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MINUTES FOR THE MEETING
OF THE CIVIL SERVICE CO1~II~IISSION
MARCH 11, 1992 at 6:30 p.m. IN
THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7301 N.L. LOOP 820
1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman George Pederson called the
meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL Members Present:
George Pederson, Chairman
Jeff Newsom, Commissioner
Sally Hackfeld, Commissioner
Marie Hinkle, Commissioner
Others Present:
Ron McKinney, Personnel Director
Rex McEntire, City Attorney
Jimmy Cates, Public Works Superintendent
Conrad Spangler, Asst. Superintendent
Vicky Craven, Employee Benefits Clerk
3. APPEAL HEARING 92-01 The witnesses were sworn in. Mr. Maenner
represented himself. The decision was
made not to invoke the rule, and the
witnesses were allowed to be present.
Mr. Maenner explained that on February
10, 1992, he was assigned the duties of
patching potholes on Precinct Line Rd.
He stated that he patched the holes that
he knew to be in the boundaries for North
Richland Hills, but did not patch holes
outside the boundaries. He also worked
on Lola, but was interrupted due to
mechanical problems. He was called into
Mr. Cates' office and disciplined because
he did not patch all the holes on
Precinct Line Rd. Mr. Maenner stated he
patched the holes in North Richland
Hills, not in Colleyville or Hurst.
Mr. Cates stated that Mr. Spangler
brought to his attention that the holes
on Precinct Line Rd. had not been
patched. When they asked Mr. Maenner if
he had patched the holes, Mr. Maenner
stated he had. Mr. Cates stated since he
had seen holes that had not been patched,
he prepared the letter of one day
suspension. In the letter, Mr. Cates
cited insubordination, incompetence, and
failure to do as he was told. Mr. Cates
entered as evidence pictures of holes on
Precinct Line Rd. that were not patched.
Mr. Maenner stated that he felt that if
the crews were to work on streets outside
of the city limits, they should be told
specifically. He offered to show a video
taping of the street that he had made,
showing the street was patched.
Ms. Hinkle asked Mr. Cates if his crews
were aware that our city maintains all of
Precinct Line Rd. He stated they may not
be aware that the city maintains the
entire road as a courtesy, not a policy.
He further stated that even considering
that, the holes in our city limits were
not patched.
There was general discussion concerning
Mr. Maenner's work history.
Mr. Spangler verified he instructed Mr.
Maenner to patch Precinct Line Rd. In
general discussion, he verified that Mr.
Maenner did not call him to tell him he
couldn't find holes to patch.
Closing statements were made, and the
Commission adjourned for deliberation.
Upon return, Commissioner Hackfeld made
the motion that the Commission finds that
Mr. Maenner exhibited incompetence under
the circumstances, but was not guilty of
insubordination. The punishment is
reduced to a written reprimand.
Commissioner Newsom seconded the motion.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Newsom made the motion to
FOR AUGUST 7, 1991 approve the minutes, seconded by Chairman
Pederson. Chairman Pederson and
Commissioner Newsom voted yes, and
Commissioners Hackfeld and Hinkle
abstained since they were not on the
Commission at the time of the meeting.
Motion carried.
5. SELECTION OF Chairman Pederson nominated Commissioner
CHAIRMAN AND Newsom for the position of Chairman.
VICE-CHAIRMAN There were no other nominations. The
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nomination received unanimous approval.
Chairman Newsom nominated Commissioner
Pederson for the positian of Vice-
Chairman. There were no other
nominatians. The nomination received
unanimous approval.
6. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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