Civil Service Commission

CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City council room Wednesday, January 25, 2017 PRESENT: ELIO DELSETTE, CHAIRPERSON ROBERT MAINS, COMMISSIONER MARK CACOZZA, COMMISSIONER Chairpersons DelSette called the meeting to order at 9:35AM Chairperson DelSette opened the public comment period at 9:36am. There being no one wishing to speak Chairperson DelSette closed the public comment period at 9:36am. Commissioner Mains made a motion to approve the December 21, 2016 meeting minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Cacozza. Ayes all. CITY CENTER: Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to approve the Non-Competitive appointment of Ryan McMahon to the position of Executive Director effective January 1, 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes al. Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to approve the temporary appointment of Mark Baker to the position of City Center Parking Structure Construction Coordinator effective January 1, 2017 up to and including February 28, 2018. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. MAYOR: The secretary informed the Commission that in accordance with Civil Service Law the paper work for the review of the Vacant Exempt Class Deputy Commissioner of Public Works had been submitted to the Department of Public Works. The secretary has not been contacted regarding this Commissioner Mains made a motion to approve the Non-Competitive appointment of L’Mia Michelle Groce-Tymann to the position of Clerk part-time effective January 4, 2017, Seconded by Commissioner Cacozza. Ayes all. PUBLIC WORKS: In accordance with Civil Service Law Section 41, the secretary submitted the Exempt Classification review form to the Department of Public Works. The secretary explained the required review and the 4 month time frame. As of the meeting, paper work had not been submitted. Commissioner Mains made a motion to approve the Commissioner of Public Works request to revise the supervisory chain for the Engineering Technician. Seconded by Commissioner Cacozza. Ayes all. “The work is performed under the general supervision of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, and the Public Works Business Manager, with direct supervision by the City Engineer.” Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to approve the Labor Class appointment of Luke Kenyon to the position of Laborer effective December 27, 2016. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to approve the Temporary appointment of Troy Bianco to the position of Engineering Technician effective January 17, 2017 up to and including April 17, 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. RECREATION: Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to approve the following Non-Competitive appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. effective William Capuano Recreation Leader 02/04/17 Jakeb House Senior Skate Guard 02/04/17 Sara Parker Senior Skate Guard 02/04/17 Ryan Sesselan Senior Skate Guard 02/04/17 Olivia Shapiro Senior Skate Guard 02/04/17 Margaret Sheehan Skate Guarf 02/04/17 Daniels Winters Senior Skate Guard 02/04/17 SCHOOL DISTRICT: The secretary explained to the Commission that the School Board will be abolishing the School Bus Discipline Office at the end of the school year – June 2017. The School District will not be filling this position in September of 2017. There is no established eligible list for this position title. Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to approve the Temporary appointment of Joseph Powers to the position of School Bus Discipline Officer effective January 11, 2017 up to and including June 30, 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Commissioner Mains made a motion to approve the Provisional appointment of Colleen Ash to the position of Clerk effective December 14, 2016. Ayes all. Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to confirm the following Labor Class appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. effective Jennifer Casavant School Monitor 12/14/16 Food Service Helper 12/14/16 Chris Casertino School Monitor 01/11/17 Stacie Connolly School Monitor 01/11/17 Carolina Drush School Monitor 01/11/17 Melody Ellis Food Service Helper 12/14/16 School Monitor 12/14/16 Barbara Frasier School Monitor 01/10/17 Tasmmy Heffner School Monitor 01/11/17 Mary Hines School Monitor 12/14/16 Ann Marie Kaye School Monitor 01/11/17 Jennifer Leinwol School Monitor 01/11/17 Diana Miller School Monitor 12/14/16 Food Service Helper 12/14/16 Doreen Smith School Monitor 01/11/17 Teresa Strubs School Monitor 01/11/17 Angela Tolan School Monitor 01/11/17 Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the following Non-Competitive appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Cacozza. Ayes all. effective Paul Alpert Teacher Aide 01/11/17 Kevin Calzonetti School Bus Driver 12/05/16 Jennifer Casavant Food Service Cashier 12/14/16 Teacher Aide 12/14/16 Food Service Motor Vehicle Operator 12/14/16 Chris Casterino Keyboard Specialist part time 