2021-03-31 Civil Service Commission MinutesEDMONDS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
MINUTES
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
Specially Called Meeting
March 31, 2021
Commissioners present: Mike Fields
Norm Davis
Chris Flek
Others present: Assistant Police Chief, Don Anderson
Secretary and Chief Examiner, Jessica Neill Hoyson
HR Analyst, Emily Wagener
Acting Police Chief, Michelle Bennett
1. Call to Order
Chair Mike Fields called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
2. Introduction of Acting Chief Bennet
Chair Fields indicated the commission would be skipping this item as Acting Police Chief Michelle Bennett was
not yet on the call.
At about 6:10 PM Acting Police Chief Michelle Bennett joined the Zoom session. The commission went around
and introduced themselves. There was some discussion about the commission and longevity of members.
3. Correspondence
The commission confirmed there was no correspondence to review/discuss.
4. ADDroval of meeting minutes — 2/3/2021
Commissioner Chris Flek moved approval of the minutes. Commissioner Norm Davis seconded the
motion. The motion carried.
5. POLICE BUSINESS
a-i. Review/Approval of the Academy Certified Eligibility List
Assistant Police Chief Don Anderson explained that the only change to the list was the addition of the third
candidate who is currently in background. Commissioner Flek asked if the list was ready to approve and
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6. New Business
Chair Fields confirmed that there was no new business to discuss but thanked Assistant Police Chief Anderson
for his service and wished him well in his retirement.
7. Other
Secretary and Chief Examiner Neill Hoyson said that we will not need a meeting in April due to the current
meeting being held so close to the regular April meeting date. Secretary and Chief Examiner Neill Hoyson
continued that the commission's next regular meeting is set for May 5, 2021.
Secretary and Chief Examiner Neill Hoyson asked how many current vacancies the police department
currently had in Police Officers. Assistant Police Chief Anderson indicated 8-9 vacancies after his final day.
Acting Police Chief Michelle Bennett further confirmed that she showed 9 vacancies. Secretary and Chief
Examiner Neill Hoyson asked how many candidates were in process for hire. Assistant Police Chief Anderson
confirmed that only the one discussed tonight from the Academy Certified list at this point. Assistant Police
Chief Anderson continued that Sergeant McClure has been busy with the department accreditation process but
will have more time to devote to recruitment efforts in the near future, hopefully moving the department forward
in the recruitment process to fill vacancies.
Chair Fields adjourned the meeting at 6:17 PM.
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