Commission Chairman Szalda called the meeting to order at 1:35 PM.

 

ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Szalda, Nixdorf, and Zenk.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Nixdorf moved and Commissioner Zenk seconded to approve the   Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2006 and March 10, 2006.  Motion carried.

 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

A.                  UPDATE ON STATUS OF COUNCIL ADOPTION OF NEW CIVIL SERVICE RULES.

 

Commissioner Szalda opened for discussion update on the status of the adoption of the new Civil Service Rules. Secretary Halverson reported the City Council, at their regular meeting on March 14, 2006, passed Ordinance #331 adopting the new Civil Service Rules. The new rules are now in effect.

 

B.                  DISCUSS CIVIL SERVICE RULES FOR NON-UNIFORMED PERSONNEL

 

Commissioner Szalda opened for discussion Civil Service Rules for Non-Uniformed Personnel.  Commissioner Szalda stated he believes our goal is to try to make this process as simple as possible and somehow integrate it into the rules that were just passed. Discussion ensued regarding the bargaining unit personnel that will be covered under this set of rules and what is required of the Civil Service Commission by the employee’s contract. It was determined the only section that would apply to these employees is the discipline appeal or complaint process. Commissioner Zenk then presented copies of language used by the City of Goldendale and Anacortes Civil Service Commissions which refer to Civil Service and Collective Bargaining Agreement and the complaint process which we may be able to incorporate into our rules at some point, or as an amendment to or an attachment. Discussion ensued. It was determined these rules would identify the bargaining unit affected and contain verbiage that states the procedures that are to be followed to get into the Civil Service Rules from there. Further discussion ensued regarding process. It was decided the language used in the City of Goldendale rules would best suit the needs of Brier. Secretary Halverson will send an email to Civil Service Attorney, Steve DiJulio, requesting an opinion or recommendation on the language the Commission would like to use.

 

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

 

A.         Commissioner Zenk inquired on staffing levels. Secretary Halverson reported the   

police department is currently at full staff.

 

B.         Secretary Halverson inquired on who would like to attend the Civil Service  

            Conference. Commissioner Nixdorf is interested in attending. Secretary    

            Halverson will notify Commissioners of dates as soon as possible.

C.         Next meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2006 at 1:30 PM.

 

ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Nixdorf moved and Commissioner Zenk seconded to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Szalda declared the meeting adjourned at 1:55 PM.

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