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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 2006-2008t. •.hi1 f. nt.r rli.' .:� .A i�& CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES ]anuary10, 2006 Members Present: William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Staff Present: Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Ronn Gannon, Division Fire Chief Judith R. Witt, Director of Human Resources Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 6:15 p.m. The minutes of the December 17, 2005 meeting were approved. The Commission adjoumed into Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation, upon unanimous vote. The Commission reconvened into open session, and upon unanimous vote, took the following action: Approved the appointments of Deron Daugherty and Sean Heneghan as probationary Fireflighter/Paramedics, subject to normal pre -employment conditions. Did not approve the appointment of Justin Anthony as a probationary R refighter/Pa ra medic. The meeting scheduled for January 12, 2006 was cancelled due to lack of a quorum; the next meetings of the Commission are scheduled for January 17 and January 23, 2006. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judith R. Witt Director of Human Resources CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES January 17, 2006 Members Present: William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Andrew Paine Staff Present: Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Judith R. Witt, Director of Human Resources Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Others Present: Presiding Official: Steven Ready William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 6:15 p.m. The minutes of the January 10, 2006 meeting were approved. Staff provided the Commission with the information regarding release of closed session minutes and destruction of verbatim notes of closed sessions, The Commission directed that appropriate minutes of closed sessions be placed on the agenda for the next meeting for review. The Commission adjourned Into Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation, upon unanimous vote. (Mr. Smith left the meeting at 8:20 p.m.) The Commission reconvened into open session at 9 p.m., and took the following actions: Approved the appointment of Thomas Londo, Philip Mosberg, and Matthew Smith as probationary Firefighter/Paramedics, subject to normal pre- employment conditions. The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for January 23, 2006 at 6 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, � �.hN✓l14�4MI �.� 'A 5'��I l!'a� t.-.�'•..` � —xj.�kr`J.:'' •``�`, "' - , - _ , - . ,. , fl.., .�k'�:; :`+^�' .�,�; e..:;•,.t.�, .. -es .-: �,_",.;;.:-•,�.>e•, e, 1 f' YY _ . Ar Judith R. Witt Director of Human Resources �,�7:7:_ _ � • _ -� � .. lC=. .. .. ., ,.. _ i'*�<; ..::?,^i'3=t•�'.yts*s�1(bw';t s�..t14��r , CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES 3anuary 23, 2006 Members Present: William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Staff Present: Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Judith R. Witt, Director of Human Resources Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Members Absent: Andrew Paine Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 6:50 p.m. The minutes of the January 17, 2006 meeting were approved. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 7 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation, upon unanimous vote. The Commission reconvened into open session, and took the following actions: - Approved the appointment of Justin Morson AND David Smrha as probationary Firefighter/Paramedics, subject to normal pre -employment conditions. Approved the release of Executive Session minutes of March 2, 91 13, 18 and 25, 2004; April 1, 2004; and May 6 and 19, 2004. The next meeting of the Commission Is scheduled for February 8, 2006 at 6 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judith R. Witt Director of Human Resources Members Present: CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES February 18, 2006 William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Staff Present: Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Judith R. Witt, Director of Human Resources Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Members Absent: Andrew Paine Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 9:10 a.m. Approved the minutes of the January 23, 2006 meeting. The Commission discussed their role in the Strategic Plan; further discussion on Fire recruitment efforts was held. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 10:05 a.m, for purposes of personnel matter deliberation, upon unanimous vote. The Commission reconvened Into open session, and took the following actions: Approved the appointment of Daniel Lynch as a probationary Firefighter/Paramedic, subject to normal pre -employment conditions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m. The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for March 4, 2006 at 9 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert R. Gustafson Human Resources Specialist -n'�'''1. � ,�; . i � ., - - � .. � ',:�ss*;•�_e ��Y h "3ti. .: c, !w'{ fjy CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES March 4, 2006 Members Present: William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Staff Present: Frank Kaminski, Police Chief Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Cheryl Chukwu, Human Resources Specialist Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Members Absent: Presiding Official: Andrew Paine William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 9:05 a.m. Approved the minutes of the February 18, 2006 meeting. The Commission held further discussion on Fire recruitment efforts. