Municipal Civil Service Commission
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · December 29, 2021
Minutes
December 29th CS Commission Meeting Minutes
Meeting of the Albany Municipal Civil Service Commission held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021
at 4:30pm via video conference in accordance with the health and safety guidelines issued by NYS
due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ATTENDEES: Thomas McNaughton, Commissioner and Chair
Linda Jackson-Chalmers, Commissioner
Michael Cassidy, Commissioner
Phillip Banaszek, City of Albany Assistant Corporation Counsel
Tatiana Diaz, City of Albany Human Resources Generalist III
Tolani Elumade, City of Albany Human Resources Director
I. Call to order
Meeting was called to order at 4:36 PM
II. Approval of November 22, 2021 meeting minutes
The Commission voted unanimously to approve the meeting minutes from the
November 22, 2021 meeting.
III. Report of appointments to the Competitive, Non-Competitive, Exempt and Labor Class
The Civil Service Office reported on the following Permanent Appointments in the
Competitive Class:
Name Title Agency/Department Date
Tashawna Rogers Payroll Administrator Admin Services 11/30/2021
Dylan Spring Financial Analyst General Services 11/30/2021
The Civil Service Office reported on the following Provisional Appointments in the
Competitive Class:
Name Title Agency/Department Date
Gretchen Ingersoll Information Clerk General Services 10/25/2021
Carly Tracy Crime Analyst Police 11/08/2021
Albany Community
Terrence Chandler Maintenance Assistant 11/08/2021
Development Agency
Associate Computer Software
James Helou Police 11/09/2021
Tech
Lauren Darman Vital Statistics Specialist Vital Statistics 11/15/2021
Senior Water Treatment Plant Water and Water
Eric Hurley 11/29/2021
Operator Supply
Chief Water Treatment Plant Water and Water
Joseph Rysedorph 11/29/2021
Operator Supply
Assistant Chief Water Treatment Water and Water
Rodney Smith 11/29/2021
Plant Operator Supply
Bldgs. and Regulatory
Alphonso Lester Information Clerk 12/06/2021
Compliance
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Name Title Agency/Department Date
Bldgs. and Regulatory
Amanda Pierce Permit Technician 12/06/2021
Compliance
Jasleen Jaspal Planner Planning 12/06/2021
Bldgs. and Regulatory
Vincent Giovannone Code Enforcement Inspector 12/06/2021
Compliance
Water Treatment Plant Assistant Water and Water
Jessica Summers 12/15/2021
Operator Supply
The Civil Service Office reported on the following Provisional Promotions in the
Competitive Class:
Name Title Agency/Department Date
Erin Glennon Principal Planner Planning 11/22/2021
Assistant Chief Water Treatment Water and Water
Rodney Smith 11/29/2021
Plant Operator Supply
The Civil Service Office reported on the following Non-Competitive Class appointments:
Name Title Agency/Department Date
Edward Stallworth Laborer III Water and Water Supply 10/13/2021
Irving Slaughter Laborer II General Services 10/21/2021
Joshua Haynes Laborer III Water and Water Supply 10/27/2021
Jeffrey Multari Refuse Equipment Operator- OE General Services 10/28/2021
James Holmes Sanitation Worker General Services 11/04/2021
Dan Futia Labor Foreman Police 11/22/2021
Guy Jacobs School Crossing Officer Police 11/22/2021
Lakeiya White Recreation Assistant Recreation 11/29/2021
Izay Harris Laborer II Recreation 11/30/2021
Ernest Smith III Laborer II Recreation 12/06/2021
Rafal Mazurek Laborer III Water and Water Supply 12/08/2021
The Civil Service Office reported on the following Labor Class appointments:
Name Title Agency/Department Date
Shannon Yaggle Custodial Worker Police 11/01/2021
IV. Police Officer list #63-027 Non-Selections
The Commission voted unanimously to accept the non-selections for the
following candidates under the listed reason for disqualification.
Candidates to submit for disqualification for failing to respond to canvass:
Connor Adams Austin Ellis Michael Lugo Francis Santander
Logan Alaxanian Michael Engwer Ricardas Lukosiunas Joseph Santiago
Brandon Albertson Kevin Estrada Raymond Mahr Marco Santomassino
Ryan Albright Kenneth Faath Anisa Manreka Robert Sardinia
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Jenica Albright Celine Felicello Dominick Marinucci William Sass Jr.
