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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The 1222nd Regular Meeting of the Civil Service Commission was held on Wednesday, March
15, 2006. The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m.
Members Present:
Also Present:
Ken Grzembski, Chief Parks Steward,
AFSCME Union Local 192
Yvonne Lillibridge, President, AFSCME
Union Local 192
Kathleen Monroe, City Librarian
Charlotte S. Mahoney, Chairperson
Harry C. Tatigian
Ronald E. Campau
Steven Schoonover, Roads Steward,
AFSCME Union Local 192
Robert J. Schron, City Engineer
Robert F. Biga, Human Resources Director
Derrick L. Washington, Personnel Analyst II
Gretchen Guisbert, Secretary III
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
0630 RESOLVED, That the minutes of the 1221" Regular Meeting held
Wednesday, February 1, 2006, be approved as submitted.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
06-31 RESOLVED, That the minutes of the 91st Special Meeting held
Wednesday, March 2, 2006, be approved as submitted.
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
06-32 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the comments on the City of
Livonia Policy regarding Donated Vacation Time, and based on the comments
and questions from the Finance Department, the Civil Service Commission refers
this to the Human Resources Director for a report and recommendation.
Derrick Washington, Personnel Analyst II, inquired if referring the Policy regarding
donated vacation time to the next meeting would hold Mr. Zakalata's previous request to
utilize donated vacation time in abeyance. The Civil Service Commission stated they
would treat it as they had in the past.
Robert F. Biga, Human Resources Director, explained that at the last meeting the Civil
Service Commission reviewed the issue of the job description for Engineering
Assistant I. The Department wanted to put a provision in the job description about
emergency work assignments. It was referred back to Labor -Management which met
with the Department and the Union. It was decided to put a "NOTE" in the job
announcement that would read, "This employee may be assigned work assignments in
emergency situations, including but not limited to snow removal, flood control, traffic
control device placement, storm damage cleanup, etc." Mr. Biga reiterated that this new
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language would be in the job announcement, not in the job description so that
candidates will know when they sign up far the examination that this is a partof the job.
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
0633 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of January 17, 2006,
from Robert J. Schron, City Engineer, requesting a promotional examination for
Engineering Assistant I and proposed qualifications and parts of examination and
weights, and having discussion with Robert F. Biga, Human Resources Director,
the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve the proposed qualifications
and parts of examination and weights as follows:
QUALIFICATIONS
This examination is open only to employees of the City of Livonia who, by the closing date of
this announcement have regular status and:
1. At least two (2) years full-time paid work experience in the Department of
Public Works, in the surveying, inspection or construction of municipal
engineering projects or a related public improvement project such as
pavement, sidewalks, sewers, and water main; or
2. An Associates or higher Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction
Engineering.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Written Test -80% Departmental Rating -20%
The Commission received and fled the Status of Temporary Employees Report for
February 2006.
The Commission received and fled the Non -Resident report as of March 1, 2006.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
0634 RESOLVED, That having reviewed AFSCME Union Local 192
Grievance #05-39, dated March 8, 2006, regarding overtime calloul procedures in
the Forestry Department of DPS, the Civil Service Commission does hereby refer
this matter until the next regular meeting as agreed to by Management with the
Union having no objections.
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Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
06-35 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 6, 2006,
from Linda K. Gosselin, Commercial/Industrial Appraiser, as approved for
submission by Shenon Schultz, City Assessor, requesting to carry over excess
vacation hours, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve
Ms. Gosselin's request to carry over 127.75 excess vacation hours into 2006 with
the understanding that these hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
0636 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 2, 2006,
from Katherine Siterlet, Assessing Clerk, as approved for submission by
Sherron Schultz, City Assessor, requesting to carry over excess vacation hours,
the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Ms. Siterlet's request to carry
over 45 excess vacation hours into 2006 with the understanding that these hours
will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
0637 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 10, 2006,
from Duane Besonen, Custodian, as approved for submission by
Robert J. Beckley, Jr., Director of Public Works, requesting to carry over excess
vacation hours, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Mr.
