CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

CITY OF SCRANTON

340 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE

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

 MARCH 9, 2005 MEETING

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

            All members were present.

 

APPROVAL OF LAST MONTH’S MINUTES

 

            On separate motions made by Mr. Nalevanko, and seconded by Rev. McClain, the Commission voted 3-0 to accept the Minutes of the February 9, 2005 regular meeting and the February 24, 2005 special meeting as written.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

 

            Jeff White, Scranton Fire Department, advised that the recently revised Captain Promotion List had an error by listing Capt. Al Lucas as “withdrawn” when in fact he was promoted.  Solicitor Kelly advised that the error would be corrected.  Mr. White then advised that Mr. Robert Senchak had returned from overseas military duty and would like to take a Lieutenant test.  Chairman Bubser told Mr. White to have Mr. Senchak put his request in writing and forward the same to the Commission.

 

            Dina Hammer, Scranton Police Department, gave Chairman Bubser a letter.  The Solicitor was advised to review and correspondence will be on the April 13, 2005 regular meeting agenda.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

            Robert McAndrew’s letter of February 9, 2005 requesting a make-up of the January 28, 2005 Police Lieutenant’s Promotional Test was read by Mr. Kelly.  After reading the same, the Commission voted 3-0 to deny his request.

 

            Jeff Mackie’s letter requesting a review of his oral score was read.  Mr. Bubser indicated that Mr. Mackie was not present at the meeting and that he would try to contact him to discuss his request.

 

            Richard Arthur’s letter requesting altering the Firefighter’s Entry Level Strength and Agility Test was read.  Mr. Arthur was not in attendance.  No further action was taken.

 

            A letter co-signed by Chief Elliott, Capt. Graziano and F.O.P. President Stulgis was read whereby a joint request was made that a Narcotics Supervisor Promotion Test be given.  Mr. Bubser asked Public Safety Director Hayes to co-ordinate a bibliography and forward the same to him within two (2) weeks.  Mr. Hayes agreed to discuss the eligibility requirements with Chief Elliott and Ms. Stulgis and report back to Mr. Bubser.  Mr. Bubser stated that likely a test would be given in late May 2005. 

 

            Mayor Doherty’s letter requesting that the Commission certify the following appointments to the Police Department:  Carl Graziano – Captain, effective 2/25/05; Gina DeNaples – Juvenile Officer, effective 2/25/05; and, Thomas Passmore – Juvenile Officer, effective 2/25/05, was moved for approval by Rev. McClain.  Mr. Nalevanko seconded the motion and the same passed 3-0.

 

            Christopher Phillips’ letter asking to have his name be removed from consideration as a firefighter was read and approved.

 

            Solicitor Kelly acknowledged receipt of a three (3) page letter from Phil Potter, of the Veteran’s Employment Service regarding Mr. Dennis Lukasewicz.

 

            Paul Schirra, Scranton Fire Bureau, sent letters individually to the three Commissioners.  The Rule of Three was briefly discussed and Chairman Bubser advised that there would be no revision to the exhaustion of the Lieutenant’s List.  The other members asserted to this representation.

 

            Chief Elliott’s letter of March 9, 2005 was read, whereby he advised that the current list of Patrolman Entry Level was exhausted and that testing (physical strength and agility and oral tests) would continue on the next eligible candidates.

 

            Solicitor Kelly presented his budget-approved monthly invoice.  On a motion made by Rev. McClain and seconded by Mr. Nalevanko, the Commission approved said invoice on a vote of 3-0.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

            Mr. Bubser advised that the Commission is compiling the test scores for Police Lieutenant and Corporal.

 

            Thank you letters to oral panelists were suggested by Mr. Bubser.  Mr. Hayes will get the names and addresses to Solicitor Kelly.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

            None

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

            A motion was made and seconded to adjourn.  The meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

 

                                                                               Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                               _________________________

                                                                               Rev. Reginald McClain