Civil Service Commission
Regular MeetingDanbury, CT · February 22, 2023
Minutes
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Meeting
MINUTES
February 22, 2023
4:30 P.M.
Via Videoconference (ZOOM)
Roll Call:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Susan Ward. Also present were Commissioner Rick
Rogers, Nelly Espinal, Chief Examiner, Patrick Ridenhour, Chief of Police, Michael Sturdevant,
Deputy Police Chief, Christina Henry, HR Generalist, and Ginny Werner, Director of Human
Resources, Aleyda Martinez, HR Assistant and members of the public, Konrad Dziedzic,
Brandon Ernst and Joseph Deluca.
Minutes: Meeting February 8th, 2023
Motion made by Commissioner Rogers, seconded by Chair Ward, to accept the meeting minutes
dated February 8th, 2023. Motion carried unanimously.
Personnel Status:
New Hires: William Magrino, David Viertel, Olgamarianne Orengo, Miguel Perdomo, Carmen
Mistretta, Stephen Perry- Police Officers- Police Department
Thomas Blackman- Truck Driver- Highway Department
Promotions: Anthony Mistretta, Police Sergeant – Police Department
New Business:
Request Removal of Candidates– Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
Chair Susan Ward offered the candidates being considered for removal from the Entry Level
Police Officer eligibility list, the opportunity to enter into executive session, should they wish to.
None of the candidates requested to move into executive session. It was further explained by the
Director of HR that any information discussed would remain on the record, and those candidates
present, understood.
Motion made by Commissioner Rogers, seconded by Chair Ward, to remove applicant 242020-
Konrad Dziedzic from the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion made by Commissioner Rogers, seconded by Chair Ward, to remove applicant 220567-
Brandon Ernst from the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Commissioner Rogers, seconded by Chair Ward, to remove applicant 233915-
Joseph Deluca from the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Commissioner Rogers, seconded by Chair Ward, to remove applicant 215295-
Alexander Moran from the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List. Motion carried
unanimously.
Request Removal of Candidates– Certified Police Officer Eligibility List
Motion made by Commissioner Rogers, seconded by Chair Ward, to remove applicant 589911-
Michael Benzinger from the Certified Police Officer Eligibility List. Motion carried unanimously.
Qualification of Applications: - Lead Pipe Installer_
Motion made by Commissioner Rogers, seconded by Chair Ward, to accept applicant 46810378.
Applicant 52662789 was rejected for lack of experience. Given that there is only one applicant
that met the requirements for this position, the Department head interview will be used in lieu of
the oral exam. Motion carried unanimously.
Qualification of Applications: - Plumbing HVAC Inspector_
Motion made by Commissioner Rogers, seconded by Chair Ward, to accept the following
applicants: 52683863, 52660223 and52758674. The following applications were rejected for
lack experience or lack of meeting the minimum requirements: 52613884 and 52813666. Motion
carried unanimously.
Certification of the Clerk Typist II Eligibility List
Motion made by Commissioner Rogers, seconded by Chair Ward, to certify the Clerk Typist II
Eligibility list with an expiration date of February 22, 2024. Motion carried unanimously.
Certification of the Equipment Mechanic Eligibility List
Motion made by Commissioner Rogers, seconded by Chair Ward, to certify the Equipment
Mechanic Eligibility list with an expiration date of February 22, 2024. Motion carried
unanimously.
Adjourn
Motion made by Commissioner Rogers, seconded by Chair Ward, to adjourn. Motion carried
unanimously.
Agenda
HUMAN RESOURCES/CIVIL SERVICE
155 DEER HILL AVENUE
DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810
(203) 797-4598
FAX (203) 796-1611
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023
4:30 PM
(This meeting will be recorded on ZOOM)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Roll Call:
Minutes: Review and accept previous meeting’s minutes from Wednesday, February 8th,
2023
Personnel Status:
New Hires: William Magrino, David Viertel, Olgamarianne Orengo, Miquel Perdomo,
Carmen Mistretta, Stephen Perry- Police Officers- Police Department
Thomas Blackman- Truck Driver- Highway Department
Promotions: Anthony Mistretta, Police Sergeant – Police Department
New Business:
Remove Candidates
Entry Level Police Officer – Candidates 215295, 233915, 220567, 242020
Certified Police Officer- 589911
● Qualifications of Applicants
Lead Pipe Installer
Plumbing HVAC
Certification of Eligibility List
Clerk Typist II
Equipment Mechanic
Adjourn
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