AGENDA
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008
8TH FLOOR ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
7:30 A.M.
I.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 19, 2007 – Regular Meeting – Ms. Nunn
II.
HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR A FUTURE DATE
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III.
Connie Raybourn – Family Court - Appeal of Termination. This hearing is
scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. Mr. Skip Mange
will serve as the Hearing Officer in this matter.
NEED TO RESCHEDULE HEARING DATES
None
IV.
REQUESTS FOR HEARINGS
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V.
George Mudd – Department of Public Works- Appeal of Termination
DISCUSSION OF APPEALS HEARD
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William Amelung - Department of Revenue - Appeal of Termination. This
hearing was held on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. Ms.
Nadine V. Nunn served as the Hearing Officer in this matter. A transcript of
this hearing has not yet been received. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of
Law are due 30 days after receipt of the transcript.
VI.
HEAR VISITORS
VII.
REPORT FROM THE PERSONNEL DIRECTOR
VIII.
STEP THREE OF A SUSPENSION GRIEVANCE FILED BY LARRY SWINGER,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
IX.
APPEAL OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL – BO FRUMSON, DEPARTMENT OF
REVENUE
X.
CIRCUIT CLERK PAY RANGE INCREASE AND SPECIAL SALARY
ADJUSTMENT (FOR APPROVAL)
XI.
NURSE PRACTITIONER PAY RANGE INCREASE (FOR APPROVAL)
XII.
STRUCTURE ADJUSTMENT AND RECRUITMENT RATES (FOR APPROVAL)
XIII.
REQUEST FROM THE DIVISION OF PERSONNEL FOR AN EXCEPTION TO
THE VOLUNTARY DEMOTION RULE – PAT DILLON
XIV.
REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO GRANT OVERTIME TO
THE SUPERVISOR OF FORENSIC INVESTIGATION
XV.
REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SERVICES TO GRANT AN
EXTENSION OF COMPENSATORY TIME – AARON MITCHELL
XVI.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF MILITARY LEAVE – CUMULATIVE SERVICE
MINUTES OF A MEETING
OF THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008
A meeting of the Civil Service Commission was held on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 in the 8 th Floor
Conference Room, Lawrence K. Roos Building, beginning at 7:35 a.m. Present for the meeting was
Nadine V. Nunn, Vice-Chairman and Richard “Skip” Mange, Member. Mitchell A. Margo, Chairman, was
not present for this meeting. Present from the Division of Personnel was Kirk McCarley, Director, Ruth
Rollins, and Fannie Lindo. Present from the County Counselor’s Office: Micki Wochner, and Maggie HartMahon. Present from the Department of Highways and Traffic: Debbi Derr. Present from the Department
of Health: Julie Breneman. Present from the Department of Public Works: Sheryl Hodges, Director;
Karen Wittkoetter, Lora Mather, Joe Hunt, Paul Alexander and Larry Swinger.
Present from the
Department of Administration: Pam Valenti. Present from the Department of Justice Services: Dr. Milton
Mitchell, Sr. Present from the Department of Revenue: Eugene Leung, Director; Bob Bourisaw, Sandra
Youtzy, Steve Robertson, Bob Berry, Phil Meuhlhaeuser, and Bo Frumson. Also present was George
Mudd and Attorney Nels Moss.
(i) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Mange moved, Ms. Nunn seconded and the Commission unanimously approved the minutes of the
regular Commission meeting held on December 19, 2007. .
(ii)
(iii) HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR A FUTURE DATE
A. Connie Raybourn – Family Court – Appeal of Termination. This hearing will be held on Wednesday,
January 16, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. Mr. Skip Mange will serve as the Hearing Officer.
(iv)
(v) NEED TO RESCHEDULE HEARING DATES
None as of the date of this meeting.
REQUESTS FOR HEARINGS
None as of the date of this meeting.
(vi) DISCUSSION OF APPEALS HEARD
William Amelung – Department of Revenue – Appeal of Termination. This matter was held on
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. A transcript of the hearing was received on Friday,
January 11, 2008. Findings and Conclusions are due 30 days from the date of the transcript.
HEAR VISITORS
None
REPORT FROM THE PERSONNEL DIRECTOR
None
STEP THREE OF A SUSPENSION GRIEVANCE FILED BY LARRY SWINGER, DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS
The Commission heard information from Nels Moss, Attorney for Mr. Swinger. Mr. Moss advised he had
received documents regarding Mr. Swinger’s disciplinary action the day before the Commission meeting,
and requested additional time to review those documents. Mr. Moss also requested a formal hearing be
conducted as well. The Commission agreed to hold a hearing on this matter. A hearing on this matter
has been scheduled for March 20, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. Ms. Nadine V. Nunn will be the Hearing Officer.
