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Mayor Kennedy inquired if there is any legal opposition if the two (2) candidates take the test. Legal Counsel O'Malley advised that there can be legal consequences either way. This is a very difficult call for the Commission to decide, Chairman Barrett moved, seconded by Commissioner Hayes, to accept the eligibility of Shaun Kasza and Giles Selig under Rule III of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Roll Call: Chairman Barrett—no; Commissioner Hayes—yes, Chairman Barrett moved, seconded by Commissioner Hayes, to reconsider the previous motion regarding the eligibility of Shaun Kasza and Giles Selig under Rule III of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Barrett moved, seconded by Commissioner Hayes, to accept the eligibility of Shaun Kasza and Giles Selig under Rule III of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Motion passed unanimously. Firefighter Brian Shlapack requested from the Commission in the future to take into consideration the way the seniority extra credit points are awarded. Notice of Hearing on Request for Removal of a Candidate on Police Sergeant Eligible List Mayor Kevin Kennedy read into the record "Before you is a request from Mr. Scott Thomas, Director of Public Safety and the appointing authority for the Division of Police to remove the name of Brian Bielozer from the list of individuals' eligible for the position of Sergeant within the Police Division. Since that communication was received by you, Mr, Thomas has left the City of North Olmsted and the Director of Law, Michael Gareau has recused himself from representing the Administration in this particular matter because his office is representing the Civil Service Commission. He is obligated to do so under the Charter and he has determined that this is a conflict. City Council has authorized a request for proposal to hire independent counsel and that is under way as we speak and is not finished and will not be until later on this week. In order that the Administration proceed with the benefit of Council, I respect that the request that matter of Brian Bielozer removal from the Promotional Police Sergeant Eligile List be rescheduled for hearing at another time." An inquiry was made to Brian Bielozer or his legal counsel if have any objection for the continuance. Legal Counsel Milligan requested to discuss this matter in private. The meeting went into a short recess. Legal Counsel Patrick Milligan advised the Commission that they have an objection to the continuance and that this matter should have been heard on November 25, 2013 and not tabled at that time. If the Commission is so inclined to continue this matter, legal counsel would like to request a special meeting within one (1) month. Mr. Milligan's colleague is Joseph George and is present. Legal Counsel Bryan O'Malley noted for the record that the request to remove the candidate's name from the eligible list was not before the Commission at this November meeting, the request came after the November meeting. Mr. O'Malley recommended January 13, 2014 for continuing this matter.