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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The 1237"' Regular Meeting of the Civil Service Commission was held on Wednesday,
June 13, 2007. The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m.
Members Present:
Also Present:
Kenneth Grzembski, Vice -President,
AFSCME Union Local 192
James Hirst, Equipment Operator III
At Johnson, Jr., Equipment Operator II
Bonnie Johnson, Technical Specialist
Norm Siira, Equipment Operator III
Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative
Affairs
Harry C. Tatigian, Chairperson
Charlotte S. Mahoney
Ronald E. Campau
Mark Trybus, Equipment Operator II
Brian Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of
Public Service
Audrey Young, Chief Roads Steward,
AFSCME Union Local 192
Robert F. Biga, Human Resources Director
Derrick L. Washington, Personnel Analyst II
Gretchen Guisbert, Secretary III
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
07-144 RESOLVED, That the minutes of the 1236th Regular Meeting held
Wednesday, May 9, 2007, be approved as submitted.
The Commission received and fled the Temporary Report for May 2007.
The Commission received and fled the Non -Resident Report as of June 1, 2007.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
07-145 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of May 2, 2007, from
Joey Merrell, Firefighter, as recommended for approval by Shadd A. Whitehead,
Fire Chief, requesting a waiver of the residency requirement, the Civil Service
Commission does hereby approve this request pursuant to Civil Service
Commission Rule 10.3, Residence Requirement.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
07-146 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the Departmental
Correspondence of May 18, 2007, from Chris Hill, Firefighter, as approved for
submission by Shadd A. Whitehead, Fire Chief, requesting to use additional
Family Illness days, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve the use
of two (2) additional twenty-four (24) hour sick days as Family Illness leave days,
beyond the maximum four (4) twenty-four (24) hour duty days per calendar year
allowed by Civil Service Rules.
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No Commission action was required regarding a request for a second extension of an unpaid
medical leave of absence from Brian Beerbower, Custodian, since Mr. Beerbower's
employment has been terminated. The Commission affirmed its prior resolution (07-61), which
indicated that no further extension of an unpaid medical leave of absence would be granted to
Mr. Beerbower.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
07-147 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of May 24, 2007, from
Brian Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Public Service and Patrick A. Hogan,
Director of Public Works, requesting a promotional examination for Building
Mechanic 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:
QUALIFICATIONS
The examination is open only to employees of the City of Livonia who, by the closing date of
this announcement, are:
Employed in the Public Service Division of the Department of Public
Works; and
Have regular status in a permanent classification; and
Must have or be eligible for a valid Industrial Truck Driving Permit for
operation of a forklift.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Written Test -80% Departmental Rating -20%
Candidates must pass the Written Test in order to be placed on the eligible list. Pursuant to
AFSCME Local 192, Promotions 20.B., in competitive examinations which include
Departmental Ratings, the Departmental Rating from 0 to 100 will count as 20% of the
examination, but a score under 70 will not disqualify the candidate from continuing in the
process.
Robert F. Biga, Human Resources Director, announced that the proposed qualifications for
Technical Specialist had changed since the last announcement per discussion between Karen
Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, and Derrick L. Washington, Personnel Analyst II, and
Mr. Washington stated this was to better measure the qualifications of potential candidates.
Ms. Szymula informed the Commission that this person would be the back up to the Director of
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Legislative Affairs and she also informed the Commission that she would be retiring on
September 28, 2007. Ms. Szymula stated that the Mayor intended, upon Ms. Szymula's
retirement, to appoint Bonnie Johnson as Director of Legislative Affairs and there was PRC
approval to fill the position. Mr. Campau stated he preferred to see examinations run as
promotional opportunities. Ms. Szymula wanted to include as many employees as possible
and Ms. Mahoney clarified that an open -competitive examination would not preclude any of the
qualified current employees from applying. Mr. Biga stated that by City Charter the Appointing
Authority has the right to request an open -competitive examination for the good of the service
and this is a non-union position.
