Minutes_Civil Service Commission 12 21 18 Copyrighted
March 4, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUM MARY: City Council proceeding of 2/11 , 2/13, 2/18, 2/21 , 2/25,
2/27; Civil Service Commission of 12/21/18, 2/12/19,
Human Rights Commission of 1/14; Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission of 2/12; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of 2/4, 2/7, 2/11, 2/13; Proof of
Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues
for Month Ending 1/31.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 2/11/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 2/13/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 2/18/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 2/21/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 2/25/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 2/27/19 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 12/21/18 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission of 2/12/19 Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 1/14/19 Supporting Documentation
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission of 2/12/19 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
2/4/19
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
2/7/19
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
2/11/19
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
2/13/19
MINUTES
Government Body: CITY OF DUBUQUE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Date: December 21, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM
Place of Meeting: City Hall, Conference Room A, 50 W. 13th St.
Present: Commissioners Phil Baskerville, Christian Stillings
Also present: Randy Peck, Renee Tyler, John Klostermann, Rick Steines, Jodi Johnson, Denise
Ihrig, Brant Schueller, Kyle Mueller, Todd Sieverding, Ryan Kieffer, Doug Merkes, Sam Janecke, Jeff
Pregler, David Beaves, Mike Lynch, Chris Kohlman, Greg Harris, Mark Weitz, Russ Stecklein, and
Joe Schmitt
1. Approval of minutes from the October 31, 2018 meeting. Motion by Baskerville to approve the
minutes as submitted. Second by Stillings. Motion carried 2-0.
2. Communication from Personnel Director Randy Peck regarding the change in date for the civil
service examination for the position of Scale Operator. Commissioner Stillings read the memo
and recognized the date change of the examination from December 5, 2018 to December 6, 2018
due to scheduling conflicts at the examination location.
3. Establish the passing scores for the Fire Promotional exams of Fire Captain, Medical Officer,
EMS Supervisor, Assistant Fire Chief, and Fire Lieutenant. Motion by Stillings to approve the
passing score of 70 (70%) and above correct answers for all examinations as recommended by
Fire Chief Rick Steines. Second by Baskerville. Motion carried 2-0. Kyle Mueller, Todd Sieverding,
Ryan Kieffer, Doug Merkes, Sam Janecke, Jeff Pregler, David Beaves, Greg Harris, Mark Weitz,
Joe Schmitt, and Mike Lynch left the meeting at 10:14 a.m.
4. Schedule an entrance examination for the position of Help Desk Support Technician. This will be a
"take-home" style examination. Motion by Stillings to set the application deadline for January 16, 2019
at 5 p.m. and the examination turn -in date of February 6, 2019 by midnight. Second by Baskerville.
Motion carried 2-0. Chris Kohlman left the meeting at 10:16 a.m.
5. Schedule a promotional examination for the position of Water Meter Repairworker II. Motion by
Baskerville authorizing Personnel Director Randy Peck to set the date for submission of applications
and the examination date. Second by Stillings. Motion carried 2-0.
6. Schedule an entrance examination for the position of Water Distribution Maintenance Worker. Motion
by Stillings authorizing Personnel Director Randy Peck to set the date for submission of applications
and the examination date. Second by Baskerville. Motion carried 2-0. Denise Ihrig and Brant
Schueller left the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
7. Schedule a promotional examination for the position of Lead Mechanic. Motion by Baskerville to set
the date for submission of applications for January 8, 2019 at 5 p.m. and the examination sometime
during the week of January 14, 2019. Permit Clerk Pam McCarron will contact Commissioner White to
confirm a date for this examination. Second by Stillings. Motion carried 2-0.
8. Establish the passing score for the position of Bus Operator. Motion by Stillings to set the passing
score of 51 (71.8%) and above correct answers and certify the list for the position of Bus Operator as
read for one (1) year. Second by Baskerville. Motion carried 2-0. Renee Tyler and Russ Stecklein left
the meeting at 10:31 a.m.
9. Establish the passing score for the position of Scale Operator. Motion by Stillings to set the passing
score of 44 (69.8%) and above correct answers and certify the list for the position of Scale Operator
as read for one (1) year. Second by Baskerville. Motion carried 2-0.
10. Adjournment. Motion by Stillings to adjourn at 10:52 a.m. Second by Baskerville. Motion carried 2-0.
Civil Service Commission
Submitted by Pam McCarron, Permit Clerk