Civil Service Commission

CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866 REGULAR MEETING City council chambers monDAY, JUNE 18, 2012 MINUTES PRESENT: elio Delsette, Chairperson robert mains, commissioner Kimberly galvin, commissioner CHAIRPERSON DELSETTE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 5:18pm. . Chairperson DelSette opened the public comment period. There being no one wishing to speak, Chairperson DelSette closed the public comment period. Commissioner Mains made a motion to approve the May 30, 2012 minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Galvin. Ayes all. CITY CENTER: Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the Non-Competitive appointment of Stephen Keefe to the position of Working Supervisor effective February 4, 2012. Seconded by Commissioner Galvin. Ayes all MAYOR: Commissioner Galvin made a motion to confirm the Provisional appointment of Amy Rich to the position of Administrative Aide effective June 11, 2012. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the temporary appointment of Paul Male to the position of Zoning & Building Inspector effective May 31, 2012 up to and including August 31, 2012. Seconded by Commissioner Galvin. Ayes all. Commissioner Mains made a motion to approve the re-instatement of Stephen Henderer to the position of Assistant Building Inspector on a part time (on call as needed) basis effective July 2, 2012 contingent upon his retirement on June 30, 2012. Seconded by Commissioner Galvin. Ayes all. Commissioner Galvin made a motion to approve the Non-Competitive appointment of Barbara Kirkwood to the position of Telephone Operator part time (20 hours per week) effective June 20, 2012. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. PUBLIC SAFETY: Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the Provisional appointment of Andrew Krupski to the position of Traffic Control Maintainer I effective June 4, 2012. Seconded by Commissioner Galvin. Ayes all. Commissioner Galvin made a motion to confirm the temporary Labor Class appointment of Richard Duff to the position of Laborer effective June 4, 2012 up to and including August 31, 2012. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. PUBLIC WORKS: Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the Labor Class appointment of Brandon Krawczwk to the position of Laborer effective 05-22-12. Seconded by Commissioner Galvin. Ayes all. Commissioner Galvin made a motion to confirm the Non-Competitive appointment of Richard Smith to the position of Maintenance Mechanic I effective June 11, 2012. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. RECREATION: Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the following Non-Competitive appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Galvin. Ayes all. Andrew Bartlett Sports Program Coordinator effective 06-15-12 Matthew Flynn Skate Guard effective 07-07-12 Ryan Flynn Skate Guard effective 07-07-12 Jeffrey Geller Sports Program Coordinator effective 06-15-12 Stephanie Geller Sports Program Coordinator effective 06-15-12 Myah Ondreyko Sports Program Coordinator effective 06-15-12 Riley McGuiggan Skate Guard effective 07-07-12 Jacob Sewell Sports Program Instructor effective 08-15-12 Dakota Smith Skate Guard effective 07-07-12 Christopher Wildy Sports Program Coordinator effective 08-15-12 Commissioner Galvin made a motion to confirm the following temporary Non-Competitive appointments to the summer Camp Saradac program effective June 12, 2012 up to and including August 30, 2012. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Abigail Aldrich Susan Caccavale Lindsey Cote Maggie Dowd Mary Egan Michelle Fraser Trevor Hallaran Chelsea Kane Matthew Lacy Andreia Marcuccio Joseph Marcuccio Jessica Masse Angela Mastrianni Mary Kate Moran James Perry Jocelyn Peters Amanda Ryan Jake Sewell Elizabeth Smith Callie Southerland Anthony Sullivan Walker Tedford Eliza Vogt SCHOOL DISTRICT: The Commission discussed the job specifications involved in the care of special needs students. The Commission discussed the School District’s habit of providing information on the day of the meeting; not providing the Commission with the opportunity to review the information prior to the meetings. The Commission expressed their concern over the length of time; the secretary met with the school district in August, the Teacher Aides requested assistance in October. The Commission discussed the letter submitted by the school district’s attorney and the reference to the law suit brought by the Mayor against civil service. The Chairperson explained that at no time has “reclassification” been mentioned in regards to the special needs students’ situation. The job specifications for nurses and teacher aide positions are being revised. The titles have not been changed; the duties are being more clearly defined. Also there has been communication between the Union, Teacher Aides and the School District. The revised job specifications have been submitted on several occasions without any comments from the School District. The job specifications reflect the school district’s letter to the teacher aides stating that the nurses will be the “primary” care position. Commissioner Galvin made a motion that due to the short span of time between the May and June meetings and the fact that the school year is almost over the Commission take no action at this time and adopt the job specifications at the July 25, 2012 meeting when school is no longer in session. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. The Commission will not take any action on the proposed new position until the signed new position duty statement is received in the Commission office. Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the following Labor Class appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Galvin. Ayes all Carey Barber-Thobae School Monitor effective 06-07-12 Bambi Carlsson Food Service Helper effective 06-13-12 Commissioner Galvin made a motion to confirm the following Non-Competitive appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Carey Barber-Thobae Teacher Aide effective 06-07-12 Account Clerk part time effective 06-07-12 Clerk part time effective 06-07-12 Stephen Carson Custodian part time effective 06-29-12 CIVIL SERVICE: The secretary announced that the City Council had approved the re-appointment of Robert Mains to the Civil Service Commission for a period of 6 years effective June 1, 2012 up to and including May 31, 2018. The secretary presented the Commission with the model rules recommended and suggested by the New York State Department of Civil Service for adoption. The secretary informed the Commission that she had sent a copy of the probationary rule changes to all the appointing authorities. The secretary identified where the model rules were different that the current City of Saratoga Springs Municipal Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. The secretary stated that she would like to be prepared to adopt the model rules at the September Commission meeting. The New York State Department of Civil Service will be assisting the secretary throughout the process. ESTABLISH ELIGIBLE LIST for the following class titles: Communication Clerk #69-647 established June 18, 2012 up to and including June 18, 2012 Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor #60-287 established June 18, 2012 up to and including June 18, 2013 Revise Firefighter Eligible List due to the receipt of the grades from an active Military candidate that established eligible list had to be revised to include the successful candidate. The duration of the eligible list was not effected. Chairperson DelSette made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:40p. The next Civil Service Commission meeting is scheduled for 9:00am on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Approved: July 25 2012 Respectfully submitted by:____Patsy Berrigan_______________ Secretary