Civil Service Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · June 10, 2020
Minutes
URBANA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, June 10, 2020
TIME: 4:00 P.M.
PLACE: *Held virtually due to Governor’s Stay at Home order
The Urbana Civil Service Commission met in special session on June 10, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Commissioners physically present: None
Commissioners present virtually: Marion Knight, Thomas Betz, and Traci Nally.
Staff present virtually: Femi Fletcher, Human Resources Generalist and Liz Borman, Human Resources
Manager.
Others present remotely: Christopher Hansen
Proceedings
Commissioner Knight called the meeting to order at 4:02 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 February 5, 2020 meeting of the Commission for
approval. Motion duly made by Commissioner Betz, seconded by Commissioner Nally, and unanimously
adopted, the minutes were approved.
Public Participation
Public input via Zoom: Christopher Hansen said he felt the City of Urbana lacks transparency and employee
accountability. He expressed concerns regarding the Civilian Police Review Board and Human Relations
Office, and encouraged City officials to safeguard citizen access to their own government. He also
encouraged the Commission to be thoughtful in considering job titles and ensuring the position-holders are
accountable for their enumerated responsibilities.
Action Items
A. Modify Community Outreach Coordinator job description
Femi Fletcher presented the request to modify the Community Outreach Coordinator position. She
explained that upon conducting a strategic analysis of the position, the title of “Community Engagement
Coordinator” more appropriately reflected the nature of the job. She also noted that the experience
requirement had been expanded to encompass social service-related fields. These changes were proposed
to encourage a large and diverse pool of applicants. Commissioner Nally noted that the header on the job
description should be modified, and moved approval; Commissioner Betz seconded. Motion approved.
B. Modify classification: Prevention & Education Officer
Femi Fletcher presented the request to modify the classification of Prevention and Education Officer by
amending the requirement for Fire Officer I certification at the time of hire to obtaining the certification
within 12 months of hire. She explained that due to restrictions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic,
classes related to this certification have been suspended. Commissioner Nally moved approval;
Commissioner Betz seconded. Motion approved.
Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2020
Informational and Discussion Items
None
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting adjourned at 4:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Borman, Recording Secretary
Agenda
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, notice is hereby given that the Civil Service
Commission of the City of Urbana will hold a special meeting.
DATE: Wednesday, June 10, 2020
TIME: 4:00pm
PLACE: *to be held virtually via Zoom
AGENDA
1. Call to order and roll call.
2. Approval of minutes: May 27, 2020
3. Public comment
4. Action items
A. Modify Community Outreach Coordinator job description
B. Modify Prevention and Education Officer job description
5. Informational items
6. Adjournment.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Persons with a disability may request a reasonable
accommodation by contacting Elizabeth Borman, in writing at 400 S. Vine Street, Urbana, Illinois 61801; by telephone
at 217‐384‐2459, or by email at eeborman@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
Monday, June 8, 2020.
Elizabeth Borman
Attest: Elizabeth Borman, Human Resources Mgr.
*Due to the Governor’s shelter in place order, the Urbana City Building will be not be open to the
public during this meeting. Anyone can attend virtually via Zoom. Additional instructions are
attached. For those wishing to provide public input, please email your statement to Elizabeth
Borman at: eeborman@urbanaillinois.us by the start time on the date of the meeting. Your
statement will be read into the record per public input rules. Public input also may be provided
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will move forward during the meeting as necessary. Thank you for your understanding in this
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