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Proceedings of Civil Service Board meeting held January 8t 1973.
The Clearwater Civil Service Board met in regular session on Monday evening,
January 8, 1973 in the Civil Service Office at City Hall.
Members present: William A. Ramsey, Armand Falz.one, Cliff Stephena and
Arlie Schardt
Visitors: Mary Drew, President of CEA, Wesley Brettel, Fire Department,
Bill BTyant, Fire Department, John Anthony, Public Service
Department, W. C. Stopher and Paul Rettig, Utilities Department,
Gerald Weimer, Asst. City Manager and Attorney Robert Tench
Meeting was called to order. Director asked that the Board elect a Chairman for
the year 1973. Mr. Falzone requested that he not be considered at this time due
to impending surgery. Mr. Stephens expressed appreciation for the outstanding
job that Mr. Falzone has done as Chairman and moved that the Board r.ppoint
William A. Ramsey as Chairman. Motion was seconded by Mr. Falzone and carried.
Mr. Schardt moved the minutes of the meeting held December 13, 1972 be approved.
Seconded by Mr. Stephens and motion carried.
Director reported on certifications and appointments.
Director reported on assembled examinations conducted.
Director reported on lay-offs, suspensions and dismissals. No Board action
necessary.
Mr. Stephens moved that the resignations of Albert VanVleck, Dist. Serviceman I,
Parks & Recreation Department, Charles E. McNeave, William Compton, Robert Currie
and Mark Lane, Laborers, Parks & Recreation Department, Percy Wallace, Recreation
Leader, Parks & Recreation Department, Howard P. Moncrief, Police Patrolman; Police
Department, Ralph L. Rose, Police Sergeant" Police Department, James C. Roberson,
Jailer, Police Department, Mary E. Wright, Clerk-Typist I, Police Department,
Malcolm E. Simons, Street Sweeper Operator, Public Service Department, Robert Handy,
Heavy Equipment Operator, Public Service Department, Robert L. Mason,
Joe Robinson, Joe M. Smith, David W. King and Clyde Grimea, Laborers, Public
Service Department, Levi P. Wilson, DOllald L. Webb, Limrnie L. Cole, Gerald Arnett,
Kenneth C. Burgess, David L. Brightly, David F. Burgio, David R. Rhoades,
Norman C. Troyer, Willie H. Rhone and William Zellner, Sanitation Workers, Sanitation
Division, Utilities Department, Robert P. Cimarolli, W.P.C. Operator I, W.P.C.
Division, Utilities Department, Willie E. Hampton and Sidney Roberta, Laborers,
Water Division, Utilities Department and Stephen L. Hopper, Water Supply Attendant,
Water Division, Utilities Department be accepted. Seconded by Mr. Falzone. Motion
carried.
1. Mr. Schardt moved that the Board approve tran~fer of philip Bonini, Laborer,
Parks & Recreation Department to Laborer, Water Division, Utilities Department.
Seconded by Mr. Stephens and motion carried.
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Civil Service Board meeting
January 8, 1973
2. Mr. Stephens moved that the Board ratify the Director's action in approving
establishment of the following additional positions:
1- Clerk-Typist I, Inspections Division, Fire Department, Range 29,
Salary $171 hi-weekly.
1- Clerk-Typist I, Utility Accounts Division, Utilities Department,
Range 29, Salary $171 bi-weekly.
3. Mr. Falzone moved that the noard ratify the Director's action in approving
the following Emergency Appointments:
Serina Palumbo, Clerk-Typist I, Planning Department
Carolyn Cobb, Clerk-Typist I, Community Relations Division
Margaret McDowell, Clerk-Typist I, Utilities Department
Charlene Stoley, Communications Clerk I, Central Services Department
James Lyle, Electrical Inspector I, Building Department
Seconded by Mr. Schardt and motion carried.
4. Mr. Stephens moved that the Board approve City Manager's request to establish
two additional positions of Dist. Serviceman I, Range 34, Salary $193 bi-
weekly in the Gas Division of the Utilities Department and abolish two
positions of Gas Plant Attendant, Range 34. Motion seconded by Mr. Falzone
and carried.
5. Mr. Stephens moved that the Board approve request from City Manager to
establish one additional position of Distribution Serviceman II, Range 40,
Salary $224 bi-weekly in the Gas DiVision, Utilities Department. Seconded
by Mr. Falzone. Motion carried.
6. After discussion, Mr. Stephens moved that Christine Morris, Library Assistant II
be re-classified to the position of Librarian without examination and that the
Personnel Director meet with Mrs. Morris and discuss the salary step into
, which, she will be placed in the new classification along with any othex
, considerations involved with this re-classificat'ion with step placement subje"ct
to ratification by the Board, provided however, that the effective date of
the change be not later than January 8, 1973. Seconded by Mr. Falzone. Motion
carried.
