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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 20001 It ..I t %jkcl' 4t. Evanston Civil Service Coaunission Meeting Minutes November MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Segal Lionel Jean -Baptiste MEMBERS ASSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Judith R. Witt, Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Frank KaminsJ L Chief of Police Lieutentant Arturo Elam, Police Department OTHERS PRESENT: None PRESIDING OFFICIAL: Nancy Segal, Chair The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. The minutes were approved for the meeting of October 26, 2000. Status of Police/Fire vacancies: Staff reported we are currently fully staffed for the positions of Police Officer and Firefighter/Paramedic. Other business: None '' Future meetings will be scheduled at a later date. The Commission then adjourned into Executive Session for purposes of personnel matter deliberation at 7:15 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judith R. Witt Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Director of Human Resources Evanston Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes October 17. 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Segal Lionel Jean -Baptiste MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Judith R. Witt, Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Frank Kaminski, Chief of Police Lieutentant Arturo EIam, Police Department Police Officer Douglas Glanz, Police Department OTHERS PRESENT: None PRESIDING OFFICIAL: Nancy Segal, Chair The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 7:05 pm. The minutes were approved for the meeting of September 20, 2000, Status of Police/Fire vacancies: Staff reported that are four vacancies for Police Officer, and none for Fire lighter/Paramedic. Other business: None Future meetings have been scheduled as follows: Thursday. October 26'" at 7.00 pm.; 3 oral interviews; Wednesday, November I° at 7:00 p.m., 4 oral interviews; Wednesday. November 15" at 7:00 p.m. for oral interviews, if needed. The Commission then adjourned into Executive Session for purposes of personnel matter deliberation at 7:15 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Judith R. Witt Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Director of Human Resources Evanston Civil Service Ckxnmissiom Alecting rlktutrs Scptembcr -10, 2000 MO►[BERS PRESENT: Nancy Segal Lionel Je3n-Maptisle MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Judith R. Witt, Secretary to the Civil Smr x Commission Frank Kaminski, Chief of Police John Wilkinson, Chicf of Fire Robert Gustafson, Human Resource SpecUlist OTHERS PRESENT: None PRESIDING OFFICIAL: Nancy Segal, Chair The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The minutes were approved for the meeting of July 20, 2000. Status of Police/Fire vacancies: Staff reported that are four vacancies for PoSm Officer. and none for Fire fighter/Paramcdic. Other business: None Future meetings have not been scheduled. The Commission then adjourned into Executive Session for purposes of personnel spatter deliberation at 7:35 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Judith R. Witt Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Director of Human Resources ! t:%jn,iwt Evanston Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes July 20.2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Segal Lionel lean -Baptiste MEMBERS ABSENT. None STAFF PRESENT: Judith R. Witt, Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Frank Kaminski, Chief of Police Arturo Elam, Lieutenant, Police Dept. OTHERS PRESENT: None PRESIDING OFFICIAL: Nancy Segal, Chair The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 7:30 p rn. The minutes were approved for the meeting of July 11.2000. Status of Potice/Fue vacancies: Staff reported that are two new vacancies for Police Officer, and none ftyr Firefighter/Paramedic. Other business: None Future meetings have not been scheduled. The Commission then adjourned into Executive Session for purposes of personnel matter deliberation at 7:35 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submined, t.3Tt�- Judith R. Witt Secretary to the Ci-61 Service Commission Director of Hummi Resources Evanston Civil Service Ctumm4s3an Alccting Minutes July 11. 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: Arthur Dotson Nancy Segal Lionel Jean -Baptiste MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Judith R. Witt, Secretary to the Civil Service Commission John Wilkinson, Fire Chief Frank Kaminski, Chief of Police OTHERS PRESENT: None PRESIDING OFFICIAL: Nancy Segal. Chair The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The minutes were approved for the meeting of June 27, 2000. Status of Police/Fire vacancies: Staff reported that are two new vacancies for Police Officer, and none for Fire fightcr/Paramedic. Other business: Commissioner Dotson announced that this would most Iikely be his last meeting, since he had again tendered his resignation to the Mayor, effective at the end of July. Fire Chief Wilkinson presented a token of appreciation from the department to Commissioner Dotson, and thanked him for all of his hard work and dedication to the process, and that the Fire Department was in better shape thanks to his work. (Chief Wilkinson left the meeting at this time.) Chairman Segal, on behalf of the Commission and staff, extended her thanks and gratitude to Commissioner Dotson, that he had been a pleasure to work with, and commented on his hard work good hires and the legacy he leaves in place. Commissioner Jean -Baptiste also thanked Commissioner Dolton, and remarked that his shoes would be hard to fill. Staff expressed t.52nks on behalf of the entire human Resources Department as well as the Police and Fire Departments for Commissioner Dotson's patience, persistence and continuing good humor through a schedule of meetings that was daunting and demanding, and all wished him well in his future endeavors. Police Chief Kaminski presented a token of appreciation from the Police Department, and echoed all other statements. Commission Dotson was extended an open invitation to attend any future Commission meetings. Commission Dotson thanked everyone, remarked on how much he had enjoyed his time on the Commission, and that in his experience this Commission accomplished more and of a more lasting nature than many of his other community service activities. