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MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 24, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, May 24, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 24, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Peréz-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 9:17 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Peréz-Wiseley, Chair McKenzie Frazier Andy Mormon Kevin Mullen Commissioners Absent: Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Jennifer Stanko, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator Brent Waters, Civil Service Intern Crystal Contreras, HRIS Support 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 26, 2021. a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the April 26, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Chair Peréz- Wiseley motion, Commissioner Mullen’s second, on a vote of 3-0-1, with Commissioner Frazier off the dais. b. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission special called meeting on May 20, 2021. The minutes of the May 20, 2021 special called meeting were approved on Commissioner Mullen’s motion, Commissioner Mormon’s second, on a vote of 3-0-1, with Commissioner Frazier off the dais. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 24, 2021 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Thomas Ellison regarding their Discharge from the Austin Water Utility. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Thomas Ellison regarding their Discharge from the Austin Water Utility. b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Thomas Ellison regarding their Discharge from the Austin Water Utility. Chair Peréz-Wiseley recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 4:35 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Thomas Ellison regarding their Discharge from the Austin Water Utility. Closed session ended and Chair Peréz-Wiseley called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 5:22 p.m. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Thomas Ellison regarding their Discharge from the Austin Water Utility. The motion to deny Thomas Ellison’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge of Thomas Ellison was approved on Commission Mormon’s motion, Commissioner Mullen’s second, on a vote of 3-0-1, with Commissioner Frazier off the dais. 3. NEW BUSINESS Service Commission. a. Discussion and possible action on the election of Vice-Chair for the Municipal Civil The motion to elect Melissa Rogers as Vice-Chair for the Municipal Civil Service Commission was made on Chair Peréz-Wiseley’s motion, Commission Mullen’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. b. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Discussion was held. Municipal Civil Service Director. Discussion was held. 2 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES c. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times and locations. Discussion was held on future meeting dates, times and locations. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Monday, May 24, 2021 The Commission requested a future agenda item for discussion and possible action regarding the Municipal Civil Service recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. The Commission requested a future agenda item for discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. ADJOURNMENT Chair Peréz-Wiseley adjourned the meeting at 5:39 p.m. without objection. 3