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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCIV 2003-02-12 MinutesMINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FEBRUARY 12, 2003 AT 6:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY HALL 7301 NE LOOP 820 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sally Bustamante called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JANUARY 29, 2003 4. CONTINUANCE OF APPEAL Members Present: Sally Bustamante, Bill Fenimore, Tom Peterson, Robert Harrison Others Present: Commissioner Don Dodson Patrick Hillis, Human Resources Director Tim Burch, Appellant Michael Rickman, CLEAT Attorney George Staples, City Attorney Chief Tom Shockley, Police Department Tadd Phillips, Human Resources Analyst Sgt. Greg Trickey, Police Department Dusty Scott, Police Department Timothy Gilpin, Police Department Allen Hill, Greg Crane, Gina Burch, James George, Police Department Russell Mitchell Numerous others not called to testify. The Commission unanimously approved the minutes of the January 29, 2003 meeting. Witnesses in Appeal Number 2002-01 were sworn in. Counsel for both parties present. Sally Bustamante explained that Mr. Dodson recused himself from the hearing for personal reasons. Michael Rickman questioned the commission as to procedure should the commission's decision end in a tie. Mrs. Bustamante replied that the commission should be able to work through any conflict (and come upon a majority decision). Mr. Rickman agreed to proceed, but with the understanding that his client objected. Michael Rickman called and questioned Mr. Russell Mitchell. George Staples chose not to question Mr. Mitchell. The commission questioned Mr. Mitchell. Michael Rickman called and questioned Sgt. Greg Trickey. George Staples questioned Sgt. Trickey. The commission questioned Sgt. Trickey. Mr. Rickman again questioned Sgt. Trickey. Michael Rickman called and questioned Officer Dusty Scott. George Staples questioned Mr. Scott. The commission questioned Mr. Scott. Mr. Rickman again questioned Mr. Scott. The commission again questioned Mr. Scott. Michael Rickman called and questioned Officer Timothy Gilpin. George Staples chose not question Mr. Gilpin. The commission questioned Mr. Gilpin. Michael Rickman called and questioned Mr. Allen Hill. George Staples questioned Mr. Hill. The commission questioned Mr. Hill. Michael Rickman called and questioned Officer Tim Burch. George Staples chose not to question Mr. Burch. The commission questioned Mr. Burch. Michael Rickman called and questioned Mr. Greg Crane. George Staples chose not to question Mr. Crane. The commission had no questions for Mr. Crane. 2 Michael Rickman called and questioned Mrs. Gina Burch. George Staples chose not to question Mrs. Burch. The commission had no questions for Mrs. Burch. 5. RECESS TO DELIBERATE 6. RECONVENED 7. ADJOURNMENT c ,__~_....~ ,~~ Sall ustamante, Civil Service Commission Chair Michael Rickman called and questioned Officer James George. George Staples questioned Mr. George. The commission questioned Mr. George. Mr. Rickman rested the appellant's case. The commission called and questioned Chief Tom Shockley. Both sides made closing statements. Called at 10:02pm. At 10:39pm. Sally Bustamante announced that the commission decided to uphold the indefinite suspension of Mr. Tim Burch. Sally Bustamante adjourned the meeting at 10:40pm. I Patrick is, Director of Human Resources 3