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s E.. Cummings motioned to set the date of the hearing for October 4, 1999, and that a stenographer be hired. The clerk is to hand deliver Mr. Deuchers letter and have someone at the home sign for the notice. The motion was seconded by L. Zolar and unanimously approved. Motion Carried. NOTE: On September 8, 1999, when the clerk checked the post office box a letter had been received from Mr. Kirkwood requesting a hearing. The letter was postmarked within the 14 day period. Therefore the Chairman was contacted and informed of the request. As Mr. Kirkwood did not live in North Olmsted the Chairman directed the clerk to add Mr. Kirkwood to the hearing and to send both letters certified that day. Prior to the close of the meeting the clerk commented that she needed to update the Commissioners on the secretary -testing program (OPAC). She reviewed that the OPAC Company extended the test review period until September 30, 1999. Safety Director, Jenkins and Ms. Allegra from Human Resources both took the secretary test to give their opinions. Mr. Jenkins indicated that he thought the test was very good and thought it should be purchased. Ms. Allegra suggested that having to read directions from three different places was a bit confusing. Mr. Thomay questioned if the clerk had spoken to the testing company about short cuts. The clerk indicated that the testing company indicated that the program would recognize any short cut a candidate used. She also commented that a short cut she had used taking the test was correct but her answer was wrong. Mr. Cummings questioned if any secretaries had been invited to review the test. The clerk indicated that she had invited a few secretaries to review the test, but they did not have time available. Mr. Cummings asked if the Schools taught word processing and spreadsheets. The clerk indicated that the Schools did teach word processing and spreadsheets. She commented that she would still need to make arrangements with the High School to use their computer lab. Mr. Thomay questioned if the clerk thought the testing company would extend more time to review the test or would the Commission need to make a motion on whether or not they would like to purchase the program. The clerk indicated that the testing company was calling trying to get an answer if the Commissioners approved the buying of the test. She didn't think they would extend the review another 30 days as they had already given the City 60 days to review the test. It was discussed that in the past the Commission paid 10,000 thousand dollars to hire a company to give the test. Mr. Cummings felt the Commission would be better served purchasing the program and giving it themselves. Mr. Cummings indicated that the Civil Service office would own the test. E. Cummings motioned to have the clerk purchase 15 licenses for the (OPAC) Office of Proficiency Assessment and Certification testing program. With the purchase of the program the testing company will include the integrity test program free. The motion was seconded by L. Zolar and unanimously approved. Motion Carried. X ADJOURNMENT: Chairman, Cummings adjourned the meeting at 8:00pm. Chairman, Ernest Cummings Civil Service Secretary, Donna Rote