Civil Service Commission

CITY OF SARA TOGA SPRINGS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 474 BROADWAY, CITY COUNCIL ROOM SEPTEMBER 25TH 2024 MINUTES PRESENT: CHAIRPERSON HOLMES COMMISSIONER ZANGRANDO COMMISSIONER ALTAMARI ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECORDING OF PROCEEDINNGS The proceedings of this meeting are audio recorded for the benefit of the Commissions Coordinator who acts as Secretary. Because minutes are not a verbatim record of the proceedings, the minutes are not a word for word transcript of the recordings. The meetings will be live streamed and the video archive posted on the city website. CHAIRPERSON HOLMES CALLED THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AT 9:32 am and opened the public comment period. There being no one to speak, public comment period was closed. Commissioner Zangrando made a motion to approve the July 2024 minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Altamari. Motion carries unanimously. Commissioner Zangrando made a motion to approve the August 2024 minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Altamari. Motion carries unanimously. DPW Chairperson Holmes made a motion to approve the following labor class appointment. Seconded by Commissioner Altamari. Motion carries unanimously. Laborer Sheila O’Donnell Effective 08/26/24 Commissioner Zangrando made a motion to approve the following leave of absence. Seconded by Commissioner Altamari. Motion carries unanimously. Engineering Technician James Buner Effective Laborer FINANCE Deputy Commissioner Heather Crocker appeared before the commission to discuss the proposed abolishment of two information technology titles. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Altamari made a motion to approve the abolishment of the singular competitive title of Director of Information Technology. Seconded by Commissioner Zangrando. Motion carries unanimously. Commissioner Altamari made a motion to approve the abolishment of the singular competitive title of Information Security Analyst. Seconded by Commissioner Zangrando. Motion carries unanimously. Chairperson Holmes made a motion to approve the following leave of absence. Seconded by Commissioner Altamari. Motion carries unanimously. Microcomputer Systems Manager Jeff Cornick Effective 09/02/24 – 09/02/25 Chairperson Zangrando made a motion to approve the following provisional promotional appointment. Seconded by Commissioner Altamari. Motion carries unanimously. Information Technology Systems Manager Jeff Cornick Effective 09/02/24 PUBLIC SAFETY Commissioner Zangrando made a motion to approve the following temporary non-competitive class appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Altamari. Motion carries unanimously School Crossing Guards Alfred Bracy Effective 09/05/24 – 06/30/25 School Crossing Guards Eden Cmpbell Effective 09/05/24 – 06/30/25 School Crossing Guards Linda Cocco Effective 09/05/24 – 06/30/25 School Crossing Guards Timothy DiDonna Effective 09/05/24 – 06/30/25 School Crossing Guards Susan Dockrell Effective 09/05/24 – 06/30/25 School Crossing Guards John Getler Effective 09/05/24 – 06/30/25 School Crossing Guards Sandra Lacy Effective 09/05/24 – 06/30/25 School Crossing Guards Eithne Lerman Effective 09/05/24 – 06/30/25 School Crossing Guards Richard Robischon Effective 09/05/24 – 06/30/25 Commissioner Altamari made a motion to approve the following leave of absences. Seconded by Commissioner Zangrando. Motion carries unanimously. Firefighter Paramedic Owen Cobart Effective 09/10/24 – 05/16/25 Police Officer John Alfano Effective 09/10/24 – 05/16/25 Police Officer Kevin Quigley Effective 08/24/24 - 02/24/25 Page 1 of 3 RECREATION Assistant Administrative Director of Recreation Lisa Morahan appeared before the commission to discuss the request for a new title position of a singular competitive Recreation Office Administrator. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Altamari made a motion to approve the request. Seconded by Commissioner Zangrando. Motion carries unanimously. Chairperson Holmes made a motion to approve the following non-competitive class appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Zangrando. Motion carries unanimously. Recreation Leaders (part time) Devin Armer Effective 09/17/24 Recreation Leaders (part time) Emmett Barnes Effective 09/07/24 Recreation Leaders (part time) Elijah Callender Effective 09/07/24 Recreation Leaders (part time) Matthew Jensen Effective 09/11/24 Recreation Leaders (part time) Sarah Karns Effective 11/01/24 Recreation Leaders (part time) Grace Lapp Effective 09/14/24 Recreation Leaders (part time) Nia Law Effective 09/07/24 Recreation Leaders (part time) Christy Plumadore Effective 09/07/24 Recreation Leaders (part time) Vivian Whitney Effective 09/14/24 Recreation Specialists (part time) Elizabeth Veitch Effective 09/07/24 SCHOOL Commissioner Altamari made a motion to approve the following provisional appointments. Seconded by Chairperson Holmes. Motion carries unanimously. Clerk Julie Nolan Effective 09/03/24 Keyboard Specialist Christine Lorenz Effective 07/30/24 Commissioner Altamari made a motion to approve the following completed probationary periods. Seconded by Commissioner Zangrando. Motion carries unanimously. School Monitors Sheri Carter Effective 09/05/24 Commissioner Zangrando made a motion to approve the following non competitive class appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Altamari. Motion