Civil Service Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · May 30, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
May 30, 2018
URBANA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Called by the Commission
The regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission (the “Commission”) of the City of Urbana, an Illinois
municipality (the “City”), was held on May 30, 2018 in the Executive Conference Room of the Urbana City
Building.
Commission Members: Present: Marion Knight, Thomas Betz and Tracy Nally
Staff Present: Elizabeth Borman, Assistant Human Resources Manager
Proceedings
Commissioner Knight called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. and Ms. Borman recorded the minutes. A
quorum of commissioners were present, and the meeting, having been duly convened, was ready to proceed
with business.
Approval of Minutes
Staff presented to the Commission the minutes of the April 18, 2018 meetings of the Commission for
approval. Commissioner Nally noted minutes as presented reflected two incorrect dates and omitted
Commissioner Betz’s attendance. Motion duly made by Commissioner Nally, seconded by Commissioner
Knight and unanimously adopted, the minutes were approved with modifications.
Additions to the Agenda
None
Public Participation
None
Action Items
A. Request to approve job description and classification for Financial Analyst
Staff presented the proposed job description and classification for Financial Analyst, noting that the
position would be initially posted internally. Commissioner Knight inquired as to whether there was
a qualified applicant base; Ms. Borman responded that the position’s hiring manager believed there
to be. Motion to approve duly made by Commissioner Betz, seconded by Commissioner Nally and
unanimously adopted.
B. Request to approve job description and classification for Staff Accountant
Staff presented the proposed job description and classification for Staff Accountant, noting that this
position would be posted to both internal and external applicants. This position reflects a
modification of duties currently performed by the City Accountant, as well as the addition of a
number of duties assigned to the Grants Compliance Specialist position. Motion to approve duly made
by Commissioner Betz, seconded by Commissioner Nally and unanimously adopted.
C. Request to approve passing score for Electrical Inspector
Staff requested the Commission approve a passing score for Electrical Inspector based on the
minimum qualifications of the position. Motion to approve duly made by Commissioner Betz,
seconded by Commissioner Nally and unanimously adopted. This proposed passing point, based on
the applications received to date, does not result in observed disparate impact.
Informational and Discussion Items
D. Staff provided updates on recent updates regarding employment actions.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Borman, Recording Secretary
Agenda
NOTICE OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Urbana City Building
Executive Conference Room
400 South Vine Street
Urbana, Illinois
Those wishing to attend should dial 100 on the phone located next to the 2nd floor security door.
PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, notice is hereby given that the Civil Service Commission
of the City of Urbana will hold a regular meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in the
2nd Floor Executive Conference Room, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, Illinois.
AGENDA
1. Call to order and roll call.
2. Approval of minutes: April 18, 2018
3. Additions to agenda
4. Public comment
5. Action Items
A. Request to approve job description and classification for Financial Analyst.
B. Request to approve job description and classification for Staff Accountant.
C. Request to approve passing score for Electrical Inspector.
6. Informational and Discussion Items
7. Adjournment
Todd Rent
Human Resources Director/Civil Service Chief Examiner
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Persons with a disability may request a reasonable
accommodation by contacting the City of Urbana’s ADA Coordinator, in person or in writing at 400 S. Vine Street, Urbana,
Illinois 61801; by telephone at 217‐384‐2466 or TTY 217‐384‐2447; or by email at hro@urbanaillinois.us. Notification of at
least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable
arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
I hereby certify that the agenda for the above stated meeting(s) was posted at the Urbana City Building, 400 S. Vine St., on Friday, May
25, 2018.
Elizabeth Borman
Attest: Elizabeth Borman, Asst. Human Resources Mgr.
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