HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Civil Service Commission Minutes 07/23/2020MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
AMES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
AMES, IOWA JULY 23, 2020
The Regular Meeting of the Ames Civil Service Commission was called to order by Chairman Mike Crum
at 8:15 a.m. on July 23, 2020. As it was impractical for the Commission members to attend in person,
Chairman Mike Crum and Commission Member Harold Pike were brought in telephonically.
On behalf of the Commission, Chairman Crum expressed condolences to the family of Commission
Member Charlie Ricketts, who had passed away on July 12, 2020. It was stated by Chairman Crum that
Mr. Ricketts had served with distinction from April 2015 all the way to the time of his passing, which
came way too soon. Chairman Crum paid tribute to Mr. Ricketts’ willingness to serve on the Commission
and provide valuable contributions over the past five years. Mr. Pike echoed Chairman Crum’s comments
and stated that Mr. Ricketts will be sorely missed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 2020: Moved by Crum, seconded by Pike, to approve the
Minutes of the June 25, 2020, Regular Civil Service Commission meeting.
Vote on Motion: 2-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF ENTRY-LEVEL APPLICANTS: Moved by Pike, seconded by Crum, to certify
the following individuals to the Ames City Council as Entry-Level Applicants:
Power Plant Auxiliary Operator Ashley Maguire 77
Trevor Kleppe 74
Alexander Kuuttila 71
Ben Young 70
Vote on Motion: 2-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: Director Bethany Jorgenson advised that the Human Resources Department has several
recruitments going at this time. Initially, she was not sure what impact the COVID-19 pandemic would have on
recruitments, but was pleased to report that recruiting is going well and they are getting qualified people applying.
Ms. Jorgenson commented that the City’s reputation of being a good place to work - even during a pandemic -
is getting out. Chairman Crum added that over the years, the City has proven that it is a good place to work.
The next Regular Meeting of the Ames Civil Service Commission is scheduled for August 27, 2020.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:22 a.m.
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Michael R. Crum, Chairman Diane R. Voss, City Clerk