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Home My WebLink About1978-01-19 CSB MINUTESPRESENT: ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: MINUTES BOARD OF CAREER SERVICE COMMISSIONERS JANUARY 19, 1978 Judith B. Henning, Joe Ellen Turner, Edward White, and William Hanson. Robert Brundage, Mark Barber, Mel BeVirt, Hugh Brown, Jim Curnes, Richard Edison, Leioma Koestner, Kathy Kroll, George Robbins, Mike Schaffer, John Wing, Norman Wood. ********** Commissioner Henning called the meeting to order and asked the Board if there were any additions or corrections to the December 15, 1977 minutes. Commissioner White moved and Commissioner Turner seconded that the minutes of the December 15, 1977 meeting be approved as distributed, AYES: NAYS: Henning, Hanson, White, Turner None. ********** The next item on the agenda was the Employee Association's Choice. Leioma Koestner reported that representatives of the Association had met with representatives of the City Manager's Office regarding the matter of Promotion. The next meeting is scheduled for January 26, 1978. Norman Wood introduced himself as the new president of the Englewood Police Benefit Association. Mr. Wood stated that the Englewood Police Benefit Association would like to become the spokesman body for police officers in matters of policy and procedure which came before the Career Service Board. He further stated that the Englewood Police Benefit Association would be approaching the Board for a ruling as to whether or not the Police Benefit Association had the authority to represent individual police officer's grievances in matters which affected the entire police body. Examples such as seniority and matters pertaining to the uniform were given, Norman Wood also stated that he had BOARD OF CAREER SERVICE COMMISSIONERS MINUTES Page Two not yet solicited the feelings of the police body regarding representation by the Police Benefit Association, but that this would be done in the coming month. Richard Edison had no new business to discuss but did wish to express the Association's appreciation of the work done by the Career Service Board in their behalf. ********** The next item on the agenda was the Employee Relations Director's Choice. Mel BeVirt distributed a memo written to him by former Fire Chief William Hamilton regarding an eligibility list for Firefighter 4th Class which expired January 10, 1978, and re- questing that the eligibility list be extended until May 1, 1978. The reasoning behind this was that the weather conditions at this time of the year made the testing on the training tower dangerous and could possibly prohibit the testing of applicants. Mr. BeVirt state that the proposal held merit and recommended that the ex- tension be approved. He then requested that the Employee Association for the Fire Department comment on the proposed ex- tension. Richard Edison stated that the Association felt that the reason- ing regarding the training tower was valid. He expressed the Association's support of the extension particularly in view of two openings which would be arising in the near future. Commissioner Henning requested a clarification by Mr. BeVirt as to how the extension would alter the future dates for testing. Mr. BeVirt stated that after the May 1, 1978, expiration date, applications would be accepted and new testing would begin. Any eligibility list established after that expiration date would be valid for one year as is the established policy. Commissioner Turner moved and Commissioner Hanson seconded that the eligibility list for Firefighter 4th Class be extended until May 1, 1978. AYES; NAYS: Henning, Turner, Hanson, White. ********** The next item on the agenda was the City Manager's Choice. Jim Curnes reaffirmed Leioma Koestner's report on their meetings regarding the matter of Promotion Policy and stated that he hoped they would have something to present to the Board by February. ********** BOARD OF CAREER SERVICE COMMISSIONERS MINUTES Page Three The next item on the agenda was the Commissioner's Choice. Commissioner Henning requested a report on the progress of the reclassification program. Mel BeVirt stated that after the Montoya hearing and settlement of the Promotion Policy issue, we will renew the Benchmark System by working wi th the employees to familiarize them with the system and to resolve any difficulties. Mr. BeVirt stated that he hoped that t h is could be accomplished by April. Orientation sessions for the Board would also be held. ********** The next item on the agenda was the approval of the eligibility lists. Commissioner Hanson moved and Commissioner White seconded that the eligibility lists for Custodian (Public Works) and LeadworRer (Traffic) be approved. AYES: NAYS: Henning, Turner, Hanson, White. None. ********** The next item on the agenda was the Decl a ration of Vacanc i es. The vacancies of Custodian (Public Works), Equipment Operator (Parks and Recreation), and Insurance Claims Clerk (Employee Relations) were declared. Commissioner Hanson moved and Com- missioner Turner seconded the approval of the vacancies. AYES: Henning, Turner, Hanson, White, NAYS: None. ********** The next item on the agenda was the approval of the Personnel Actions. Commissioner Henning asked if there we r e any questions on the list of actions. Commissioner White had a question on the denial of the anniversary increase for James Llo y d , Com- missioner White stated that he had received a letter from James Lloyd who felt he was treated unfairly in regard to the Action. Commissioner Henning requested additional information from Mel BeVirt. Mr. BeVirt had not received a letter from James Lloyd and stated that Mr. Lloyd would be reviewed again in 90 days. Commissioner Henning requested that Mr, BeVirt meet with Mr. Lloyd on this matter and report back to the Board. Commissioner Hanson moved and Commissioner Turner seconded the approval of the Personnel Actions. BOARD OF CAREER SERVICE COMMISSIONERS MINUTES Page Four AYES: Henning, Turner, Hanson, White. NAYS: None. ********** Mel BeVirt requested that the Board approve the Insurance Claims Clerk position as a Grade 2 position since it is a newly created position not currently included in the salary schedule. Com- missioner Turner moved and Commissioner White seconded the ap- proval of the Insurance Claims Clerk as a Grade 2 position. AYES: Henning, Turner, Hanson, White. NAYS: None, ********** NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES: Amack, William D. RESIGNATIONS: Ard, James Mason, Evan Shank, Robert E. Urban, Bobby G, Custodian 1-A, Effective 1/23/78 Maintenanceworker 2-B, Effective 1/21/78 Police Officer 4th Class Effective 1/21/78 Computer Programmer/Analyst 7-C, Effective 1/6/78 Police Officer 1st Class Effective 1/21/78 PROBATIONARY TO PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT INCREASE: Frazier, Ronald D. Captain, Police Department Effective 1/1/78 PROBATIONARY TO PERMANENT STATUS WITH INCREASE: Dufield, Joyce ANNIVERSARY INCREASES: Anderson, Gilbert Jr. Account Clerk, Purchasing 1-B, Effective 1/16/78 Maintenanceworker 2B to 2C Effective 1/16/78 ANNIVERSARY INCREASES (Continued): Berryman, Roger C. Drake, Robert H. Montgomery, Betty Jean Norden, Ronald G. Young, Robert ANNIVERSARY INCREASES DENIED: Lloyd, James APPROVAL OF ELIGIBILITY LISTS: Maintenanceworker 2A to 2B Effective 11/16/78 Custodian lC to lD Effective 1/16/78 Jr. Acct. Clerk lD to lE Effective 1/1/78 Maintenanceworker 2B to 2C Effective 1/1/78 Plant Operator 6c to 6D Effective 12/16/77 Maintenanceworker, Parks 2-D, Effective 1/1/78 1. Custodian (Public Works) 2. Leadworker (Traffic) DECLARATION OF VACANCIES: 1. Custodian (Public Works) 2. Equipment Operator (Parks and Recreation) 3. Insurance Claims Clerk (Employee Relations) Respectfully submitted, Approved, Judith B. Henning, Chairman