SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18503

Drew Bubser, Chairman

E.J. Nalevanko, Chief Examiner

Rev. Reginald McClain, Secretary

Paul A. Kelly, Jr., Solicitor

MINUTES OF SCRANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

JANUARY 12, 2005 MEETING

ROLL CALL

Solicitor Kelly reported that City Council ordained the newest Civil Service Member, R.D. McClain. Chairman Bubser welcomed Rev. McClain. Roll call was taken and all members were present.

On a motion by Mr. Nalevanko and seconded by Chairman Bubser, Rev. McClain was nominated to serve as Commission Secretary. A vote was taken to elect Rev. McClain and the same passed 2-0.

APPROVAL OF LAST MONTH’S MINUTES

A motion was made by Mr. Nalevanko to accept the Minutes of the December 8, 2004 meeting. Chairman Bubser seconded the motion and the same passed 2-0, with Rev. McClain abstaining as he was not a member when those Minutes were recorded.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Roger Rogalewicz, SFD, advised that he was no longer the Civil Service liaison due to recent Union elections. He said he was serving in a new capacity and that Asst. Fire Chief Jeff White will now be the Civil Service Liaison. Mr. White acknowledged the Commission’s welcoming remarks and stated he looked forward to his new role. Mr. White asked if there was any discussion regarding chauffeurs, and Mr. Bubser advised not at this time.

Edward Santerangelo, a resident of Peckville, asked if he could sit for the January 15, 2005 Firefighter’s Entry Exam without producing his Birth Certificate. The Commission advised that if he could produce the certificate during registration at Scranton High School before 9:34 a.m. on January 15, 2005, he would be permitted entry.

COMMUNICATIONS

Solicitor Kelly reported that on December 27, 2004, Mayor Doherty wrote to the Commission requesting that the current Police Patrolman List be cancelled and that a new test be given. Chairman Bubser advised that this request would be considered under New Business.

Mr. Kelly then read a letter from Robert Sanek of the Scranton Police Department asking for permission to take the Lieutenant’s January 28, 2005 promotional test, despite not signing up on time due to lack of notice (on vacation). Mr. Nalevanko made a motion to permit him to take the test, which motion was seconded by Rev. McClain. The motion passed 3-0.

Mr. Kelly read a letter dated December 17, 2004 from Philip Potter of the Veteran’s Service regarding Patrolman Lukasewicz. A motion was made by Mr. Nalevanko to direct Solicitor Kelly to respond to the letter. Rev. McClain seconded the motion and the same passed 3-0.

A letter dated January 6, 2005 from Mr. Lukasewicz to the Commission was read, whereby he requested a refund of his deposit to take the Sergeant and Detective written tests and to review the oral test scoring on both these exams. Chairman Bubser advised Mr. Lukasewicz, who was in attendance, that this checks were ready to be picked up at the Human Resources Department and that his oral tests would be reviewed after the meeting with him.

Solicitor Kelly tendered his budget-approved invoice. Mr. Nalevanko moved that Mr. Kelly’s invoice be approved and Rev. McClain seconded the same. The motion passed 3-0.

OLD BUSINESS

Mr. Bubser reported that 109 candidates have signed up for the January 15, 2005 Firefighter Entry Exam. He further reported that the top 25 scorers would undergo a Strength and Agility Test at the University of Scranton on January 29, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.

Mr. Bubser next reported that the Police Juvenile Officer Written Test was administered on January 7, 2005 with the written score results pending. Mr. Bubser asked Public Safety Director Hayes if oral boards had been empanelled for the four (4) promotional tests. Mr. Hayes advised that said empanelling was being processed along with dates, times and places. Mr. Hayes advised that he would keep in communication with the Commission on that matter. Mr. Bubser advised that one (1) individual did not show up for the Juvenile Officer Test.

Discussion between the Commission and Police Chief Elliott ensued regarding whether the Detectives should be declared eligible to take the Captain’s Test. It was revealed that it was a typographical error to exclude Detectives from the stipulated eligibility list. A motion was made by Mr. Nalevanko and seconded by Rev. McClain to permit Detectives to take the Captain Test. The motion passed 3-0. Chief Elliott reported that he would forward a revised eligibility requirement list to the Civil Service Commission.

Chairman Bubser directed the Solicitor to send letters of gratitude to Mr. Grzyboski and Ms. Wyland for their service on oral promotion exams.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Nalevanko asked Chief Elliott if the current Police Entry List had candidates on it and if there were any current openings. Chief Elliott advised that there is a current list and that, presently, there are no openings. Chairman Bubser stated that the Commission currently is administering a Firefighter Entry Exam and four (4) Police Promotional Exams and, given no exigent circumstances, a Patrol Entry Level Test can be tabled. A motion was made by Mr. Nalevanko and seconded by Rev. McClain, to table Mayor Doherty’s December 27, 2004 request. The motion passed 3-0.

Chairman Bubser informed Mr. Lukasewicz that a mathematical error was made in computing his oral score for the Detective Promotional Test. The score, as reviewed by Mr. Bubser and Mr. Lukasewicz, was 84, making his combined score an 84.8, which places him as number one (1) on the current list. Mr. Bubser directed Mr. Kelly to revise the Detective List for approval at the February 9, 2005 meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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