MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, November 8, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, November 8, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Chair Peréz-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Peréz-Wiseley, Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Andy Mormon Kevin Mullen Commissioners Absent: McKenzie Frazier Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Jennifer Stanko, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Oscar Gonzales, IT Systems Administrator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 25, 2021. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the October 25, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Mullen’s motion, Vice-Chair Rogers’ second, on a vote of 4-0. a. Discussion of the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Discussion was held on the recommendation to City Council regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, November 8, 2021 b. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules was held. Carol Guthrie, AFSCME, addressed the Commission regarding this item. c. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times and locations. Discussion was held on future meeting dates, times and locations. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 12:27 p.m. without objection. 2
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021 AT 9:30 A.M. Human Resources Department Learning and Research Center 5202 E. Ben White Blvd, Suite 500 Austin, Texas 78741 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 27, 2021. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. b. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion of 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 Municipal Civil Service Director. c. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times, and locations. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Matthew Chustz of the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-2859, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the City of Austin Municipal Civil Service Commission, please contact Matthew Chustz at 512-974-2859.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 25, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, October 25, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Chair Perez-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 9:41 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Perez-Wiseley, Chair Kevin Mullen McKenzie Frazier Commissioners Absent: Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Andy Mormon Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Jennifer Stanko, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator Omar Francia, IT Systems Administrator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 27, 2021. 2. HEARING a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the September 27, 2021, regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Mullen’s motion, Commissioner Frazier’s second, on a vote of 3-0. a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 25, 2021 b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. Chair Perez-Wiseley recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 4:47 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. Closed session ended and Chair Perez-Wiseley called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 5:25 p.m. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. The motion to deny Alex Shahidi’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge of Alex Shahidi was approved on Chair Perez-Wiseley's motion, Commissioner Frazier’s second, on a vote of 3-0. 3. 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. This item was postponed until the November 8, 2021 …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, September 27, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. HRD Learning and Research Center 5202 E. Ben White Blvd, Suite 500 Austin, Texas 78744 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 26, 2021. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Sacheen Yates regarding their Disciplinary Suspension from the Office of Police Oversight. b. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Sacheen Yates regarding their Disciplinary Suspension from the Office of Police Oversight. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Sacheen Yates regarding their Disciplinary Suspension from the Office of Police Oversight. a. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the 2020 Commission Annual b. Discussion and possible action on scheduling meetings for calendar year 2022. 3. NEW BUSINESS Review. 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion of 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 Municipal Civil Service Director. c. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times, and locations. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Matthew Chustz of the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-2859, for additional information; TTY users …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 26, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, July 26, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 26, 2021 via videoconferencing. Vice-Chair Rogers called the Commission meeting to order at 9:08 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair McKenzie Frazier Andy Mormon Kevin Mullen Commissioners Absent: Teresa Peréz-Wiseley, Chair Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Jennifer Stanko, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Omar Francia, HRIS Support 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 28, 2021. a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the June 28, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Mullen’s motion, Commissioner Mormon’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Don Miller regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Water Utility. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Don Miller regarding their Disciplinary Probation 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 Don Miller regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Water Utility. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 26, 2021 Vice-Chair Rogers recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 3:05 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Don Miller regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Water Utility. Closed session ended and Vice-Chair Rogers called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 3:33 p.m. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Don Miller regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Water Utility. The motion to deny Don Miller’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Disciplinary Probation of Don Miller was approved on Vice-Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Frazier’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 3. 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. c. Discussion and possible action on future …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION August 10, 2020 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: Sincerely, As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission sent a recommendation for council action dated November 8, 2019. We are not aware of any action that has been taken. Enclosed please find a copy of that letter and its attachments. Chair Pamela Lancaster Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioner Erika Kane Commissioner Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Pamela Lancaster MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191108-4B Date: November 8, 2019 Subject: Review and report of Municipal Civil Service Commission denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Motioned By: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Seconded By: Rebecca Eisenbrey, Commissioner Recommendation The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends Council direct the appropriate City official to review granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, gather data, and report the findings of the review back to the Commission. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission requests that the City Council direct the appropriate City official to: 1) Identify each appeal that the Commission granted from an employee who sought to overturn a discharge or denial of promotion; 2) For each such granted appeal, identify the effect of the appeal, including but not limited to the employee's position, rate of pay and any other relevant information regarding the employee before and after the appeal was granted; 3) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee is still employed with the City and if so, the employee's position; 4) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has applied for any promotions or transfers and, if so, the result of such application; 5) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has been disciplined or placed on a performance improvement plan, and, if so, the nature and outcome of such disciplinary action or performance improvement plan; and 6) Report the finding of such review back to the Commission Rationale: The MCS Commission is a five-member commission established by the City Charter that, among other things, hears appeals and makes final, binding decisions in the case of any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation. The first appeal hearing heard by this Commission was in September 2014 and it has been approximately five years since that date. 1of2 The Commission …