Mr. Weimer, Assistant City Manager, stated that he felt where the City and the
Civil Service Board permitted an employee to work out of classification for
the period of time provided in Rule 4, Section 7, that the employee should not
have to take an examination if the position were' re-classified. The Director
asked the Board to clarifY its policy with respect to re-classifications, i.e.
whether to require examinations on re-classifications. It was the consensus
of the Board that, in future re-classifications, examinations shall be required
unless the proposed re-classification involves special considerations, in which
instance the Director shall bring forth appropriate details to the Board and
they will make a decision as to whether or not an exam will be conducted.
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Civil Service Board meeting
January a, 1973
7. Director reported to the Board that he would like to consider changing Civil
Service Rule 5, Section 4, to reduce the timo interval required between
eligibility for examination re-takes from the present 90 day to a period in
the area of 45 to 60 days and to eliminate the provision restricting
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applicants to no more than three attempts at any examination,. There being no
objections from the Board, the Director stated that he will discuss this
Rule with the City Manager's Office and employee groups and bring a formal
proposal back to the Board at a subsequent meeting.
8. Director reported to the Board that he would like to ~larify or change portions
of Section 3 and/or Section 7 of Rule 13 regarding reserve training duty to
eliminate the obligation for the City to pay employees for time off for reserve
training duty when said duty results from the voluntary extension of the
employee's service period. There being no objections from the Board, the
Director stated that he will discuss this Rule with the city Manager's Office
and employee groups and bring a formal proposal back to the Board at a
subsequent meeting.
9. 'Director read Legal Opinion from Herbert Brown, City Attorney, regarding
Division 2, Section 14 of the City Charter and Civil Service Rule 8, Section 5
(b). Robert Tench, Attorney for the City Employees' Association stated his
opinion on said Law and Rule. This matter was brought up by the City Employees'
Association due to the fact that an applicant was employed on an Emergency
Appointment even though an eligibility list with four names was available.
The Utilities Director explained to the Board members why the applicant was
hired on ,an emergency basis. He thoroughly reviewed the background and
qualifications of the eligible applicants and felt that the applicant hired
was much better qualified and that there were legitimate reasons for the
rejection of those on the eligible list.
After lengthy discussion as to what action should be taken, the Director
suggested to the Board that no action be taken at this time and that the
matter be referred back to the City Attorney for further clarification as
to'whether the Civil Service Law is permissive to the extent that the Rule
of Five currently provided for through the Rules and Regulations is consistent
with the Law and whether the Emergency Appointment is consistent with the
Law and Rules. Mr. Schardt moved that this matter be tabled until the next
regular meeting. Seconded by Mr. Stephens with the request that a Legal
opinion be rendered at that time by the City Attorney as suggested by the
Director. Motion passed.
10. Mr. Schardt moved that the Board approve request for extension of Emergency
Appointment of Felix Janocha, W.P.C. Supt., Utilities Department for an
additional 60 days. Seconded by Mr. Falzone and motion carried.
11. Mr. Stephens moved that the Board approve request for extension of Emergency
Appointment of Curtis McCoy, Deputy Community Relations Coordinator,
Conununity Relations Department. Seconded by Nr. Falzone. Motion carried.
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January 8, 1973
12. Mr. Falzone moved the Board approve request to extend Emergency Appointment
of Jimmie Waters, Mechanic II, Garage Division, qentral Services Department
for an additional 60 days. Seconded by Mr. Stephens and motion carried.
13. Director reported on the progress and the recommendations that have been made
by the Civil Service Rules Committee. Mr. Weimer told Board members that
he is now in a position to start having Rules Coumdttee meetings again.
Director read memos from Mr. Moore and Mr. Wilson regarding recommended pay increase
for a Recreation Supervisor I in the Morningside Complex. The Director said that
he could not recommend a three-range merit increase and his recommendation would be
to refer the matter to Mr. Cody who is doing the classification and salary survey.
Mr. Stephens suggested that the matter be discussed further by Mr. Wilson and the
Personnel Director.
,Mr. Stephens moved that the Board approve request of City Manager to establish two
additional positions of Plumbing Inspector I, Range 54 in the Building Department.
Seconded by Mr. Scha~dt and motron carried.
Mr. Falzone moved the Board approve City Manager's request to establish two
additio~al positions of Police Pat~olrnan and one position of Police Sergeant in
the Police Department. Seconded by Mr. Stephens and motion carried.
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Director discussed letter he had mailed to Board members and spoke specifically
about item 3 regarding items brought before the Board. Mr. Stephens moved that
items appearing on the Agenda would have to be requested through the Personnel
Department no later than the close of the day's work on Wednesday preceding the Board
meeting the following Monday. Items not so submitted will not be discussed unless
de~med to be of an emergency nature. Seconded by Mr. Falzone and motion carried.
Director introduced Douglas Wagner, new Assistant to Personnel Director, to Board
members.
'Mr. Stephens moved the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Mr. Falzone.
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Approv~d: Personnel Director & Secretary
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