APPEAL OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL – BO FRUMSON, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
The Commission heard information regarding a performance appraisal appeal filed by Bo Frumson,
Residential Appraiser. Mr. Frumson was present for the meeting and addressed the Commission. He
stated he was not given feedback or documentation regarding deficiencies in his performance. In
response, Bob Bourisaw, Personnel Administrator, Department of Revenue, refuted Mr. Frumson’s
allegations and stated that the Department followed the standards outlined in the Civil Service Rules as it
relates to the monitoring and documentation of employee performance. After review, Ms. Nunn moved to
affirm the actions of the Department of Revenue. Mr. Mange seconded the motion, and the Commission
denied Mr. Frumson’s appeal.
CIRCUIT CLERK PAY RANGE INCREASE AND SPECIAL SALARY ADJUSTMENT (FOR
APPROVAL)
The Commission reviewed a request from the Department of Judicial Administration and the Division of
Personnel to approve a 2.5% special salary increase for Joan Gilmer, Circuit Clerk, and to approve a
revision to the Circuit Clerk job class. After review, Mr. Mange moved, Ms. Nunn seconded, and the
Commission approved the request to revise M596 – Circuit Clerk from Pay Range 117 to Pay Range 118
and to approve Ms. Gilmer’s salary increase from $40.273/hourly to $44.300/hourly.
NURSE PRACTITIONER PAY RANGE INCREASE (FOR APPROVAL)
The Commission reviewed a request from the Division of Personnel to approve a revision to the pay
range for P785 – Nurse Practitioner. After review. Ms. Nunn moved, Mr. Mange seconded, and the
Commission approved the request to revise P785 – Nurse Practitioner from Pay Range 115 to Pay
Range 117.
STRUCTURE ADJUSTMENT AND RECRUITMENT RATES (FOR APPROVAL)
The Commission received a request from the Division of Personnel to approval an increase in the
recruitment rates for the Park Ranger and Corrections Medicine Registered Nurses job classes. Mr.
McCarley explained that the change in the recruitment rates would coincide with the overall structure that
was approved in 2007. After review, Mr. Mange moved, Ms. Nunn seconded, and the Commission
approved the request.
REQUEST FROM THE DIVISION OF PERSONNEL FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE VOLUNTARY
DEMOTION RULE – PAT DILLON
The Commission reviewed a request from the Division of Personnel to approve a voluntary demotion for
Patricia Dillon upon her transfer from the Department of Health to the Division of Personnel. Mr.
McCarley stated Ms. Dillon is aware of the reduction in pay and stated the request was to maintain
internal equity and also to remain within budgetary guidelines. Upon review, Ms. Nunn moved, Mr.
Mange seconded, and the Commission approved the request to reduce Ms. Dillon’s salary to
$20.433/hourly.
REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO GRANT OVERTIME TO THE SUPERVISOR
OF FORENSIC INVESTIGATION
The Commission received a request from the Department of Health to grant overtime to the Supervisor of
Forensic Investigation. In correspondence to the Commission, the Department explained that the
supervisor frequently must work overtime and that currently that overtime is not compensated. After
review, Ms. Nunn moved, Mr. Mange seconded, and the Commission approved this request.
REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SERVICE TO GRANT AN EXTENSION OF
COMPENSATORY TIME – AARON MITCHELL
The Commission reviewed a request from the Department of Justice Services to grant an extension of
compensatory time for Aaron Mitchell. Ms. Rollins explained that the Commission approved an extension
of compensatory time for the Department of Justice Services in late 2007, but that the department request
an additional extension for Mr. Mitchell. After review, Ms. Nunn moved, Mr. Mange seconded, and the
Commission approved the request to allow Mr. Mitchell to extend the usage of compensatory time.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF MILITARY LEAVE – CUMULATIVE SERVICE
This item has been deferred until the Commission’s February meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Nunn moved, Mr. Mange seconded, and the Commission adjourned the Civil Service Commission
meeting at 8:03 a.m.
Note:
All Civil Service Commission decisions were made unanimously except as noted.
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Ms. Nadine V. Nunn, Vice Chairman
St. Louis County Civil Service Commission
Dated: ____________