Ms. Szymula thanked the Civil Service Commission for all of their help over the years and for
everything they had done for her and the City Council. Ms. Mahoney congratulated
Ms. Szymula on her upcoming retirement.
Upon a motion by Ms. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
07-148 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of May 30, 2007, from
Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, requesting an open -competitive
examination for Technical Specialist 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 a high school diploma or it's equivalent; AND
Have a minimum of eight (8) years full time paid municipal government
administrative assistanVsecretarial/clerical experience; AND
Have two (2) years in the last five (5) years of full time paid work
experience which included utilization of City Ordinances, procedures, and
knowledge of the responsibilities and operation of City Administrative
Departments; AND
Have two (2) years in the past five (5) years of full time paid work
experience which included the use of Microsoft Office applications,
(Examples of Microsoft Office applications are: Word, Excel, and
Access), as well as database management applications, and be familiar
with Adobe Acrobat; AND
Have two (2) years in the last five (5) years of full time paid work
experience in a confidential environment.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Interview —100%
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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.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
07-149 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of May 30, 2007, from
Brian Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Public Service and Patrick A. Hogan,
Director of Public Works, requesting a promotional examination for Water Meter
Repairer 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:
QUALIFICATIONS
This examination is open only to employees of the City of Livonia who by the closing date of
the announcement, are:
Employed in the Public Service Division of the Department of Public
Works; and
Have regular status in a permanent classification; and
Must have or be eligible for either a Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP), or
a valid Group "B" Commercial Drivers License with Air Brake and must
have or be eligible for a valid Industrial Truck Driving Permit for operating a
forklift. An employee in this classification is subject to all requirements of
the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, as
amended.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
WRITTEN TEST -80% DEPARTMENTAL RATING -20%
Pursuant to AFSCME Local 192, PROMOTIONS 20.B., in competitive examinations which
include Departmental Ratings, the Departmental Rating 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.
Candidates must pass the Written Test in order to be placed on the eligible list.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
07-150 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the expiring eligible lists for the month
of July 2007 — Building Inspector (868 o.c.), Firefighter (879 o.c.) and Police Dispatcher
(880 o.c.), the Civil Service Commission does hereby extend the eligible list for Building
Inspector (868 o.c.) for six (6) months.
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Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
07-151 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
approve a passing point of 70 or 70% of the maximum score of 100 for the
written test for Building Mechanic IV - HVAC (896 o.c.).
Upon a motion by Ms. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
07-152 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
approve a passing point of 60 or 60% of the maximum score of 100 for the
written test for Police Crime Analyst (895 o.c.).
Upon a motion by Ms. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Campau and unanimously adopted, it was
07-153 RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission does hereby
approve the eligible list for Firefighter (894 o.c.), as submitted.
Audrey Young, Chief Roads Steward, AFSCME Union Local 192, discussed AFSCME Union
Local 192 Grievance #07-02, dated March 1, 2007, from Alfred Johnson, Jr., Equipment
Operator II, regarding a reprimand for a vehicle accident. Ms. Young explained that the brakes
on truck #35 were not functioning properly. She added the Department took the truck in to be
checked, and they indicated the brakes were fine, but the problem reoccurred.
Mr. Tatigian asked what kind of accident occurred and Mr. Johnson replied it was a minor
fender bender. Mr. Grzembski stated that Mr. Johnson went to court after receiving a ticket,
which resulted in the ticket being dropped, but Mr. Johnson had to pay $500 rental car fee to
the person whose car he hit as part of the settlement.
Mr. Tatigian inquired what the ticket was for and Mr. Johnson couldn't remember exactly what
the ticket said. Mr. Biga clarified it was a failure to stop in an assured clear distance. Mr.
Tatigian explained that the City attorney had plea bargained for Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson
added that when the court asked Mr. Lurak, the other party involved in the car accident, if he
had been made whole, Mr. Lurak replied no, he had not been reimbursed for a rental car. Mr.
