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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The 1215th Regular Meeting of the Civil Service Commission was held on Wednesday,
August 24, 2005. The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m.
Members Present: Charlotte S. Mahoney, Chairperson
Harry C. Tatigian
Ronald E. Campau
Also Present:
Bonita Johnson, Technical Specialist Debbie Seeman, AFSCME Union Local 192
Peter Kunst, Director of Public Safety Secretary
Yvonne Lillibridge, President, AFSCME Robert F. Biga, Human Resources Director
Union Local 192 Derrick L. Washington, Personnel Analyst II
Mona Mason, Equipment Operator I Gretchen Guisbert, Secretary III
Kathleen Monroe, City Librarian
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
05-134 RESOLVED, That the minutes of the 1214th Regular Meeting held
Wednesday, July 20, 2005, be approved as submitted.
The Commission received and filed the Status of Temporary Employees Report for July 2005.
The Chairperson stepped down to second the following motion.
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Ms. Mahaney and adapted, it was
05-135 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 5, 2005,
from Lawrence Witkowski, Fire Department disability retiree, regarding dental
reimbursement, the Civil Service Commission does hereby deny the request for
dental reimbursement for the years 2002 and 2003; and the Commission further
recommends not to seek reimbursement from Mr. Witkowski to the City for
payments over the $275.00 per annum amount.
AYE: Tatigian and Mahoney NAY: Campau
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
05-136 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
approve the eligible list for Firefighter (067 o.c.).
The Commission received and fled the Non -Resident Report as of August 1, 2005.
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Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
05-137 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of August 1, 2005,
from Bonita Johnson, Technical Specialist, as approved for submission by Karen
Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, requesting an extension of the three-year
retirement limit for excess vacation accrual, the Civil Service Commission does
hereby approve this request with the understanding that Ms. Johnson be required
to not exceed fifty-seven (57) eight (8) hour accrued vacation days for payout
purposes in anticipation of her retirement date on or before September 20, 2008.
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
05-138 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of August 1, 2005,
from Vickie Wuerth, Personnel Clerk (TA), as approved for submission by Robert
F. Biga, Human Resources Director, requesting an unpaid medical leave of
absence, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve an unpaid medical
leave of absence from August 5, 2005 through August 29, 2005, pursuant to Civil
Service Commission RULE 25, LEAVES, Section 25.5 Leaves of Absence_
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
05-139 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of June 8, 2005, from
Kathleen Monroe, City Librarian, requesting a promotional examination for
Program Supervisor 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
This examination is open only to employees in the Library Department of the City of Livonia
who, by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Have regular status as a Library Aide II; and
2. Have a minimum of three (3) years experience in the Library.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Interview -60% Departmental Rating -40%'
In the event there is only one (1) qualified applicant for this position, the Parts of Examination
and Weights will be 100% Departmental Rating.
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
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05-140 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter from Peter Kunst,
Director of Public Safety, as approved by Jack Engebretson, Mayor, requesting
an open -competitive examination for Fire Chief 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
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 at least ten (10) years full-time work experience as a fire officer with a full -
lime fire department, including at least five (5) years in an administrative capacity
in a fire department, EMS experience desired. An Associate's Degree in Fire
Science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2)
years of supervisory experience. A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized college
or university may be substituted for three (3) years of supervisory experience.
OR
Be employed in the Fire Division of the Department of Public Safety of the City of
Livonia with regular status in the rank of Fire Captain or a classification at the
same or higher pay level; and
Be free from disabling disease or defects, as determined by the City Medical
Examiner.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Assessment Center Interview -30%" Administrative Rating —
Evaluation — 40%' 30%...
'In the event the number of qualified candidates exceeds forty (40), an evaluation will
be made of the applications and the forty (40) applicants having the most appropriate
combination of experience and training will be invited to the Assessment Center
Evaluation.
"Should the number of applicants who pass the Assessment Center Evaluation exceed
fifteen (15), the Civil Service Department may, in its discretion, invite the fifteen (15)
candidates scoring the highest on the Assessment Center Evaluation to the Interview.
"'An Administrative Rating will be conducted of the top five (5) candidates with the
highest combined Assessment Center Evaluation and Interview scores. Applicants
must also pass a complete background investigation and psychological evaluation in
order to be placed on the eligible list.
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Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
05-141 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of August 16, 2005,
from Kathleen Monroe, City Librarian requesting a promotional examination for
Librarian 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
This examination is open only to employees in the Library Department of the City of Livonia
who, by the closing dale of this announcement:
1. Have regular status in the classification of Librarian I; and
2. Possess a Masters Degree in Library Science from a University accredited
by the American Library Association; and
3. Have a minimum of one (1) year of full time supervisory work experience or
equivalent part-time experience.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
INTERVIEW -50% DEPARTMENTAL RATING - 50%'
Candidates must pass the Interview and the Departmental Rating to be placed on the eligible
list.
'In the event there is only one qualified applicant for the position, the Parts of Examination and
Weights will be 100% Departmental Rating.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
05-142 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the expiring eligible list for the
month of August 2005, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve an
extension of the eligible list for Custodian (856 o.c.) for an additional six (6)
months.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
05-143 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
approve the passing point of 70% out of a maximum raw score of 100, in the
written examination for Sign Foreman (870 o.c.).
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Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
05-144 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
approve the eligible list for Account Clerk III (1211 p.).
The Commission received and filed the following items:
a. Affirmative Action Report for July 2005.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
05-145 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of July 27, 2005, from
Mona Mason, Equipment Operator I, as approved for submission by Robert J.
Beckley, Jr., Director of Public Works, requesting an extension of an unpaid
medical leave of absence, and having discussion with Derrick Washington,
Personnel Analyst II and Ms. Mason, the Civil Service Commission does hereby
extend Ms. Mason's unpaid medical leave of absence to September 6, 2005,
pursuant to Civil Service Commission RULE 25, LEAVES, Section 25.5 Leaves
of Absence.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
05-146 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of August 17, 2005,
from Ruth Love, Clerk -Typist II, as approved for submission by Robert
Stevenson, Police Chief, requesting a military leave of absence, the Civil
Service Commission does hereby grant a leave of absence for Ms. Love until
approximately February 17, 2006.
The Commission extended their best wishes to Ms. Love and also wished to thank John
Nichols, who recently returned from overseas, and all members of the armed forces for their
dedication and service to our country.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
RESOLVED, That the meeting be adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Gretchen Guisbert, Secretary III
Charlotte S. Mahoney, Chairperson
Harry C. Tatigian, Commissioner
Ronald E. Campau, Commissioner