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N b CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!" CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES — NOVEMBER 19, 2001 COUNCILS CONFERENCE ROOM 7:00 PM I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Thomay called the meeting to order at 7:15m. PRESENT: Chairman, J. Thomay, and Board member L. Zolar. ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director, J. Dubelko, Assistant Fire Chief, Klecan and Clerk of Commissions, D. Rote. ABSENT: Board member; P. Farrell. II. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES: The Civil Service minutes dated Oct. 2001 have been submitted for approval. J. Thomay motioned to approve the October 15, 2001 Civil Service minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by L. Zolar and unanimously approved III. REPORTS: There were 9 correspondences received and 2 correspondences sent out for the commissioners to review. J. Thomay indicated that most of the correspondences received or sent had to do with the hearing and would be discussed under hearing. The commission has also received notice that the dollar amount paid for new hires would be increasing next year. J. Thomay motioned to approve the correspondences as submitted. The motion was seconded by L. Zolar and unanimously approved. IV. OLD BUSINESS: Commissioners need to resume reviewing Fire Candidate Timothy Gates hearing regarding his eye exam results. Commissioners need to make a motion on whether or not Mr. Gates name will remain on the certified entry level Fire Fighters list. Note: this hearing is a continuation from September 17, 2001 and October 15,2001 Civil Service meetings. Mr. Thomay indicated that this is a continuation of a hearing regarding Fire Candidate Gates eye exam. Since the last meeting the board received documentation from Ohio State University in Columbus and a statement from Doctor Hershner who first examined Mr. Gates. Ohio State University states in a letter dated October 29, 2001, that Mr. Gates meets the North Olmsted Civil Service vision requirements. Dr. Hershner was faxed a copy of the Ohio State letter and was asked to give a written opinion. On November 16, 2001, Dr. Hershner faxed a letter indicating that he agreed with the Ohio State University findings. He further suggested that Mr. Gates obtain a yearly exam to show that he is a successful contact lens wearer. Note: The Ohio State University and Dr. Hershner letters are attached to the back of these minutes.