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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The 1240 Regular Meeting of the Civil Service Commission was held on Wednesday,
January 9, 2008. The meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m.
Members Present:
Also Present:
Christopher Fondaw, Firefighter
Karen Kapchonick, Superintendent of
Parks and Recreation
Karla Sadler, Clerk -Typist
Shadd A. Whitehead, Fire Chief
Harry C. Tatigian, Chairperson
Charlotte S. Mahoney
Ronald E. Campau
Brian Wilson, Superintendent of Public
Service
Robert F. Biga, Human Resources Director
Derrick L. Washington, Personnel Analyst II
Gretchen Guisbert, Secretary III
Upon a motion by Ms. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
08-01 RESOLVED, That the minutes of the 1243rd Regular Meeting held
Wednesday, December 5, 2007, be approved as submitted.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
08-02 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of December 10,
2007, from Brian Wilson, Superintendent of Public Service, and approved for
submission by Patrick A. Hogan, Director of Public Works, requesting an unpaid
leave of absence from November 18, 2007 through December 10, 2007, for
Joylan Furtado, Custodian, (PPT), the Civil Service Commission does hereby
confirm the administrative approval of an unpaid leave of absence for
Mr. Furtado, based upon extenuating circumstances.
08-03 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letters of January 3, 2008,
from Linda Grimsby, City Clerk, requesting a leave of absence from the classified
service, and the request for her compensation, sick leave and vacation banks to
be frozen during her leave of absence from the classified service, the Civil
Service Commission does hereby confirm the administrative approval of both
requests.
At the direction of the Commission, the request from Alex Bishop, Director of Inspection, to
carry over excess vacation hours, is being held until the March Civil Service Commission
meeting, as March is the annual meeting these requests will be reviewed.
08-04 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of November 15,
2007, from James King, Senior Police Officer, recommended for approval by
Robert Stevenson, Police Chief, requesting carry over of vacation days based on
a projected retirement date of October 31, 2010, the Civil Service Commission
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does hereby confirm the administrative approval to carry over excess vacation
days;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum number of days is sixty-
eight (68) as established in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rule 25,
LEAVES, Section 25.1 Annual Leave (Vacation), paragraph (f),
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum number of days is based
upon the employee qualifying for the bonus vacation days for not using more
than five (5) sick leave days annually in the three (3) years immediately prior to
retirement.
08-05 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of December 6, 2007,
from Ronald Selleck, Police Officer II, recommended for approval by Robert
Stevenson, Police Chief, requesting carry over of vacation days based on a
projected retirement date of December 31, 2010, the Civil Service Commission
does hereby confirm the administrative approval to carry over excess vacation
days,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum number of days is sixty-
eight (68) as established in accordance with the Civil Service Commission Rule
25, LEAVES, Section 25.1 Annual Leave (Vacation), paragraph (f),
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum number of days is based
upon the employee qualifying for the bonus vacation days for not using more
than five (5) sick leave days annually in the three (3) years immediately prior to
retirement.
08-06 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
confirm the administrative approval of the passing point of 70 or 70% of the
maximum raw score of 100, on the written test for Water Meter Repairer II
(905 o.c.).
08-07 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
confirm the administrative approval of the Accountant II (904 o.c.) eligible list.
08-08 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
confirm the administrative approval of the Animal Control Officer (903 o.c.)
eligible list.
08-09 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
confirm the administrative approval of the Police Officer II (1267 p.) eligible list.
08-10 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
confirm the administrative approval of the Teller I (1270 p.) eligible list.
08-11 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
confirm the administrative approval of the Teller 111 (1271 p.) eligible list.
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08-12 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
confirm the administrative approval of the Water Meter Repairer II (905 o.c.)
eligible list.
08-13 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the expiring eligible lists for the
month of February 2008, Library Aide 1 (890 o.c.) and Equipment Operator II
(1228 p.), the Civil Service Commission does hereby confirm the administrative
approval to extend the Library Aide 1 (890 o.c.) and Equipment Operator 11
(1228 p.) eligible lists for six (6) months ending August 20, 2008.
The Commission received and fled the report of active Open -Competitive and Promotional
eligible lists as of January 1, 2008.
The Commission received and fled the Removal of Names from Active Eligible List report for
the month of January 2008 and confirms the following removals for the reasons indicated in
the report:
Building Mechanic 1 (1253 p.):
Sprader, Timothy
Custodian (886 o.c.):
Hammill, Richard
Garrett, Robert
Claybon, Anthony
Hatton, Jason
King, William
Gould, Fred
Dockery, Jesse
Buchan, Kevin
Hamilton, Terrace
White, Patricia
Simmons, Jerry
Antal, Charles
Equipment Mechanic 1 (893 o.c.):
Masters, Bill
Equipment Operator 11 (1228 p.):
Sturgill, James
Grzembski, Kenneth
Liacakes, Thomas
Equipment Operator 111 (1250 p.):
Tutor, Brian
Locke, Charles
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Firefighter (879 o.c.):
Sylvester, Craig
Kraft, Christopher
Powell, Jeffrey
Palumbo, Franco
Secretary 1 (887 o.c.):
Hollins, Phette
Sewer Maintenance Worker 1 (1244 p.):
West, Daniel
Water Meter Repairer 1 (1254 p.):
Grzembski, Kenneth
Water Operations Mechanic 1 (1247 p):
Eroh, Mark
Kuchera, William
Molnar, Brian
Schoonover, Steven
Rost, Walter
West, James
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
08-14 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of December 13,
2007, from Karen M. Kapchonick, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
requesting an extension of probationary period for Karla Sadler, Clerk -Typist, the
Civil Service Commission does hereby approve the extension of Ms. Sadlers
probationary period for an additional three (3) months, to expire April 9, 2008.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Ms. Sadler receive her six (6) month
increase as originally scheduled.
