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Civil Service Commission Meeting

Regular Meeting

Urbana, IL · July 29, 2020

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URBANA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, July 29, 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 July 29, 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 4:00 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 June 24, 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: Knight, Nally, Betz 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. He also requested information regarding the City’s mission, vision, and values that have been referenced in job descriptions. Action Items A. Request to add classifications of Human Resources Assistant and Human Resources Coordinator Liz Borman presented the request to add the classifications of Human Resources Assistant and Human Resources Coordinator. These positions would replace the existing Benefits Coordinator I and II positions, respectively. This change is requested due to the upcoming retirement of Rhonda Collins, Benefits Coordinator II. Only one position would be filled and would be based on the incumbent’s qualifications. HR Coordinator: Commissioner Nally moved approval and Commissioner Betz seconded, and carried by roll call vote as follows: Aye: Knight, Betz, and Nally. Nay: None. HR Assistant: Commissioner Nally moved approval and Commissioner Betz seconded, and carried by roll call vote as follows: Aye: Knight, Betz, and Nally. Nay: None. B. Request to add classification: Assistant City Engineer Liz Borman presented the request to add the classification of Assistant City Engineer. With the reorganization of the Public Works department and Engineering tem, the two appointed Assistant City Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes July 29, 2020 Engineer positions would merge into one position within the classified service. Commissioner Nally moved approval and Commissioner Betz seconded, and carried by roll call vote as follows: Aye: Knight, Nally, and Betz. Nay: None. C. Request to establish a passing score for Office Specialist Femi Fletcher presented the request to establish the passing score for Office Specialist at the minimum qualifications: 1) education equivalent to the completion of high school (additional specialized coursework in Business Administration, Office Science, or a related field is desirable) and two (2) years of increasingly responsible administrative, secretarial, and clerical experience. Commissioner Nally moved approval and Commissioner Betz seconded, and carried by roll call vote as follows: Aye: Knight, Nally, Betz Nay: None D. Request to supplement the list of candidates for Maintenance Worker Femi Fletcher explained that a recruitment for Maintenance Worker had been conducted last fall. The register currently has nine individuals remaining, four of whom have been interviewed. The hiring manager has requested to reopen the posting and add additional qualified candidates. Ms. Fletcher noted that this would not be a new list, but would supplement the existing list. She also explained that supplementing the existing register would allow additional candidates with preferential qualifications to be considered, which would support operational demands. Ms. Borman also noted that the original register had a relatively small number of candidates. Commissioner Nally moved approval and Commissioner Betz seconded, and carried by roll call vote as follows: Aye: Knight, Nally Nay: None Informational and Discussion Items Ms. Borman noted the following:  New hires: Daniel Meyer and Timothy Correll (Firefighters); Michael Lawrence (Electrician).  Promotions/Transfers: Shelby Mammano (Administrative Assistant II) and Kevin Morris (Maintenance Worker).  Separations: LeAnn Augustus (Administrative Assistant II), Valerie Marcotte (Police Services Representative), Elizabeth Beaty (Administrative Services Manager), and Jeremy Leevey (Fire Prevention and Education Officer). Christopher Hanson addressed the commission with concerns regarding the City’s mission, vision, and values. Commissioner Betz noted strategic planning processes in other jurisdictions and asked if this was something that the City has or would undertake so that this question is more public. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Knight directed staff to research the question. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting adjourned at 4:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Borman, Recording Secretary

Agenda

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (Amended) 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, July 29, 2020 TIME: 4:00pm PLACE: *to be held virtually via Zoom AGENDA 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Approval of minutes: June 24, 2020 3. Public comment 4. Action items A. Add classifications: HR Assistant and HR Coordinator B. Add classification: Assistant City Engineer C. Establish Passing Score: Office Specialist D. Supplement list of candidates: Maintenance Worker 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, July 27, 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, and 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 via Zoom. Topic: Civil Service Commission Time: Jul 29, 2020 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82021143966 Meeting ID: 820 2114 3966 One tap mobile +13126266799,,82021143966# US (Chicago) +13017158592,,82021143966# US (Germantown) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 820 2114 3966 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb8S73FZlg Public Input and Viewing for Urbana City Council, Committee of the Whole, and some Boards and Commissions Anyone can attend virtually via Zoom. We will not be monitoring or using the Chat window for meetings. The Zoom meeting information is listed on the agenda. Additional Instructions may be provided by the Chair or City staff. Providing Public Input Providing Public Input by e‐mail: We ask that if you possibly can, submit your public comments by email by the start of the meeting to the email address listed on the agenda. These will be read per city council rules and time limits*. Email must be received by the start of public input at the meeting and will only be taken during the public input portion of the agenda. Providing Public Input from a computer browser or the Zoom app on a mobile device: ∙ The link to join by computer is listed on the agenda. ∙ You do not need to install software on a computer to use Zoom. You can click “Join from your browser.” It appears Zoom prefers for users to download and install their meeting client software on your computer. Choose the option you are comfortable with and note, these may be browser specific. There is a Zoom app for smartphones. ∙ Make sure you have a microphone on your computer if you wish to speak. Please identify yourself with first and last name in Zoom for the record if you wish to speak*. FCC Guidelines will be followed. ∙ Please turn‐off any sound from other sources, as there will be a lag in the audio if you are also watching the meeting. You should see the meeting video stream through Zoom, see the staff presentation slides, and hear people talking. ∙ We will be muting participants except during public input, when they will be recognized to speak after raising their hand (see the next bullet point). Video will remain off for all members of the public, even while they are speaking. ∙ Per council rules you must identify yourself to provide public input with your first and last name*. During Public Input, if you wish to speak, please “Raise your hand” using the option as shown in the Participant window (if using the Phone App, this option is shown by touching your name). When called on by the chair or host, you will be un‐muted and you should state your name for the record per city code*. You can find tutorials and help information here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en‐ us/articles/201362193‐How‐Do‐I‐Join‐A‐Meeting‐ Providing Public Input by phone: ∙ Join by calling the phone number shown in the agenda. ∙ Callers will then be asked to enter the Meeting ID number followed by the # key. The Meeting ID number is listed on the agenda. ∙ All callers are muted by default. ∙ If you wish to speak, please “Raise your hand” by pressing *9 once ‐ this toggles the raise/lower hand option. When called on by the chair or host by your phone number, you will be un‐muted and you should state your name for the record per city code*. When you are done, the host will “lower your hand” and mute you ‐ there is no need to press any more buttons. As a reminder, public input can be received and is encouraged before the meeting via email as listed above. This is a work in progress, a learning situation for all involved, so we ask for your patience as we move forward. We are unable to provide computer and technical assistance and will move forward during the meeting as necessary. Thank you for your understanding in this difficult situation. * Public Meetings ‐ Ordinances No. 2011‐05‐033 & 2019‐08‐051, ILCS 120/2.06(g)

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