Besonen's request to carry over 73 excess vacation hours into 2006 with the
understanding that these hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
0638 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of January 9, 2006,
from Mike Boyle, Building Maintenance Foreman, as approved for submission by
Robert J. Beckley, Jr., Director of Public Works, requesting to carry over excess
vacation hours, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Mr. Boyle's
request to carry over 27.75 excess vacation hours into 2006 with the
understanding that these hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
0639 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 7, 2006,
from Brian Buda, Custodian, as approved for submission by Robert J. Beckley,
Jr., Director of Public Works, requesting to carry over excess vacation hours, the
Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Mr. Buda's request to carry over
.75 excess vacation hours into 2006 with the understanding that these hours will
be used in 2006;
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
06-40 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 7, 2006,
from Robert Burkholder, Sewer Maintenance Worker II, as approved for
submission by Robert J. Beckley, Jr., Director of Public Works, requesting to
carry over excess vacation hours, the Civil Service Commission does hereby
approve Mr. Burkholder's request to carry over 4.00 excess vacation hours into
2006 with the understanding that these hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
06-41 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 7, 2006,
from Robert Hamilton, Water Operations Mechanic I, as approved for submission
by Robert J. Beckley, Jr., Director of Public Works, requesting to carry over
excess vacation hours, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Mr.
Hamilton's request to carry over 45 excess vacation hours into 2006 with the
understanding that these hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
06-42 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 7, 2006,
from Theresa MacDonald, Administrative Assistant, as approved for submission
by Robert J. Beckley, Jr., Director of Public Works, requesting to carry over
excess vacation hours, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve
Ms. MacDonald's request to carry over 16 excess vacation hours into 2006 with
the understanding that these hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
06-43 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of January 5, 2006,
from Paul St. Henry, Assistant Superintendent of Public Service, as approved for
submission by Robert J. Beckley, Jr., Director of Public Works, requesting to
carry over excess vacation hours, the Civil Service Commission does hereby
approve Mr. Sl. Henry's request to carry over 24 excess vacation hours into 2006
with the understanding that these hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
06-44 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of January 12, 2006,
from Jeffrey Wallick, Water Meter Repairer II, as approved for submission by
Robert J. Beckley, Jr., Director of Public Works, requesting to carry over excess
vacation hours, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Mr. Wallick's
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request to carry over 56 excess vacation hours into 2006 with the understanding
that these hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
06-45 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 7, 2006,
from John Wojnar, Water Foreman, as approved for submission by
Robert J. Beckley, Jr., Director of Public Works, requesting to carry over excess
vacation hours, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Mr. Wojnars
request to carry over 150 excess vacation hours into 2006 with the
understanding that these hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
06-46 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of January 3, 2006,
from Karen Worley, Program Supervisor, as approved for submission by
Robert J. Schron, City Engineer, requesting to carry over excess vacation hours,
the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Ms. Worley's request to carry
over 9.25 excess vacation hours into 2006 with the understanding that these
hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
06-47 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 3, 2006,
from Matthew Maurier, Firefighter, as approved for submission by Shadd
A. Whitehead, Fire Chief, requesting to carry over excess vacation hours, the
Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Mr. Mauriers request to carry
over 24.00 excess vacation hours into 2006 with the understanding that these
hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
06-48 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 2, 2006,
from Brian Miencier, Fire Lieutenant, as approved for submission by Shadd
A. Whitehead, Fire Chief, requesting to carry over excess vacation hours, the
Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Mr. Miencier's request to carry
over 6.25 excess vacation hours into 2006 with the understanding that these
hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
06-49 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 3, 2006,
from David Taylor, Fire Equipment Mechanic Supervisor, as approved for
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submission by Shadd A. Whitehead, Fire Chief, requesting to carry over excess
vacation hours, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Mr. Taylors
request to carry over 24 excess vacation hours into 2006 with the understanding
that these hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
0650 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 17, 2006,
from James Inglis, Director of Housing, requesting to carry over excess vacation
hours for Lina Priest, Public Housing Division Director, the Civil Service
Commission does hereby approve Mr. Inglis' request to carry over 13 excess
vacation hours into 2006 for Ms. Priest, with the understanding that these hours
will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
0651 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 7, 2006,
from Regina Zoratti, Clerk I, as approved for submission by Kathleen Monroe,
City Librarian, requesting to carry over excess vacation hours, the Civil Service
Commission does hereby approve Ms. ZorattPs request to carry over 2.5 excess
vacation hours into 2006, with the understanding that these hours will be used in
2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
06-52 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 6, 2006,
from Mark Taormina, Planning Director, requesting to carry over excess vacation
hours, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Mr. Taormina's
request to carry over 40 excess vacation hours into 2006, with the understanding
that these hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
