HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_CVSVS_09.18.2014Minutes of Meeting for the
Civil Service Commission
City of Georgetown
September 18, 2014 at 3:30 PM
The Civil Service Commission met on September 18, 2014 at 3:30 PM at Georgetown Fire Station #5
Conference Room, located at 3600 D.B. Wood Rod Georgetown, Texas.
In attendance:
Hank Michel, Place 2 James W. Montgomery, Place 3
Regular Session
A. Approval of minutes from August 21, 2014 meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Michel, 2nd by Commissioner Montgomery — approved 2-0
B. Discussion and possible certification of Police Officer eligibility list
Director informed Commission that 62 candidates attended exam, 42 passed. Top 9 candidates
are on TCOLE preferred list. Director explained the next steps in the hiring process to the
Commission. Director informed the Commission as to what would happen after the list becomes
exhausted. Director stated that we will analyze the demographics following the exam to cater
future recruitment based on those results. Commissioner Michel expressed interest in knowing
how many individuals spoke Spanish at the Police Dept. Director stated we would provide that
number at a future date after we have done the research. Commissioner Michel inquired as to
whether we could provide additional points to individuals that spoke Spanish on the entry exams.
Director stated that, based on Civil Service Rules there are not many opportunities for additional
points. Commissioner Michel moves to certify list, 2"d by Commissioner Montgomery — 2-0
C. Civil Service Director will brief the Commission on upcoming items
Director stated the we recently completed the police entry exam, we will be coming back to
discuss possible language changes to the Local Rules at a later date. These changes may include;
lateral entry, revisions to minimum qualifications, housekeeping items. Director stated there
would be a Fire promotional exam in late October. Commissioner Michel expressed concern of
Fire Trucks going on medical calls.
D. Discussion and possible action to set date and time for the next meeting
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Adjourn
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Approved: Attest:
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