Minutes-141121
MINUTES
Call to Order
Attendance/Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Kumagai at 10:10 AM. Present at the meeting were Commissioners Ben Peterson and Gloria
Kumagai; Commander Jason Sturgis, Lieutenant Steve Johnson, and Administrative Assistant Amanda Johnson. Chair Roxanne Sienko was absent.
Approval of Minutes of September 19, 2014
Commissioner
Peterson moved to approve the September 19, 2014 minutes as presented; seconded by Commissioner Kumagai. The September 19, 2014 minutes were unanimously approved.
Approval of Police
Officer Eligibility Register
Commander Sturgis advised the police officer hiring process has been completed. Two written tests, a fitness test and two oral interviews were administered
to candidates, resulting in a final eligibility register of six candidates. Commander Sturgis advised administration is seeking approval to certify this eligibility register.
Commissioner
Kumagai stated she was pleased to see so many female candidates on the register. She inquired how many persons of color had applied for the position, and Commander Sturgis advised he
did not have that information.
Commissioner Peterson asked if the policies and procedures of the Golden Valley Civil Service Commission were followed during the promotional hiring process.
Commander Sturgis advised they were. Commissioner Peterson inquired whether police administration had any reservations in recommending the list for approval and Commander Sturgis stated
they did not.
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the Police Officer Eligibility Register; seconded by Commissioner Kumagai. The Police Officer Eligibility Register was unanimously
approved. Commissioner Kumagai signed the register in Chair Sienko’s absence.
Adjournment
Commissioner Peterson moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Commissioner Kumagai.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ben Peterson, Secretary