2019-01-15 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF PEARLAND
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE HR TRAINING ROOM, 3RD FLOOR,
LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND TEXAS.
Present
James Gilbert, Chairperson
Phil Cessac, Vice Chairperson
Charles McMurrey, Commissioner
Michelle Graham, Director of Civil Service
Jack Cowan, Lieutenant
Juaquinya Dent
Lissette Sanchez
CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 9:03 a.m. by J. Gilbert
2019-01 Appeal Hearing for Captain Promotional Exam
M.Graham explained appeal process. J.Cowan presented Captain Promotional appeal.
M.Graham explained appeal options. P. Cessac made motion to overrule the question
and change the answer key to answer D. C.McMurrey second motion. M.Graham will
update promotional exam list. Motion Carried.
2019-02 Approval of Minutes from the November 28, 2018 Meeting
P.Cessac motioned to approve the minutes from the November 28, 2018 Civil Service
Meeting once carried motion was added to the minutes for item 2018-08. C.McMurry
second motion. Motion Carried.
2019- 03/ Discuss and elect Commission Chairperson / Discuss and elect Commission
Vice Chairperson.
2019-04 J.Gilbert motioned C.McMurrey become the new Chairperson. P.Cessac second the
motion. P.Cessac motioned J.Gilbert become the new Vice-Chairperson. C.McMurrey
second motion. Motion Carried.
2019-05 Discuss and possible action related to agreements for vendors to perform L3’s.
Commissioners reviewed and discussed vendors. C.McMurrey motioned to approve
S.Smoote as the second vendor. P. Cessac second motion. J.Gilbert motions. Motion
Carried.
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2019-06 Discussion related to vendors providing entry and promotional testing materials.
M.Graham discussed using a new vendor for entry level testing upon Police
Department’s request. At request of C.McMurrey, M.Graham addressed concerned
with current test writing vendor.
2019-07 Discussion related to Commissioner training.
Commissioners discuss interest in future Civil Service Trainings. M.Graham will share
upcoming training opportunities and will open trainings for Commissioners. P.Cessac
motions to adjourn meeting. C.McMurrey seconds motion. Motion Carried.
Adjournment 9:36 A.M.
Approved on the ______ day of ________________, 2020.
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James Gilbert, Chairperson
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Phil Cessac, Vice- Chairperson