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.
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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
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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.
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Patrick is,
Director of Human Resources
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