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(' CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING CITY COUNCIL CAUCUS ROOM MINUTES -- JANUARY 24, 2011 7:00 P.M. I. ROLL CALL: Chairman M. Ubaldi called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM PRESENT: M. Ubaldi and J. Barrett ALSO PRESENT: Mayor K. Kennedy, Finance Director C. Copfer, Public Safety and Service Director C. Ritenauer, Police Chief W. Wozniak, Police Captain J. Gallagher, Councilman P. Barker, S. Barrett, Asst. Law Director B. O'Malley, and Civil Service Secretary D. Eccleston II. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES: The Civil Service minutes dated October 18, 2010 and October 25, 2010 have been submitted for approval. Mr. Ubaldi moved. Seconded by Mr. Barrett and unanimously approved. III. COMMUNICATIONS: There were 10 items of correspondence received and 4 items of correspondence sent out by the Civil Service Commission. IV. OLD BUSINESS: Discuss Classification and Competitive Testing of WWTP Positions A general discussion was held pertaining to a short, more organized list of classifications; Operator, Sludge Handler, Equipment Operator and Maintenance Technician positions that are subject to licensure and can also be unlicensed; the four (4) positions consolidated as classified; other positions that would be considered promotional; classifying unlicensed positions; and a current, up- to-date list. This matter has been tabled until the next meeting. V. NEW BUSINESS: Promotional Examination for Police Chief A memo was received in the Safety Department regarding Police Chief Wayne Wozniak's retirement with potential dates. An article was in the West Life and other media reporting the Chief's retirement. General discussion commenced concerning consideration of an open and competitive examination; type of exam; Assistant Fire Chief's examination in 2007; importance of this position to the citizens; best possible candidate; potential of four (4) candidates; qualified candidates; knowledge and familiarity with City; built up years of experience with City; disadvantages outweigh the advantages; front line supervisory experience; executive position; cons for outside candidates; Medina brought a Chief in from the outside; 2006 Police Chief examination;