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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-11-19 CSB MINUTES• • • PRESENT: ABSENT: OTHERS: BOARD OF CAREER SERVICE COMMISSIONERS November 19, 1 9 87 REGULAR MEETING Cathy Pokraka, Jan et Kerzic, JoEllen Turner, Harry Fleenor, Jr. None Gary Kasson, EPBA President Chairperson Harry Fleenor opened the meeting. A roll call was taken and a quorum was established. Commissioner Pokraka moved to approve the minutes of September 9, 1987. Commissioner Turner seconded. The motion carried. Commissioner Pokraka moved to approved the minutes of September 17, 1987, with the request that Tom Fitzpatrick's comments on his resignation be recorded verbatim. Commissioner Kerzic seconded. The motion carried. Next item on the agenda was Association's Choice. Peter Juene- mann and Michael Gruninge r were not present. Gary Kasson com- mended the Board for their support at the r e cent council meeting . He stated that he felt all were in agreement that the system is necessary and needs to be kept. He, "was embarrassed at Council- man Higbee's comments and his personal attacks should not be present in public forum". He also asked for clarification on dates for the public hearings and readings on the modifications amendment proposed by council and registered his support and thankfulness to this Board. The next order of business was City Manager's Choice. No busi- ness was brought before the Board. Under Commissioner's Choice, there was no Old Business for discussion. Under new business, Commissioner Pokraka moved to table· the bud- gets as received for the months of September and October, until and explanation could be received explaining the $4,000 dif- ference in the budgeted amount . Commissioner Kerzic seconded. The motion carried. commissioner Kerzic moved and Commissioner Turner seconded to pay $1599.85 of the Damas and Smith bill, and request clarificati on on the charges for Legal research: handicap laws for October 1 9 , 1987. The motion carried. Commissioner Pokraka asked for discussion about communication that goes to council and for a procedure to be established in the Rules and Regulations regarding such. Commissioner Pokraka moved • • • and Commissioner Kerzic seconded to provide the City Council mem- bers, Council members-elect, and the Association Presidents with a copy of the Blanchard decision because it was so controversial at the last Council meeting. The motion carried. commissioner Pokraka moved and Commissioner Kerzic seconded that after the next hearing, dismissal of a hearing or withdrawal of a hearing, steps be taken to be on the agenda to read the findings to the council in an effort to improve communication. The motion carried. Commissioner Pokraka requested a file cabinet with a lock be or- dered for Career Service Board, so records could be kept separate from other Off ice information. Chairman Fleenor recommended the Recording Secretary gather information and prices for a 4 drawer, legal size cabinet with a lock and present it at ' the next regular meeting. Ken Haraldsen came forward to the Board and announced that he has submitted his name to the City Council for consideration of ap- pointment to the Career Service Board. He looked forward to being appointed as City Council Representative and suggested the Board approach the new council after the first of the year and perhaps they will receive better reception. Commissioner Turner expressed concern over wrong definition of "strike" and requested a letter be sent to thank them for their efforts and ask when a new printing would be done. The Recording Secretary will check with the City Clerk's office to see i f plans are being made to print a new Charter. Commissioner Pokraka asked for discussion on the procedure to be used at the public hearing on December 1, 1987. It was suggested a poll be taken regarding the feelings on modification and that each one be numbered to assure fairness. A sheet could be handed to each person attending the hearing with a section for comments and an optional signature. There being no other business for the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Beverly R. Recording s