Civil Service Commission

CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CIViL SERVICE COMMISSION SARATOGA Springs, NEW YORK 12866 REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS wednesday, May 30, 2012 MINUTES PRESENT: elio delsette, chairperson Robert mains, commissioner Kimberly Galvin, commissioneR CHAIRPERSON DELSETTE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 5:15pm There being no one wishing to speak, Chairperson DelSette closed the public speaking session at 5:17pm. Chairperson DelSette made a motion to approve the April 30, 2012 minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. MAYOR: Chairperson DelSette made a motion to classify on temporary Zoning & Building Inspector position effective May 31, 2012 up to and including August 31, 2012. Seconded by Commissioner Galvin. Ayes all Chairperson DelSette asked the Deputy Mayor if she had anything to add and if she was in agreement. The Deputy Mayor said she had nothing to add and that she was in agreement. Chairperson DelSette thanked the Deputy for her cooperation with the Commission. PUBLIC SAFETY: Commissioner Mains made a motion to approve the transfer of Joshua Green to the position of Public Safety Dispatcher effective June 18 2012. Seconded by Commissioner Galvin. Ayes all. PUBLIC WORKS: Commissioner Galvin made a motion to confirm the Non-Competitive appointment of Lois Scarangello to the position of Account Clerk part time effective May 2, 2012. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. RECREATION: Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the following Non-Competitive appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Galviln. Ayes all. Tony Devizzio Sports Program Coordinator effective June 15, 2012 Trevor Hallaran Sports Program Instructor effective July 10, 2012 Larry Hazel Camp Saradac Director effective April 27, 2012 Jacob Sewell Skate Guard effective June 01, 2012 Rachel Signor Sports Program Counselor effective June 15, 2012 Christine Taber Sports Program Coordinator effective June 15, 2012 SCHOOL DISTRICT: The secretary presented the letter from the School District’s Attorney. The secretary reminded the Commission that this issue was brought before the Commission during the October 2011 meeting by the Teacher Aides. The secretary was verbally notified by the Union that the School Nurses, as the professional medical personnel, would be responsible for the diapering, toileting, and any activity involving bodily fluids. The Commission read the letter. Chairperson DelSette made a motion to table the review of job specifications for Teacher Aide, License Professional Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse until the June 18th meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Galvin. Ayes all. Chairperson DelSette made a motion to table the review of the new position classification form due to the lack of a signature on the document submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Commissioner Galvin made a motion to confirm the following Non-Competitive appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Memory Burcalow Custodian part time effective 06/12/12 Diana Caggiano School Bus Driver effective 05-23-12 Patrick Donworth School Bus Driver effective 05-11-12 Kevin Gomez School Bus Driver effective 05-11-12 Abigail Piro Teacher Aide effective 05-11-12 Clerk part time effective 05-11-12 Kevin Reed Custodian part time effective 05-29-12 Jerald Stephen Custodian part time effective 06-12-12 CIVIL SERVICE: The secretary presented the Commission with a written update from the Deputy Mayor explaining that she has had weekly meetings with the Visitor Center staff and that she will continue to do so on at least a weekly basis. The secretary presented the Commission with a letter from Albert Flick, Utilities Systems Location Technician objecting, once again, to the reclassification of his position. Mr. Flick feels the new title and job specification does not reflect the duties and responsibilities that he performs and has performed over the last 9 years and that is will have an adverse effect in his career. Commissioner Mains made a motion to approve the alternate test date for Fire Lieutenant to Monday, June 18, 2012 at 9:30am in the Civil Service Commission office. Seconded by Commissioner Galvin. Ayes all. EXAMINATIONS WERE ORDERED for the following class titles: Traffic Control Maintainer ordered May 21, 2012 APPLICATIONS WERE APPROVED for the following examinations: Assistant Building Inspector #68-535 approved - 6 disapproved – 1 Fire Captain #70-709 approved – 23 disapproved – 0 Fire Lieutenant #70-710 approved – 30 disapproved – 0 Zoning & Building Inspector #86-537 approved – 3 disapproved – 1 ESTABLISH ELIGIBLE LISTS for the following class titles: Program Coordinator #63-152 established May 30, 2012 to May 30, 2014 Chairperson DelSette made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:00pm. Seconded by Commissioner Galvin. Ayes all. The next Civil Service meeting is scheduled for 5:15 on Monday, June 18 2012. Approved: June 18, 2012 Respectfully submitted by:____Patsy Berrigan________ Secretary