Johnson was asked by the prosecutor if he could pay it and Mr. Johnson said he could and
then probably get reimbursement from the City. Mr. Johnson stated he was given 30 days to
pay Mr. Lurak which he did. Ms. Mahoney asked if Mr. Johnson checked with anyone in the
City to find out if he would be reimbursed or if he just wrote the check. Mr. Johnson responded
he assumed he would be reimbursed.
Mr. Grzembski stated he is a certified mechanic. He then referenced a handout on the
maintenance history of the truck involved in the accident and discussed the type of
maintenance performed on this vehicle and the dates of their occurrence. He also discussed
that preventive maintenance (PM) checks were performed on the vehicle, but advised that the
brake issue was an intermittent problem. Mr. Grzembski reiterated that this accident occurred
while Mr. Johnson was driving a City vehicle and Mr. Johnson would like to be reimbursed for
the $500 and to have the reprimand removed from his file.
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No" Siira, Equipment Operator III, stated he also drives truck 35 and the day after the
accident he was asked to drive the vehicle to see if he could duplicate the brake problem. He
explained that at approximately 45 mph, when he stepped on the brakes while going across
the pavement pops, the brakes released; they didn't lock up and he would have to pump the
brakes to get the truck to stop normally. After informing Mr. Garrison of the issue, Mr. Garrison
said the vehicle would be sent out for an evaluation. The outside repair facility could not
duplicate the problem. After being assigned to that vehicle, Mr. Siira stated he experienced
the same problem with the brakes. He took the vehicle back to the garage and Mr. Garrison
recommended red -lining the vehicle. Mr. Siira stated that Mr. Bryant test drove the vehicle and
said the brakes seemed fine and cautioned anyone who would be driving it to drive slowly,
approximately 35 mph.
Ms. Mahoney inquired if there had been a recall on this vehicle. Mr. Grzembski replied there
was no recall or any technical service bulletins, but this was an intermittent problem and those
are very difficult to diagnose. Ms. Mahoney also inquired if the Department maintained any
kind of database on the maintenance of City vehicles. Mr. Wilson replied the Department has
a software system that can do that and they have a scheduled replacement program, but that
has been a victim of economic times for a while. He informed the Commission that as far as
vehicles with continuing problems, that is the garage's responsibility.
Mr. Wilson stated that during the investigation of the accident, they had two (2) different
foremen drive the vehicle. A City of Livonia mechanic tested the vehicle and could not find any
problem. When the reports of problems continued, the vehicle was sent to an outside repair
agency and no problems were found. He added vehicle 35 has had brake work as indicated
on the work records. The repair history was typical for vehicles over eight (8) years old.
With regard to Mr. Johnson's legal matters and his plea bargain to a lesser charge, Mr. Wilson
said the Department was not involved. Mr. Tatigian referenced a note from the District Court
which indicated the charge was reduced but as part of the bargain, he was required to pay
$500 for the rental car within 30 days.
Mr. Wilson stated that from the Department's perspective, this grievance has to do with
disciplinary action. The Department is not involved with the legal matters. He believed the
Department did their diligence in having the vehicle checked. Mr. Campau stated that if it is
proven the brakes failed, then the Department is involved. He added there are other people
who indicated there are brake problems. Mr. Wilson staled that Mr. Haskin interviewed
employees. One person interviewed, Ms. Jamieson, didn't say the brakes failed, but that they
grabbed. Mr. Tatigian asked if the vehicle had any work done to the brakes since the accident.
It was determined that the vehicle had been tested but no work was needed. Vehicle #35 was
currently in service.
North Sim, Equipment Operator III, stated Dave Bryant test drove the truck when he
discovered that in order for Mr. Hirst's crew to have another vehicle, he would have to take one
of his brush truck pick-ups for a vehicle for daily use. Mr. Wilson reported that Mr. Bryant was
not in attendance at the meeting to testify to this. Mr. Tatigian confirmed with Mr. Wilson that
Mr. Johnson was a good employee with no previous reprimands. It was determined that Mr.
