Ted Herncane

The meeting agenda included the appointment of a new member, Kordell Ford, and the election of officers for the 2026 term. Unfinished business primarily involved certifying various eligibility lists (Health Language Services Coordinator, Public Health Nursing Director) and updating several position statuses (Outreach Services Coordinator, WWTP Safety Officer, Street Maintenance Technician, Code Enforcement Officer). New business focused on approving job descriptions for several Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) roles, updating the WWTP Operations Superintendent bid process, and approving examination postings and job descriptions for Fire Department and Street Maintenance Technician positions. Under Good & Welfare, the commission planned to review and adopt Rules and Regulations and address a letter from the Mayor concerning Elaine Campbell.

Key discussions during the meeting included updates on several personnel matters: the WWTP HVAC Technician position, the Language Services Coordinator position, and the certification of eligibility lists for the Outreach Services Coordinator position and the WWTP Safety Officer position. In new business, the Commission reviewed and approved the job description for the Public Health Nursing Director position for the Health Department and subsequently approved posting this position. Information was provided regarding the 2026 meeting schedule and the Classification Plan. The Commission entered executive session to discuss employment matters, after which a resolution was passed appointing Tom Burgasser to the position of Civil Service Administrator, citing his extensive experience during a vacancy.

The commission discussed and approved the re-posting for a Building Department Admin. Assistant (Part-time) position. They updated the Traffic Engineering Department's Electrician III position and certified job descriptions for various positions at the WWTP, including Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Operations Superintendent, and Network Administrator. The job description for Administrative Assistant update was tabled for clarification. The commission entered and exited an executive session.

The meeting addressed several key areas, including updates on various positions such as the WWTP Safety Officer, Police Officer, WWTP HVAC Technician, Firefighter-EMT, Health Department Registrar of Vital Statistics, Building Department Administrative Assistant-Permit Assistant, Health Department Language Services Coordinator, and Code Enforcement Officer. The commission also reviewed the Health Department Outreach Services Coordinator position, discussing the clarity of its job description. Additionally, there were updates on the Interim Administrator's meeting with Canton Civil Service and discussions regarding the Classification Plan. The meeting location and date for the next regular Civil Service meeting were changed. The commission entered an executive session to discuss employment, compensation, or appointment of a public official or employee, and upon returning, decided to submit legislation to change the Civil Service Administrator job classification from part-time to full-time.

The meeting involved discussions and actions related to staffing and employment matters. The commission addressed the need to repost the WWTP HVAC Technician position and the Health Department Language Services Coordinator position due to previous issues with filling these roles. Additionally, the commission certified the eligibility lists for both Police Officer and Code Enforcement Officer examinations. The commission entered into an executive session to discuss employment, compensation, or appointment of a public official or employee.