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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Jane 16, 1992
Special Meethyg
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
A special open meeting of the Civil Service Commission to conduct a
formal hearing of appeal by Police Officer, Michael Privitt was held
on Tuesday, June 16, 1992 at 5:00 p.m. at 201 North Ector Drive,
Euless, Texas.
PRESENT
Tommy Barnes, Civil Service Commission Chairman
Willie Mae McCormick, Commissioner
David Gilfillan, Commissioner
Paul Wieneskie, City Attorney
Tom Hart, City Manager
Kay Godbey, Assistant City Manager
Kenneth B. Fuller, Police Chief
Debra Forte', Director Fiscal & Human Resources
Ruth Alley, Personnel Manager
Alice Cahill, Civil Service Secretary
Michael Privitt, Police Officer
Leonard Schilling, CLEAT Attorney for Michael Privitt
Sgt. Harland Westmoreland
Lt. Roger Mangum
Officer Randy Burns
I. INVOCATION
Mr. TO my Barnes gave the invocation.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the June 2nd, 1992 Civil Service Special Meeting were
approved as read.
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III. HEARING OF APPEAL
Paul Wieneskie, City Attorney discussed the general rules of order
for proceedings.
Swearing in of witnesses:
Lieutenant Roger Mangum
Sergeant Harland Westmoreland
Officer Randy Burns
Mr. Leonard Schilling, the Attorney representing Officer Michael
Privitt gave his opening statement for the employee.
City Manager, Tbm Hart gave an opening statement for the City.
Discussion of incident, questioning of Michael Privitt, and
presentation of evidence by Leonard Schilling.
The Chairman ordered a ten minute recess at 6:20 p.m.
Upon reconvening, discussion and questioning by Kenneth Fuller
followed.
Discussion and questioning by Leonard Schilling.
Discussion and questioning by Kenneth Fuller.
Discussion and questioning by the Comission.
Presentation of witness Officer Randy Burns.
Discussion and questioning by Tbm Hart.
The Commission ordered a ten minute recess at 7:40 p.m.
Upon reconvening at 7:50 p.m. further discussion by Kenneth Fuller.
Closing argument by Leonard Schilling.
Mrs. McCormick questioned Michael Privitt.
Closing argument by Tam Hart.
Additional questions were asked of Kenneth Fuller by David Gilfillan.
Presentation of evidence by Leonard Schilling to the Commission for
review during Executive Session.
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Tommy Barnes asked Michael Privitt if he had any additional comments
or statements he wished to make.
Being there were no additional statements to be heard, the Chairman
ordered the open meeting of the Civil Service Commission recessed to
convene in Executive Session.
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Civil Service Commission convened in Executive Session on Tuesday,
June 16, 1992 at 8:14 p.m. , pursuant to V.T.C.S. Art. 6252-17 Section
2(g) , for consideration of the appeal of Police Officer Michael
Privitt.
At 8:34 p.m. the Chairman declared a ten minute recess from Executive
Session before reconvening in open session.
V.REOONVENE OPEN SESSION
The Civil Service Commission reconvened in open session at 8:44 p.m.
to vote on the decision of the hearing.
Mr. Barnes made a motion that the disciplinary action as amended by
the City Manager, Tom Hart be upheld. David Gilfillan seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Tommy Barnes, David Gilfillan
Noes: Willie Mae McCormick
Mr. Barnes declared the motion carried.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
A. The Commission scheduled Wednesday, July 1, 1992 at 11:30
a.m. to hold a workshop for final review of the Proposed
Civil Service Rules & Regulations. A tentative date for
presentation to City Council will be July 14, 1992.
B. A proposed change in the Civil Service Rules and Regulations
was submitted by Mark Lipman of the Fire Department.
The City Manager's proposed policy was to read as follows:
4.36.B Grading
Final grades for promotional examinations shall be
structured and posted as follows:
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1. One-half (1/2) point for each full year of
employment with the department in which the test
is given for, up to five (5) points, will be added
to the final overall score of the promotional
examination.
2. A total of five (5) points for education:
Five (5) points for Bachelors Degree
Two and one-half (2 1/2) points for an Associates
Degree OR sixty (60) hours at an accredited
college or university.
3. A maximum of ten (10) points for seniority and
education will be added to the final combined
scores.
mark Lipman's proposed charge would read as follows:
4.36.B. Grading
1. One (1) point for each full year of employment with the
department in which the test is given for, up to ten
(10) points, will be added to the final overall score
of the promotional examination.
2. A total of five (5) points for education:
Five (5) points for Bachelors Degree
Two and one-half (2 1/2) points for an Associates
Degree OR sixty (60) hours at an accredited college or
university.
3. A maximum of ten (10) points for combined seniority and
education will be added to the final combined scores on the
written exam and the assessment centers.
There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at
8:57 p.m.
2 Bars, Civi Service Commission Chairman
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