Civil Service Commission

CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866 REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, February 29, 2012 5:00 pm MINUTES PRESENT: Elio DelSette, Chairperson Robert mains, commissioner Absent: Kimberly Galvin, Commissioner CHAIRPERSON DELSETTE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 5:15pm. Chairperson DelSette opened the public speaking session at 5:16pm. The secretary read John Kaufman’s letter addressed to the Commission. Mr. Kaufman inquired into the Civil Service Commission taking any punitive action filed against the Housing Authority. Mr. Kaufman also questioned the lack of classifying and filling a “security” position which appeared to be an emergency situation a few months ago. The secretary stated that she had not had an opportunity to meet with the Executive Director – due to her schedule not the Executive Director’s schedule. The secretary stated that she had contacted the Executive Director earlier in the day and was told that the Housing Board had made a determination to take no action until after the comprehensive audit was completed. As for the security position; the renovation project which included new windows, doors and locks have been completed. The building is more secure then when the Laborer was responsible for logging people in and out, locking doors and securing the building. Chairperson DelSette made a motion to wait until the exterior audit report was received and reviewed before making a determination as to whether any additional action is to be taken by the Civil Service Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson DelSette closed the public speaking session. Chairperson DelSette made a motion to approve the January 31, 2012 meeting minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. PUBLIC SAFETY: Commissioner made a motion to confirm the Provisional appointment of Patrick Lacijan to the position of Automotive Service Manager effective February 18, 2012. Seconded by Chairperson DelSette. Ayes all. Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the Labor Class appointment of Kevin Moynihan to the position of Cleaner (Police Department) effective February 11, 2012. Seconded by Chairperson DelSette. Ayes all. PUBLIC WORKS: The Commission reviewed the job specifications for Automotive Mechanic I, Automotive Mechanic II and Automotive Mechanic III. In order to bring the job specifications in compliance with the approved title as listed in the City of Saratoga Springs Municipal Civil Service Rules, the Commission combined the duties and responsibilities of these job specifications into one job specification titled Automotive Mechanic. Commissioner Mains made a motion to approve the title and job specification of Automotive Mechanic as presented. Seconded by Chairperson DelSette. Ayes all Commissioner Mains made a motion to approve a change to the minimum qualifications for the Motor Equipment Operator job specification by adding “5 years of full time paid public works experience” as recommended by the Commissioner of Public Works. Seconded by Chairperson DelSette. Ayes all. Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the Non-Competitive appointment of Kevin Older to the position of Heavy Equipment Operator effective February 13, 2012. Seconded by Chairperson DelSette. Ayes all. Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the Non-Competitive appointment of Matt Lacey to the position of Maintenance Mechanic II effective February 20, 2012. Seconded by Chairperson DelSette. Ayes all. PUBLIC WORKS: Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the Non-Competitive appointment of Clifford Staring to the position of Maintenance Mechanic II effective February 20, 2012. Seconded by Chairperson DelSette. Ayes all. Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the Non-Competitive appointment of Mark Roberts to the position of Maintenance Mechanic II effective February 20, 2012. Seconded by Chairperson DelSette. Ayes all Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the Non-Competitive appointment of Jerod DeLaney to the position of Maintenance Mechanic I effective February 20, 2012. Seconded by Chairperson DelSette. Ayes all. Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the Non-Competitive appointment of Michael Meers to the position of Maintenance Mechanic I effective February 20, 2012 Seconded by Chairperson DelSette Ayes all The Commission discussed Utilities System Location Technician appeal request. The secretary was instructed to meet with the Commissioner of Public to clarify the position duties. Chairperson DelSette made a motion to table any Works decision until the March meeting. SCHOOL : Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the following Labor Class appointments. Seconded by Chairperson DelSette. Ayes all. Traci Davis School Monitor effective 02/27/12 Daniel Garcia Food Service Helper effective 02/15/12 Holly Stach School Monitor effective 02/27/12 Suzan Truax School Monitor effective 02/27/12 Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the following Non-Competitive appointments. Seconded by Chairperson DelSette. Ayes all. Sarah Fogle Teacher Aide effective 02/15/12 Lisa Joseph Teacher Aide effective 02/15/12 Clerk part time effective 02/15/12 Account Clerk part time effective 02/15/12 Arianna Richards School Grounds Monitor effective 02/15/12 David Sanford School Bus Driver effective 02/15/12 Patricia Shultes School Bus Driver effective 02/15/12 Holly Stach Clerk part time effective 02/27/12 Senior Clerk part time effective 02/27/12 Keyboard Specialist part time effective 02/27/12 Teacher Aide effective 02/27/12 Roberta Suta School Bus Driver effective 02/27/12 Suzan Truax Clerk part time effective 02/27/12 CIVIL SERVICE : The Commission discussed Utilities System Location Technician appeal request. The secretary was instructed to meet with the Commissioner of Public to clarify the position duties. Chairperson DelSette made a motion to table any Works decision until the March meeting. ORDER EXAMINATIONS for the following class titles: Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor ordered January 31, 2012 ANNOUNCE EXAMINATIONS for the following class titles: Communication Clerk Community Relations Coordinator Public Safety Dispatcher Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor APPROVE APPLICATIONS for the following examination: Clerk #10-312 approved – 56 disapproved - 2 Firefighter #68-461 approved – 44 disapproved - 3 ESTABLISHED ELIGIBLE LIST for the following examinations: IT Administrative Assistant/Accounts Manager #63-593 established February 27, 2012 through February 27, 2014 Senior Account Clerk #67-223 established February 27, 2012 through February 27, 2014 Police Officer #66-450 established February 27, 2012 through February 27, 2016 Principal Account Clerk #79-128 & #63-149 established February 27, 2012 through February 27, 2014 Meeting was adjourned at 6:00pm. The next meeting is scheduled for March 29, 2012 at 5:15pm. Approved: March 29, 2012 Respectfully submitted by:_____Patsy Berrigan______________ Secretary