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 10:00 a.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation, upon unanimous vote. The Commission reconvened into open session, and took the following actions: _ - Approved the appointment of Johan Haglund as a probationary Firefighter/Paramedic, subject to normal pre -employment conditions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for March 7, 2006 at ??? p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert R. Gustafson Human Resources Specialist CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES March 7, 2006 Members Present: William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Staff Present: Frank Kaminski, Police Chief Cheryl Chukwu, Human Resources Specialist. Members Absent: Andrew Paine Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 6:05 p.m. Approved the minutes of the March 4, 2006 meeting. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 6: 10 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation, upon unanimous vote, The Commission reconvened into open session, and took the following actions: Approved the appointment of Adam Nowatka and Brian Brandenburg as probationary Police Officers, subject to normal pre- employment conditions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Chukwu Human Resources Specialist CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES April 17, 2006 Members Present: William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Staff Present: Frank Kaminski, Police Chief Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Ronn Gannon, Fire Division Chief Judith R. Witt, Director of Human Resources Cheryl Chukwu, Human Resources Specialist Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Members Absent: Presiding Official: Andrew Paine William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The minutes of the March 4, 2006 meeting were approved. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation, upon unanimous vote. The Commission reconvened into open session, and took the following action: Approved the appointment of Kyle Zaremba as a probationary Firefighter/Paramedic, subject to normal pre -employment conditions. The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for May 3, 2006 at 5 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judith R. Witt Director of Human Resources Members Present: Staff Present: Members Absent: Presiding Official: CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES May 3, 2006 William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Frank Kaminski, Police Chief Cheryl Chukwu, Human Resources Specialist Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Ronn Gannon, Fire Division Chief Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Andrew Paine William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 5:15 p.m. The minutes of the April 17, 2006 meeting were approved. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 5:30 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation, upon unanimous vote. The Commission reconvened into open session, and took the following action: Approved the appointment of Amanda Wilson and Enjoli Daley as probationary Police Officers, subject to normal pre -employment conditions. The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for May 15, 2006 at 6 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Chukwu Human Resource Specialist .,W 7n<i!; ., r � i-� - "- _ '"[. � ., ;jn .s.�i:sHFi'_�, �s;•r�r��,:-"; `7kyti.iii CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES May 15, 2006 Members Present: William Smith Audrey Soglin Klhm Staff Present: Frank Kaminski, Police Chief Demitrous Cook, Deputy Police Chief Judith Witt, Director, Human Resources Cheryl Chukwu, Human Resources Specialist Members Absent: Andrew Paine Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 6 p.m. The minutes of the May 3, 2006 meeting were approved. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 6:10 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation, upon unanimous vote. The Commission reconvened into open session, and took the following action: Approved the appointment of Nathaniel Basner, Thomas Giese, Jay Scott and James Perrin as probationary Police Officers, subject to normal pre -employment conditions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judith R. Witt Director, Human Resources CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES 3anuary 31, 2007 Members Present: William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Staff Present: Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Ronn Gannon, Division Chief, Fire . Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Members Absent: Andrew Paine Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 8:05 p.m. Minutes of the December 15, 2006 meeting were reviewed and approved. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. The next meetings are scheduled for February 10 and 19, 2007, both at 10:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert R. Gustafson Human Resources Specialist CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES February 10, 2007 Members Present: William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Staff Present: Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Ronn Gannon, Division Chief, Fire Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Members Absent: Presiding Official: Andrew Paine William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 10:03 a.m. Minutes of the January 31, 2007 meeting were reviewed and approved. The Commission adjourned Into Executive Session at 10:10 a.