1987-12-08 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND TEXAS HELD ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 9 AT 7:03 P.M.
_IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR OF ITY HALL, LOCATED AT 3 19
LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The regular meeting was called to order with the
'~ following members present:
James Gilbert ~--Chairman
Jim Wood - Commissioner
Tom Alexander - Chairman
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Jim Wood, seconded by Tom Alexander, that the Minutes
of the Regular Meeing of December 8, 1987 be approved as presented.
Motion passed 3 to 0.
ACTIVITY
Chairman Gilbert moved to accept as information, the letter to Chief
Riemenschneider, which notified him of the three names still remaining
on the eligibility list for the rank of Lieutenant. The motion was
seconded by Jim Wood. Motion passed 3 to 0.
Chairman Gilbert moved that the Final Orders for Lt. Jim Templin and
Lt. Bob Cuna vs. the City of Pearland, be accepted as information..
Motion was seconded by Jim Wood. Motion passed 3 to 0.
Commissioner Tom Alexander moved that the Commission accept as
information, a memo from Director Hickling to Chief Riemenschneider,
PPOA President, City Manager, Assistant City Manager and the City
Attorney, that effective November 30, 1987, official hours for the
Civil Service Office are 8:30 a.m. to 5:OO p.m., Monday through
Wednesday. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wood. Motion
carried 3 to 0..
The meeting recessed to executive session at 7:21 p.m. for the
discussion of a personnel matter concerning the physical examination
of Robert Walter, by Medical Screening.
At 7:38 p.m., the Commission returned to open session.
Chairman Gilbert made a motion that Sgt. Robert Walter be promoted
to Lieutenant with a stipulation that he see a physician of his own
choice to bring under control the mentioned problems from the
Medical Screening Promotional Examination Report. Six months from
the date of the promotion, a specific written report from that
physician shall be submitted to the Commission. Commissioner Woods
seconded the motion.. Motion carried 3 to 0.
Discussion was held concerning the next meeting date. The commission
advised Director Hickling to post .the next. meeting date for February
2, unless an earlier meeting is needed.
,~ ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this
of January , A.D., 1988, by Mary Hickling, Director.
Chairma
the ~ day
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~' CIViI SERVICE COMMISSION
TEXA
. P.O. Box 818
Pearlcnd, Texos 77588-0818 (713) 485-Q411
TO: Chief Riemenschneider
FROM: Pearland Civil Service Commission
DATE: December 9, 1987
RE: Promotion recommendation
The Pearland Civil Service Commission recommends that Sergeant
Robert Walter be promoted to Lieutenant with a stipulation
that he see a physician of his own choice to bring under
control the mentioned problems from the Medical Screening
Promotional Examination Report. Six (6) months from the date
of promotion, a specific, written report from that physician
shall be submitted to the Commission.
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cc: Robert Walter
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Dec
James Gilbert, Chairman
Jim Wood
Tom Alexander
RECOMMENDATION FOR RULE CHANGE:
Local rules for the Pearland Civil Service Commission now states:
"...All eligibility lists shall expire one year from the date of
posting the final results of the examination." (Rule 7)
I recommend that Rule 7 of the Local Civil Service Rulebook be
changed to read...
"...All eligibility lists shall expire .six (6) months from the.
date of posting the final results of the examination."
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RECOMMENDATION FOR NEW RULE:
Intent. To-'Fake Examination Forms:. This form shall be designed and
prepared by the director and presented to the Commission for approval.
It shall contain a statement indicating whether the individual desires
to be seated in a smoking or non-smoking area during-the examination.
The Commission shall allow not less than 15 days for eligible
candidates to file this form from the date said forms are made
available.. When said forms are filed, a receipt shall be provided
to the applicants.
Where possible, as determined by the Director, the area in which the
examination is given shall be arranged to allow separation of smokers
and non-smokers. If the examination area does .not have adequate
ventilation, smoking shall be prohibited by the director.
At the beginning of the promotional examination roll shall be taken
from the "Intent to take Examination" forms. Any person who has
not filed such form shall not be permitted to take .the examination.
Any person who has filed an "Intent" form, and does not give notice
to the Director that they will not be in attendance for the exam
shall have their "Intent Form" marked "neglected to give notice",
and shall be filed in that person's personnel file.
~-. RECOMMENDATION .FOR NEW RULE:
Minimum Candidates Required:. No promotional examination shall be
given unless there is a minimum of three (3) candidates taking
the examination. The Commission may, because of an insufficient
number of applicants, or because of any other good and sufficient
reason, postpone an examination to a later date on its own motion
or recommendation from-the Director.