Johnson received an oral reprimand which is recorded in the file. Mr. Tatigian commented that
the Commission has the authority to have the reprimand withdrawn, but that he felt that any
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action taken at the District Court would be beyond their purview. Mr. Campau contended that
if the vehicle in question did malfunction, then it is the City's responsibility.
Ms. Mahoney asked if the problem with the brakes happened sporadically enough, based on
enough people driving it, if this vehicle ought to be on the road. She added the Commission
should not decide whether to take a truck on or off the road, but she did not want to see
anyone get hurt if there was a problem. Ken Grzembski cited Article 58 A., Indemnification,
which states in part, "Whenever an employee becomes subject to a claim, a liability, a
judgment or a monetary imposition or fine resulting from any action taken within the scope of
employment and during the course of employment, the Employer agrees to defend, hold
harmless and indemnify the employee including all reasonably related costs." The Union
stated they asked Management to have someone appear with Mr. Johnson at court before
going to court. Mr. Wilson referenced the grievance and it didn't say anything about having a
member of management attend the court hearing.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and adopted, it was
07-154 RESOLVED, That having reviewed AFSCME Grievance #07-02,
dated March 1, 2007, from Alfred Johnson, Jr., Equipment Operator II, regarding
a reprimand for a vehicle accident, and having discussion with Audrey Young,
Chief Roads Steward, AFSCME Union Local 192; Ken Grzembski, Vice -
President, AFSCME Union Local 192; Alfred Johnson, Jr., Equipment Operator
II; Norm Sum, Equipment Operator III; and Brian Wilson, Assistant
Superintendent of Public Service; the Civil Service Commission does hereby
grant the remedy requested in the grievance, specifically, the removal of the oral
reprimand from Mr. Johnson's file and directs the City to reimburse Mr. Johnson
$500, based on the fact that Mr. Johnson was on City business.
AYES: Campau and Mahoney NAY: Tatigian
Mr. Emert was not present at the meeting and at the request of the Union, the Commission
postponed the review of AFSCME Union Local 192 Grievance #07-04 until the next regular
Civil Service Commission meeting. Management had no objection.
Audrey Young, Chief Roads Steward, AFSCME Union Local 192, presented Grievance #07-
06, dated March 20, 2007, from Mark Trybus, Equipment Operator II, regarding a written
reprimand received during a snow cycle for failure to return to the snow cycle after a doctor's
appointment. Ms. Young stated Mr. Trybus had a doctor appointment on the day of the snow
cycle. She explained the snow cycle was called at 1100 a.m. and Mr. Trybus's appointment
was at 3:30 p.m. and no one said anything to Mr. Trybus about returning to work when he
punched out, so he went to his doctor appointment and he didn't return.
Mr. Trybus explained he had a note but he didn't think he needed to have it because the
appointment was after his regular working hours. Mr. Grzembski added that Mr. Trybus used 2
hours of Personal Business that morning and he called his Foreman who approved it and he
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also informed his Foreman that he had a doctors appointment after work at 4:00 p.m. When
he left for the afternoon nothing was said to him by the Foreman. Mr. Grzembski stated a
medical certificate is not required until three (3) consecutive days off.
Mr. Wilson informed the Commission that the snow cycle began at 11:00 and Ms. Mahoney
asked Mr. Trybus when he left at 3:30 p.m. if he thought it would be necessary for him to return
to work. Mr. Trybus said no, because nobody said anything to him. He didn't think he would
need a doctor's note when he was on his own time. Ms. Mahoney clarified the reprimand was
issued because Mr. Trybus didn't come back to work the snow cycle. Ms. Young explained
that Mr. Trybus would have had to work until 11:00 p.m. if he was in on the snow cycle.
