Effective 6/21/77 Fire Utilities Utilities Parks and Recreation Library Street • Career Service Board Minutes July 21, 1977 Page 7 * * * * There being no further business .... COMMISSIONER BRUNDAGE MOVED AND COMMISSIONER WHITE SECONDED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. The motion carried. Ayes: Henning, Turner, Brundage, White Nays: None * * * * * * * * * * * *·* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Respectfully submitted, Karen M. Vandapool, Recording Secretary CAREER SERVICE BOARD BY~-=---0--:--:-:--=-~:-:-~-=-~-=:---=-~~~-Judi th B. Henning, Chairperson