HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes of 12-21-10 MINUTES OF DECEMBER 21,2010
CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission was called to order by
Vice-Chairperson Suzanne Aguiar on Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at 3:02 p.m., in the
Liquor Control Commission Conference Room, Mo'ikeha Building, Lihue, Kauai.
ROLL CALL:
Ms. Catherine Adams
Ms. Lam Aranio
Mr. Gilbert Maerina
Mr. Roy Morita
Ms. Ann Sokei
Chairman Ryan de la Pena was absent and excused.
Others: Mr. Malcolm C. Fernandez, Director of Personnel Services
Ms. Verna Bacarro, Civil Service Secretary
Ms. Joyce Schuierer, Personnel Management Specialist
Mr. Marc Guyot, Deputy County Attorney
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Hearing no corrections to the Agenda, Vice-Chairperson Aguiar approved the Agenda as
circulated.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approval of the Minutes of November 16, 2010 Civil Service Commission meeting was
deferred to the next meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE: There was no correspondence.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Continuation of Report on IPMA Conference—Vice-Chair Aguiar distributed to the
Commissioners a proposal received from Mr. Patrick Ibarra, co-founder of The
Mejorando Group situated in Glendale, Arizona. Ms. Aguiar explained that The
Mejorando Group exemplifies partnering with government agencies in evaluating
operational performance and offers solutions to accomplish cost savings and performance
improvements and wanted to share a proposal that was sent to her. Ms. Joyce Schuierer,
Personnel Management Specialist, was present at the meeting to provide information and
answered questions regarding DPS' current recruitment and examination processes with
the NeoGov. After some discussions, Vice-Chair Aguiar respectfully asked
Commissioners to look over the proposal and that further discussions be placed on the
next Civil Service Commission Agenda. On motion of Mr. Morita, seconded by Ms.
Aranio,the Proposal was received and accepted and that further discussions to be held at
the next meeting. The motion was unanimously carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. The Director apprised the Commissioners that the Mayor has forwarded for Council
consideration a Bill which would appropriate funds to eliminate furloughs for all County
employees along with a recommendation to eliminate furloughs effective January 1,
2011. The Director stated that because the Commission is the appointing authority for
the Director, the Commission will need to take action as authorized in Section 29.03 of
the Charter to eliminate the salary reduction. On motion of Ms. Adams, seconded by Ms.
Aranio,that in anticipation of the elimination of furloughs and salary reductions of
Department Heads, the Director's salary shall be restored by negating the payroll
deduction of 9.23%. The motion was unanimously carried.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: The Director reported on the following:
a. Staff has been diligently assisting the Mayor in transitioning his newly appointed
executives and administrative personnel in office as of December 1, 2010.
b. Director thanked the Commissioners for their continued support in the year 2010 and
wished all a happy holiday season!
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at 2:00 p.m.
The Commission will be entertaining the appeal hearing of Ms. Marisa Sierra.
ADJOURNED:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Ms. Adams, seconded by Ms. Aranio, the meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m. The motion
was carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Verna Bacarro
Civil Service Secretary