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V. V.I. R. Giesser moved to approve the proposed calendar for the tests calling a special Civil Service meeting for November 8, 2004 to review completed applications. M. Ubaldi seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. 5. Establish Location and price of testing site. Commissioners discussed wanting to hold the Patrol Officers exam someplace other than the Senior Center. They do not believe that that the room is large enough to comfortably hold 200 applicants. The clerk reviewed that she had asked Springvale Ballroom, North Olmsted High School and Saint Clarence Church if they could seat 200 candidates with no more than 4 people at a table and all could. The commissioners discussed the price, location and light of each location and felt that Saint Clarence Church gym would be the best location to hold the test at. R. Giesser moved to authorize the expenditure of $300.00 for the use of the Saint Clarence gym for the entry level Patrol Officer Exam. M. Ubaldi seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. 6. Establish Passing score for Police Office Examination. Ms. Giesser reviewed that at the last meeting the testing company advised the commission that 70% was their recommended passing score. The commission felt comfortable with the testing company and wanted to go with their recommendation. R. Giesser moved to set the passing score of the entry level Patrol Officer written examination at 70%. M. Ubaldi seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. 7. Finalize wording for Patrol Officer ad 8. Finalize wording for Patrol Officer applications The commissioners reviewed the proposed wording for the Patrol Officers entry level 'ad and application packet. The commission reworded some sentences from the ad and added additional information that would clarify some requirements. The Police Chief advised the commission that the submitted page nine of the proposed application package was not needed as they use their own forms which they have possible hires sign for background checks. The proposed page nine was removed and the application package was adjusted to require that the new page nine include a notary public witness applicant's signature. R. Giesser moved to accept the ad and application packets as revised. M. Ubaldi seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. B: Continue reviewing Civil Service Handbook for updates. NEW BUSINESS: ADJOURNMENT: Chairwoman Giesser adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Chairwoman Date: Civil Service Secretary