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Service protection is more for the front end protection and the Union is protection for the back end. A general discussion followed concerning promotions, organizational chart, comp time and fair labor standards. Mr. Ubaldi indicated that he has a definition of unskilled work, semi -skilled work and skilled work from Barnard vs Thomas Skotas. "Unskilled work is work which needs little or no judgment to do simply duties that can be learned on the job in a short period of time. The job may or may not require considerable strength. For example: we consider jobs unskilled if the primary work duties are handling, feeding and off barring that is placing or removing materials from machines which are automatic or operated by others or a machine attending and a person can usually learn to do the job in thirty days and a little specific location preparation in judgment are needed. A person does not gain work skills by doing unskilled jobs. Semi -skilled work is work which needs some skills but does not require doing more complex work duties. Semi -skill jobs may require alertness and close attention to watching a machine process or inspecting, testing or otherwise looking for any irregularities. For attending or guarding equipment, property, materials or persons against lost, damage or injury or other types of activities which are similar than less complex than skilled work but more complex than unskilled work. A job maybe classified as semi- skilled work coordination and dexterity and necessary when hands are and feet must be moved quickly to do competitive tasks." Mr. Hohmann questioned Mr. Ubaldi about unskilled and semi- skilled work as unclassified and skilled work classified. Mr. Ubaldi advised that is his assumption according to the job classifications. Mr. Ubaldi advised the Commission of his determination of job classifications by the list provided by Cheryl Farver. A general discussion followed concerning Assistant Directors. Mr. O'Malley indicated that it is a conflict of interest due to the fact that he is the Assistant Law Director. Mr. Hohmann asked Mr. O'Malley other than the Mayor and the Law Director, what other city officials are elected besides Council. Mr. O'Malley indicated the Finance and Law Directors. All the other Directors are appointed by the Mayor. Mrs. Giesser advised that the Assistant Law Director, the Assistant Finance Director and the Assistant Human Resources Director shall be classified. Mr. Limpert, the Director of Safety, stopped in at the meeting. Mrs. Giesser asked Mr. Limpert if the Springvale Facilities Manager reports to him and if it is a Division. Mr. Limpert indicated "yes, there are five (5) Divisions under Public Safety: Springvale, Recreation Center, Building, Police and Fire". He also indicated that there are four (4) Divisions under Service: Fleet, WWTP, Road Crew (Forestry and Road) and Engineering. Mrs. Giesser is interested in filling in the holes and going by the Charter. Mr. O'Malley advised that the reason for the holes is that the Civil Service Commission in the past, may not have been advised by Council or the Administration on what their mission is or what the Administration would like to accomplish. Mr. Limpert suggested the list of job classifications be given to the Directors first and then they can analyze the list and offer any advice they may have. Mrs. Giesser also suggested a memo sent, along with the preliminary list, from the Civil Service Commissioners to all Directors concerning the classifications. Mr. Ubaldi indicated that the Directors can respond before the next meeting and then the list can be finalized at that time. . Review of Rule IV Section 2, and Rule IX of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Mr. O'Malley's draft proposal and amendment for the rule change Mr. Ubaldi recommended tabling the review of Rule IV Section 2 and Rule IX of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations and Mr. O'Malley's draft proposal and amendment for the rule change. V. NEW BUSINESS: Discuss Commissioner's payment for attending the Civil Service Meetings.