Municipal Civil Service Commission

MINUTES MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ALBANY HELD AUGUST 26, 2020, VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES ISSUED BY NYS DUE TO COVID- 19. ATTENDEES: Linda Jackson-Chalmers, Commissioner Michael Cassidy, Commissioner Peachie Jones, Law Department Sandra Coleman, Human Resources Generalist III EXCUSED: Thomas McNaughton, Commissioner, Chair I. Call to order – Commissioner Jackson-Chalmers called the meeting to order at 4:36 p.m. II. Approval of minutes – The Commission unanimously voted to accept the minutes from the August 13, 2020 meeting. III. Report of appointments to the Competitive, Non-Competitive, Exempt and Labor Class • The Civil Service Office reported on the following Permanent -Competitive Class appointments: NAME TITLE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT DATE Michael Agneta Firefighter AFD 8/14/20 Mark Becker Firefighter AFD 8/14/20 Patrick Doyle Firefighter AFD 8/14/20 Christopher LeHockey Firefighter AFD 8/14/20 Colin Nelligan Firefighter AFD 8/14/20 David Panzironi Firefighter AFD 8/14/20 Frederick Peters IV Firefighter AFD 8/14/20 Matthew Taber Firefighter AFD 8/14/20 • The Civil Service Office reported on the following Provisional -Competitive Class appointments: NAME TITLE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT DATE Vincent Thompson Director of School Security ASD 5/8/20 Timothy Davis Technology Support Specialist ASD 7/27/20 • The Civil Service Office reported on the following Non-Competitive Class appointments: NAME TITLE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT DATE Constant Louis Laborer I DGS 8/11/20  Danny Polo Reservoir Patrol Guard Water & Water Supply 8/16/20 Logan Bryda Laborer I DGS 8/20/20 Daryl Wright Refuse Equipment Operator – OE DGS 8/20/20 • The Civil Service Office reported on the following Competitive Class Reinstatements: NAME TITLE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT DATE John Jeffers Head Custodian ASD 7/1/20 IV. Old Business • Resolution 20-01- to postpone Civil Service examinations in the City of Albany Municipal Government i. The Commission voted unanimously to extend Resolution 20-01 through to 12/31/2020. • Appeal Process for non-selection/disqualification i. The Commission voted unanimously to table discussion to next meeting. V. Adjournment – The Commission voted unanimously to adjourn at 4:42 p.m. Next regular meeting: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Sandra Coleman Human Resources Generalist III