Griffen Allen Brittanty Ferenczy Caelan Marsh Austin Schlenker
Dharon Allen Hunter Finley James Marx Jillian Sciocchetti
Markus Allman James Fiorini Nathaniel Masick Austin Scott
Arafat Alshegaa Cameron Flynn Erilson Matos Gaith Shahin
Stephen Alvarez Rebecca Ford James McCabe Navi Shaw
Antonio Archina Alec Forezzi James McPartlin Connor Simpson
Rea Armstrong Andrew Frasier Evan McShane Harinder Singh
Zack Baird Robert French James Mellon III Gursharn Singh
Shannen Barrett Joshua Fugitt Hera Merritt Ally Sligh
Anthony Barsoum James Futia Matthew Michetti Ryan Slocum
Ethan Bartlett Jeshua Galusha Kirkland Mihalek Floyd Smalls
Tavita Basdeo Taylor Gamache Nicholas Milani Ba Soe
Jeremy Bauer Kelvin Garcia Kimberly Miller Guy Soumah
Michael Beers Cody Garner Pierre Millett Taran Speer
Emily Bender Gabriella Garofalo Charles Milos Charles Sperbeck
Quentin Benjamin Daniel Geary Erika Mitchell Brian Stanczuk
Collin Bennett Travis Gebo James Mitchell Elijah Stay
Romain Bennett Matthew Giannella Caitlyn Mitchell Tussan Stephens
Joseph Benziger Michael Gillingham Vincent Morales Brandon Stewart
Jonathan Bernhardt Anthony Giordano Jose Morales Joseph Stiglmeier
John Bessette Julia Glass Isiah Morant Renee Stone
Joseph Bintz Keaf Graham Na'Dia Moses Alexandra Storm
Kiera Blais Zachary Graham Abhinav Motepalli Rodney Strickland
Shyon Bobb Heinz Granderath Robert Muir Tyler Suchoski
Stephen Boldish Alexander Granger Kevin Mullady Michael Tagliafierro
Duane Bouck Angela Grant Austin Mulroy Kelly Talerico
Dillon Bowman Quennell Grimes Marilyn Mundell Anthony Tarantino
Ronald Brate Stephaun Grinage Juan Munguia Tashon Taylor
Ryan Brennan Kiernan Hanley Andres Munoz Justin Taylor
Destin Brooker Cody Hansen Bridget Murphy Andrew Taylor
Marcus Brown Nasibullah Hashimi Demetri Murray Nicholas Terry
Cole Brown Brendan Haverty Taylor Mutzafago Taylor Thackeray
Brittany Buckley Seth Hawk Michael Nadeau Nicholas Thomas
Karl Burkhardt Calvin Helms Jarrod Nash Elyssa Thomas
Andrew Campano Kristen Henderson Ryan Newman Devaunte Thornton
Giana Capone Ashless Hendrie Ryan Nicholson Jennifer Tolentino
Connor Carey Joshua Henry Caitlin Nolan Joseph Tortello
Sean Carey Llaney Hernandez Thomas Nolan III Stella Tremper
Joseph Carroll Grayson Heyward Tyler Novak Joshua Tucker
Vito Caselnova James Hilton Ryan O'Donoghue John Tuma II
Stephen Celestino Aaron Hinman Kenneth Orton Tyler Ullman
Paul Cellucci Dylan Hidgekiss Priscilla Oyanedel-Hernandez Morgan Umholtz
Patrick Chamberlain Corey Holloman Alejandro Peraza Richie Vadney
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Jeffrey Chaparro Seamus Honeywell Erica Perry Pedro Valentin-Santiago
Brian Chapple Zachary Houston Azani Peterkin Anthony Villano
Eric Charland Ryan Hughes Taylor Pettis Gianna Vitale
Marquis Chisom Brandin Jack Brad Pinkus Robert Viziolo
Jose Chuchuca Mamadu Jalloh Thomas Pleat Aliqua Walker
Nicholas Churchill Derrick James Jacob Popiel Joseph Walkup
Andrew Cino Zishan Janjua John Poveromo Chaim Walters
Lia Clemons Gary Jeffries Ahmon Powell Dillon Warner
Alred Collins Harshan Johal Tramaine Pringle Mazhar Warriach
Li Contini Christopher Joseph Michael Proulx Tyler Weaver
Daniel Conway Davis Kakely Abass Qasim Brandon Weed
Brandon Cosme Sonupreet Kaur Matthew Radom Kyle Weiskittel
Chad Cox Lauren Kolek Chris Ramos Allison Weiss
Todd Cox Angelo Kress Eric Randio Tyler White
Thomas Crowley Kira Lachanski Lemario Reyes Timothy Wiggins II
Mark Cusano Eric LaClair Michael Reynolds Ryan Willetts
Zeke Daggett Nicholas Latella Brittany Richmond Caitlyn Willey
Kaleea Davis Jonathan Laura Devin Rios Shawn Williams
Avriana Davis Ryan Lawyer Alejandro Rivera-Colon Jaquan Williams
