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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!" CIVIL SERVICE MEETING APRIL 19, 2004 MINUTES I. ROLL.CALL: Chairwoman Giesser called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Chairwoman R. Giesser and Board members M. Ubaldi and W. Hohmann. ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director O'Malley, Fire Chief Klecan, Assistant Fire Chief Robertson and Clerk of Commission D. Rote. H. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES: The Civil Service minutes of March 15, 2004 are submitted for approval. R. Giesser moved to approve the minutes as written. M. Ubaldi seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Ms. Giesser advised that the commission would address the handbook first. III. CORRESPONDENCE: There were 17 items of correspondence received and 3 pieces of correspondence sent out. Mr. Ubaldi reviewed a suggested timeline for updating the Civil Service Handbook. He felt that with his timeline the book could be completely updated by the end of the year. IV. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Civil Service Handbook entry-level Police and Fire sections. Ms. Giesser questioned agility tests information requested. Asst. Chief Robertson reviewed that Tri C developed an agility program, which offers a fire agility test once a month for $50.00 a person. They require applicants to sign a waver and have a photo ID to take the test. They also offer a preparation class for the agility test at an additional charge, which anyone can take. The fire department feels that the combat challenge that is administered by the collage is more job related then what has been given in the past. The fire department would like to see candidates take the agility test once the written list is created. It would be up to the candidates to make sure that at the time of appointment their agility certification is valid. The fire department would like to see the agility passing time set at 4.5 minutes. Mr. O'Malley advised that past practice has been that the agility is administered after the written exam and is a pass or fail test. He inquired if the certification cards list the candidates passing time. It was not sure if the completion time was listed on the certificate. They would also like to see the candidates for the test have their paramedic certification prior to taking the written test. The clerk requested the Commissioners look at rewording the Civil Service Handbook so that it requires the applicant to include a copy of their certification in the application packet. Mr. Ubaldi will work in conjunction with the Law Department to construct new wording for the Civil Service Handbook for entry-level police and fire department requirements. The commission will supply everyone new wording for the book to review prior to the next meeting so at the next meeting the wording can be discussed.