Municipal Civil Service Commission

MINUTES MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ALBANY HELD JANUARY 6, 2021, VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES ISSUED BY NYS DUE TO COVID-19. ATTENDEES: Thomas McNaughton, Commissioner, Chair Linda Jackson-Chalmers, Commissioner Michael Cassidy, Commissioner Amy Lavine, Law Department Sandra Coleman, Human Resources Generalist III Rebecca Campbell, Human Resources Generalist II I. Call to order  Commissioner McNaughton called the meeting to order at 4:39 p.m. II. Approval of minutes  The Commission voted unanimously to accept the minutes from the November 19, 2020 meeting as written. 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 Brendan McCann Case Manager Youth & Workforce 9/18/2020 Dennis DeCenzo Senior Custodian ASD 11/23/2020 Shaleim Caldwell Senior Custodian ASD 11/23/2020 Robert Stafford Senior Custodian ASD 11/23/2020 Kurt Carman Engineering Aide III Water & Water Supply 11/25/2020  The Civil Service Office reported on the following Provisional -Competitive Class appointments: NAME TITLE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT DATE Molli Powers Information Clerk DGS 11/30/2020  The Civil Service Office reported on the following Labor Class appointments: NAME TITLE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT DATE Chenille Bernard Lunch Aide ASD 10/16/2020 Sandra Webb-Williams Lunch Aide ASD 10/19/2020 Devora Fernandez Lunch Aide ASD 10/19/2020  Etoyi Booker Lunch Aide ASD 11/20/2020 Margaret Callins Lunch Aide ASD 11/20/2020 Daniel Lucas Lunch Aide ASD 11/20/2020 Matthew Tatum Cleaner ASD 11/20/2020 Shaqueena Putnam Lunch Aide ASD 11/30/2020 Kimberly Santiago-Ilert Lunch Aide ASD 12/4/2020  The Civil Service Office reported on the following Non-Competitive Class appointments: NAME TITLE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT DATE Justin Walley Laborer III Water & Water Supply 11/18/2020 Terell Hendricks Sanitation Equipment Operator DGS 12/10/2020 Bryan Magee Laborer II DGS 12/17/2020 Frank Passonno Laborer III DGS 12/17/2020 Michael LeFluer Equipment Operator II DGS 12/17/2020 Adam Williams Sanitation Worker DGS 12/17/2020 Andre Alexander Labor Supervisor DGS 12/21/2020  The Civil Service Office reported on the following Competitive Class - Reinstatements: NAME TITLE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT DATE Teresa Thomas Clerk Typist ASD 12/14/2020 Asuer Bowen Custodian ASD 12/28/2020 The Commission moved to Executive Session at 4:44 PM, unanimously voted to use initials on the agenda for Civil Service Non-Selects and Disqualifications. The Commission left Executive Session at 4:52 PM IV. Telecommunications Specialist Non-Selections – The Commission voted unanimously to accept the non-selections for the following candidates and under the listed reason for disqualification.  50(4)(d) – Found Guilty of a Crime INITIALS KP  50(4)(e) – Previously Dismissed from Permanent Position in Public Service Due to Misconduct INITIALS  AA RH  50(4)(g) – Practiced or Attempted to Practice Fraud on Application or Exam INITIALS AV  City of Albany Local Civil Service Rule IX (1): Disqualification – Lacking Good Moral Character INITIALS FR SR  Not Recommended for Hire – Psychological i. Telecommunications Specialist – 1 candidate V. Police Officer Non-Selections - The Commission voted unanimously to accept the non- selections for the following candidates and under the listed reason for disqualification.  City of Albany Local Civil Service Rule IX (1): Disqualification – Lacking Good Moral Character INITIALS MC TW MR  City of Albany Local Civil Service Rule IX (2): Disqualification – Record of Disrespect for the requirement and processes of the law… INITIALS MW  City of Albany Local Civil Service Rule IX (3): Disqualification – Refused to Permit the Commission to Investigate Matters Necessary for Verification of Qualification… INITIALS DR   50(4)(d) – Found Guilty of a Crime INITIALS ND  50(4)(h) – Previous Dismissed from Private Employment due to Habitually Poor Performance INITIALS CT  Not Recommended for Hire – Psychological i. Police Officer – 5 candidates VI. Firefighter Non-Selections - The Commission voted unanimously to accept the non- selections for the following candidates and under the listed reason for disqualification.  No Show for CPAT NAME NAME Adedeji Adebayo Dave Aumand Alexander Brace Patrick Daniels Peter Eillis James Futia Karl Gill Ryan Graham Peter McKenna Jeremy Putorti Adam Williams  Failed CPAT NAME NAME Meaghan Allen William Austin Frank Belli Thomas Dillon Corey Gittens Bryan McCauley  Temporary Withdrawal NAME John McGuiness  No EMT Certification  NAME NAME Matthew Wing Sean Wolfe Brian Nicholson VII. Adoption of Job Specifications - The Commission voted unanimously to adopt the job specifications for the title listed below.  Director of Payroll & Procurement VIII. Amendment of Job Specifications - The Commission voted unanimously to amend the job specifications for the title listed below.  Purchasing Agent IX. Old Business X. New Business  CR Exam List Establishment Extension - The Commission voted unanimously to extend candidates list eligibility from 1 year to 2 years.  2020 Postponed Exams (applications) – The Commission requested additional information and will make a decision at the next meeting XI. Adjournment  The Commission adjourned at 5:27 p.m. Next regular meeting: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Rebecca Campbell Human Resources Generalist II