09/29/1959
Proceedings of the Civil Service Board meeting held September 29, 1959.
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The regular monthly meeting of the Civil Service Board was held on Tuesday evening,
September 29, 1959, following a meeting with the City Commissioners regarding the
1959 Pay Plan, at Sherwood's restaurant.
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Those present: Chairman R. B. Mauney; W. B. Birchall; Cl~rlc9 Coit. George Dalby
and Jack RUGsell.
Commissioners present at joint meeting: ~myor A. D. Finch; Mr. Cleveland Insco;
Col. James Watkins; City Manager Jamcs Stewart and Mr. Gerald Weimer.
Roard members and Commissioners reviewed and discussed the new Pay Plan and approval
granted for adoption of Plan A with increases retroactive to July 4, 1959. Plan B
was approved for adoption effective October 9, placing employes in the step in the
range according to length of service in ~heir particular position and title. Motion
was made by Mr. Russell and seconded by Mr. Birchall and vote' carried as to the ~_
above, and in addition, that an adjustment and grievance committee be appointed
following the adoption of Plans.
It was also recommended, in accordance with the law that the Appointing Authority
request establishment of the new positions and titles listed in the Plans, and
following approval by the Board, proper procedure be followed for certifying
qualified personnel in the new positions.
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Discussed weekend standby pay for gas servicemen I and II. It was recommended
that the sel~icemen rotate but no decision was made pending a survey being made
by Mr. Taylor according to the Appointing Authority as to the procedure followed
and pay given in other cities for standby duty.
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Regarding salary for Captain Beam, on probation for one year) following a four-
month suspension ending December 1, 1959, Director was instructed to contact
Chief Booth prior to the e~iration of the probationary period regarding a merit
increase from Step 1 to Step II.
Discussed with the City Manager the recording machine for the Civil Service Board.
Approval was granted to transfer the amount of $225.00 from the Civil Service
Board budget to the City Clerk's funds to apply on a new machine for the City
Clerk's office. Board agreed to accept the model at the presnet time in use in
the Oity Clerk's office with the understanding that the company recondition the
machine, furnish a foot pedal, back spacer, earphones and a conference micro-
phone and deliver in first-class condition for the amount of $225.00 with a
warranty.
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Utilities Department - Reported appointment of two salesmen - one for gas sales,
residence, and one for gas sales, commercial. These employees not to be under
Civil Service.
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Reported on resignations and appointments during the past month.
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Discussed "coffce break" t Building Maintenance Department. Reported to the
Board that the Department Head requested employees report 15 minutes earlier and
reduce their lunch period of one half bour to 15 minutcs in order to haVG the
15 minute relief period morning and afternoon, the privilege taken in other
departments. The City Manager was requested to investigate the reported
procedure and ,report to the Board.
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Reported two patrolmen for Police Department processed and certified for appoint-
ment by the Board, namely, Jerry Roberts and Robert Augor. Reported withdrAwal
of two applications by two others following processing. Motion made and passed
to waive the residence requirement for a period of 90 days for non-resident
applican~s, without police experience, in addition to the rule presently in
effect that applications may be accepted from those qualified applicants with
police experience from other States.,. Motion made and passed tl~t all applications
from police applicants, meeting the requirements, be referred to Chief Booth for
thorough investigation prior to conducting examinations.
Approved unanimously printing the Employees handbook. Mr. RusBell recommended
a quantity of 5000. Director instructed to get quotations on quantities of 3000
and 5000 from at least two printers and on art work.
Director asked for decision as to thoBe'~ligible to compete in the Traffic
Captain's examination. It was agreed that the examination for Traffic should
,be confined to those sergeants with special training in traffic work. It was
also agreed' that the examination should have a weight of 807. for the written
test and 207. for an oral. The oral Board to consist of experts in traffic
problems.. '
Announcement Was ,made that the examination for Utilities Serviceman I and Meter
',Reader i had ,been scheduled for October 16th and the examination for Recreation
Supervisor II, Men's and Boys' activities and Women's and Girls' activities for
'October 22. 1959, in the Civil Service office.
no 'further business to come before the Board at this time. motion
adjourn until next 'regular meeting night.
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