Ian Decker Kyle Leibach Cameron Roberts Sherrod Williams
Andrew Deehan Sean Lenahan Felix Rodriguez Rahlonte Wilson
Jeremiah Degiorgio Michael Leonardo William Roe Brandon Wilson
Jack Demino Joseph Lewis IV Michael Rolla Sadaia Wilson
Brian Derochie Casey Leyendecker Andrew Rollis Brandon Wright
Mackenzie Desmond Alisha Libruk Matthew Romano Joseph Yanni
Jacob Dieterle Andy Lin Devin Rondeau Taylor Zwijacz
Florisson Dieujuste Dylan List Christopher Roscoe
Youssef Eddelymy Andrea Livingston Brandon Rumley
Mark Egan Jeffrey Lord Joseph Saetta
V. Firefighter list #63-185 Non-Selections
The Commission voted unanimously to accept the non-selections for the
following candidate under the listed reason for disqualification.
Not Recommended for Hire after Psychological Testing & Evaluation – 1 candidate
VI. Establishment of Eligible Lists
Customer Contact Specialist
The Commission voted unanimously to establish the list noted above.
VII. Creation of New Job Specifications
City Arborist
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Director of Programs and Supportive Services (Albany Housing Authority)
Executive Assistant (Albany Housing Authority)
Executive Deputy Commissioner of Administration
Junior Policy Analyst
Safety & Training Coordinator
Senior Compliance Coordinator
Senior Services Coordinator
The Commission voted unanimously to accept the new job specifications.
VIII. Amendment of Job Specifications
Communications Coordinator
The Commission voted unanimously to accept the job specification
amendment.
IX. Old Business
X.
No old business reported.
XI. New Business
No new business reported.
XII. Adjournment
The Commission adjourned at 5:11 p.m.
Next regular meeting: Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The Commission reschedule the Wednesday January 26, 2022 standing meeting to
Wednesday, January 19th, 2022.
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Agenda
AGENDA
Meeting of the Albany Municipal Civil Service Commission held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021
at 4:30pm via video conference in accordance with the health and safety guidelines issued by NYS
due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ATTENDEES: Thomas McNaughton, Commissioner and Chair
Linda Jackson-Chalmers, Commissioner
Michael Cassidy, Commissioner
Phillip Banaszek, City of Albany Assistant Corporation Counsel
Tatiana Diaz, City of Albany Human Resources Generalist III
Tolani Elumade, City of Albany Human Resources Director
I. Call to order
II. Approval of November 22, 2021 meeting minutes
III. Report of appointments to the Competitive, Non-Competitive, Exempt and Labor Class
The Civil Service Office reported on the following Permanent Appointments in the
Competitive Class:
Name Title Agency/Department Date
Tashawna Rogers Payroll Administrator Admin Services 11/30/2021
Dylan Spring Financial Analyst General Services 11/30/2021
The Civil Service Office reported on the following Provisional Appointments in the
Competitive Class:
Name Title Agency/Department Date
Gretchen Ingersoll Information Clerk General Services 10/25/2021
Carly Tracy Crime Analyst Police 11/08/2021
Albany Community
Terrence Chandler Maintenance Assistant 11/08/2021
Development Agency
Associate Computer Software
James Helou Police 11/09/2021
Tech
Lauren Darman Vital Statistics Specialist Vital Statistics 11/15/2021
Erin Glennon Principal Planner Planning 11/22/2021
Senior Water Treatment Plant Water and Water
Eric Hurley 11/29/2021
Operator Supply
Chief Water Treatment Plant Water and Water
Joseph Rysedorph 11/29/2021
Operator Supply
