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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM MINUTES — OCTOBER 17, 2005 7:00 P.M. I. ROLL CALL: Chairperson R. Giesser called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm PRESENT: R. Giesser, M. Ubaldi, and W. Hohmann ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, Civil Service Secretary D. Eccleston II. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES: The Civil Service minutes dated September 19, 2005 has been suhmitted for approval. Mrs. Geisser made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ubaldi and unanimously approved. III. COMMUNICATIONS: There were 3 items of correspondence received and I item of correspondence sent out by the Civil Service Commission. Mrs. Gieser questioned Mrs. Eccleston about the OPAC testing software that is up for renewal in 90 days. Mrs. Eccleston will check into the matter. Mr. Ubaldi indicated that they looked into this last year and found justification to renew the software. A general discussion followed concerning secretary exam, new hires, license rate, additional services provided, license update, and actual amount. Mr. Hohmann indicated that the cost is unclear. Mrs. Giesser asked Mrs. Eccleston to work with Mr. O'Malley to see that the necessary steps are'taken for this renewal. Mrs. Giesser discussed the second item of correspondence and advised the Commission about their busy schedule for next year, including the promotional exams stated in Chief Ruple's memo for the beginning of 2006. Mr. Hohmann inquired if promotional testing is offered at the same time for the Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, and Sergeant. Mrs. Giesser advised no, but if one leaves it creates a domino affect. A general discussion followed concerning promotional openings, who can apply, budget requirement, cost of services, and time requirements. Mrs. Giesser advised the Commissioners will need to set a budget early in the year and Mrs. Eccleston will contact Pat Ramsay & Associates in Akron and OACP to advise them, for budget purposes, the Civil Service Commission anticipates promotional testing in 2006 and will need estimates for written and oral assessments. Mrs. Giesser inquired if there is any other correspondence that the Commission would like to discuss. Mr. Hohmann inquired about the letter from Derek Buchanan, an applicant for a patrolman. Mr. O'Malley questioned if we have a standard form letter to respond to applicants applying for a police officer position that are not on the Entry -Level list. Mr. Hohmann said we do not have a form letter and that the Police Department responded advising the applicant that the Entry -Level list is in effect until November 29, 2006 and if he would have any questions, to contact the Civil Service Commission directly. Mrs. Eccleston advised the Commission that Gary Durbin, City Engineer, had resigned.