The Commission received and fled the Temporary Report for December 2007.
The Commission received and fled the Non -Resident Report as of January 1, 2008.
Upon a motion by Ms. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
08-15 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of December 14,
2007, from Patrick A. Hogan, Director of Public Works, and Brian Wilson,
Superintendent of Public Service, requesting an open -competitive examination
for Equipment Mechanic I and proposed qualifications and parts of examination
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and weights, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve the following
qualifications and parts of examination and weights:
QUALIFICATIONS
By the closing date of this announcement, an applicant must:
Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in
the United States; and
Have a high school diploma or a valid equivalency certificate; and
Possess and maintain a valid Drivers License and have an acceptable
driving record; be eligible for a Group "A" Commercial Drivers License
with Air Brake and an "N" endorsement; and must have or be eligible for a
valid Industrial Truck Driving Permit; and
Have three (3) years of full-time, paid experience in the last five (5) years
in the repair and maintenance of automobiles and/or construction
equipment; and
Have a State of Michigan Mechanic's certification in engine repair, brakes
and at least one other area is required. (Original certification documents
must be presented at time of application.)
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Written Test -50%' Interview -50%
Background Investigation — Pass/Fail
'NOTE: The fifteen (15) applicants with the highest passing score on the Written Test will be
invited to the Interview part of examination. Applicants must pass the Written Test and
Interview parts of examination and a pass/fail Background Investigation in order to be placed
on the eligible list.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
08-16 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of December 21,
2007, from Patrick A. Hogan, Director of Public Works, and Brian Wilson,
Superintendent of Public Service, requesting a promotional examination for Clerk
II and proposed qualifications and parts of examination and weights, the Civil
Service Commission does hereby approve the following qualifications and parts
of examination and weights:
QUALIFICATIONS
The examination is open only to employees of the City of Livonia who, by the closing date of
the announcement, are:
1. Are employed in the City of Livonia; and
2. Have regular status in the classification of Clerk I, Clerk -Typist I or Tax Clerk; and
3. Have a minimum of one (1) year experience with the City of Livonia.
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PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Written Test -80% Departmental Rating -20%'
`In the event there is only one candidate for the position, the Parts and Weights of examination
will be 100% Departmental Rating.
Candidates must pass Written Test in order to be placed on the eligible list. Pursuant to
AFSCME Local 192, PROMOTIONS 20.13. in competitive examinations which include
Departmental Ratings, the Departmental Ratings from 0 to 100 will count as 20% of the
examination, but a score under 70 will not disqualify the candidate from continuing the
process.
At the request of the Mayor, the request for a promotional examination for Deputy Police Chief
is being postponed until further notice.
The Commission received and fled the following:
Council Resolution #572-07 from the November 26, 2007 meeting with minutes
to be approved December 5, 2007.
Council Resolution #587-07 from the December 5, 2007 meeting with minutes to
be approved December 19, 2007.
Affirmative Action Report for December 2007.
City of Livonia Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
08-17 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the Departmental
Correspondence of December 26, 2007, from Shadd A. Whitehead, Fire Chief,
requesting a step increase for Firefighter Christopher Fondaw, the Civil Service
Commission does hereby approve a one (1) step increase for Firefighter
Fondaw.
Upon a motion by Ms. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
08-18 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the memorandum of January 9,
2008, from Derrick L. Washington, Personnel Analyst II, to Robert F. Biga,
Human Resources Director, requesting an open -competitive examination for
Account Clerk I and proposed qualifications and parts of examination and
weights, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve the following
qualifications and parts of examination and weights:
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QUALIFICATIONS
By the closing date of this announcement, applicants must:
Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in
the United States; and
Have a high school diploma or a valid equivalency certificate; and
Have a minimum of one year full-time paid work experience within the past
three years in the use of computer menus and entering of data on
computer terminals; and
Have had a minimum of two years of full-time paid accounting,
bookkeeping or related clerical experience, including experience with office
machines; OR have had two years of college business courses or business
school training; OR have an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
NOTE: Candidates are required
to submit
ORIGINAL
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED
CERTIFICATE AND/OR
ORIGINAL
DEGREE
OR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS at the
time of Interview.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Written Test -60% Interview -40%
A minimum of the top fifteen (15) qualified candidates with the highest passing scores on the
Written Test will be invited to the Interview. Candidates must pass the Written Test in order to
be placed on the eligible list.
Upon a motion by Ms. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
08-19 That having reviewed the 2008 Civil Service Commission meeting
schedule, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve the change in the
June 2008 meeting from Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at 5:30 p.m., to Thursday,
June 19, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
RESOLVED, That the meeting be adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Gretchen Guisberl, Secretary III
Harry C. Tatigian, Chairperson
Ronald E. Campau, Commissioner
Charlotte S. Mahoney, Commissioner