06-53 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 9, 2006,
from Margaret Watson, Program Supervisor, as approved for submission by
Mark Taormina, Planning Director, requesting to carry over excess vacation
hours, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Ms. Watson's request
to carry over 4.00 excess vacation hours into 2006, with the understanding that
these hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
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0654 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of November 2, 2005,
from Thomas Blauvelt, Senior Police Officer, as approved for submission by
Robert Stevenson, Police Chief, requesting to carry over excess vacation hours,
the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Mr. Blauvelt's request to
carry over 24 excess vacation hours into 2006, with the understanding that these
hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
0655 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 3, 2006,
from Brian Carpenter, Data Processor, as approved for submission by
Robert Stevenson, Police Chief, requesting to carry over excess vacation hours,
the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Mr. Carpenters request to
carry over 65 excess vacation hours into 2006, with the understanding that these
hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
0656 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 3, 2006,
from James King, Senior Police Officer, as approved for submission by
Robert Stevenson, Police Chief, requesting to carry over excess vacation hours,
the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Mr. King's request to carry
over 16 excess vacation hours into 2006, with the understanding that these hours
will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
0657 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 7, 2006,
from Christopher McClain, Police Officer II, as approved for submission by
Robert Stevenson, Police Chief, requesting to carry over excess vacation hours,
the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve Mr. McClain's request to
carry over 24 excess vacation hours into 2006, with the understanding that these
hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
05-58 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the Departmental
Correspondence of January 12, 2006, from Tyrone Pickens, Senior Police
Officer, as approved for submission by Robert Stevenson, Police Chief,
requesting to carry over excess vacation hours, the Civil Service Commission
does hereby approve Mr. Pickens' request to carry over sixteen (16) excess
vacation hours into 2006, with the understanding that these hours will be used in
2006;
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
05-59 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of March 6, 2006,
from Derrick L. Washington Personnel Analyst II, as approved for submission by
Robert F. Biga, Human Resources Director, requesting to carry over excess
vacation hours, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve
Mr. Washington's request to carry over 34.25 excess vacation hours into 2006
with the understanding that these hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
05-60 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of March 15, 2006,
from Philip Sheridan, Water Operations Mechanic I, as approved for submission
by Robert J. Beckley, Jr., Director of Public Works, requesting to carry over
excess vacation hours, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve
Mr. Sheridan's request to carry over 47.50 excess vacation hours into 2006, with
the understanding that these hours will be used in 2006;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no request will be considered to carry
over excess vacation hours into 2007.
Mr. Biga reminded everyone that employees can request to carry over excess vacation hours,
but not two years in a row, unless it is in anticipation of retirement.
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
06-61 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the Departmental
Correspondence of January 31, 2006, from Thomas Clark, Firefighter/Assistant
Driver, as approved for submission by Shadd A. Whitehead, Fire Chief,
requesting a military leave of absence, the Civil Service Commission does
hereby grant a leave of absence for Mr. Clark from February 27, 2006 for one (1)
year.
Chairperson Mahoney expressed the Commission's respect and honor to employees serving
our country.
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
06-62 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 7, 2006,
from Robert Stevenson, Police Chief, requesting an open -competitive
examination for Police Dispatcher 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 the announcement, applicants must:
Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in
the United Slates; and
Have a high school diploma or a valid equivalency certificate; and
Have either:
A. At least one year full-time paid work experience as a Dispatcher for
a law enforcement agency; or
B. At least one year of full-time paid work experience as a Certified
Police Officer; and
Have an acceptable voice quality level as determined in the voice
modulation test; and
Not be an immediate family member of a swom officer employed by the
Livonia Police Department (Immediate family member includes but is not
limited to: Spouse, Child, Step -Child, Mother, Father, Sister, Step -Mother,
Step -Father, Sister-in-law (manned to Brother), Brother, Brother-in-law
(manned to Sister), Grandparents, Grandchild, or member of the
Employee's household.); and
Have keyboard skills that meet or exceed 25 wpm without error.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Written Test -40% Interview -40% Performance Test -20%
Voice Modulation Test - Pass/Fail
Background Investigation - Pass/Fail
Psychological Evaluation Test - Pass/Fail
Robert F. Biga, Human Resources Director, recommended that the psychological evaluations
for the Firefighter be conducted after the establishment of the eligible list; testing only those
candidates considered for employment, resulting in saving the City approximately $300 per
candidate in testing fees.
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
06-63 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of February 15, 2006,
from Shadd A. Whitehead, Fire Chief, requesting an open -competitive
examination for Firefighter and proposed qualifications and parts of examination
and weights, and having discussion with Robert Biga, Human Resources
Director, 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 the announcement, applicants must:
1. Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in
the United States.
2. Have a high school diploma or valid equivalency certificate. Preference will
be given applicants that have a Bachelors Degree or an Associate's Degree
in Fire Science or an EMS curriculum.