Assistant Chief Water Treatment Water and Water
Rodney Smith 11/29/2021
Plant Operator Supply
Bldgs. and Regulatory
Alphonso Lester Information Clerk 12/06/2021
Compliance
Bldgs. and Regulatory
Amanda Pierce Permit Technician 12/06/2021
Compliance
Jasleen Jaspal Planner Planning 12/06/2021
Bldgs. and Regulatory
Vincent Giovannone Code Enforcement Inspector 12/06/2021
Compliance
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Name Title Agency/Department Date
Water Treatment Plant Assistant Water and Water
Jessica Summers 12/15/2021
Operator Supply
The Civil Service Office reported on the following Provisional Promotions in the
Competitive Class:
Name Title Agency/Department Date
Erin Glennon Principal Planner Planning 11/22/2021
Poulomi Sen Planner Planning 11/22/2021
Assistant Chief Water Treatment Water and Water
Rodney Smith 11/29/2021
Plant Operator Supply
The Civil Service Office reported on the following Non-Competitive Class appointments:
Name Title Agency/Department Date
Edward Stallworth Laborer III Water and Water Supply 10/13/2021
Irving Slaughter Laborer II General Services 10/21/2021
Joshua Haynes Laborer III Water and Water Supply 10/27/2021
Jeffrey Multari Refuse Equipment Operator- OE General Services 10/28/2021
James Holmes Sanitation Worker General Services 11/04/2021
Dan Futia Labor Foreman Police 11/22/2021
Guy Jacobs School Crossing Officer Police 11/22/2021
Lakeiya White Recreation Assistant Recreation 11/29/2021
Izay Harris Laborer II Recreation 11/30/2021
Ernest Smith III Laborer II Recreation 12/06/2021
Rafal Mazurek Laborer III Water and Water Supply 12/08/2021
The Civil Service Office reported on the following Labor Class appointments:
Name Title Agency/Department Date
Shannon Yaggle Custodial Worker Police 11/01/2021
IV. Police Officer list #63-027 Non-Selections
Candidates to submit for disqualification for failing to respond to canvass:
Connor Adams Austin Ellis Michael Lugo Francis Santander
Logan Alaxanian Michael Engwer Ricardas Lukosiunas Joseph Santiago
Brandon Albertson Kevin Estrada Raymond Mahr Marco Santomassino
Ryan Albright Kenneth Faath Anisa Manreka Robert Sardinia
Jenica Albright Celine Felicello Dominick Marinucci William Sass Jr.
Griffen Allen Brittanty Ferenczy Caelan Marsh Austin Schlenker
Dharon Allen Hunter Finley James Marx Jillian Sciocchetti
Markus Allman James Fiorini Nathaniel Masick Austin Scott
Arafat Alshegaa Cameron Flynn Erilson Matos Gaith Shahin
Stephen Alvarez Rebecca Ford James McCabe Navi Shaw
Antonio Archina Alec Forezzi James McPartlin Connor Simpson
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Rea Armstrong Andrew Frasier Evan McShane Harinder Singh
Zack Baird Robert French James Mellon III Gursharn Singh
Shannen Barrett Joshua Fugitt Hera Merritt Ally Sligh
Anthony Barsoum James Futia Matthew Michetti Ryan Slocum
Ethan Bartlett Jeshua Galusha Kirkland Mihalek Floyd Smalls
Tavita Basdeo Taylor Gamache Nicholas Milani Ba Soe
Jeremy Bauer Kelvin Garcia Kimberly Miller Guy Soumah
Michael Beers Cody Garner Pierre Millett Taran Speer
Emily Bender Gabriella Garofalo Charles Milos Charles Sperbeck
Quentin Benjamin Daniel Geary Erika Mitchell Brian Stanczuk
Collin Bennett Travis Gebo James Mitchell Elijah Stay
Romain Bennett Matthew Giannella Caitlyn Mitchell Tussan Stephens
Joseph Benziger Michael Gillingham Vincent Morales Brandon Stewart
Jonathan Bernhardt Anthony Giordano Jose Morales Joseph Stiglmeier
John Bessette Julia Glass Isiah Morant Renee Stone
Joseph Bintz Keaf Graham Na'Dia Moses Alexandra Storm
Kiera Blais Zachary Graham Abhinav Motepalli Rodney Strickland
Shyon Bobb Heinz Granderath Robert Muir Tyler Suchoski
