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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCIV 1975-07-30 Minutes - _ MINUTES OF THE APPEAL HEARING FOR THOMAS R. SHOCKLEY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS July 30, 1975 CALL TO ORDER: The Special Meeting of the Civil Service Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, was called to order at 7:50 P.M. on July 30, 1975, by the Chairma.n, John Green. ROLL CALL: COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: John Green, Chairman Tim Moore COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Churchman, Vice-Chairman OTHERS PRESENT: Chief of Police H. S. Scruggs Jerry Lofton, Counsel for Appellant Wallace Craig, Co-Counsel for Appellant Thomas R. Shockley, Appellant Ruth Pinner, Civil Service Secretary PRESS REPRESENTATIVESsBSFSI~I~TT: Tom Mitchell, Mid-Cities Daily News Don Harrison, Fort Worth Star Telegram APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion was tnade by Mr. John Green, seconded by Mr. Tim Moore, to approve the Minutes of the Civil Service Commission meeting held on July 29, 1975. Motion carried by a vote of 2-0. AUTHORIZATION FOR PAY RANGE: Chairma.n John Green read a letter from Mr. M. E. Riddle, City Manager, requesting Mrs. Peggy Brothers be classified at the top range of Clerk II. After discussion it was agreed to place this item on the Agenda for the August 5, 1975 meeting. APPEAL HEARING - THOMAS R. SAOCKLEY Chairman John Green called the Appeal Hearing to order. Mr. Green read the Notice of Hearing, Notice of Suspension, and the Personnel Rules and Regulations, relating to this case, being Case No. 75-3. ~ T ~ 1 ' Page 2 July 30, 1975 ~ Mr. Jerry Loftin presented a Motion to Reinstate to the Co~arnission, and a copy of that Motion is attached as a permanent portion of these Minutes. After presentation by Mr. Loftin of the articlessin the-',Mbtion,Mr. Green went over the articles one by one. Motion ~as made by Mr. G~een, seconded by Mr. Moore, that the Motion to Reinstate T. R. Shockley be denied at this point pending outcome of this Hearing tonight. Motion carried by a vote of 2-0. Chief of Police H. S. Scruggs was sworn by the Commission Chairman John Green. Chief Scruggs testified he felt it was to the best interest of the City and the Police Department that Mr. Shockley be suspended psnding outcome of the felony indictment. RECESS: A five-rainute recess was called at 8:54 P.M. The Hearing resumed at 8:59 P.M. with the same Commission members present and same appellant and representatives. Motion was made by Mr. ~im Moore, seconded by Mr. John Green, to sustain the action of Chief of Police Scruggs on the matter of T. R. Shockley. The Civil Service Secretary polled the Comrnission, with Mr. John Green voting For, Mr. Tim Moore voting For, and Mr. Paul Churchman abstaining due to his absence. Motion carried by a vote of 2-0. Mr. Jerry Lofton stated he was giving Notice of Appeal. to District Court. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting ad~ourned at 9:20 P.M. o n Gre n, airman f~ . ~ ~~'lil/G~. "'~''Jj'~Y'L~/~J 1 Ruth Pinner, Civil Service Secretary