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Proceedings of Civil Service Board meeting held June 9, 1975.
The Clearwater Civil Service Board met in regular session on Monday evening,
June 9, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. in the Civil Service Office, City Hall Annex.
Members present: Glenn Finkenbinder, Helen Peters, Tom Chenoweth, Carroll NaIl and
A. D. Finch
Visitors: W. F. Bryant, Dick Howard, Mary C. Drew~ E. E. Hall and
Frances Harper
Chairman Finkenbinder called the meeting to order.
Bill Bryant, President of LA.F.F. stated he would like to have a correction made
in the May 12 Minutes as follows:
His group did not want to take any action to delay the proposed adjustments
but desires that the action of the Board in considering phase I (relating
to police salaries) not necessarily establish the criteria for phase 2
(relating to fire salaries).
Mr. Chenoweth moved the minutes be approved subject to amendment requested by
Mr. Bryant. Seconded by Mrs. Peters and motion carried.
Director advised the Board he had two items to bring up that were not on the published
, Agenda.
1. A letter of resignation from A. D. Finch.
2. City Manager's office advised that the City Commission had appointed
Paul Hatchett to replace Glenn Finkenbinder when his term expires on
June 30, 1975.
Mr. Finch stated he would like to withdraw his resignation. The withdrawal was noted
by the Board Members.
Director stated that since Mr. Finch was elected by the City employees and since
representatives of all three groups were present, it would be appropriate that they
speak'to the issue of his resignation.
Miss Drew, CEA President, stated they were very happy that he had withdrawn his
resignation.
Bill B~ant (I.A.A.F.) stated that he took exception to Paragraph 3 of Mr. Finch's
letter of ~esignation in which he stated, "Board Members listened to noisy and
unpleasant wrangles about bargaining agreements between City and employees which the
Board has no concern over in my honest opinion" and with Paragraph 6 in which
Mr. Finch stated, liThe Civil Service Board and management has been swooped up by
a sudden, swift, descent and attack by the Unions, Associations and labor bargaining
, teams, while, everything is out of hand at present, it will be worse. II
He stated that as President of the Firefighters Association (rAFF), "I do not
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June 9. 1975
consider that we arc attacking the City. I feel that we arc acting within the Florida
Constitution. I, as a representative of the Firefighters of Clearwater certainly
have the right to speak up under the constitution or the Legislative Act. I take
exception to Mr. Finch or any public official that denies me my constitutional right
to speak. To me it is a tragedy that a man who was elected as a representative of
the employees would twtC a cheap shot like this at the very employees that elected 1
him."
Mr. Finch stated he felt any City employee and any group of this City has the right
to air a legitimate grievance and we have rules to take care of that. He related
that he hadn't been sent an Agenda yet where the grievance rule was followed and
that the Minutes will reflect that 90% of the Board's time has been used in
listening to conflicts about issues that were not on the Agenda. This is not in
line with the Civil Service Rules as there are proper channels to go through. He
noted that he wasn't elected to satisfy everyone and he thought every employee should
be heard if he has a complaint, but they have to come through channels of the Board
should do away with this rule (on grievances).
Mary Drew read letter which was accompaned by a petition signed by a number of
employees stating that they wanted Mr. Finch to stay on this Board. The letter
stated they felt he had a right to complain because at the Board meetings there had
been wrangling on bargaining.
Miss Drew stated stated she felt that what Mr. Finch meant was that he felt the Civil
Service Board should not have any part in bargaining, a view with which the
Association agrees. '~e had to go to court to prove that our law was not followed
the cost of an attorney was $500. That is a violation of the rules. We feel that
the Director in many places should bring things to the Board - he is not - such as
Myra McCaskill - and many others 50 we feel that Mr. Finch has been an answer to a
prayer by being on our Board." '
Mr. Bryant stated that. "After proper review of the Agenda of the forthcoming meeting,
if I see business on there that affects the bargaining views of the Firefighters
of the City of Clearwater, then 1, as an elected representative, am charged with the
responsibility of coming here and speaking for those issues only after being properly
recognized by the Chairman. lam certain,if that was not in order, the majority
of the Board would rule against me as an employee representative speaking up ~nd
saying my mind. I personally believe the Board endorses the right of a spokesman
for a group to have the right to come here and address these. issues. 1 would like
this clarified once and for all and have it put on the Agenda of this meeting whether
or not an employee representative has the right to come before this Board and if that
representative. after being duly recognized, does have the right to stand up and speak
to an issue;"
Chairman noted that as long as he had been on the Board) Mr. Bryant had always been
a gentlemen, had always been recognized when he wanted to speak and had never been
out of line.