Mr. Wilson stated that on February 14, 2007 there was a snow emergency and as was
discussed in the grievance, that changes the shifts of personnel. Mr. Trybus was included on
the snow cycle but he did not return after his doctor's appointment. Mr. Wilson stated the
Foremen don't have a problem excusing people from a snow emergency for valid reasons and
they usually tell people to do what they have to do, but to come back to work after that. Mr.
Wilson referenced a grievance from 2005 where some employees were disciplined, including
Mr. Trybus, for failing to respond to emergency snow and ice conditions. He reminded the
Commission that the grievances came before them briefly until they went to arbitration, but the
Union elected to accept the Step II answer, which in part, was acknowledgement that
employees must provide a reason for being excused for snow emergencies as well as
acknowledgement that their shift is changed during snow emergencies. In Mr. Trybus's case,
his shift would run until 11:00 p.m. Mr. Wilson confirmed they did not invoke discipline for Mr.
Trybus for leaving; they sent him a letter requesting Mr. Trybus provide medical certification of
his appointment and that he was not able to return to work. The request was ignored and that
was when discipline was invoked. Mr. Wilson added this was consistent with the settlement of
the 2005 grievance. Mr. Trybus replied that he informed his Union steward to tell the Foreman
that he did have a doctors note but he didn't think he needed to show it. Mr. Wilson stated Mr.
Trybus had a history of nonattendance during snow emergencies and this was the first snow
emergency since the 2005 grievance and again Mr. Trybus wasn't able to participate. Mr.
Tatigian inquired why Mr. Trybus didn't return. Mr. Trybus replied he had a doctor note which
prevented him from working that day.
Mr. Campau asked Mr. Wilson if he had seen the doctor's note and Mr. Wilson said no. Ken
Grzembski said he was shown the note at the Step II meeting. Mr. Wilson said he was flashed
the paper across the table at that the Step II meeting which was several weeks after the snow
emergency. He also stated the discipline was part of the 2005 settlement. Mr. Wilson would
have liked the documentation provided to him at the time of the snow emergency.
Mr. Tatigian inquired if Mr. Trybus didn't like to work the snow cycles. Mr. Trybus indicated he
had only missed six or seven in twenty-nine (29) years of employment with the City. Mr.
Wilson commented that special work accommodations were arranged in order for Mr. Trybus
to work specific hours of a shift so he doesn't get called in the middle of the night.
Mr. Campau asked Mr. Wilson what he would like done now that he has seen the doctors
note. Mr. Wilson responded he would like to see a motion to remove the written reprimand but
uphold all the other elements of Management's response.
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Ms. Mahoney asked Mr. Trybus when he left the doctors appointment if he had the doctors
note. Mr. Trybus replied that the doctor gave it to him at the end of the appointment. Ms.
Mahoney asked if he called work to let them know he would not be back. Mr. Trybus said no,
he never thought of that. Ms. Mahoney inquired why he didn't provide the doctor's note after
receipt of the letter from Management. Mr. Trybus didn't want to set a precedent. Ms.
Mahoney stated the need for management to see this note was a result of the 2005 settlement
on the snow emergency.
No" Siira stated the snow policy allows employees to opt out for a personal reason if you
notify the Foreman; the Foreman might ask you to return, but you don't have to come back.
He reiterated that if someone is off work for three (3) days or more they can require you to see
the City physician to get approval to return to work.
Mr. Trybus said they usually ask people if they can return after whatever business they had to
take care of, but nothing was said to him. Mr. Campau read part of the 2005 grievance
settlement which states in part, "(Continually indicating illness without providing medical
documentation indicating that the employee can not work will not be acceptable); and said Mr.
Trybus should have provided medical documentation.
Mr. Biga stated the date of the written reprimand was March 2, 2007 and if a motion is
approved to reduce it to an oral reprimand, the letter would be removed six (6) months from
that, or on September 2, 2007. Mr. Biga said the issue was not whether or not Mr. Trybus was
released to go to the doctor; all management wanted was verification that Mr. Trybus was
unable to return to work. He had that verification but he didn't want to provide it. That is being
very uncooperative in the work environment and the problem could have been solved by
simply giving a copy of the note to the Department. Mr. Campau stated the Union was trying
not to set a precedent, but apparently they were unaware of any previous agreement.