3. Hold a current State of Michigan Paramedic License or National Registry
EMT - Paramedic and be ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certified.
4. Possess the Conference of Western Wayne Firefighter Written and Physical
Agility Test Certificates. THE AGILITY TEST CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE
BEEN ISSUED IN THE TWELVE (12) months prior to the closing date of the
announcement.
5. Possess normal visual functions and acuity in each eye of 20/100 or better,
correctable to 20/20 with eyeglasses. NOTE: Applicant must submit a
completed City of Livonia Firefighter Visual Acuity form dated after
September 16, 2005, signed by a physician, optometrist or ophthalmologist
attesting to the applicant's visual acuity in each eye corrected and
uncorrected.
6. Be free from any physical defects, chronic diseases, organic or functional
conditions or mental and emotional instabilities which may tend to impair the
efficient performance of duties or which might endanger the lives of others or
the individual employee.
7. Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or a basic commercial
driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
8. AT THE TIME OF CERTIFICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR FINAL
INTERVIEW AND HIRING CONSIDERATION, CANDIDATES MUST
POSSESS:
A. A current State of Michigan Paramedic License or National Registry
EMT - Paramedic, and be currently ACLS certified.
B. A State of Michigan Firefighter II Certificate or equivalent certification in
a state that has reciprocity.
NOTE: Candidates are required to submit original degreesitranscripts, licenses and
certifications by the closing date of this announcement.
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PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Written Test — 50%' Oral Interview — 50%
Psychological Evaluation — Pass/Fail
Background Investigation — Pass/Fail
'NOTE: The thirty (30) candidates with the highest passing scores on the written test will be
invited to continue to the Interview portion of the examination process. Remaining candidates
who pass the Written Test will have their names kept on file for future reference during the life
of the eligible list.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
06-64 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the expiring eligible lists for
April 2006 — Police Dispatcher (861 o.c.), Police Lieutenant (1194 p.) and Police
Sergeant (1193 p.), the Civil Service Commission does hereby extend the Police
Dispatcher eligible list for an additional six (6) months.
Mr. Biga explained that in the Police Dispatcher (861 o.c.), there was an existing job offer
pending the results of a physical examination. The individual took the physical exam and has
been hired. So there is no longer an outstanding job offer. Two people were hired from the
list. There were three positions, there were three people and one person declined the position,
so there is no longer a list.
Mr. Campau withdrew his motion. Mr. Tatigian withdrew his support. Ms. Mahoney stated that
no action is required regarding the Police Dispatcher (861 o.c.) eligible list.
The Commission received and fled the expiring eligible list for April 2006 — Police Dispatcher
(861 o.c.), Police Lieutenant (1194 p.) and Police Sergeant (1193 p.).
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
06-64 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the passing point in the written
test for Police Lieutenant (1219 p.), the Civil Service Commission sets the
passing point at 70% of the maximum score of 175 or the nearest lower whole
raw score of 122.
Mr. Biga received a compliment from the exam preparer who said that the Livonia Police
candidates for Lieutenant excelled. They did a remarkable job and received very high scores.
The exam preparer also commented that our candidates consistently do well, but this group of
candidates outdid themselves. Mr. Biga stated he would pass this compliment along to the
candidates.
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Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
06-65 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the passing point in the written
lest for Police Sergeant (1218 p.), the Civil Service Commission sets the passing
point at 70% of the maximum score of 175 or the nearest lower whole raw score
of 122.
Mr. Biga stated he had a similar comment from the exam preparer for the Police Sergeant
candidates. Chairperson Mahoney asked Mr. Biga to relay the Commission's compliments to
both groups of candidates.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
06-66 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the passing point in the written
test for Library Aide 1 (1223 p.), the Civil Service Commission does hereby
approve the Empco, Inc. recommended passing point of 70 or 70% of the
maximum raw score of 100.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
06-67 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
approve the eligible list for Library Aide 1 (1223 p.).
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
06-68 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the passing point in the written
test for Police Officer II (877 o.c.), the Civil Service Commission does hereby
approve the 1/0 Solutions, Inc. recommended passing point of 70% of the
maximum Taw score of 87 or the nearest lower whole score of 60.
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
06-69 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the passing point in the written
test for Police Service Aide (875 o.c.), the Civil Service Commission does hereby
approve the Empco, Inc. recommended passing point of 70, 70% of the
maximum raw score of 100.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
06-70 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
approve the eligible list for Program Supervisor (1224 p.).
