12/10/1996CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 10, 1996
Present: John Doran Chair (departed 5:10 p.m.)
Bill Carroza Board Member
Sydney Snair Board Member
Wayne Brett Board Member
H. Michael Laursen Human Resources Director
Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney
Brenda Moses Board Reporter
Absent: Annette Patterson Board Member
1. Meeting Called to Order
The regular session of the Civil Service Board was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by John Doran, Chair, in the Human Resources Testing Room at the Municipal Services building.
2. Approval of Minutes of Meeting - August 13, 1996
Member Snair moved to approve the minutes as submitted in writing to each member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3. Director’s Reports
A. Discussion of Human Resources Objectives and Strategies
Human Resources Director, H. Michael Laursen, distributed a draft of the City of Clearwater Mission Statement and Guiding Principles, along with Human Resources Objectives and Strategies
which were developed by members of City staff. The City Commission has been developing a mission and vision statement which contain similar concepts and which will be refined and distributed
throughout the City. The mission and vision statements will be used for change and direction in all departments. The City plans to implement changes in all departments to promote increased
productivity, flexibility and adaptability of employees at all levels. Opportunities will be provided for employees to develop skills for future growth within their current position
and for future promotional opportunities. The move towards the “team” concept and enhancement of job skills are integral parts of the new strategy. It was noted a supportive environment
with effective communication between all levels of employees will be vital to achievement of these objectives. New Human Resources policies will enable the City to recruit and maintain
talented individuals necessary to adapt to a changing market place, and continuously achieve more efficient, economical provision of services. Pay administration will be reviewed to
become more in line with the private sector, based on job skills and position responsibilities. A positive performance management program has been ongoing and will continuously be refined.
Developmental programs will be implemented on an ongoing basis. Although there are estimated timeframes to achieve
some of these objectives, it will be an ongoing process. It was noted changes will occur over time in conjunction with the budgeting process.
4. Old Business
A question was raised as to whether or not the problem with the communication center was resolved. Human Resources Director, Mike Laursen noted that new equipment has been installed
in the center, and no grievances have been brought to Human Resources for more than a year.
5. Other Items for Board Discussion
It was remarked that all employees are aware the City has a random drug testing policy which is strictly enforced, yet some apparently continue to believe they can beat the process.
6. Employees/Citizens to be Heard
No citizens were present at the meeting.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
The next meeting of the Civil Service Board is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on February 11, 1997 in the Human Resource’s Department Testing Room, Municipal Services Building, 100 South Myrtle
Avenue, Clearwater.
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Chair
Civil Service Board
Attest:
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Board Reporter