Civil Service Minutes 10-09-2023

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                MUSKEGON BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS
                                   Regular Meeting Minutes
                                   Monday, October 9, 2023
                                            4:00 P.M.
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 I.     CALL TO ORDER

        The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Wendtland at 4:06 P.M.

        Present: Commissioner David Wendtland, Commissioner Johnny Brown, LeighAnn
        Mikesell, Deputy City Manager, Kristen Wade, Civil Service Director, Dwana
        Thompson, EEO and Employee Relations Director, Todd Myers, Deputy Director of
        Public Works, Ann Meisch, City Clerk, Casey Bringedahl, Police Lieutenant and
        Christine Evans, Human Resources Specialist.

        Absent: Commissioner Lou LaBelle

II.     MINUTES
        Motion was made by Commissioner Johnny Brown and seconded by Commissioner
        David Wendtland to approve with corrections to the regular meeting minutes of the
        August 14, 2023 meeting.

                                                    Motion Carried.

      II.       ACTION AGENDA

            A. Job Description – GIS Technician / CAD Technician

            Todd Myers explained that the GIS Technician job description changed the
            minimum qualifications to include computer aided drafting (CAD). Therefore, a
            motion was made by Commissioner Brown to approve the GIS Technician / CAD
            Technician job description. The Job description was seconded by Commissioner
            Wendtland.

                                                    Motion Carried

            B. Job Description – Police Records Manager

            Lt. Casey Bringedahl explained there was a need to change the minimum
            qualifications in order to broaden the applicant pool. Lowered it to an Associate’s
            degree instead of a Bachelor’s. Commissioner Brown motioned to approve the
            Police Records Manager job description and Commissioner Wendtland seconded it.

                                                    Motion Carried
          C. Job Description – Farmer’s Market Manager Assistant - PT

          Ann Meisch explained this position is presently filled through the temporary
          agency and wants to see that money put into a regular City position instead.
          Commissioner Wendtland motioned to approve the Farmer’s Market Manager
          Assistant – PT job description and Commissioner Brown seconded it.

                                                    Motion Carried


       III.   INFORMATION ITEMS

              A. The new commissioner, Lou LaBelle, cannot make the standing second
                 Monday of the month, Civil Service Committee meeting time. Therefore, will
                 need to change days. A suggested day would be the second Wednesday of
                 the month at 4:00pm. An e-mail will be sent out to confirm the new day of
                 the week.
              B. Commissioner Wendtland would like to express his gratitude for all of the
                 years that Larry Spataro served as a Commissioner.

V.        OLD BUSINESS

VI.       OTHER BUSINESS

VII.      PUBLIC COMMENT

          No one is present from the public, therefore, an e-mail will be sent to answer Terees
          Williams’ concerns.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT
      Meeting adjourned at 4:16 PM.




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