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Receive and File:
Council Resolution of January 30, 2006 with minutes to be approved February 8,
2006:
CR 37-06 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 5,
Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, and based upon the
appointment of the Mayor, dated January 6, 2006, the Council does hereby
consent to and confirm the reappointment of Jollietta Coleman, 14174 Richfield,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the Board of Review for a term of three years
commencing February 17, 2006, and expiring on February 17, 2009.
Council Resolutions from the meeting of February 22, 2006, with minutes to be
approved March 8, 2006:
CR 85-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated February 13, 2006, concerning the reappointment of
Audrey Greenleaf to the Board of Ethics, and pursuant to Section 2.200.070 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby consent
to and confirm the reappointment of Audrey Greenleaf, 37721 Bristol, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, to the Board of Ethics for a three-year term commencing March
1, 2006 and expiring March 1, 2009.
CR 86-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated February 13, 2006, concerning the reappointment of
Jacob Ghannam to the Board of Ethics, and pursuant to Section 2.200.070 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby consent to
and confirm the reappointment of Jacob Ghannam, 35202 Curtis, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, to the Board of Ethics for a three-year tens commencing
March 1, 2006 and expiring March 1, 2009.
Letter of February 27, 2006, from Jack Engebretson, Mayor, reappointing
Charlotte S. Mahoney, 18633 Williams Court, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the
Civil Service Commission for a term of six years commencing April 17, 2006, and
expiring in April 2012, pursuant to Section 16, Chapter V of the Charter of the
City of Livonia.
Affirmative Action Report for February 2006
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and adopted, it was
06-71 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of March 13, 2006,
from Robert J. Beckley, Jr., Director of Public Works, requesting an open -
competitive examination for Civil Engineer 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:
1. Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in
the United States; and
2. Have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors
Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering; and
3. Have at least one (1) year of full-time work experience utilization, and have
proficiency with the most up-to-date ArcGIS and Autodesk family of
products and extension is required; and
4. Be able to identify and distinguish colors. Applicant must submit a City of
Livonia Civil Engineer I Visual Acuity form completed and signed by a
physician, optometrist or ophthalmologist. Form must be dated no earlier
than October 14, 2005.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
INTERVIEW —100%,
'NOTE: In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds fifteen (15), an evaluation will
be made of the applicants and the fifteen (15) applicants with the most appropriate and
responsible combination of experience and training will be invited to the interview. Candidates
must pass the interview in order to be placed on the eligible list.
The Commission received and filed the health insurance rates for March 1, 2006
through February 28, 2007.
Yvonne Lillibridge, President, AFSCME Union Local 192, wanted to know if she needed
to put a request in writing for Union Local 192 to receive a copy of the insurance rates.
Mr. Biga explained that the insurances rates were a public record. The Commission
agreed that Union Local 192 could have a copy of the insurance rates and Mr. Campau
gave Ms. Lillibrldge his copy of the rates.
Ms. Lillibrldge also commented that on the Temporary Employees in regular permanent
classifications, in the Inspection Department, Ms. Cooper is a temporary employee in a
192 classification and the six (6) months is up tomorrow. Ms. Lillibrldge inquired if the
Civil Service Commission had received a written request from the Department to extend
this employee. Chairperson Mahoney deferred to Mr. Biga since the Commission has
not seen any request to extend this employee. Mr. Washington stated he thought the
position was originally posted for transfer and there were no signers for this position.
Mr. Biga stated he would double-check but asked everyone to recall the earlier situation
where regular employees were not given an opportunity to transfer and there was a
grievance. We said we would post to allow the permanent employees move around and
that the resulting vacancy would be filled on a temporary basis until the Mayor decided
to fill it on a permanent basis. There was discussion about that and the Union is looking
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at the Civil Service Commission Rules that state temporary employees may be utilized
for a period of six months so any department is now requested to come forward and
indicate why they still want to fill the position on a temporary basis. Mr. Biga stated he
would expect something to be forwarded from the Inspection Department and that they
would go through the temporary employee list and see if we have any others coming up
to give the departments advance notification. He hoped that there could be a three
month notice.
The Civil Service Commission asked the Civil Service Department staff to review the
existing temporary positions and let the departments know three months in advance of
when the temporary position would expire.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
RESOLVED, That the meeting be adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
Mr. Biga informed everyone that Ms. Mahoney has been reappointed to the Civil Service
Commission. Also at the next meeting Mr. Tatigian will be taking over as Chairperson.
Gretchen Guisbert, Secretary III
Charlotte S. Mahoney, Chairperson
Harry C. Tatigian, Commissioner
Ronald E. Campau, Commissioner