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J. Thomay motioned to set the following dates; study book posting May 2, 2003, written test June 9, 2003, oral assessment June 12, 2003, and move the regularly scheduled meeting in June to Monday, June 23, 2003. R. Giesser seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. D. Set the passing scores and weight percentages of each test. Ms. Giesser suggested setting the passing score at an overall 70%. The 70% would be the combination of both the written and oral tests equaling 70% or high to achieve a passing score. The weight would be 50% written and 50% oral as suggested. J Thomay motioned to set the passing score at 70%, which would be the combination of both the written and oral scores. R. Giesser seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. E. Motion on the suggested books/study materials for written exam. Chief Klecan voiced that he brought books from the fire station that he would like to see used in the test. He would like to see the Fire Chiefs handbook and the Essentials of the Fire Department Customer Service book used. Ms. Giesser indicated that she would prefer that the discussion of the books to be used take place after the meeting. As the study -books are not to be posted or released until May 2, 2003 the discussion of the books should not be on record. R. Giesser motioned to leave the decision of what books to use for the test up to the Safety Director with in put from the Fire Chief and the testing company. J. Thomay seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. 4. Commissioners need to motion on the proposed legislation request. Mr. Rote reviewed any contract of $2,000.00 or more must be approved through legislation. The commission needs to motion for the Mayor to enter the contract with Ramsey & Associates and for the legislation to be requested. The request needs to be on an emergency basis, as Council will be going on vacation the month of July, and the commission only has 60 -days. Mr. Thomay questioned if the clerk filled out the legislation request for the Mayor. Mrs. Rote indicated that she filled out the legislative request for the Mayor to submit. J. Thomay motioned the legislation request to allow the Mayor to enter the contract with Ramsey & Associates to conduct the Assistant Fire Chief exam and that Council approves the legislation on an emergency basis. R. Giesser seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. VI. ADJOURNMENT: J. Thomay motioned to adjourn the meeting. R. Giesser seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Meeting Adjourned at 7:40 p.m. John Thomay v ,�/ Date: XCivil Service gecretary Donna Rote 3