01/11/17 Clerk part time 01/11/17 Teacher Aide 01/11/17 Lori Coffin Teacher Aide 12/14/16 Stacie Connolly Clerk part-time 01/11/17 Teacher Aide 01/11/17 Lori Desmarais Teacher Aide 01/11/17 Elizabeth Dimick School Bus Driver 12/15/16 Carolina Drush Keyboard Specialist part-time 01/11/17 Clerk part time 01/11/17 Teacher Aide 01/11/17 SCHOOL DISTRICT: Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the following Non-Competitive appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Cacozza. Ayes all. Melody Ellis Teacher Aide 12/14/16 Food Service Cashier part time 12/14/16 Keyboard Specialist part time 12/141/16 Clerk part time 12/14/16 Barbara Fraiser Teacher Aide 01/10/17 Mary Hines Keyboard Specialist part timet 12/14/16 Clerk part time 12/14/16 Teacher Aide 12/14/16 Alcira Henao School Bus Driver 12/12/16 Ann Marie Kaye Clerk part time 01/11/17 Keyboard Specialist part time 01/11/17 Teacher Aide 01/11/17 Jennifer Leinwol Teacher Aide 01/11/17 Keyboard Specialist part time 01/11/17 Clerk part time 01/11/17 Diana Miller Food Service Program Motor Vehicle Operator12/14/16 Teacher Aide 12/14/16 Keyboard Specialist part time 12/14/16 Clerk part time 12/14/16 Food Service Cashier 12/14/16 Amanda Mischenko School Bus Driver 12/19/16 Mark Phoenix Building Maintenance Mechanic 12/19/16 Evan Ross Automotive Mechanic 01/23/17 Michele Savage School Bus Assistant 12/14/16 Doreen Smith Clerk part time 01/11/17 Keyboard Specialist part time 01/11/17 Teacher Aide 01/11/17 Teresa Struhs Food Service Cashier 01/11/17 School Food Service Motor Vehicle Operator 01/11/17 Teacher Aide 01/11/17 Kevin Templin Working Supervisor 01/11/17 Angela Tolin Keyboard Specialist part time 01/11/17 Clerk part time 01/11/17 Teacher Aide 01/11/17 Eileen Tuohy Teacher Aide 12/27/16 Lance Vincent School Bus Driver 12/14/16 CIVIL SERVICE: The secretary explained that the Mayor would like the Commission to consider the reinstatement of Trish Bush to her previous position of Executive Assistant in the City Attorney’s office. Ms. Bush had moved to Texas in July but has returned to this area. In accordance with the City of Saratoga Springs Municipal Civil Service Rules a reinstatement can be made within one year of resignation. Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to approve the reinstatement of Trish Bush to the position of Executive Assistant effective March 1, 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to approve the alternate test date request for the Public Safety Dispatcher performance test. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Commissioner Mains approved the Keyboard Specialist alternate test date due to Religious Observance. Seconded by Commissioner Cacozza. Ayes all. The secretary explained Civil Service Law Section 55; testing accommodations and appointments. A candidate for the Clerk examination has requested 55A status. The secretary was instructed to accommodate the candidate as indicated on the IEP provided. Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to begin the 55A process for the Clerk applicant. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. CIVIL SERVICE: The Commission discussed the yearly submission of medical clearance and evaluation/ability to perform the duties of the position. Commissioner Mains made a motion to continue the medical evaluation for the duration of the appointment. Seconded by Commissioner Cacozza. Ayes all. The secretary explained that one of the provisional appointees has a serious medical condition which would make it difficult for the candidate to sit for the Clerical examinations on January 25, 2017. The secretary is requesting that the Commission grant this candidate a “medical” extension until such time that she is cleared by her physician. Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to grant a medical extension. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. EXAMINATIONS WERE ORDER for the following class titles: Assistant Police Chief ordered 01/05/17 Clerk ordered 12/22/16 Head Custodian ordered 05/05/17 Keyboard Specialist ordered 12/22/16 Police Chief ordered 01/05/17 Police Lieutenant ordered 01/05/17 Police Sergeant ordered 01/05/17 EXAMINATIONS WERE ANNOUNCE for the following class titles: Assistant Police Chief #77-348 Clerk #10-317 Keyboard Specialist #10-417 Firefighter #61-738 Police Officer #77-347 Web Content Coordinator #18-477 APPLICATIONS WERE APPROVE for the following class titles: Clerk #10-317 approved 46 Executive Assistant #62-676 approved 12 Head School Grounds Monitor #66-692 approved 2 Keyboard Specialist #10-417 approved 53 ELIGIBLE LISTS WERE ESTABLISHED for the following class titles: Account Clerk #10-816 established January 25, 2017 – January 25, 2021 Public Safety Dispatcher #64-148 Senior Typist #22-216 established January 25, 2017 – January 25, 2021 Senior Typist #70-216 established January 25, 2017 – January 25, 2021 Chairperson adjourned the meeting at 10:15am. Next meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2017. Approved: March 23, 2017 Respectfully submitted by:___Patsy Berrigan __Secretary