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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
AUGUST 12, 1980
7:00 P. M.
Chairman Bob Henderson called the regular Civil Service meeting to
order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Mr. Bob L. Henderson, Chairman
Mr. Bill J. Betts, Vice Chairman
Helen Cline, Civil Service Secretary
MEMBERS ABSENT
Mr. James McCracken
OTHERS PRESENT
Mr. C. W. Williams, City Manager
G. W. Williams, Police Chief
Randy Shiflet, Sergeant
Ron McKinney, Sergeant
AGENDA ITEM 1. Approval of Minutes from July 8th Meeting -
Mr. Bill Betts made a motion to approve the Minutes
of July 8th as written. Chairman Bob Henderson
seconded the motion; motion carried by a vote of 2- 0.
AGENDA ITEM 2. Consider Rule 4.05 Effect of Classification Change on
Incumbent -
Attention was given to paragraph b. with its subsections
1 through 4 as one alternative in reclassifying any
position while it is filled.
Another alternative is detailed in paragraph c.(4.05)
which states:
"Whenever a position is reclassified from one class to
a higher class and the conditions in (b) above are not
met, the incumbent shall not continue in the position,
but shall be eligible to qualify for the position under
the new classification by successfully passing a qualifying
examination as prescribed by these rules."
Discussions included the purpose for reclassification
and the impact it could have on other employees and other
` possible changes throughout the classification plan.
Minutes
~ August 12, 1980
Page 2
Discussion was concluded by a motion from Vice Chairman
Bill Betts as follows.
"I make a motion that it will be impossible for this
Commission to interpret Rule 4.05 unless reference is
made to Section 8 of the City Charter."
Chairman Bob Henderson seconded the motion; motion
carried by a vote of 2- 0.
AGENDA ITEM 3. Consider Policy on Processing New Hires -
Some question has arisen concerning what is the official
"hire date". Should a new hire be paid for their time
spent in filling out papers in City Hall and going to
get a physical examination which the City requires?
Versus Should their pay begin with their first time
they report to the job site and perform the actual
duties of that particular classification?
The Commission considered the need for consistency in
carrying out whatever policy should be agreed upon.
The City Manager, Chuck Williams asked to have the
opportunity to submit a suggested policy at a future
meeting with the Civil Service Commission.
Mr. Bob Henderson made a motion to postpone this item
until the City Manager submits his policy for considera-
tion. Vice Chairman Bill Betts seconded the motion;
motion carried by a vote of 2- 0.
AGEN~A ITEM 4. Plan for Coordinating Information on Social Security -
We have been asked to gather information on the pros
and cons of the Social Security Program so that a
~ decision can be made with regard to withdrawing from
the program. It is noted that we have a retirement
plan with the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Some
employees expressed concern over the amount of salaries
we are contributing to both programs.
Chairman Bob Henderson suggested that we make a survey
of the employees to get their feelings. Some sources
of information were mentioned. The Commission asked
that the City Manager select the person(s) to attend
~ the Texas Municipal League meeting in November and hear
the panel discussion on the pros and cons of the Social
Security Program.
Minutes
August 12, 1980
Page 3
Vice Chairman Bill Betts made a motion that the
plan for getting information start ir~nediately by
either having speakers or from TML and give the
emplayees the option of whether they want out of the
Social Security Program.
Chairman Bob Henderson seconded the motion; motion
carried by a vote of 2- 0.
EMERGENCY: Two items were considered for emergency, however,
they will be announced and action taken at a special
meeting which is planned for Monday, the 18th at 8:30
p.m. Subjects are: (1) Cost of Living Increases and
(2) Standards of Performance.
ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chairman Bill Betts made a motion to adjourn
the meeting at approximately 8:30 p.m. Chairman Bob
Henderson seconded the motion; the meeting adjourned.
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Bob L. Henderson, Chairman
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