2021 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 11, 2021 Monday, June 28, 2021 Monday, January 25, 2021 Monday, July 12, 2021 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, July 26, 2021 Monday, February 22, 2021 Monday, August 9, 2021 Monday, March 8, 2021 Monday, August 23, 2021 Monday, March 22, 2021 Monday, September 13, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Monday, September 27, 2021 Monday, April 26, 2021 Monday, October 11, 2021 Monday, May 10, 2021 Monday, October 25, 2021 Monday, May 24, 2021 Monday, November 8, 2021 Monday, June 14, 2021 Monday, December 13, 2021 The 2021 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule was approved at the October 26, 2020 MCS Commission meeting.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 27, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, September 27, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Chair Perez-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 9:31 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Perez-Wiseley, Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Andy Mormon Kevin Mullen Commissioners Absent: McKenzie Frazier Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator Omar Francia, HRIS Support 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 26, 2021. 2. HEARING a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the July 26, 2021, regular meeting were approved on Vice-Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Mullen’s second, on a vote of 4-0. a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Sacheen Yates regarding their Disciplinary Suspension from the Office of the Police Oversight. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Sacheen Yates regarding their Disciplinary Suspension from the Office of Police Oversight. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 27, 2021 b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Sacheen Yates regarding their Disciplinary Suspension from the Office of the Police Oversight. Chair Perez-Wiseley recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 4:30 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Sacheen Yates regarding their Disciplinary Suspension from the Office of the Police Oversight. Closed session ended and Chair Perez-Wiseley called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 5:07 p.m. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Sacheen Yates regarding their Disciplinary Suspension from the Office of the Police Oversight. The motion to deny Sacheen Yates' appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Disciplinary Suspension was approved on Commission Mullen's motion, Vice-Chair Rogers' second, on a vote of 4-0. 3. 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 …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Monday, July 26, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Municipal Civil Service Commission to be held Monday, July 26, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, July 25, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Municipal Civil Service Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Municipal Civil Service Commission Lunes, Julio 26, 2021 a 9:00 a.m. La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Domingo, Julio 25, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o un envíe correo en electrónico Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. enlace junta de la al • Una vez …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 28, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, June 28, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 28, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Peréz-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Peréz-Wiseley, Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair McKenzie Frazier Andy Mormon Kevin Mullen Commissioners Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Jennifer Stanko, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Omar Francia, HRIS Support 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 24, 2021. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the May 24, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Mormon’s motion, Commissioner Mullen’s second, on a vote of 5-0. 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. Discussion was held. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 28, 2021 b. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. Discussion was held. c. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times and locations. Discussion was held on future meeting dates, times and locations. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 10:42 a.m. without objection. 2
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION August 10, 2020 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: Sincerely, As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission sent a recommendation for council action dated November 8, 2019. We are not aware of any action that has been taken. Enclosed please find a copy of that letter and its attachments. Chair Pamela Lancaster Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioner Erika Kane Commissioner Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Pamela Lancaster MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191108-4B Date: November 8, 2019 Subject: Review and report of Municipal Civil Service Commission denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Motioned By: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Seconded By: Rebecca Eisenbrey, Commissioner Recommendation The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends Council direct the appropriate City official to review granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, gather data, and report the findings of the review back to the Commission. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission requests that the City Council direct the appropriate City official to: 1) Identify each appeal that the Commission granted from an employee who sought to overturn a discharge or denial of promotion; 2) For each such granted appeal, identify the effect of the appeal, including but not limited to the employee's position, rate of pay and any other relevant information regarding the employee before and after the appeal was granted; 3) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee is still employed with the City and if so, the employee's position; 4) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has applied for any promotions or transfers and, if so, the result of such application; 5) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has been disciplined or placed on a performance improvement plan, and, if so, the nature and outcome of such disciplinary action or performance improvement plan; and 6) Report the finding of such review back to the Commission Rationale: The MCS Commission is a five-member commission established by the City Charter that, among other things, hears appeals and makes final, binding decisions in the case of any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation. The first appeal hearing heard by this Commission was in September 2014 and it has been approximately five years since that date. 1of2 The Commission …