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation. The Commission reconvened into open session, and took the following action: Approved the appointment of Kads Wilson, Ryan Roeder, and Lukasz Szerlag as probationary Firefighter/Paramedics, subject to normal pre -employment conditions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m. The next meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert R. Gustafson Human Resources Specialist T Members Present: CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES February 19, 2007 William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Staff Present: Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Ronn Gannon, Division Chief, Fire Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Members Absent: Andrew Paine Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Minutes of the February 10, 2007 meeting were reviewed and approved. The Commission adjoumed into Executive Session at 10:06 a.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation. The Commission reconvened into open session, and took the following action: Approved the appointment of Scott Michehl, Peter O'Connor, and Brandon Gatewood as probationary Firefighter/Paramedics, subject to normal pre- employment conditions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. No subsequent meeting was scheduled. Respectfully submitted, Robert R. Gustafson Human Resources Specialist Members Present: CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES May 9, 2007 William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Staff Present: Chief Rich Eddington (first meeting) Commander Barb Wiedlin Cheryl Chukwu Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Minutes of the February 19, 2007 meeting were reviewed and approved. The Commission adjourned Into Executive Session at 7:17 p.m, for purposes of personnel matter deliberation. The Commission reconvened Into open session, and took the following action: Requested that interviews be scheduled for the following police candidates: • Aaron Decicco • Adam Pack • Samuel Penson • Michael Pratt • Thomas Zachary There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for May 17t' starting at 5:00 p,m. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Chukwu Human Resources Specialist CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES May 17, 2007 Members Present: William Smith Audrey Soglin Klhm Staff Present: Chief Rich Eddington (first meeting) Cheryl Chukwu Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 5:00 p.m. Minutes of the May 9, 2007 meeting were reviewed and approved. The Commissioners asked for a report on the number of vacant positions. Chief Eddington reported that there are 5 vacancies including one Deputy Chief position. The Commissioners asked that the Chief, in the near future, give an overview of what he is looking for In new officers. The Commission adjourned Into Executive Session at 5:15 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation. The Commission reconvened Into open session, and took the following action: Requested that job offers be made to the following police candidates: • Aaron Decicco • Adam Pack • Michael Pratt There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for May 21st starting at 5:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Chukwu Human Resources Specialist �. '��a:•� ;.HI=�5'.i••.%�S;.i'�4' ��1 L,i!'y��..cY IY `.in� CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES May 21, 2007 Members Present: William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Staff Present: Chief Rich Eddington Cheryl Chukwu Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 5:00 p.m. Minutes of the May 17, 2007 meeting were reviewed and approved. Chief Eddington gave a brief overview of what he is looking for in new officers. He spoke about diversification of recruitment methods. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 5:15 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation. The Commission reconvened into open session, and tools the following action: Requested that job offers be made to the following police candidate: Zachary Thomas There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Chukwu Human Resources Specialist - .... .., .. .. .. 'i: �i: �i�• re e7 ��: C I`-,i 1.`^i s�.� �..: pry au ;: y.1i'•��_ 4 CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES July 9, 2007 Members Present: William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Staff Present: Fire Chief Alan Berkowsky Fire Division Chief, Rona Gannon Robert Gustafson Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 7:02 p.m. Minutes of the May 21, 2007 meeting were reviewed and approved. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 7:08 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation. The Commission reconvened into open session, and took the following action: Requested that interviews be scheduled for the following Fire & Life Safety candidates: • Stephen Barlock • Daniel Bevins • Joey Ceriale • Reid Mammoser • Justin Norris • Michael Shaughnessy There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. The next meetings are scheduled for July 10" and July 21st starting at 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m, respectively. Respectfully submitted, Robert R. Gustafson Human Resources Specialist �+if,�'� � _ -- ., r. � •� .. � ... -.r, .�.. ... .:^L�r?'