HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_CVSVS_10.24.2017Minutes of Meeting for the
Civil Service Commission
City of Georgetown
October 24th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
The City of Georgetown Civil Service Commission met on October 24", 2017 at 2:00 PM at Georgetown
City Hall Second Floor Conference Room, Georgetown TX. 78626.
In attendance were; Tadd Phillips, Elliott Harper, John Sullivan, Commissioners Hank Michel, Gordon
Pierce, Luis R. Zamot
Call to Order at 2:00 p.m.
Regular Session
(This Regular session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551).
A. Approval of Minutes from August 4t", 2017 Civil Service Commission Meeting
a. Motion to approve Commissioner Zamot, Second Commissioner Pierce, Approved 3-
0
B. Discussion and possible action to certify an eligibility list for the position of
Firefighter/Paramedic
a. El l iott Harper provided a breakdown of the testing process and numbers related to the
test. 13 candidates passed the CPAT. 13 viable candidates on eligibility list. Elliott
Harper provided information related to the 3 levels of preference. Commissioner
Michel had a question related to the total number of candidates. There are 22
candidates on the list but 9 of them have been removed from the process following
the CPAT. Commissioner Pierce asked how long the list was valid. Elliott Harper
responded 6 month. Motion to Approve Commissioner Pierce, second Commissioner
Zamot, Approved 3 — 0
C. Update to Commission by Civil Service Director
a. Tadd Phillips informed the Commission that there are some anticipated retirements
within the Police Department and that there will be 3 promotional exams in the next
few months to fill those vacancies as well as an entry exam for Police. Commissioner
Pierce asked how long promotional exam lists are valid. Tadd Phillips responded
with 1 year. Commissioner Michel asked why 6 month lists are requested. John
Sullivan stated that it allows us to pull from the top of the candidate pool and allows
to fill vacancies with qualified candidates. Elliott Harper stated we would meet in
January to look at Chair and Co -Chair elections. The application process for the
Commission is currently in effect and Elliott stated he would provide Commissioner
Zamot with an application form to reapply to the Commission.
D. Adjourn
a. Motion to adjourn Commissioner Zamot, 2nd Commissioner PIerce, Approved 3-0
Approved:
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Hank Michel, Chair
Attest:
Tadd Phillip , Ci Service Director