2021 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 11, 2021 Monday, June 28, 2021 Monday, January 25, 2021 Monday, July 12, 2021 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, July 26, 2021 Monday, February 22, 2021 Monday, August 9, 2021 Monday, March 8, 2021 Monday, August 23, 2021 Monday, March 22, 2021 Monday, September 13, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Monday, September 27, 2021 Monday, April 26, 2021 Monday, October 11, 2021 Monday, May 10, 2021 Monday, October 25, 2021 Monday, May 24, 2021 Monday, November 8, 2021 Monday, June 14, 2021 Monday, December 13, 2021 The 2021 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule was approved at the October 26, 2020 MCS Commission meeting.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 26, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, July 26, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 26, 2021 via videoconferencing. Vice-Chair Rogers called the Commission meeting to order at 9:08 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair McKenzie Frazier Andy Mormon Kevin Mullen Commissioners Absent: Teresa Peréz-Wiseley, Chair Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Jennifer Stanko, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Omar Francia, HRIS Support 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 28, 2021. a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the June 28, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Mullen’s motion, Commissioner Mormon’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Don Miller regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Water Utility. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Don Miller regarding their Disciplinary Probation 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 Don Miller regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Water Utility. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 26, 2021 Vice-Chair Rogers recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 3:05 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Don Miller regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Water Utility. Closed session ended and Vice-Chair Rogers called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 3:33 p.m. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Don Miller regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Water Utility. The motion to deny Don Miller’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Disciplinary Probation of Don Miller was approved on Vice-Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Frazier’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 3. 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. c. Discussion and possible action on future …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Municipal Civil Service Commission to be held Monday, June 28, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, June 27, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Municipal Civil Service Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Municipal Civil Service Commission Lunes, Junio 28, 2021 a 9:00 a.m. La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Domingo, Junio 27, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o un envíe correo en electrónico Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. enlace junta de la al • Una vez …
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 …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION August 10, 2020 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: Sincerely, As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission sent a recommendation for council action dated November 8, 2019. We are not aware of any action that has been taken. Enclosed please find a copy of that letter and its attachments. Chair Pamela Lancaster Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioner Erika Kane Commissioner Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Pamela Lancaster MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191108-4B Date: November 8, 2019 Subject: Review and report of Municipal Civil Service Commission denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Motioned By: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Seconded By: Rebecca Eisenbrey, Commissioner Recommendation The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends Council direct the appropriate City official to review granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, gather data, and report the findings of the review back to the Commission. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission requests that the City Council direct the appropriate City official to: 1) Identify each appeal that the Commission granted from an employee who sought to overturn a discharge or denial of promotion; 2) For each such granted appeal, identify the effect of the appeal, including but not limited to the employee's position, rate of pay and any other relevant information regarding the employee before and after the appeal was granted; 3) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee is still employed with the City and if so, the employee's position; 4) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has applied for any promotions or transfers and, if so, the result of such application; 5) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has been disciplined or placed on a performance improvement plan, and, if so, the nature and outcome of such disciplinary action or performance improvement plan; and 6) Report the finding of such review back to the Commission Rationale: The MCS Commission is a five-member commission established by the City Charter that, among other things, hears appeals and makes final, binding decisions in the case of any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation. The first appeal hearing heard by this Commission was in September 2014 and it has been approximately five years since that date. 1of2 The Commission …
2021 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 11, 2021 Monday, June 28, 2021 Monday, January 25, 2021 Monday, July 12, 2021 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, July 26, 2021 Monday, February 22, 2021 Monday, August 9, 2021 Monday, March 8, 2021 Monday, August 23, 2021 Monday, March 22, 2021 Monday, September 13, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Monday, September 27, 2021 Monday, April 26, 2021 Monday, October 11, 2021 Monday, May 10, 2021 Monday, October 25, 2021 Monday, May 24, 2021 Monday, November 8, 2021 Monday, June 14, 2021 Monday, December 13, 2021 The 2021 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule was approved at the October 26, 2020 MCS Commission meeting.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 28, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, June 28, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 28, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Peréz-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Peréz-Wiseley, Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair McKenzie Frazier Andy Mormon Kevin Mullen Commissioners Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Jennifer Stanko, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Omar Francia, HRIS Support 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 24, 2021. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the May 24, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Mormon’s motion, Commissioner Mullen’s second, on a vote of 5-0. 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. Discussion was held. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 28, 2021 b. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. Discussion was held. c. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times and locations. Discussion was held on future meeting dates, times and locations. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 10:42 a.m. without objection. 2
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Monday, May 24, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Municipal Civil Service Commission to be held Monday, May 24, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, May 23, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Municipal Civil Service Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Municipal Civil Service Commission Lunes, Mayo 24, 2021 a 9:00 a.m. La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Domingo, Mayo 23, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o un envíe correo en electrónico Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. enlace junta de la al • Una vez …
2021 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 11, 2021 Monday, June 28, 2021 Monday, January 25, 2021 Monday, July 12, 2021 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, July 26, 2021 Monday, February 22, 2021 Monday, August 9, 2021 Monday, March 8, 2021 Monday, August 23, 2021 Monday, March 22, 2021 Monday, September 13, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Monday, September 27, 2021 Monday, April 26, 2021 Monday, October 11, 2021 Monday, May 10, 2021 Monday, October 25, 2021 Monday, May 24, 2021 Monday, November 8, 2021 Monday, June 14, 2021 Monday, December 13, 2021 The 2021 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule was approved at the October 26, 2020 MCS Commission meeting.
