Civil Service
Regular MeetingBattle Creek, MI · March 25, 2013
Minutes
Official Proceedings of the Battle Creek Civil Service Commission
City Hall
10 N. Division Street
Commission Chambers
Battle Creek, Michigan
March 25, 2013
4:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Judith Mudge, Gary Green
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Jennifer Cappell
STAFF PRESENT: Vicki Houser, Susan Bedsole, Larry Hausman, Martin Erskine, Howard Holt
and Chris Love
CALL TO ORDER:
President Mudge called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM, noting Comm. Cappell was not able to attend
the meeting due to a business commitment. President Mudge noted a quorum was present.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no petitions or communications
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. A motion was made by Comm. Green, supported by Comm. Mudge, to approve the Civil
Service Commission February 25, 2013 meeting minutes. All yes, none opposed. Motion
approved.
REPORTS:
There were no reports.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Certify the “2013 Fire Captain’s Eligibility List”
President Mudge noted the first order of business was for the Commission to certify the “2013
Fire Captain’s Eligibility List.”
A motion was made by Comm. Green, supported by Comm. Mudge, to certify the “2013 Fire
Captain’s Eligibility List.” All yes. Motion carried.
2. Certify the first candidate on the “2013 Fire Captain’s Eligibility List” (Chris Love)
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President Mudge stated the next order of business was to certify the first candidate on the
“2013 Fire Captain’s Eligibility List” – Chris Love. President Mudge opened the floor for
public comment.
Seeing no public comment, a motion was made by Comm. Green, supported by Comm. Mudge,
to certify the next candidate on the “2013 Fire Captain’s Eligibility List” – Chris Love. All yes,
none opposed. Motion approved.
3. Certify the next two candidates on the “2011 Fire Lieutenant Eligibility List” – James
Ramey and Eric Haines)
President Mudge stated the next order of business was to certify the next two candidates on the
“2011 Fire Lieutenant Eligibility List” – James Ramey and Eric Haines. President Mudge
opened the floor for public comment.
Seeing no public comment, a motion was made by Comm. Green, supported by Comm. Mudge,
to certify the next two candidates on the “2011 Fire Lieutenant Eligibility List” – James Ramey
and Eric Haines. All yes, none opposed. Motion approved.
4. Authorize the City Clerk to proceed with the “Fire Training Officer’s Exam.”
President Mudge stated the next order of business was to authorize the City Clerk to proceed
with the “Fire Training Officer’s Exam.” President Mudge opened the floor for public
comment.
Seeing no public comment, a motion was made by Comm. Green, supported by Comm. Mudge,
to authorize the City Clerk to proceed with the “Fire Training Officer’s Exam.” All yes, none
opposed. Motion approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
There were no Commission comments.
ADJOURNMENT
President Mudge adjourned the meeting at 4:04 PM.
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Agenda
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2013
4:00 P.M.
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS – ROOM 301
BATTLE CREEK CITY HALL
10 NORTH DIVISION STREET
BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. February 25, 2013
D. REPORTS
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Certify the “2013 Fire Captain Eligibility List”
2. Certify the next candidate on the “2013 Fire Captain Eligibility List” (Chris Love)
3. Certify the next two candidates on the “2011 Fire Lieutenant Eligibility List” (James Ramey and
Eric Haines)
4. Authorize the City Clerk to proceed with the “Fire Training Officer’s Exam.”
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS
H. COMMISSION COMMENTS
I. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Battle Creek will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and
audiotapes of printed materials being considered in the meeting upon notice to the City of Battle Creek. Individuals with disabilities
requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Battle Creek by writing or calling the following:
Victoria L. Houser
Office of the City Clerk
P. O. Box 1717
Battle Creek, MI 49016
(269) 966-3348 (Voice/TDD)
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