�r,.;.hVb�d'+; f�-,}i� �� .,._r :mow CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES July 16, 2007 Members Present: William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Staff Present: Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Ronn Gannon, Division Chief, Fire Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 5:47 p.m. Minutes of the July 9, 2007 meeting were reviewed and approved. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 5:50 p.m, for purposes of personnel matter deliberation. The Commission reconvened into open session, and took the following action: Approved the appointment of Danlel Bevins and Stephen Bariock as probationary Firefighter/Paramedics, subject to normal pre -employment conditions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. The next scheduled meeting will be held Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert R. Gustafson Human Resources Specialist Members Present: CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES July 21, 2007 William Smith Audrey Soglin IGhm Staff Present: Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Ronn Gannon, Division Chief, Fire Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the July 16, 2007 meeting were reviewed and approved. The Commission adjourned Into Executive Session at 9:10 a.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation. The Commission reconvened into open session, and took the following action: Approved the appointment of Justin Norris as a probationary Firefighter/Paramedic, subject to normal pre -employment conditions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m. There was no follow-up meeting scheduled. Respectfully submitted, Robert R. Gustafson Human Resources Specialist i . - . ••y.,...,.�,e.^•••r;', ��'t:_.{i;.s,=+.£..,�rti;;l�•,ir;�t�lk=-s'�^c.��;1,�'r,.,N;?^,":"!',►3-�'�, r CWIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING September 5, 2007 7:00 PM ROOM 2401 AGENDA, POSTPONED, Until Thursday, September 6, 2007 CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES September 6, 2007 Members Present: William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Staff Present: Ron Gannon, Division Fire Chief Richard Eddington, Police Chief Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Judith Napoleon, Human Resources Specialist Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 4:40 PM. Minutes of the July 21, 2007, meeting were reviewed and approved. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 4:45 PM for purposes of personnel matter deliberation. The Commission reconvened Into open session, and took the following action: Approved the appointment of Joey Ceriale as a probationary Firefighter/ Paramedic, subject to normal pre -employment conditions. Requested that interviews be scheduled for the following Police candidates: Jeffrey Hicks 9:00 AM Daniel Keeler 9:30 AM Eric Cochran 10:00 AM Brian Marx 10:30 AM Mikhail Geyer 11:00 AM There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:28 PM. The next scheduled meeting will be held Friday, September 7, 2007 at 9:00 AM. Respectfully submitted, Judith Napoleon Human Resources Specialist CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES September 7, 2007 Members Present: William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Staff Present: Richard Eddington, Police Chief Judith Napoleon, Human Resources Specialist Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 9:00 AM. Minutes of the September 6, 2007, meeting were reviewed and approved. The Commission adjourned Into Executive Session at 9:05 AM for purposes of personnel matter deliberation. The Commission reconvened Into open session, and took the following action: The Commission reconvened Into open session, and took the following action: Requested that job offers be made to the following police candidates: Jeffrey Hicks Mikhail Geyer There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 PM. The next scheduled meeting: To Be Determined Respectfully submitted, F Judith Napoleon Human Resources Specialist Members Present: CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES December 14, 2007 William Smith Audrey Soglin Kihm Justin Moore Staff Present: Richard Eddington, Police Chief Ronn Gannon, Fire Division Chief Judith Napoleon Robert Gustafson Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Minutes of the September 7, 2007 meeting were reviewed and approved. Being that there was a new Civil Service Commissioner, Justin Moore, attending the meeting an overview of the recruitment process as well as the candidate file review process was done in order to familiarize Mr. Moore with the role of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources. Fire & Life Safety Services staffing levels were reviewed - one (1) current opening with four (4) to six (6) more openings to come within the next four (4) to six (6) months. Also reviewed were recruitment numbers in terms of total candidates tested in March `07 and the resulting category lists (A & B); a request was made for the demographics of the candidates tested and the resulting lists; these numbers will be provided at the next scheduled meeting (December 19, 2007). The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 6:15 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation. The Commission reconvened into the open session, and took the following action: Requested that Interviews be scheduled for the following Fire & Life Safety candidates: Christopher Fochs Leah Handelsman The Commission reconvened into the open session and discussed the recruitment of Police candidates In general for the benefit of the new Commission, Justin Moore, and specifically regarding the last Police Recruitment Process that started