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Home My WebLink About~Master - Civil Service Commission Agenda 09/26/2024 AGENDA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 515 CLARK AVENUE September 26, 2024 CALL TO ORDER: 8:15 a.m. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the July 25, 2024, Regular Civil Service Commission Meeting 2. Approval of the Minutes of the September 13, 2024, Special Civil Service Commission Meeting 3. Certification of Entry-Level Applicants 4. Request to Remove Names and Exhaust Public Safety Dispatcher List 5. Next Regular Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024. 6. Joint Motion to Reset Hearing Date for Termination Appeal for Sarah McClure for November 13 and November 14, 2024. 7. Ratify Notice of Hearing Date November 13 and November 14, 2024 COMMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AMES, IOWA JULY 25, 2024 The Regular Meeting of the Ames Civil Service Commission met in regular session in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, with Commission Members, Harold Pike and Larry Conley present. Kim Linduska and Bethany Ballou, HR Director were brought in telephonically. Chairperson Kim Linduska called the meeting to order at 8:18 AM on July 25, 2024. Also in attendance was Commission Clerk, Vicki Hillock.. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 27, 2024: Moved by Pike, seconded by Conley, to approve the Minutes of the June 27, 2024, Regular Service Commission meeting. Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF ENTRY-LEVEL APPLICANTS: Moved by Conley, seconded by Pike, to certify the following individuals to the Ames City Council as Entry-Level Applicants: Maintenance Worker – Parks & Rec Sublist Jesse Smith 78 Brian Lewis 74 Emir Amidzic 72 Nicholas Lager 70 Mechanic - CyRide Rich Duszynski 86 Nikolis Davis 73 Payroll Coordinator Jennifer Glaunner 78 Alyssa Devig 76 Lisa Ely 77 Transit Operations Manager Mike Asbe 77 Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF PROMOTIONAL-LEVEL APPLICANTS: Moved by Conley, seconded by Pike, to certify the following individuals to the Ames City Council as Promotional-Level Applicants: Senior Heavy Equipment Operator Bryon Anderson 82 Zach Landhuis 81 Zachery Foster 78 Cody Thompson 77 Corey Tjaden 76 Tyler Braland 75 Paul Lewis 74 Hollis Hathaway 73 Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. COMMENTS: The next Regular Meeting will be held in-person on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 8:15am. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:21 AM. __________________________________ _______________________________________ Kim Linduska, Chairperson Vicki Hillock, Commission Clerk MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AMES, IOWA SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 The Special Meeting of the Ames Civil Service Commission met in special session in Conference Room 235 of City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, with Commission Members, Kim Linduska, Harold Pike and Larry Conley present. Chairperson Kim Linduska called the meeting to order at 1:58 PM on September 13, 2024. Also in attendance was Erin Clanton, Brick Gentry P.C., Legal Counsel for Commission Members, Renee Hall, City Clerk and Commission Clerk, Vicki Hillock. APPROVAL OF AGENDA OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2024: Moved by Pike, seconded by Conley, to approve the Agenda of the September 13, 2024, Special Service Commission meeting. Vote on Motion: 3- 0. Motion declared carried unanimously. RECEIVE AND FILE SPECIFICATIONS OF CHARGES IN THE MATTER OF SARAH MCCLURE APPEAL: Moved by Conley, seconded by Pike, to receive and file specification of charges in the Matter of Sarah McClure Appeal. INTRODUCTION OF COMMISSION LEGAL COUNSEL: Erin Clanton was introduced as outside legal counsel for the commission members in the Matter of Sarah McClure Appeal. Clanton noted that Amy Reasner, Lynch Dallas, P.C., will be outside counsel representing the City of Ames. Molly Hamilton, Hamilton Law Firm., P.C., presenting former employee McClure. NOTICE OF HEARING: Discussion was presented for the setting of hearing dates for the Matter of Sarah McClure Appeal. Counsel Clanton presented commission with requested dates of October 21st and 22nd for the appeal hearing confirmed by both Legal Counsels for the City of Ames and former employee McClure. Chairperson Linduska had limited time available those two days and Conley stated he is unavailable the entire month of October. Commission member Conley motioned to set the hearing for the Matter of Sarah McClure Appeal and shall be held pursuant to the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 400, for October 3, 2024, at 9:00am in Council Chambers of City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, unless legal counsel for both parties confirms hearing dates for the matter of Sarah McClure Appeal for November 13th and 14th of 2024, commencing at 9:00am. Seconded by Pike. Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. DISCUSSION: Counsel Clanton presented commission with the hearing process, commission member roles and role of legal counsel for the commission as outlined in the Civil Service Commission Policies and Procedures as set out by Iowa Code Chapter 17A. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 2:38 PM. __________________________________ _______________________________________ Kim Linduska, Chairperson Vicki Hillock, Commission Clerk ENTRY-LEVEL: GIS Specialist Freddy Segura 81 Taha Aldulaimi 74 Housing Inspector Noah Kuehl 85 Lance Martens 78 Human Resources Officer I Shaylene Houston-Ballentine 87 Amber Davis 77 Ice Arena Coordinator Alex Tiengkham 77 Abigail Nelson 73 Power Plant Custodian Laurie Molle 86* Tammy Jo Sonich 79 Renae J. Sudbeck-Lowe 79 Michael Whaley 78 Nichole Schall 73 Principal Clerk - CyRide Matthew Crain 78 Baylee Fassler 75 Public Safety Dispatcher Laurie Molle 86* Jason Vennard 85* Ashley Benson-Holmes 77 Benjamin Brotherson 75 Kristina Brekke 72 Transit Trainer Timothy Burry 79* Heidi Ragusi 76 Philip Roetman 74 * Includes preference points ** Indicates carryover from prior certified list PROMOTIONAL-LEVEL: ADDITIONAL ITEMS: Memo to Remove Names and Exhausts List from PS Dispatcher List CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING September 26, 2024 Certified entry-level (09/26/2024):Score Freddy Segura 81 Taha Aldulaimi 74 GIS SPECIALIST - 1115 Certified entry-level (09/26/2024):Score Noah Kuehl 85 Lance Martens 78 HOUSING INSPECTOR - 1225 Certified entry-level (9/26/2024):Score Shaylene Houston-Ballentine 87 Amber Davis 77 HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER I - 0510 Certified entry-level (9/26/2024):Score Alex Tiengkham 77 Abigail Nelson 73 ICE ARENA COORDINATOR - 3205 Certified entry-level (09/26/2024)Score Laurie Molle 86* Tammy Jo Sonich 79 Renae J. Sudbeck-Lowe 79 Michael Whaley 78 Nichole Schall 73 * includes preference points POWER PLANT CUSTODIAN - 6163 Certified entry-level (09/26/2024):Score Matthew Crain 78 Baylee Fassler 75 PRINCIPAL CLERK (CyRide) - 0113 Certified entry-level (09/26/2024):Score Laurie Molle 86* Jason Vennard 85* Ashley Benson-Holmes 77 Benjamin Brotherson 75 Kristina Brekke 72 * includes preference points PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER - 2202 Certified entry-level (09/26/2024)Score Timothy Burry 79* Heidi Ragusi 76 Philip Roetman 74 * includes preference points TRANSIT TRAINER - 1320 BEFORE THE CITY OF AMES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SARAH MCCLURE, Appellant, vs. CITY OF AMES, IOWA, Appellee. JOINT MOTION TO RESET HEARING DATE The parties, by and through their legal counsel, jointly request that the Commission reset the hearing in this matter from October 3, 2024, to November 13 and 14, 2024. /s/ Molly M. Hamilton MOLLY M. HAMILTON, AT0013636 Of HAMILTON LAW FIRM P.C. 12345 University Ave., Ste. 307 Clive, IA 50325 Telephone 515.309.3536 E-Mail molly@hamiltonlawfirmpc.com ATTORNEYS FOR APPELLANT /s/ Amy L. Reasner AMY L. REASNER, AT0006390 Of LYNCH DALLAS, P.C. 526 Second Avenue SE P.O. Box 2457 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-2457 Telephone 319.365.9101 Facsimile 319.365.9512 E-Mail areasner@lynchdallas.com ATTORNEYS FOR APPELLEE BEFORE THE CITY OF AMES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SARAH MCCLURE, Appellant, v. CITY OF AMES, IOWA, Appellee. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) NOTICE OF HEARING Upon Joint Motion to Reset Hearing Date, the Ames Civil Service Commission hereby sets the hearing date on the following dates and times: November 13, 2024—beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. November 14, 2024—beginning at 9:00 a.m. until hearing is complete. The hearing shall be conducted at the Ames Council Chambers, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010, 2nd Floor. This hearing is being held pursuant to the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 400, including §400.18 regarding the removal, discharge, demotion or suspension of an employee. A copy of the written specifications of charges is attached hereto. Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Erin Clanton Erin M. Clanton, AT0002592 BRICK GENTRY, P.C. 6701 Westown Parkway, Suite 100 West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 erin.clanton@brickgentrylaw.com Telephone: (515) 274-1450 Facsimile: (515) 274-1488 ATTORNEYS FOR AMES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Copy to: Molly Hamilton Hamilton Law Firm, P.C. 12345 University Avenue, Ste 307 Clive, Iowa 50325 Phone: 515-309-3536 Email: molly@hamiltonlawfirmpc.com ATTORNEY FOR APPELLANT Amy Reasner Lynch Dallas, P.C. 526 Second Avenue SE P.O. Box 2457 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-2457 Phone: 319-365-9101 Email: areasner@lynchdallas.com ATTORNEY FOR APPELLEE