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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The 1261' Regular Meeting of the Civil Service Commission was held on Monday, June 15,
2009. The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m.
Members Present: Ronald Campau, Chairperson
Charlotte S. Mahoney
Harry C. Tatigian
Also Present:
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. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
09-129 RESOLVED, That the minutes of the 1260th Regular Meeting held
Wednesday, May 20, 2009, be approved as submitted.
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
09-130 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of June 10, 2009, from
Alex Bishop, Director of Inspection, requesting a leave of absence from the
classified service, the Civil Service Commission does hereby confirm the
administrative approval of a leave of absence from the classified service for the
period June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2010.
09-131 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
confirm the administrative approval of the passing point of 70 or 70% of the
maximum score of 100, for the written test for Water Meter Repairer II (925 o.c.).
09-132 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
confirm the administrative approval of the eligible list for Water Meter Repairer II
(925 o.c.).
The Commission received and fled the following:
Status of Temporary Employees Report for May 2009.
Non -Resident Report as of June 1, 2009.
Current Open -Competitive and Promotional Eligible Lists as of
June 1, 2009.
Affirmative Action Report for May 2009.
09-133 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the expiring eligible lists for the
month of July 2009 — Police Crime Analyst (895 o.c.), Police Dispatcher (913
o.c.), Equipment Operator III (1250 p.) and Sewer Maintenance Worker 1 (1268
P.), the Civil Service Commission does hereby confirm the administrative
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approval to extend the Police Crime Analyst (895 o.c.) eligible list for six (6)
months to January 18, 2010 and to extend the Sewer Maintenance Worker 1
(1268 p.) eligible list for six (6) months to January 31, 2010.
f. Removal of names from active eligible list report for the month of
June 2009.
Equipment Operator 1 (1289 p.)
Grzembski, Kenneth
g. Council Resolutions from the May 13, 2009 meeting with minutes to be
approved May 27, 2009:
(1) #197-09, Confirming the reappointment of Toni Mette to the
Plymouth Road Development Authority for a four-year tens expiring
May 16, 2013.
(2) #198-09, Confirming the reappointment of Greg Meyer to the
Plymouth Road Development Authority for a four-year term expiring
May 16, 2013.
(3) #199-09, Confirming the reappointment of Carol Smiley to the
Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring June 9, 2012.
(4) #200-09, Confirming the reappointment of Ashley Vartoogian to the
Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring June 9, 2012.
(5) #201-09, Confirming the reappointment of Ian Wilshaw to the
Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring June 9, 2012.
(6) #202-09, Confirming the reappointment of Kenneth Hale to the
Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation for a
six-year term expiring June 7, 2015.
(7) #203-09, Confirming the reappointment of Charlotte Mahoney to the
Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation for a
six-year term expiring June 7, 2015.
h. Memorandum of June 5, 2009, from Alex Bishop, Director of Inspection,
cancelling the examination for Plumbing Inspector (924 o.c.).
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
09-134 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the revision to Civil Service
Commission Resolution #09-115 from the 1259th Regular Meeting of April 15,
2009, regarding taking time off with no pay, the Civil Service Commission does
hereby approve the revision as amended as follows:
09-115 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is
encountering unusual economic conditions which are adversely
affecting the City's budget; and
WHEREAS, certain employees wish to be proactive to
assist in providing resources to the City to retain other City
employees; and
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WHEREAS, City policies require that individuals who do
not work a complete calendar year must have their accrued leave
banks and continuous service credits adjusted based on hours
worked; and
WHEREAS, The Civil Service Commission of the City
of Livonia is empowered to enforce the Civil Service Commission
Rules in a manner as to best effectuate the intent of the City Charter;
and
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission and elected
officials wish to reduce the hardship endured by these employees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Civil Service
Commission does hereby determine that employees who voluntarily
take unpaid time off up to a maximum of thirteen (13) work days
per year, in increments of no less than two (2) hours, prior to
December 31, 2010, shall not have any reductions in accrued leave
or other benefits such as, but not limited to, continuous service credit,
longevity pay and insurance coverage for the period of time that they
are off work or an unpaid status.
Upon a motion by Ms. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
09-135 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of June 8, 2009, from
Nicole Hunter, Clerk I (RFT), as noted for submission by Kathleen Monroe, City
Librarian, requesting to enroll in the hospitalization -medical plan retroactively to
May 29, 2009, the Civil Service Commission does hereby deny Ms. Hunter's
request.
Upon a motion by Ms. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
09-136 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of May 28, 2009, from
Colleen Coogan, Chief Accountant, requesting to be allowed to "opt out" of the
City's hospitalization -medical insurance plan after the open enrollment period, the
Civil Service Commission does hereby approve a one-time exception to allow
Ms. Coogan to opt -out, subject to Ms. Coogan providing evidence of possessing
insurance through a source other than the City of Livonia.
Upon a motion by Ms. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Tatigian and unanimously adopted, it was
09-137 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the request for approval of the
contract agreement negotiated between the City of Livonia and the Livonia
Lieutenants and Sergeants Association, the Civil Service Commission does
hereby approve said contract for the period December 1, 2006 through
November 30, 2012, to be submitted to City Council for review and consideration.
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09-138 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of June 17, 2009, from
Jack E. Kirksey, Mayor, recommending salary and benefit adjustments for the
Police Command, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve the
recommended salary and benefit adjustments for the period December 1, 2006
through November 30, 2012, pursuant to the attached summary;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all other benefits not elaborated in the
attached summary as extended to the Livonia Lieutenants and Sergeants in their
December 1, 2006 through November 30, 2012 Agreement be afforded to the
Police Command;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution is to be effective
immediately and is hereby submitted to City Council for their review and
concurrence.
09-139 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of June 17, 2009, from
Jack E. Kirksey, Mayor, recommending salary and benefit adjustments for the
classification of Fire Chief, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve the
recommended salary and benefit adjustments for the period December 1, 2008
through November 30, 2012, pursuant to the attached summary;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all other benefits not elaborated in the
attached summary as extended to the Livonia Fire Fighters in their December 1,
2008 through November 30, 2012 Agreement be afforded to the classification of
Fire Chief,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution is to be effective
immediately and is hereby submitted to City Council for their review and
concurrence.
Upon a motion by Mr. Tatigian, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
RESOLVED, That the meeting be adjourned at 5:36 p.m.
Gretchen Guisbert, Secretary III
Ronald E. Campau, Chairperson
Charlotte S. Mahoney, Commissioner
Harry C. Tatigian, Commissioner