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MUSKEGON BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
4:00 P.M.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Wendtland at 4:04 pm.
Present: Commissioner David Wendtland, Commissioner Lou LaBelle, LeighAnn Mikesell-Deputy
City Manager, Sara Hough-Deputy Human Resources Director (County), Joe Buthker-
Superintendent of Public Works, Kyle Karczewski-Director of Parks & Recreation, Dwana
Thompson-EEO & Employee Relations Director and Melissa Clark-Human Resource Analyst
(County). Absent/Excused: Commissioner Johnny Brown.
II. MINUTES
The September 2024 Civil Service Meeting was canceled; there were no Minutes to approve from
the October 2024 Civil Service Meeting as it was not properly noticed. Therefore, a motion was
made by Commissioner LaBelle and seconded by Commissioner Wendtland to approve the regular
meeting minutes from the last regular meeting on August 14, 2024.
Motion Carried.
III. ACTION AGENDA
A. Agenda Item from October: Proposal to replace Event Planner Job Description with
Recreation Specialist Job Description
Superintendent Buthker explained that after a thorough review, the Recreation Specialist job
description replaces the Event Planner job description and asked the commissioners to
approve the job description. Motion was made by Commissioner Wendtland and seconded
by Commissioner LaBelle to approve the request.
Motion Carried.
B. New Agenda Item: Proposal to edit Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Job Description in
anticipation of a retirement.
Superintendent Buthker explained that Joe Buckingham’s pending retirement offered an
opportunity to update the role responsibilities and job description as the role had changed
over the years. Mr. Buthker requested approval of the job description, as presented. Motion
was made by Commissioner Wendtland and seconded by Commissioner LaBelle to approve
the request.
Motion Carried.
IV. INFORMATION ITEMS
Deputy Director Mikesell advised there would be a proposal for public participation brought to
them for their review/discussion/adoption at the December meeting.
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V. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business discussed.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business discussed.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 4:09 PM.
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