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for three (3) Chiefs would be approximately $600 and that two (2) Chiefs expenses are built in to the proposal as well as the service of Dr. Doverspike and himself. The City will have to contract with IPMA directly because they are the receiving City. Commissioner Ubaldi inquired about the conversation between the Police Chief and Bill Evans. The Police Chief indicated their discussion was concerning the number of chiefs on the panel, reviewed a list of qualifications and ranked them, the importance of having Dr. Doverspike and Bill Evans involvement. A general discussion followed regarding having two (2) Chiefs as opposed to three (3) Chiefs which would be a modest savings, Bill Taylor of Corporate Investigative Services to be on the panel, the compliment of the panel utilized for the Fire Chief's position, the promotional process, and a local person serving on the panel. The Human Resources Director will contact Bill Taylor and let the Chairman know his availability. The Commission decided the panel will consist of two (2) Chiefs, Dr. Doverspike, Bill Evans administering and if Bill Taylor is not available then the compliment will remain at a three(3) member panel. This will remain contingent up Council's approval for the appropriations and the renewal of the contract with Poly-Tech. Chairman Barrett moved, seconded by Commissioner Ubaldi, that the assessment panel consists of two (2) retired Chiefs selected by Poly-Tech, Dr. Doverspike,Bill Taylor and Bill Evans will be moderating the process. Furthermore, if Bill Taylor cannot participate, the panel will then consist of the aforementioned remaining members. Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Barrett moved, seconded by Commissioner Ubaldi, to accept the Police Sergeant schedule: 9/9/13 Letters of Intent distributed; 9/12/13 Written Posting distributed; 9/25/13 deadline for Letters of Intent; 11/2/13 Written Test; 11/16/13 Oral Assessment. This is conditional based upon Council's approval to provide funds to Poly-Tech for the administration of the Police Sergeant Examination. Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Ubaldi moved, seconded by Chairman Barrett, to authorize the Chairman to select other dates if Poly-Tech is not available on November 2"d and November 16"'. Motion passed unanimously. The details of the Promotional Police Sergeant Examination were discussed last month. Commissioner Ubaldi indicated that a decision will have to be made regarding Poly-Tech's proposal which included IPMA I A stock test or 1 B semi customized test for the written examination. The passing score will be 70% and the top six(6) candidates will move on to the oral assessment. Last testing cycle included the time the written test was completed in case there was a tie. Chairman Barrett moved, seconded by Commissioner Ubaldi, that the passing grade for the Police Sergeant written examination will be 70%. The top six (6) candidates from the written examination will proceed to the oral assessment. In the event of any final tie scores, Rule IV, Section 3 shall apply. Motion passed unanimously.