11/22/1960
-< ,. .,
~t.,.'..., "
\Yi;'.: ~.. .
~~t~: ~ . < .
~~i, (,' .
1-I'l'. i \,
1;1;.... ,
:it.:,. .
~:t}.>:', ',t
)~i~)':: . ' '
"." .....
\ ,-:--~ .
!;~~:', I
.' .
I" +'
., .
;i:.,. '.
H., '
i;{" .
C/.!..' ' "
i\. ,_
t....::' .
";-':""':' ,
:r' ..
':~') , ~:. " ~ .
L~" .
~/...:.:,.' '
':f>:..
!'....' .'
:.~" ,
(.\
t~ ", .. ..
~dl"'. ' .
:::.:.. .:'
i.'~'.. :" .
~:,.. :.
1" . < .
, ..~' .' ,
~',il'l ,
~ .' .
~~';.i
.c,~~(. ) ',.
.,"., ' .
... ...' - ...
~?i::..
. .,
/~ ~ '. ~ I
~;(;\::: I .
ir(." ..-:.
':~ '.:: ;. ~ '. ,
t~;r~~:; ::
~~;::; :
~,..
h~ "
~:' .:. . ,
'/'!, ,
).
Proceedings of the Civil Service Board meeting held Tuesday. November 22, 1960.
I
The Civil Service Board met in regular session Tuesday evening. November 22. 1960.
at 7:30 p.m., in the Civil Service office, Clearwater.
Members present: George Dalby, acting clairman; Mary Fay Biou011, R. B. Mauney
and Harold Wallace.
Gueots: Mr. J. Edmun Croft; Miller Davis, St. Petersburg Times reporter.
Meeting called to order by acting chairmans George Dalby.
Mr. Harold Wallace, newly elected member, welcomed by noard members.
'I
Minutes read of meeting held November 1, 1960. Mr. Dalby brought up subject of
dismissed employees. He felt that the Board 1s 1n error asking for explanations
and wanted this point on record. Following brief discussion, minuteo then
approved as read.
Subject of mailinn resignation forms to employees who abandon jobs without notice,
discussed. Board members agreed that department heads should be instructed to
discontinue this practice.
Director read copy of directive sent by City Manager to the department heads
concerning automatic increases. It was the consensus of the Board that employees
should either be diocharged as unsatisfactory during the probationary period,
or if kept on, given the automatic increases when due.
At this point, Mr. J. Edmun Croft, certified applicant for License Inspector's
position, given the opportunity to describe to the Board the results of his interview
with the City Manager and two City Commissioners, regarding the position of License
lnspector. Mr. Stewart. City Manager; Mr. Watkins and Mr. Weatherly, Commisoioners,
informed Mr. Croft that the job of License Inspector is not open and that Mr. Stewart
requested tbe Civil Service Board not to advertise the job. According to records,
withdrawal request was not made until after position had been advertised publicly.
Mr. 'Watkins and Mr. Weatherly both said that the job is not opens that the Civil
Service Board should not have advertised it and that the salary is $126.00 rather
than $138.00. They felt Mr. James Thompson had been doing work of both Safety
Supervisor and License Inspector, and there was no reason for the matter to be
pursued. Mr. Croft said that he would take up the matter at the next City
Commission meeting as he wanted the situation brought before the public.
Director reported no reply to Board's letter sent the City Manager concerning
salary increases for two employees. Mr. Mauney and Mrs. Bissell felt that the
Board should hire an attorney in an effort to settle this matter. Mr. Dalby did
not agree. He thought the question ,could be decided only by going to court.
Mr. Mauney concurred. Mr. Dalby requested the Director write the City Manager and
ask that he reply to Board's letter prior to the next meeting, December 6.
Letter read from Mr. Stewarts City Manager, concerning request of John Wynn,
Refuse Collector, for fifteen additional days sick leave. Mrs. Bissell moved,
seconded by Mr. Wallace, that additional sick leave be granted. Motion carried.
Communication read from Fire Chief R. C. Dobson, attached letter from Robert Longs
firefighter, in connection with 51. longevity pay. Board members felt that a
precedent had been set by granting longevity pay to others with broken service.
Director instructed to refer Chief Dobson's letter. back to him and request that
he send his letter through the proper channels via City Manager.
.:
.~~<,,'; ,..
t:'i.::.' . "
f.~. :~:.:',' ';. :.
~ 'l~ :: 1, .., .. ,
>;:;::.;::;.~.
/<'",;......'. .,
.. .
~i~,:..: ,: ..
"',~" .
Letter read from Hr. Mooro. Parks & Rccreation Director, regarding a part-time
Assistant for his office. Board members agreed that approval by the City Manager
in writing should be obtained by Mr. Moore for the Board.
Reported no reply, concerning leave of absence. Marion Clark Byrd, Refuse Department.
Mrs. Bissell advised that the letter had been mailed from Mr. Kilgore's office
in an effort to locate this employee.
Director read letter of commendation to Hr. Moloney, Maintenance Superintendent.
Members agreed that the typing of the sick leave rules should be postponed until
a fifth member of the Board 1s appointed.
Reported resignations. Mr. Mauney, seconded by Mrs. Bissell, moved that resignation
of William Cameron, Refuse Collector, be accepted. Motion carried.
Letter read from Mr. J. D. Nelson, Gas Superintendent, regarding Earl Perryman.
employee in the Gas Division. Hr. Nelson advises that Mr. Perryman is no longer
able to work and should be removed from pay roll. Board agreed to hold matter in
abeyance until department head decides what action he is to take.
Reported certifications. Board members agreed to go along with Mr. Dalby.s
recommendation and approve temporary appointment of Tamerlyn Chamberlain,
Serviceman II.
Following discussion. the Board concurred that department heads should advise
their employees procedure for applying for certification to permanent statuB at
the end of their probationary period. Director instructed to furnish department
heads with copy of excerpts from law pertaining to application for certification
to permanent status, for posting on bulletin boards in each department and division.
. 'i.
., Discussed certification of applicants for Communication Clerk I position,
Utilities Department. Board members said'that the department head should choose
from applicants referred to him. whose names are on eligibility list.
Mr. Dalby appointed Mrs. Bissell to investigate the details of the suspension of
.To~ Williams, Refuse Collector.
.\
. There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, meeting
adjourned until next meeting night. December 6. 1960, 7:30 p.m.
Respec~fully submitted.
// 'y
c/ 01 /77.
,,/:('7 -c ~'1/ )I CJ cJ~rl'
George Dalb~CCing chairma
. /!6l~ t ~<A'- c.......<r-v-V--l.
Ruth E. BroWn, Personnel Director
,t ,