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Proceedings of Civil Service Board meeting held July 14, 1975.
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The Clearwater Civil Service Board met in regular session on Monday evening,
July 14, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. in the Civil Service Office, City Hall Annex.
Members present: Tom Chenoweth, Carroll NaIl, A. D. Finch, Helen Peters and
Paul Hatchett
Visitors: W. F. Bryant, Di.ck Howard, Paul Kane, Gerald Weimer and Mary Drew
Acting Chairman Chenoweth called meeting to order.
Mr. Finch moved that the election of Chairman be postponed until next meeting.
Seconded by Mr. NaIl and motion carried.
Mr. Finch moved the minutes of June 9, 19/5 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Peters.
Motion carried unanimously.
Director reported on assembled examinations conducted and called attention to the
fact that there were eleven promotional appointments.
Director reported on Certifications and Appointments.
Director reported on Lay-Offs, Suspensions and Dismissals.
After discussion on the question of Eligibility and Certification procedures brought
up by Hiss Drew, Mr. Finch moved that the Director get a legal opinion on the meaning
of the "Top Five" on an Eligibility List. Seconded by Mr. Nall and motion carried.
Mrs. Peters moved that the resignations of Esther Grant, Accountant I, Finance
Department, Francis Richardson, Firefighter, Fire Department, Monty Stoner, Custodial
Worker, Housing & Redevelopment Department, Gail A. Stoner, Maintenance Worker I,
Housing & Redevelopment Department, John M. Halliday, Beachmaster, Marine Department,
Boimie ,Ptircell;, Clerk Typist I, Parks & Recreation Department, Frank Simonetti,
Maintenance Worker I, Parks & Recreation Department, Rick Willard and Harry Lewis,
Equipment Operators, Parks & Recreation Department, Nancy Beers, Recreation Assistant,
Parks & Recreation Department, Carlotta Swain, Recreation Leader, Parks & Recreation
Department, Russell E. Riendeau, Police Officer, Police Department, ,George E. Campbell,
Equipment Operator I. Public Service Department, Harold Priest, Night Watchman,
Gas Divisio~, Utilities Department and Earthine Rayner, Sanitation Worker, Sanitation
Division, Utilities Department be accepted. Seconded by Mr. Finch and motion carried
unanimously.
1. Mr. Finch moved that the Boar.d ratify the Director's action in advancing Police
Officer, Charles E. Edwards to Step 4 after a six months adjustment period upon
his return from Military Leave in accordance with Pub1icLaw 93-508 and Department
of Labor ~uidelines on Veteran~s Reemployment Rights. Seconded by Mr. Nall and
motion carried. '.
2. Mr.' NaIl moved the Board ratify the Director's action in approving the voluntary
demotion of Michael Crotty, 'Equipment Operator I, Public Service Department
(Range 39, Step 3 $276.00 b/w) to Watchman, Gas Division, Utilities Department
(Range 32, Step 3, $233.45 b/w) effective 6-30-75. (Applicable Civil Service
Rules: Rule 8, Section 12 (5) and Rule 5, Section 3 (c). ' Seconded by 'Hr. Hatchett
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and motion carried.
3. Mr. Hatchett moved the Board ratify Director,'s action in approving the establish-
ment of one position of Maintenance Worker I, Range 36, Step 2~ $244.95 biwweekly
in the Housing Department and the abolition of one position of Custodial Worker
in the same department, both actions effective June 15, 1975. Seconded by
Mr. NaIl and motion carried.
4. Mr. Finch moved the Board approve 5% merit increases for Jeffrey Harper,
Rita Chernick and Michael Laursen effective }Iay 1, 1975. Seconded by Mrs. Peters
and motion carried unanimously.
5. After discussion of Director's recommendation for Pay Plan Revisions in Fire
Classifications, Mr. Finch moved that the Director get a carefully worded
opinion from the City Attorney on whether or not the Board can make adjustments
for the two classes of firefighting personnel that are under contract, and that
it be put back on the Agenda for the next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Na1l and
motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Finch moved the Board approve the Director's proposed Pay~Plan Revisions for
the Fire Department (except for Fire Lieutenants and Fire Prevention Inspectors).
Seconded by Mrs. Peters and motion carried unanimously.
6. Mr. Hatchett moved that the amended Affirmative Action Program be adopted.
Seconded by Mr. Nall and motion carried with Mr. Finch voting "No".
7.' Board discussed proposed budget for the Personnel Department for 1975-76.
8. In response to a letter received from Mr. Jack White, Attorney, in regard to
re-testing of Mrs. Myra McCaskill, Mr. Finch moved that Mr. White be notified
by letter (1) that the position which Mrs. McCaskill performed as an employee
of the City of Clea~~ater, for whatever period of time, has been filled; (2)
her employment in that position was terminated because of her failure to pass
a competitive examination; (3) that she is eligible to take the test again
whenever it comes up. Seconded by Mrs. Peters and motion carried unanimously.
9. Mr. Finch moved, seconded by Mrs. Peters and motion carried that the Board
ratify the Director's action in approving the establishment of the following
additional positions in the Public Service Department:
No. of
Positions
1
1
1
1
Pay
Range
46
45
49
49
Salar..,y
$296.70
290.95
211.60
319.70
Class Title
Equipment Operator II
Equipment Mechanic
Clerk Typist I
Foreman 1
Division
Street Cleaning
Lift Station
Supervision
Drainage
~ 10. Mrs. Peters ..moved that the Board ratify the Director's action in approving the
establishment of two (2) permanent part~time positions of Custodial Worker in
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the Marine Department and the abolition of one (1) full-time position of Custodial
Worker in the sWne department. Seconded by Mr. Hatchett and motion ca~ried. ' ,
Director's Reports
I l.Director reported he sent out questionnaire to Board,Members asking the~r views on
reciprocal promotional arrangements in Police & Fire sarvicee with the City of
,Gainesville. Received two yes and two no. No further action required.
2. Director reported on collective bargaining status.
3. Director passed out wage and salary analysis to Board Members.
Bill Bryant, President of the I.A.F.F. brought up the matter of a regular, system for
elections. He stated he was on vacation but he had checked into it very thoroughly and
notices regarding election meetings did not reach the Fire Stations. Miss Drew stated
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was nothing more to come before the Board he was adjourning, "
of 9:20 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
, Approved:
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, H. M. Lau~e~~-~
Personnel Director & Secretary
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