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

FEBRUARY 9, 2005 MEETING

ROLL CALL

All members were present.

APPROVAL OF LAST MONTH’S MINUTES

On a motion made by Mr. Nalevanko and seconded by Rev. McClain, the Commission voted 3-0 to accept the Minutes of the January 12, 2005 meeting as written.

CITIZEN’S PARTICIPATION

Robert McAndrew, Scranton Police Department requested to have the Commission permit him to take the written Lieutenant Promotion Test that was given on January 28, 2005, stating that he could not remember if he had prior notice of the sign-up period or not. Mr. McAndrew relied on e-mails to Union President Stulgis and Chief Elliott in support of his position. Chairman Bubser discussed with Mr. McAndrew his displeasure with a telephone call made by McAndrew to the Bubser residence the night before the exam, whereby McAndrew made innuendos regarding past felonies with the Civil Service process, used profanity, and then abruptly hung up the telephone. Mr. McAndrew acknowledged making the telephone call, but didn’t recall using any profanities. Mr. Bubser reiterated the posting process announcing the sign-up deadlines and Mr. McAndrew admitted he “heard about tests” but wasn’t sure if he was “on vacation when the announcements were posted”. Mr. McAndrew admitted that he knew about the Captain’s Promotional Test, which was posted on the same bulletin board as the Lieutenant’s Promotional Test announcement, and that he in fact signed up for and took the Captain’s Promotional Test given on January 14, 2005.

Mr. McAndrew again requested that a make-up test be given to him and stated that Chief Elliott advised him to go to the Civil Service meeting and orally request a make-up test. Mr. McAndrew stated that the Chief told him not to appear at the January 28, 2005 test because “they won’t let you in”, and that Chief Elliott told him “go to the next Civil Service meeting and bring your e-mails with you and they (Civil Service Commission) will let you take the test”.

Mr. Bubser and Solicitor Kelly advised Mr. McAndrew that any request for a make-up exam must be put in writing and presented to the Commission. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. McAndrew did return with his request in writing to the commission.

Paul Schirra, Scranton Fire Bureau, opined that his name must remain on an active Lieutenant List. Mr. Schirra advised he would put his opinion in writing.

CORRESPONDENCE

Michael Marino requested his $75.00 deposit to be refunded for his failure to appear at the Firefighter Entry Exam, due to the death of a close friend. A motion to approve the request was made by Rev. McClain and seconded by Mr. Nalevanko. The motion passed 3-0. Solicitor Kelly was requested to send a memo to Mr. Killeen in the Human Resources Department to issue the refund.

Solicitor Kelly presented his monthly budget-approved bill for services to the Commission. A motion was made by Mr. Nalevanko and seconded by Rev. McClain to accept and approve the bill. The motion passed 3-0.

OLD BUSINESS

Chairman Bubser stated that oral examinations will be administered to the Firefighter Entry applicants who passed the Strength and Agility Test on February 22, 2005. Public Safety Director Hayes advised that two (2) professionals from outside the City would be on the Oral Panel.

Mr. Bubser then indicated that a Special Meeting to certify the Firefighter Entry Test List and Police Captain and Juvenile Officer Lists will be scheduled for February 24, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.

The Commission reviewed the revised Promotion Lists after promotions were made to the Captain, Lieutenant and Chauffeur lists. On a motion made by Mr. Nalevanko and seconded by Rev. McClain, the Commission voted 3-0 to revise and post the lists.

NEW BUSINESS

Solicitor Kelly read a proposed Resolution which revises and amends Section VIII, 2 of the Civil Service Rules. A motion was made by Rev. McClain to accept and execute the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nalevanko and the same carried in a vote of 3-0. A copy of the Resolution is attached and incorporated into these Minutes.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Rev. Reginald McClain