Civil Service Minutes 03-13-2024

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         MUSKEGON BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS
                            Regular Meeting Minutes
                            Monday, March 13, 2024
                                     4:00 P.M.
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 I.   CALL TO ORDER

        The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Brown at 4:02 P.M.

        Present: Commissioner Lou LaBelle, Commissioner Johnny Brown, Kristen
        Wade-Civil Service Director, Dwana Thompson-EEO and Employee Relations
        Director, Captain Scott Zonnebelt-Police Department, Peter Wills-Director of
        Government Relations, Kyle Karczewski-Parks & Recreation Director and
        Melissa Clark-Human Resources Analyst. Absent/Excused: Commissioner
        David Wendtland.

II.        MINUTES
           Motion was made by Commissioner LaBelle and seconded by Commissioner
           Brown to approve the regular meeting minutes as amended of the February
           14, 2024 meeting: correcting the first name spelling of Terees Williams in the
           Public Comment section.

                                             Motion Carried.

 III.      ACTION AGENDA

        A. Seasonal Beach / Park Ranger
           Director Karczewski presented the edited Seasonal Beach/Park Ranger job
           description for consideration. Commissioner LaBelle moved to accept the
           description as a discussion topic and Commissioner Brown seconded.
           Director Karczewski explained the history of this role and the need to revisit
           staffing the role for the upcoming season. A discussion ensued.

                                             Motion Carried.

        B. Police Sergeant
           Captain Zonnebelt presented the edited Police Sergeant job description for
           consideration. Commissioner LaBelle moved to accept the changed
           description as a discussion topic and Commissioner Brown seconded.
           Captain Zonnebelt explained the recommended changes to the Experience
           section of the existing job description. A discussion ensued.

                                             Motion Carried.

        C. Grants Program Coordinator
           Director Wills presented the Grants Program Coordinator job description for
           consideration. Commissioner LaBelle moved to accept the description as a
       discussion topic and Commissioner Brown seconded. Director Wills
       explained the need for the role and the new position – if approved, intending
       to post after July 1, 2024. A discussion ensued.

                                          Motion Carried.

IV.    OLD BUSINESS
       Director Wade introduced the Human Resource response to a concern
       brought to this commission by the union during the meeting held on
       February 14, 2024. Melissa Clark explained the County testing audit and
       provided a preliminary analysis. A discussion ensued. Director Wade affirmed
       that Human Resources would work with the affected department and division
       heads to determine the appropriateness and usefulness of the tested
       positions, and will bring any recommended changes to the Commission for
       approval.

V.     OTHER BUSINESS

VI.    PUBLIC COMMENT

VII.   ADJOURNMENT
                                                    Meeting adjourned at 4:33 PM.




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