in August 2007, including the current and immediate future of the Police Department. The Commission the adjourned again into the Executive session at 7:00 PM for the purposes of personnel matter deliberation. The Commission reconvened into the open session and took the following action: Requested that interviews be scheduled for the following Police candidates: • Daniel Johnson • Emma Lapinski • Jason Plichta • Scott Sengenberger • Eric Sloan There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for December 19t' starting at 6:00 p.m. (Fire & Life Safety) and January 16, 2008 (Police). Respectfully submitted, Robert R. Gustafson Judith Napoleon Human Resources Specialist CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES December 19, 2007 Members Present: Audrey Soglin Kihm Justin Moore Staff Present: Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Ronn Gannon, Fire Division Chief Robert Gustafson Presiding Official: Audrey Soglin Kihm The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 6:02 p.m. Minutes of the December 14, 2007 meeting were not ready for review; they will be reviewed and approved at the next scheduled meeting. Fire Chief Alan Berkowsky gave an overview of staffing and upcoming retirements within the Fire & Life Safety Services department. For the benefit of the new Civil Service Commissioner, Justin Moore, an overview of the Interview process was provided by Commissioner Soglin-Kihm, Chief Alan Berkowsky and Human Resources Specialist Robert Gustafson. Also discussed was the demographic break -down of the Firefighter/Paramedic candidates who were tested on March 10, 2007 along with the candidates placed in category A of the eligibility list. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 6:15 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation. The Commission reconvened into open session, and took the following action: Approved the appointments of Leah Handelsman and Christopher Fochs as probationary Firefighter/Paramedics, subject to normal pre -employment conditions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2008 (Police). Respectfully submitted, Robert R. Gustafson Human Resources Specialist W I M Members Present: Staff Present: Presiding Official: CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES January 30, 2008 William Smith Justin Moore Richard Eddington, Police Chief Judith Napoleon William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Minutes of the December 14, 2007 meeting were reviewed and approved. The Commission reconvened Into the open session, and took the following action: Requested that Interviews be scheduled for the following Fire Police candidates: • Lee Ann Bies • Sean Helig • Phillip Lang • Maureen MacPherson • Guadalupe Castillo • Jason Caudill The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 6:15 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation. The Commission reconvened into the open session and took the following action: Requested that the following candidates be placed on the Police Department waiting list: • Richard Tyson • Scott Sengenberger There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2008, starting at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _ Judith Napoleon Human Resources Specialist lz. : rr: I �+•i i •: zn •,die :'rt: Members Present: CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, February 12, 2008 William Smith Audrey Soglin Justin Moore Staff Present: Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Ronn Gannon, Derision Chief, Fire Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 5:43 p.m. Minutes of the January 30, 2008 meeting were reviewed and approved. The following items were discussed during open session: • hiring process presentation to City Council • Fire & Life Safety Services current staffing levels • quality of candidates hired from the "B" versus "A" categories • candidate credit checks to be done after approved for Interview by the Civil Service Commission • category versus rank -order hiring • reduce paperwork received on candidates The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation then reconvened into open session and took the following action: Approved the following Fire candidates for interview: • Andrew Arreguin • Scott Klein • Michael Meyer • Alex Palomares • David Poterek • Kevin Roche * Jamil Fakhoury * Timothy Macasek * Christopher Mika * Joseph Peters * Jonathan Pyzynski The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation. The Commission reconvened into open session, there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2008, starting at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert R. Gustafson Human Resources Specialist CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Members Present: William Smith Justin Moore Members Absent: Audrey Soglin Staff Present: Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Ronn Gannon, Division Chief, Fire Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 5:33 p.m. Minutes of the February 12, 2008 meeting were reviewed and approved. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 5:36 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation then reconvened into open session and took the following action: Approved the appointment of Damian Bazan as a probationary Flrefighter/Paramedic, subject to normal pre -employment conditions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. The next meeting Is scheduled for Monday, February 18, 2008, starting at 3:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert R. Gustafson Human Resources Specialist Cm OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES Monday, February 18, 2008 Members Present: William Smith Audrey Soglin Members Absent: Justin Moore Staff Present: Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Ronn Gannon, Division Chief, Fire Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 3:10 p.m. and the Commission adjourned Into Executive Session at 3:11 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter delibeiation then reconvened into open session at 5:30 p.m, and took the following action: * - Minutes of the February 12, 2008 meeting were reviewed and approved. * - Approved the appointment of Jamll Fakhoury, Kevin Roche, and Andrew Arreguin as probationary Firefighter/Paramedics, subject to normal pre -employment conditions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 3, 2008, starting at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert R. Gustafson Human Resources Specialist Members Present: Members Absent: CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES Monday, March 3, 2008 Audrey Soglin Justin Moore William Smith Staff Present: Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Ronn Gannon, Division Chief, Fire Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Presiding Official: Audrey Soglin The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 5:35 p.m. and approved the meeting minutes of February 18, 2008. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 5:40 p.m. for purposes of personnel matter deliberation then reconvened into open session at 7:50 p.m. and took the following action: * - Approved the appointment of Joseph Peters and Alex Palomares as probationary Firelighter/Paramedics, subject to normal pre -employment conditions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. The next scheduled meeting Is yet to be determined. Respectfully submitted, Robert R. Gustafson Human Resources Specialist Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Presiding Official: CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL. SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Justin Moore William Smith Audrey Soglin Richard Eddington, Police Chief Judith Napoleon, Human Resources Specialist William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 5:40 PM and approved the meeting minutes of March 3, 2008. The Police Chief explained to the Commission about the change in the Illinois State Law regarding the qualifications required as it affects applicants effective January 1, 2008: Individuals who are currently or previously have been certified police officers In any state can be over the age of 35 at the time of application. The Commission adjourned Into Executive Session at 5:50 PM for purposes of personnel matter deliberation then reconvened Into open session at 7:50 PM and took the following action: Phillip Lang was approved for appointment at the earliest availability Guadalupe Castillo was not approved for appointment Daniel Johnson will be put on the eligibility list for future availability There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM. The next scheduled meeting is on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 5:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Judith A. Napoleon Human Resources Specialist 0 Members Present: CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Audrey Soglin William Smith Justin Moore Staff Present: Richard Eddington, Police Chief Joellen Daley, Director of Human Resources Judith Napoleon, Human Resources Specialist Preslding Official: Audrey Soglin The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 5:34 PM and approved the meeting minutes of March 31, 2008. The Commission adjourned Into Executive Session at 5:44 PM for purposes of personnel matter deliberation then reconvened into open session at 7:10 PM and took the following action: Requested that job offers be made to the following candidates: Jason Caudill Richard Tyson Emma Lapinski Lee Ann Bies There being no further buslness, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM. No date was scheduled for the next meeting. Respectfully submitted, Judith A. Napoleon Human Resources Specialist CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday June 11, 2008 Members Present: William Smith Justin Moore Members Absent: Audrey Soglin Staff Present: Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Ronn Gannon, Division Chief, Fire Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist Sarah Bagley, Human Resources Specialist Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 2:35 PM and approved the meeting minutes of June 10, 2008. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 2:40 PM for purposes of personnel matter deliberation then reconvened Into open session at 4:30 PM and took the following action: • - Requested that interviews be scheduled for the following Fire candidates: o Andrew Barnes o Eric Carl o Brendan Collins There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:35 PM. The next meeting Is scheduled for ? Respectfully submitted, Sarah Bagley Human Resources Specialist Members Present: Members Absent: CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday August 27, 2008 William Smith Audrey Soglin Justin Moore Staff Present: Alan Berkowsky, Fire Chief Ronn Gannon, Division Chief, Fire Richard Eddington, Police Chief Joelien Daley, Human Resources Director Sarah Bagley, Human Resources Specialist Presiding Official: William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 5:40 PM and approved the meeting minutes of June 11, 2008. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 5:45 PM for purposes of personnel matter deliberation then reconvened Into open session at 8:10 PM and took the following action: • Requested that interviews be scheduled for the following Fire candidates: o Daniel Prezell o Michael Weaver o Chris Weglarz • Requested that interviews be scheduled for the following Police candidates: o Marla Dukler o Michael Jones o Richard Giltner o Sean O'Brien o Adam Howard o Shaun Rose o Reginald Johnson o Mary Saczawski • Approved the appointment of Brendan Collins and Andrew Barnes as probationary Firefighter/Paramedics, subject to normal pre -employment conditions. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2008 at 5:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Sarah Bagley Human Resources Specialist Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Presiding Official: CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES Thursday, September 4, 2008 William Smith Audrey Soglin Justin Moore Richard Eddington, Police Chief Angela D. McCray, Employee Relations Manager William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 5:40 PM and approved the meeting minutes of August 27, 2008. The Commission adjourned Into Executive Session at 5:45 PM for purposes of personnel matter deliberation then reconvened into open session at 8:00 PM and took the following action: Requested that job offers be made to the following candidates: ■ Marla Dukler ■ Reginald Johnson There being no Further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM. The next meeting Is scheduled for September 5, 2008 at 5:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Angela D. McCray Employee Relations Manager Members Present: Staff Present: Presiding official: CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES Friday, September 5, 2008 William Smith Justin Moore Audrey Soglin Richard Eddington, Police Chief Angela D. McCray, Employee Relations Manager William Smith The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 5:33 PM and approved the meeting minutes of September 4, 2008. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 5:34 PM for purposes of personnel matter deliberation then reconvened into open session at 6:30 PM and took the following action: Requested that job offers be made to the following candidates: ■ Michael Jones ■ Sean O'Brien • Adam Howard There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM. The next meeting will be scheduled as required. Respectfully submitted, Angela D. McCray Employee Relations Manager CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIC. SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, December Z 2048 Members Present: Justin Moore Michelle Murray Audrey Soglin Members Absent: N/A Staff Present: Richard Eddington, Police Chief Angela D. McCray, Employee Relations Manager Presiding Official: Justin Moore The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 5:40 PM and approved the meeting minutes of September 5, 2008. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 5:50 PM for purposes of personnel matter deliberation then reconvened into open session at 6:00 PM and took the following action: • Requested that interviews be scheduled for the following Police candidates: o Kelly Nilan o Matthew Yates The committee agreed to pre -plan for upcoming meetings; establishing Tuesday, January 20, 2008 at 5:30 PM and Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 5:30 PM for tentative dates. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:13 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 5:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Angela D. McCray Employee Relations Manager WNW CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, December 9, 2008 Members Present: Justin Moore Michelle Murray Members Absent: Audrey Soglin Staff Present: Richard Eddington, Police Chief Joellen Daley, Director, Human Resources Angela D. McCray, Employee Relations Manager Presiding Official: Justin Moore The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was railed to order at 5:40 PM and approved the meeting minutes of December 2, 2008. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 5:45 PM for purposes of personnel matter deliberation then reconvened Into open session at 5:55 PM and took the following action: • Requested that interviews be scheduled for the following Police candidates: o Matthew Alm o Justin Lock o Joseph Panek o Antonia Pena -Robbins o Michael Scheck o Sophia Syed o Chris Tamburrino There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:05 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 5:30 PM in order to conduct file review for two additional candidates and six interviews. Respectfully submitted, Angela D. McCray Employee Relations Manager 0 -77 _4 CITY OF EVANSTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Members Present: Justing Moore Audrey Soglin Staff Present: Richard Eddington, Police Chief Angela D. McCray, Employee Relations Manager Members Absent: Michelie Murray Presiding Official: Justin Moore The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 5:45 PM and approved the meeting minutes of December 9, 2008. The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 5:47 PM for purposes of personnel matter deliberation then reconvened into open session at 10:02 PM and took the following action: Requested that Interviews be scheduled for the following Police candidate: o Patrick Miller Requested that job offers be made to the following candidates: ■ Kelly Wan ■ Christopher Tamburrino ■ Matthew Yates There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 PM. The next meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Respectfully submitted, Angela D. McCray Employee Relations Manager