Stephen Boldish Alexander Granger Kevin Mullady Michael Tagliafierro
Duane Bouck Angela Grant Austin Mulroy Kelly Talerico
Dillon Bowman Quennell Grimes Marilyn Mundell Anthony Tarantino
Ronald Brate Stephaun Grinage Juan Munguia Tashon Taylor
Ryan Brennan Kiernan Hanley Andres Munoz Justin Taylor
Destin Brooker Cody Hansen Bridget Murphy Andrew Taylor
Marcus Brown Nasibullah Hashimi Demetri Murray Nicholas Terry
Cole Brown Brendan Haverty Taylor Mutzafago Taylor Thackeray
Brittany Buckley Seth Hawk Michael Nadeau Nicholas Thomas
Karl Burkhardt Calvin Helms Jarrod Nash Elyssa Thomas
Andrew Campano Kristen Henderson Ryan Newman Devaunte Thornton
Giana Capone Ashless Hendrie Ryan Nicholson Jennifer Tolentino
Connor Carey Joshua Henry Caitlin Nolan Joseph Tortello
Sean Carey Llaney Hernandez Thomas Nolan III Stella Tremper
Joseph Carroll Grayson Heyward Tyler Novak Joshua Tucker
Vito Caselnova James Hilton Ryan O'Donoghue John Tuma II
Stephen Celestino Aaron Hinman Kenneth Orton Tyler Ullman
Paul Cellucci Dylan Hidgekiss Priscilla Oyanedel-Hernandez Morgan Umholtz
Patrick Chamberlain Corey Holloman Alejandro Peraza Richie Vadney
Jeffrey Chaparro Seamus Honeywell Erica Perry Pedro Valentin-Santiago
Brian Chapple Zachary Houston Azani Peterkin Anthony Villano
Eric Charland Ryan Hughes Taylor Pettis Gianna Vitale
Marquis Chisom Brandin Jack Brad Pinkus Robert Viziolo
Jose Chuchuca Mamadu Jalloh Thomas Pleat Aliqua Walker
Nicholas Churchill Derrick James Jacob Popiel Joseph Walkup
Andrew Cino Zishan Janjua John Poveromo Chaim Walters
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Lia Clemons Gary Jeffries Ahmon Powell Dillon Warner
Alred Collins Harshan Johal Tramaine Pringle Mazhar Warriach
Li Contini Christopher Joseph Michael Proulx Tyler Weaver
Daniel Conway Davis Kakely Abass Qasim Brandon Weed
Brandon Cosme Sonupreet Kaur Matthew Radom Kyle Weiskittel
Chad Cox Lauren Kolek Chris Ramos Allison Weiss
Todd Cox Angelo Kress Eric Randio Tyler White
Thomas Crowley Kira Lachanski Lemario Reyes Timothy Wiggins II
Mark Cusano Eric LaClair Michael Reynolds Ryan Willetts
Zeke Daggett Nicholas Latella Brittany Richmond Caitlyn Willey
Kaleea Davis Jonathan Laura Devin Rios Shawn Williams
Avriana Davis Ryan Lawyer Alejandro Rivera-Colon Jaquan Williams
Ian Decker Kyle Leibach Cameron Roberts Sherrod Williams
Andrew Deehan Sean Lenahan Felix Rodriguez Rahlonte Wilson
Jeremiah Degiorgio Michael Leonardo William Roe Brandon Wilson
Jack Demino Joseph Lewis IV Michael Rolla Sadaia Wilson
Brian Derochie Casey Leyendecker Andrew Rollis Brandon Wright
Mackenzie Desmond Alisha Libruk Matthew Romano Joseph Yanni
Jacob Dieterle Andy Lin Devin Rondeau Taylor Zwijacz
Florisson Dieujuste Dylan List Christopher Roscoe
Youssef Eddelymy Andrea Livingston Brandon Rumley
Mark Egan Jeffrey Lord Joseph Saetta
V. Firefighter list #63-185 Non-Selections
Not Recommended for Hire after Psychological Testing & Evaluation – 1 candidate
VI. Establishment of Eligible Lists
Customer Contact Specialist
VII. Creation of New Job Specifications
City Arborist
Director of Programs and Supportive Services (Albany Housing Authority)
Executive Assistant (Albany Housing Authority)
Executive Deputy Commissioner of Administration
Junior Policy Analyst
Safety & Training Coordinator
Senior Compliance Coordinator
Senior Services Coordinator
VIII. Amendment of Job Specifications
Communications Coordinator
IX. Old Business
X. New Business
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XI. Adjournment
Next regular meeting: Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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