Director adviaed the Board that the Certification for Housing Project Manager was a
second 'certification. The first certification was made last October and one
Housing Project Manager was chosen from that certification.
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June 9, 1975
Director Teported on assembled examinations conducted.
Director reported on Certifications and Appointments.
Director reported on Lay~Offs, Suspensions and Dismissals.
Mr. Chenoweth moved that the resignations of Albert Mackubin, Cabinet Maker, Central
Services Department, James Bruner, Recreation Assistant, Parks & Recreation Depart-
ment, Janet S. Carr, Communications Clerk, Police Department, Edwin F. Kent, Police
Officer, Police Department, Albert A. Simons, Maintenance Worker I, Public Service
Department, Gregory R. Goodwin, Equipment Operator I and Stephen C. Richer, Equipment
Operator I) Public Service Department, Harvey Myers, Drafts~an I, Engineering DiVision,
Public Works Department and Corrine Barger, Customer Service Representative I,
Utilities Department be accepted. Seconded by Mrs. Peters and motion carried.
Mr. Finch moved that the Board approve lateral' transfer of John McGinn, W.P.C.
Mechanic to W.P.C. Operator II, W.p.C. Division, Utilities Department. Seconded by
Mr. Chenoweth and motion carried unanimously.
1. Mr. Finch moved the Board ratify the Director's action in approving the
establishment of one (1) additional position of Custodial Worker, Range 35,
in the Facilities Division of the Parks & Recreation Department. Seconded by
'Mrs. Peters and motion carried.
2. Director requested amendment to the Affirmative Action Program previously approved
by the Civil Service Board. After discussion, Mr. Chenoweth moved that action
on this matter be deferred until the next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Finch,and
, motion carried unanimously.
3., After discussion, Mr. Finch moved that a Training Officer position and Test
Specialist position be included in the budget. }k. Finch amended his motion to
state that a Training Officer position be included in the budget and funds
included to employ a Test Specia1i~t consultant rather than a permanent staff
member. Seconded by Mr. Chenoweth and motion carried.
4. Mr. Chenoweth moved the Board approve Director's recommendation for waiver of
Rule 13, Section 7, paragraph (m) in its application to Maternity Leave of
Barbara Sexsmith, Clerk Typist II in 'the Building Department. This will permit
Mrs. Sexsmith to be eligible for vacation on 4-1-75. Seconded by Mr. NaIl and
motion carried unanimously.
5. On status of Bargaining:
(a)
received copy of letter from Bob Clark,
City of its intent to renegotiate, modify
Director has not been advised of any
May 22, 1975.
Director advised the Board he had
President"of F.O.P. notifying the
or amend the' contract they have.
meetings since this letter dated
(b) Director received copy of letter sent to William Bryant, President of I.A.F.F.
from Mr. Weimer in response to Mr. Bryant's letter asking to reopen
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negotiations. There have been two meetings since this letter. The subject
discussed was the para medic program. The Firefighter Union feels that
additional consideration should be given to para medics because it is a
specialized skill. No action has been taken. Future meetings are scheduled.
(c) With respect to C.E.A., Director indicated that Board members were sent
information on the bargaining situation.. The two parties agreed to sit
down on an informal basis and come up with an agreement. A copy of the City's
proposal which resulted from that agreement was mailed to Board Members.
Director advised Board that C.E.A. rejected the proposal.
Mr'. Chenoweth moved that the type of promotional examination to be given for the
position 'of Cabinet Maker be left up to the Personnel Director. Seconded. by , :
Mr,." F.inch :and motion carried.
Mr. ChenOll~th moved that the Board concur in Director's recommendation to place
Mr. Motry, Mousing' Project Manager in Step 2 of the classification to retain his
: salary, in line with the 'contractual salary he was receiving. Seconded by Mr. Nall
and motion carried.
Mr. Finch moved the Board ratify the Director's action in approving the establishment
of an additional position,of Clerk Typist II (PPT) in the City Clerk Department.
Se~onded by'Mrs. Peters and motion carried.
Mr. Chenoweth moved the meeting be adjourned.
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,H. M. Laursen
Personnel Director & Secretary
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