Mr. Biga stated that the City requires when an employee is found to be disabled from work,
regardless if it is one day or more, they have to bring a doctors note to show that they cannot
report for work. That is different than the mandatory doctors slip after three (3) days of
absence in the Civil Service Rules. The issue is whether or not the employee was capable of
performing work. If the answer is no, then the employee must provide documentation and that
has been established practice in the City for years.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
07-155 RESOLVED, That having reviewed AFSCME Union Local 192
Grievance #07-06, dated April 3, 2007, from Mark Trybus, Equipment Operator II,
regarding a written reprimand received during a snow cycle, and having
discussion with Audrey Young, Chief Roads Steward, AFSCME Union Local 192;
Ken Grzembski, Vice -President, AFSCME Union Local 192; Mark Trybus,
Equipment Operator II; No" Siira, Equipment Operator III; Brian Wilson,
Assistant Superintendent of Public Service, and Robert F. Biga, Human
Resources Director, the Civil Service Commission does hereby approve reducing
the reprimand to an oral reprimand, which will be removed from the file six (6)
months after its issuance, or on September 2, 2007.
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Mr. Biga requested Mr. Trybus provide a copy of the doctor's note to Mr. Wilson for their
Department records and Mr. Trybus agreed to the request.
AFSCME Union Local 192 Grievance #07-09, received June 5, 2007, from Edwin Hoffman,
Equipment Operator 11, regarding the position -classification plan and Equipment Operator III,
was removed from the Agenda without prejudice at the request of the Union with Management
having no objections.
The Commission received and fled the following:
a. Council Resolutions from the May 9, 2007 meeting, with minutes to be approved
May 23, 2007.
b. Council Resolutions from the May 23, 2007 meeting, with minutes to be approved
June 6, 2007.
C. Letter of June 7, 2007, from Robert F. Biga, Human Resources Director, to Alex
Bishop, Director of Inspection, granting administrative approval of a one-year
leave of absence from the classified service.
d. Affirmative Action Report for May 2007.
e. Current Open -Competitive and Promotional Eligible Lists as of June 1, 2007.
f. Eligible lists that were pre -approved at the May 9, 2007 Civil Service Commission
meeting; Clerk -Typist 1 (889 o.c.) and Service Representative (Water) (1248 p.).
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
07-156 RESOLVED, That having reviewed the letter of April 19, 2007, from
Craig W. Lange, Attorney, Roumell, Lange & Cholack, P.L.C., the Civil Service
Commission does hereby approve an hourly rate increase to $120.00 per hour
for legal services provided to the City of Livonia by the firm of Roumell, Lange &
Cholack, P.L.C., to be effective May 1, 2007.
Mr. Biga informed the Commission that there is a Library employee Delphine Will, Clerk -Typist
II (PPT), who went home with a serious health condition, and she is running out of sick leave
as of June 14, 2007. Because of the extenuating circumstances, the paperwork has not been
submitted to the Civil Service Department, but after discussion with Kathleen Monroe, City
Librarian, he recommended a thirty (30) day unpaid medical leave of absence.
Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
07-157 RESOLVED, That after discussion between Robert F. Biga, Human
Resources Director and Kathleen Monroe, City Librarian, regarding the serious
health condition of Delphine Will, Clerk -Typist II (PPT), the Civil Service
Commission does hereby approve an unpaid medical leave of absence for thirty
(30) days beginning on June 14, 2007.
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Upon a motion by Mr. Campau, seconded by Ms. Mahoney and unanimously adopted, it was
RESOLVED, That the meeting be adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Gretchen Guisbert, Secretary III
Harry C. Tatigian, Chairperson
Ronald E. Campau, Commissioner
Charlotte S. Mahoney, Commissioner