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 20 — two oral interviews for the position of Police Officer. Cis, .:: }�,an,t�•n Civil Service Commission Meeting July 11, 2000 Page...2 The Commission then adjourned into Executive SeWon for purposes of personnel matter deliberation at 7:45 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 10.00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judith R. Witt Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Director of Human Resources ,. Evanston Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes June 27. 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: Arthur Dotson Nancy Segal LiolncI Jean -Baptiste MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Judith R. Witt, Secretary to the Civil Service Commission John Wilkinson, Fire Chief Robert Gustafson. Human Resouces Specialist OTHERS PRESENT: None PRESIDING OFFICIAL: Nancy Segal, Chair The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The minutes were approved for the meeting of June 8, 2000. Status of Police/Fire vacancies: Staff reported that are two new vacancies for Police Officer, and none for Fire (ighter/Paramedic. Other business: Staff reported that at the meeting of the Administration and Public Works Committee meeting on June 26, the Aldermen had expressed their thanks to the Civil Service Commission for their hard work in tilling twelve police officer vacancies. Chairman Segal reported on a conversation she had with a member of the Board of Fire and Police Commission of the Village of Skokie regarding polygraph examinations; Ms. Segal expressed her satisfaction that our polygraph policies and examinations were much more appropriate than those being used by Skokie (where they do not ask about alcohol and drug use). She also commented on the structure of the Skokie Commission, where members are appointed for many years without term limits (some have served as long as twenty years), and how Evanston's system seemed much more appropriate. The Commission then adjourned into Executive Session for purposes of personnel matter deliberation at 7:45 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Judith R. Witt Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Director of Human Resources Evanswa Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes June S. 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: Arthur Dotson Nancy Segal Lionel Jean -Baptiste MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Judith R. Witt, Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Frank Kaminski, Chief of Police Lt. Arturo Elam, Police Department OTHERS PRESENT: None PRESIDING OFFICIAL: Nancy Segal, Chair The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The minutes were approved for the meeting of May 31, 2000. Status of Police Officers: Two vacancies exist; however, we are also anticipating three vacancies in the next three months. Other business: The next Civil Service Commission meeting has been scheduled for June 27, 2000 at 7:30 p.m., for Firelighter/Paramedic interviews. The Commission then adjourned into Executive Session for purposes of personnel matter deliberation at 7:35 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, f wu Judith R. Witt Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Director of Human Resources Oty of Evansm Evanston Civil SeMict Commission Meeting Aiinutes Aiat• 31, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: Arthur Dotson Nance Segal Lionel Jean -Baptiste MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Judith R. Witt, Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Frank Kwninski, Chief of Police Lt. Arturo Elam, Police Department OTHERS PRESENT: None PRESIDING OFFICIAL: Nancy Segal, Chair The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The minutes were approved for the meetings of May I8th and May 20th, 2000. Status of Police Officers: Staff reported that there are six vacancies for Police Officers. Other business: The next Civil Service Commission meeting has been scheduled for June 8, 2000 at 7:30 p.m., for Police Officer interviews. The Commission then adjourned into Executive Session for purposes of personnel matter deliberation at 7:05 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Res ee. submitted, JudihR�Wi� Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Director of Human Resources Evanston Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes May 20, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: Arthur Dotson Nancy Segal Lionel Jean -Baptiste MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Judith R. Witt, Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Frank Kaminski, Chief of Police OTHERS PRESENT: None PRESIDING OFFICIAL: Nancy Segal, Chair The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 8:30 a.m. Status of Police Off icers/FireFghter/Paramedic vacancies: Staff reported that there are six vacancies for Police Officer, and one possible overhire for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Other business: The next Civil Service Commission meeting is scheduled for May 31, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. There will be 4 oral interviews for the Police Officer position. The Commission then adjourned into Executive Session for purposes of personnel matter deliberation at 8:35 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Respectfully iubmitted, Judith R. Witt Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Director of Human Resources Eva=on Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes May 18, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: Arthur Dotson Nancy Segal Lionel Jean -Baptiste MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Judith R. Witt, Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist John Wilkinson, Chief of Fire Frank Kaminski, Chief of Police Arturo Elam, Lieutenant, Police Department OTHERS PRESENT: None PRESIDING OFFICIAL: Nancy Segal, Chair The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 6:10 p.m. The minutes For May 3, 2000 were approved. Status of Police Officers'Firefighter/Pammedic vacancies: Staff reported that there are nine vacancies for Police Officer, and no vacancies for Fire fighter/Paramedic. Other business: The next Civil Service Commission meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2000. There will be 5 oral interviews for the Police Officer position. The Commission then adjourned into Executive Session for purposes of personnel matter deliberation at 6.15 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judith R. Witt Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Director of Human Resources Evanston Civil Service Commission %jetting Minutes May 3, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: Arthur Dotson Nancy Segal Lionel Jean -Baptiste MEMBERS ABSENT. None STAFF PRESENT: Judith R. Witt. Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist John Wilkinson, Chief of Fine Frank Kaminski, Chief of Polk-c OTHERS PRESENT: None PRESIDING OFFICIAL: Nancy Segal, Chair The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The minutes for May 2, 2000 were aprroved. Status of Police OMcers/Firciighter/Paramedic vacancies: Staff reported that there are twelve vacancies for Police Ofiiccr, and two/three vacancies for Firefightcr/Param ed ic. Other business: The next Civil Servicc Commission meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2000. There will be 2 oral interviews for the Firefighter/Paramedic position, and 3 Police Office interviews. The Commission then adjourned into Executive Session for purposes of personnel matter deliberation at 7:45 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judith R. Witt Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Director of Human Resources Evanston Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes May 2, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: Arthur Dotson Nancy Segal Lionel Jean -Baptiste MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Judith R. Witt, Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Robert Gustafson, Human Resources Specialist John Wilkinson, Chief of Fire Frank Kaminski, Chief of Police OTHERS PRESENT: None PRESIDING OFFICIAL: Nancy Segal, Chair The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission %%-as called to order at 7:35 p.m. Minutes of March 23, 2000 were approved. Status of Police Officers/Firefighter/Paramedic vacancies: Staff reported that there are twelve vacancies for Police Officer, and four for Firefighter/Paramedic. Other business: Nancy Segal was elected as Chairperson for the Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service Commission welcomed its newest member. Lionel Jean -Baptiste. The Commission then adjourned into Executive Session for purposes of personnel matter deliberation at 7:45 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, tt' Judith R. Witt Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Director of Human Resources Cm it 1 . slI %wo Evanston Civil Service Commission Meeting Minut,cs March 23. 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Fielder Chair Arthur Dotson Nancy Segal MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Judith R. Witt, Secremi-v to the Civil Service Commission Lieutenant Arturo Elam, Police Department OTHERS PRESENT: None PRESIDING OFFICIAL: Paul Fields. Chair The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission .vas called to order at 7:30 p.m. Minutes of February 3, 2000 and February 7, 2000 were approved. Status of Police Ofiicers/FirefighterlParamedic vacancies: Staff reported that there are nine vacancies for Police Officer, and four for Firefighter/Paramcdic. Other business: It «-as recognized that this would be Chairman Field's last meeting with the Commission, and all expressed their thanks for a job well done, and that his contributions to the Commission and to the City were appreciated, and his Iegacy would continue through the numbers of Police Officers and Firefighters in whose careers he participated and facilitated. The Commission then adjourned into Executive Session for purposes of personnel matter deliberation at 7:40 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judith R. Witt Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Director of Human Resources Cal c! Fv W nqn Evanston Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes February 7, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Fields, Chair Arthur Dotson Nancy Segal MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Judith R. Witt, Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Frank Kaminski, Chief of Police Lieutenant Arturo Elam, Police Department OTHERS PRESENT: None PRESIDING OFFICIAL: Paul Fields, Chair The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Minutes of February 3, 2000 are pending. Status of Police Officcrs/Firefighter/Paramedic vacancies: Staff repotted that there are seven vacancies for Police Officer, and three for Firefighter/Paramedic. The Commission then adjourned into Executive Session for purposes of personnel matter deliberation at 7:35 p.m. Other actions: None The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judith R. Witt Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Director of Human Resources Ceti of Injosun Evanston Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes February 3, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Fields, Chair Arthur Dotson Nancy Segal MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Judith R. Witt, Secretary to the Civil Service Commission John Wilkinson, Chicly Fire Department OTHERS PRESENT: None PRESIDING OFFICIAL: Paul Fields, Chair The meeting of the Evanston Civil Service Commission was called to order at 7:35 p.m. Minutes of December 15, 1999 were approved. Status of Police Officers/Firelighter/Paramedic vacancies: Staff repotted that there are seven vacancies for Police Officer, and three for Firefighter/Paramedic. The Commission then adjourned into Executive Session for purposes of personnel matter deliberation at 7:40 p.m. Other actions: None The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judith R. Witt Secretary to the Civil Service Commission Director of Human Resources