Civil Service Commission

CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866 REGULAR MEETING City council chambers Tuesday, june 27, 2017 MINUTES PRESENT: elio Delsette, Chairperson robert mains, commissioner Mark Cacozza, Commissioner Tara Chhabra, Human Resources Manager - Library CHAIRPERSON DELSETTE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 9:35am Chairperson DelSette made a motion to approve the May 31, 2017 minutes as corrected. Seconded by Commissioner Cacozza. Ayes all. ACCOUNTS: The secretary explained to the Commission that the Accounts Department was interested in filling a temporary Grant funded position to assist in records retention. Commissioner Mains made a motion to approve the temporary appointment of Kyle Wagner to the position of Records Management Clerk effective June 1, 2017 up to and including December 31, 2017 FINANCE: The secretary informed the Commission that the Exempt Classification review form was not submitted by the Finance Commissioner. Chairperson DelSette made a motion to table this item until the July meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. HOUSING AUTHORITY: Chairperson DelSette made a motion to approve the Provisional appointment of Jennifer Barkley to the position of Housing Authority Assistant effective June 12, 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Chairperson DelSette made a motion to approve the Provisional appointment of Lindsay Hernandez to the position of Housing Authority Assistant effective June 12, 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. LIBRARY: Tara Chhabra appeared before the Commission to explain that the Library would like to continue to review positions as they become vacant or if there is an anticipated vacancy. The Library Building Monitor position has evolved from its original conception such as setting up meeting rooms to monitoring patrons’ code of conduct. The Library Board would also like to add the physical requirements of the position. Ms. Chhabra explained that in the 22 years in the current location the Library has become a refuge for Homeless people during inclement weather and more of a community center. The Library still uses the City of Saratoga Springs Police Department for patrons “under the influence” or “inappropriate behavior.” Chairperson DelSette thanked Ms. Chhabra for working closing with the Commission and keeping the Commission up-to-date regarding changes within positions duties/responsibilities. Chairperson DelSette made a motion to approve the recommended changes to the Library Building Monitor job specification as proposed by the Library Boards. Seconded by Commissioner Cacozza. Ayes all. MAYOR: The secretary presented the Commission with the newly revised job specification for Human Resources Administrator. The proposed revisions to the minimum qualifications are intended to expand the candidate pool. Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to approve the requested revisions to the minimum qualifications for the Human Resources Administrator position. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. The secretary informed the Commission that the paper work for the Planner position had not been submitted. Chairperson Delsette made a motion to table this item until the paper work is completed and received in the Civil Service Commission office. Seconded by Commissioner Cacozza. Ayes all. PUBLIC SAFETY: Chairperson DelSette made a motion to approve the Labor Class appointment of Aaron Smith to the position of Cleaner (on a part time basis) assigned to the Police Department effective June 14 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to approve the Provisional appointment of James Herkel to the position of Code Enforcement Technician effective June 4, 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Commissioner Mains made a motion to approve the Provisional appointment of Kris Vanderzee to the grant funded position of Code Enforcement Technician effective June 5, 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Cacozza. Ayes all. PUBLIC WORKS: Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to approve the Provisional appointment of Steven Lashomb to the position of Arborist effective June 26, 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Commissioner Mains made a motion to approve the Non-Competitive appointment of Gene Ellis to the position of Motor Equipment Operator effective June 11, 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Cacozza. Ayes all. Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to approve the Labor Class appointment of Brandon Murray to the position of Laborer (on a part time bases) effective June 26, 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. RECREATION: Commissioner Mains made a motion to approve the following Non-Competitive appointments. Seconded by Chairperson DelSette. Ayes all. effective Natalie Collura Recreation Leader July 9, 2017 Tony DeVizzio Sports Program Coordinator July 8, 2017 Benjamin Gleeksman Sports Program Coordinator July 10, 2017 Christian Lewis Sports Program Instructor July 3, 2017 Ronald Lewis Sports Program Coordinator July 3, 2017 Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to approve the following temporary summer camp appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. effective Linda Byers School Bus Driver