carries unanimously. Clerks (part time) Lindsay Heidelmark Effective 09/03/24 Keyboard Specialists (part time) Lindsay Heidelmark Effective 09/03/24 Keyboard Specialists (part time) Kathleen Tomaski Effective09/03/24 Registered Professional Nurses (School) Yvonne Dellivenen Effective 09/03/24 School Bus Assistants Cindy Aussicker Effective 07/24/24 School Bus Drivers Daniel McDonnell Effective 08/27/24 School Bus Drivers Lisa Hollner Effective 08/21/24 Teacher Aides Marie English Effective 09/03/24 Teacher Aides Tammy Gazella Effective 09/03/24 Teacher Aides Lindsay Heidelmark Effective 09/03/24 Teacher Aides Maranda Keyes Effective 09/05/24 Teacher Aides Angelique LaFrenire Effective 09/03/24 Teacher Aides Megan Peckham Effective 09/03/24 Teacher Aides Laura Quiranta Effective 09/03/24 Commissioner Zangrando made a motion to approve the following labor class appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Altamari. Motion carries unanimously. Food Service Helpers Lisa Bates Effective 09/03/24 Food Service Helpers Lindsay Heidelmark Effective 09/03/24 School Monitors Jessica Berlin Effective 09/03/24 School Monitors Lindsay Heidelmark Effective 09/03/24 School Monitors Carolyn Lauzon Effective 09/03/24 Commissioner Altamari made a motion to approve the following temporary non competitive class appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Zangrando. Motion carries unanimously Clerks (part time) Barbara MacKenzie Effective 08/19/24 – 09/03/24 Clerks (part time) Julie Nolan Effective 08/28/24 – 08/30/24 Groundskeeper Robert Burnett Effective 08/19/24 – 08/22/24 Keyboard Specialist Mary Nann Effective 08/12/24 – 11/12/24 01/02/25 – 03/05/25 Keyboard Specialists (part time) Michelle Poitras Effective 07/01/24 – 08/30/24 CIVIL SERVICE Permanent Appointments from Established Eligible Lists Accounts Department Office Supervisor #62-942 Barbara Brindisi Effective 08/06/24 Benefits Specialist #60-990-010 Megan Pone Effective 09/25/24 Custodian #11-624 Susan Fudger Effective 08/26/24 Human Resources Administrative Assistant #63-237 Derek Masterson Effective 09/25/24 Page 2 of 3 Establish Eligible Lists Benefits Specialist #60-990-010 (1 candidate) Data and Assessment Coordinator #88-662-010 (1 candidate) Head Custodian # (7 candidates) Human Resources Administrator #87-034-010 (1 candidate) Human Resource Generalist #66-543-010 (1 candidate) Human Resources Administrative Assistant #63-237-010 (1 candidate) Real Property Appraisal Technician # (1 candidate) Secretary to the City Council #87-142-010 (27 candidates) *REMINDER* civil service announces and administers exams (#) whether there is a current vacancy or not, as civil service is responsible for having established eligible lists in the event of a vacancy*Eligible lists established as a result of these exams will be used to fill vacancies that arise. Exam Announcements *Date of Exam* Assistant Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator #68-133-010 and #75-538-010 11/09/24 Budget Director #88-653-010 10/26/24 Clerk #10-325 10/05/24 Reissued: 11/09/24 Custodian #11-625 10/05/24 Reissued: 11/09/24 Director of Risk and Safety #86-514-010 10/26/24 Grants Assistant #88-655-010 10/26/24 Information Technology Systems Manager #60-001-820 and #70-000-830 12/07/24 Keyboard Specialist #10-425 10/05/24 Reissued: 11/09/24 Microcomputer Systems Manager #60-007-500 12/07/24 Network Administrator #60-004-400 12/07/24 Police Officer #87-036-010 09/28/24 Public Safety Office Supervisor #86-484-010 10/26/24 Public Works Office Supervisor #86-483-010 10/26/24 Senior Clerk #86-330-010 10/26/24 Transportation Routing Clerk #85-741-010 10/26/24 Utilities Clerk #86-330-010 10/26/24 Vacancy Announcements Assistant Building and Construction Inspector (provisional) Computer Support Technician (provisional) Department of Public Works Purchasing Coordinator (provisional) Housing Authority Occupancy Specialist (provisional) Maintenance Mechanic (DPW) Network Administrator (provisional) Planner (provisional) Senior Planner (provisional) Vacated Positions Clerk Christine Beattie Resigned 08/13/24 Clerk Jamie DeFoe Resigned 08/26/24 Food Service Helpers Thomas Agunzo II Resigned 07/15/24 Food Service Helpers Lisa Bates Resigned 07/29/24 Food Service Helpers Karen Pagono Resigned 08/05/24 Police Officer Matthew Miller Resigned 08/27/24 Recreation Assistants (part time) Lillian C Bergbom Resigned 09/06/24 Recreation Assistants (part time) Sarah K Berls Resigned 09/06/24 Recreation Assistants (part time) Jensen Drennen Resigned 09/06/24 Recreation Assistants (part time) Hailey E Kopraski Resigned 09/06/24 Recreation Assistants (part time) Juliette Susi Resigned 09/06/24 Recreation Leaders (part time) Saadia Buckner Resigned 07/01/24 Recreation Leaders (part time) Sukhpreet Grewal Resigned 09/06/24 Recreation Leaders (part time) Sarah Mack Resigned 09/06/24 Recreation Leaders (part time) Anna Spadaro Resigned 09/06/24 Recreation Leaders (part time) Alicia Staiger Resigned 09/06/24 Recreation Specialists (part time) Benjamin Gleeksman Resigned 09/06/24 Recreation Specialists (part time) Annamarie Marks Resigned 09/06/24 Recreation Specialists (part time) Sarah Rosenberger Resigned 06/22/24 Teacher Aides Sarah Alford Resigned 09/01/24 Chairperson Holmes made a motion to close the meeting at 9:59am. Seconded by Commissioner Altamari. Motion carries unanimously. Prepared by: Corissa Salvo CSC approved___10/30/24______ Page 3 of 3