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` CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
~ February 12, 1980
The Civil Service Commission held its regularly scheduled
meeting in the Council Conference Room at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Bill J. Betts, Chairman
Bob L. Henderson, Vice Chairman ~
Helen Cline, CS Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
James Anderson, Public Works Director
Sergeant Ron McKinney
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AGENDA.Item 1. Approval of Minutes-
Vice Chairman Bob Henderson made a motion to
apgrove the Minutes of the January 8th meeting
as written. Chairman Bill Betts seconded the
motion; motion carried by a vote of 2- 0.
AGENDA Item 2. Election of Officers-
Chairman Bill Betts nominated Bob Henderson
to be the Chairman for the year of 1980.
Vice Chairman Bob Henderson seconded the
nomination; nomination was accepted.
The new Chairman, Bob Henderson nominated
Bill Betts to be Vice Chairman for the year.
Bill Betts seconded the nomination; nomination
was accepted.
AGENDA Item 3. Request to Consider Upgrading Position of
Public Works Maintenance II, in Traffic Control-
Director of Public Works, Jim Anderson, named
some of the duties performed by the employees
in this position. He stated they are required
to have knowledge of our legal liabilities wit~
respect to the highways, and knowledge of how
the warrant system works for signs and signals.
Repair of signs and signals may also require
off-duty hours.
The Commission recognizes the added necessity
for more training and advised the Director to
prepare a suitable job description and title.
_ Vice Chairman Bob Henderson referred to the
Charter, Article XVII, Section 8, stating that
, it is necessary to have examinations for filling
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vacancies in any classification, either new
or old. (Ref. also, Sec. 14F & G)
The CS Commission instructed the Secretary
to resubmit their recommendation for the
addition of paragraph "e" to CS Rule 5.09,
Salary Adjustments.
The CS Commission offered to acquire sample
test questions for inspection, and to research
other sources to aid Mr. Anderson in producing
appropriate test questions for Traffic Control.
Mr. Anderson said he would research his sources
for job specs and job related examination
questions.
Bill Betts, now Vice Chairman, (acting as
Chairman for this meeting), made a motion to
postpone any decision regarding Item 3, and
to place the item on April 8th agenda.
New Chairman Bob Henderson seconded the motion;
motion carried by a vote of 2- 0.
AGENDA Item 4. Request to Consider Status of Police Trainees
and Interpretation of Rule-
Upon thorough study of this request it was
discovered that no change could be made with
regard to the Probationary period of employees,
due to the Charter provision in Article XVII,
Section 12. Also, Rule 9.05, pages 5 and 25.
The 6-months probationary period is an integral
part of the examination process for regular
newly appointed employees, beginning with their
original appointment to,the City's budgeted
positions.
Sergeant McKinney proposed that newly hired
police applicants that require the full training
period should not be called Police Officer I
until they have at least successfully completed
the academy. Upon completion of the academy
the State issues a certificate for "temporary
peace officer" which the employee serves under
for one full year, then is fully certified by
the State as a Police Officer.
Vice Chairman Bob Henderson made a motion,
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due to the Charter provision, that no change
could be made at this time. Chairman Bill
Betts seconded the motion; motion carried by
a vote of 2- 0.
The Commission concurs with the letter of
request and recommends that the Police Chief
submit this as a possible Charter change
regarding the 6-months probationary period
for classifications that require a lengthy
s~hooling period prior to the ac~ual perform-
ance of the duties specified in the job
specifications. It is somewhat inadequate
time for those employees to be evaluated in
the short time they are actually on the job.
Interpretation of Rule 7.08 a& f was taken
into discussion. Vice Chairman Bob Henderson
made the motion as follows:
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"With regard to interpretation of Rule 7.08
a& f, where the only method of testing is the
Oral Review Board, a point value of eighteen
(18~ or more will be deemed passing."
Chairman Bill Betts seconded the motion;
motion carried by a vote of 2- 0.
RECESS: A brief recess was held at this time.
AGENDA Item 5. Employee Handbook-
The CS Commission examined the sample handbook
wha.ch was prepared for inspection prior to
planning the printing.
Chairman Bill Betts made a motion to present
the Employee Handbook as developed by the CS
Commission, to the Mayor with a cover letter
asking for his complete support and expediency
in printing, publishing and distributing to
the employees. Vice Chairman Bob Henderson
seconded the motion; motion carried by a vote
of 2 - 0.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion for adjournment was made by Vice Chair-
man Bob Henderson, seconded by the Chairman.
The mee 'ng was adjourned at approximately
~ 9:40 p.m.
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~ BIL J. BETT, r CHA~ . elen Cline ~ CS Secx'etaary