June 27, 2017 Donna Joslyn School Bus Driver June 27, 2017 Cathy LaMontain School Bus Driver June 27 2017 Olivia Lescault Camp Counselor June 13, 2017 Robert Lane School Bus Driver July 10, 2017 Patricia Wheeler School Bus Driver July 19, 2017 Commissioner Cacozza made a motion approve the following temporary appointments to the Youth Parking Program effective July 19, 2017 up to and including September 8, 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Anthony DeVizzio Evan Klotz Schuyler Scirocco SCHOOL DISTRICT: Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to approve the Temporary appointment (leave coverage) of Donna Wendell to the position of Assistant School Lunch Director effective June 5, 2017 up to and including July 5, 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Commissioner Mains made a motion to confirm the following Labor Class appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Cacozza. Ayes all effective Lisa Bates School Monitor 05/31/17 Monica Berrios-McKeon School Monitor 06/14/17 Food Service Helper 06/14/17 Camila Chesley School Monitor 05/31/17 Mary Fitzgerald School Monitor 05/31/17 Katrina Keech Food Service Helper 06/14/17 Thomas Kvasnack Food Service Helper 06/14/17 Angela Marchetti School Monitor 05/31/17 Food Service Helper 05/31/17 Michelle O’Rourke School Monitor 05/31/17 Isabelle Prak Food Service Helper 06/14/17 Amy Rypkema School Monitor 06/14/17 Food Service Helper 06/14/17 Shaton Vance School Monitor 05/31/17 SCHOOL DISTRICT: Chairperson Cacozza made a motion to confirm the following Non-Competitive appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Effective Monica Berrios-McKeon Teacher Aide 06/14/17 Food Service Cashier part time 06/14/17 Erin Carey Teacher Aide 05/31/17 Camila Chesley Keyboard Specialist part time 05/31/17 Clerk part time 05/31/17 Teacher Aide 05/31/17 Mary Fitzgerald Teacher Aide 05/31/17 Kathleen Goss Teacher Aide 06/05/17 David Longe School Bus Assistant 07/01/17 Angela Marchetti Keyboard Specialist part time 05/31/17 Clerk part time 05/31/17 Teacher Aide 05/31/17 Food Service Cashier (part time) 05/31/17 Harold Wayne Milligan Custodian part time 06/05/17 Dan Musgrove School Bus Driver 05/31/17 Michelle O’Rourke Keyboard Specialist part time 05/31/17 Clerk part time 05/31/17 Teacher Aide 05/31/17 Kathy Piscitelli Frank Teacher Aide 05/31/17 Amy Rypkema Food Service Cashier part time 06/14/17 Teacher Aide 06/14/17 Brooke Szczesniak Registered Professional Nurse (School) 06/14/17 Shaton Vance Keyboard Specialist part time 05/31/17 Clerk part time 05/31/17 Teacher Aide 05/31/17 CIVIL SERVICE: The Commission reviewed the medical documentation for a Police Sergeant alternate test date request. Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to approve an alternate test date upon release from the medical doctor. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. Commissioner Cacozza made a motion to approve an alternate test date of Monday, June 12, 2017 for the Police Sergeant examination due to active military duty. Seconded by Commissioner Mains. Ayes all. The secretary explained to the Commission that the School District does not want to hire anyone who does not have a high school diploma or a GED. The Food Service Helper position is in the Labor Class, therefore, there are to be no qualifications for appointment to the position. The secretary asked if we could place on the job specification that the School District is desirous of a high school education or food service experience. After a lengthy discussion the Commission determined that Civil Service Law dictates that positions in the Labor Class positions do not have minimum qualifications. Therefore, the job specification will state: Minimum qualifications NONE The secretary explained to the Commission that it has come to her attention that BOCES no longer issues certifications upon completion of the Vehicle Safety Course. The minimum qualifications for the Vehicle Traffic Controller position states that an applicant must be 17 years of age and possess a certification from BOCES. BOCES is willing to provide a letter stating that the applicants have completed the necessary courses to enable them to perform the duties of the Vehicle Traffic Controller position; if this would be acceptable to the Commission. Commissioner Mains made a motion to revise the minimum qualifications for the Vehicle Traffic Controller position to read: At least 18 years of age OR at least 17 years of age with written verification from BOCES that applicant has successfully completed the required vehicle safety course. Seconded by Commission Cacozza. Ayes all. EXAMINATION WAS ORDERED for the following class title: Arborist Housing Authority Assistant Librarian I Public Safety Dispatcher CIVIL SERVICE: EXAMINATIONS WERE ANNOUNCED for the following class title: Assistant Building & Construction Inspector #60-128 Code Enforcement Technician #68-033 Librarian I #68-835 ESTABLISH ELIGIBLE LISTS for the following examinations: Assistant Police Chief #77-348 Firefighter #61-738 Police Chief #77-347 Chairperson DelSette made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:55am. The next Civil Service Commission meeting is scheduled for 9:30am on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Approved: Respectfully submitted by:____Patsy Berrigan_______________ Secretary