Civil Service Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · June 24, 2020
Minutes
URBANA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, June 24, 2020
TIME: 4:00 P.M.
PLACE: *Held virtually due to Governor’s Stay at Home order
The Urbana Civil Service Commission met in regular session on June 24, 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 and Emily Klose.
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 May 27 and June 10, 2020 meetings of the Commission
for approval. Motion duly made by Commissioner Betz and seconded by Commissioner Nally, and carried by
roll call vote as follows:
Aye: Betz, Nally
Nay: None
Public Participation
Input via Zoom
Christopher Hansen discussed ensuring that City positions’ titles should accurately reflect the true nature of
the respective positions, ensuring that citizens have open access to City services, and that employees are
held accountable. Emily Klose requested that salary information be provided.
Action Items
A. Request to modify Administrative Services Manager job description
Liz Borman presented the request to modify the classification of Administrative Services Manager.
Changes were primarily reflective of the recent reorganization of the Human Resources and Finance
Department. Commissioner Nally moved approval and Commissioner Betz seconded, and carried by roll
call vote as follows:
Aye: Knight, Betz, Nally
Nay: None
B. Request to add classification: Labor and Employee Relations Manager/Attorney
Liz Borman presented the request to add the classification Labor and Employee Relations
Manager/Attorney, which will replace one Assistant City Attorney position. The position will be part of
the Human Resources and Finance Department, and will focus on labor and employment matters.
Commissioner Betz requested the salary range; the vote was deferred until Ms. Borman provided the
information. Commissioner Nally moved approval and Commissioner Knight seconded, and carried by
roll call vote as follows:
Aye: Knight, Nally
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June 24, 2020
Nay: None
C. Request to add classification: Sustainability and Resilience Officer
Liz Borman discussed the Public Works Department reorganization that began in July 2019, which
including moving the Environmental Sustainability Division into Administration. As the position would
no longer be considered a division head, it became eligible for inclusion in the classified service. The
position title is also recommended for modification due to the changing nature of the position’s duties.
Commissioner Betz moved approval and Commissioner Nally seconded, and carried by roll call vote as
follows:
Aye: Knight, Betz, Nally
Nay: None
D. Request to establish passing score: Arborist
Femi Fletcher requested the Commission establish a passing score for Arborist based on the minimum
qualifications. Ms. Fletcher answered questions from the commissioners. Commissioner Nally moved
approval and Commissioner Knight seconded, and carried by roll call vote as follows:
Aye: Knight, Nally
Nay: None
E. Request to establish passing score: Community Engagement Coordinator
Femi Fletcher requested the Commission establish a passing score for Community Engagement
Coordinator based on the minimum qualifications of the position. Ms. Fletcher noted the success of the
recruitment, with nearly 100 applicants thus far. Commissioner Nally moved approval and Commissioner
Knight seconded, and carried by roll call vote as follows:
Aye: Knight, Nally
Nay: None
Informational and Discussion Items
None
Notes
*Tom Betz was present for the first ten minutes of the meeting until the connection was lost.
**Liz Borman disconnected for approximately two minutes, between the marks of 11:30 and 13:30, during
which time Femi Fletcher acted as Recording Secretary.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Borman, Recording Secretary
Agenda
NOTICE OF REGULAR 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 regular meeting.
DATE: Wednesday, June 24, 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 and June 10, 2020
3. Public comment
4. Action items
A. Modify Administrative Services Manager job description
B. Add classification: Labor and Employee Relations Manager/Attorney
C. Add classification: Sustainability and Resilience Officer
D. Establish passing score: Arborist
E. Establish passing score: Community Engagement Coordinator
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 22, 2020.
Elizabeth Borman
Attest: Elizabeth Borman, Human Resources Mgr.
*Due to the Governor and Mayoral Emergency Covid-19 Orders, the Urbana City Council Chambers will
be not be open to the public during this meeting. Commission members will meet remotely using Zoom,
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the start time on the date of the meeting. Your statement will be read into the record per public input
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