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MEDINA, WASHINGTON
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Hybrid In-Person/On-line
Thursday, July 20, 2023 – 10:30 AM
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Meeting called to order by Commission Vice Chair Lou Hillenbrand and roll call was
taken by Civil Service Secretary Dawn Nations
Commissioners Present: Lou Hillenbrand, Allison Frey, Steven Wells
Staff Present: Jeff Sass, Stephen R. Burns, Dawn Nations
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Police Chief Jeff Sass announced the department had a new officer start. Kelly Gregory
is a lateral transfer, experienced officer. Chief Sass gave a brief update on the hiring
process and background of the new officer. Commissioners asked questions and staff
responded.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Elections:
a) Vice Chair moves to Chair position
b) Election for Vice Chairperson
Civil Service Secretary Nations gave brief explanation on the elections process. Vice
Chair Lou Hillenbrand moved into the Chair position with the departure of the previous
Chair John Bell. Elections were held for Vice Chair position.
Action: Steven Wells was appointed to the Vice Chair position.
4.2 Approval of Civil Service Commission Annual Report for 2022
Recommendation: Approve.
Staff Contact: Dawn Nations, Civil Service Secretary
Civil Service Secretary Nations gave update on the annual report 2022.
Action: Motion to approve by Hillenbrand, second Frey. Approved by 3-0 vote.
4.3 Approval of Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes of May 30, 2023
Recommendation: Adopt Minutes.
Staff Contact: Dawn Nations, Civil Service Secretary
Action: Motion to adopt the minutes by Hillenbrand, Second Wells. Minutes adopted by
3-0 vote.
4.4 Approval of 1 year Extension of Police Sergeant Eligibility Register from August 3, 2022
Recommendation: Approve Extension to August 3, 2024
Staff Contact: Jeffrey Sass, Police Chief
Chief Sass gave a brief update on the reason to extend the Police Sergeant Eligibility
Register for an additional year to August 3, 2024. Commissioners asked questions and
staff responded. City Manager, Steve Burns and Chief Sass thanked the commissioners
for their service.
Action: Motion to approve by Hillenbrand, Second Frey. Police Sergeant Eligibility
Register extension to August 3, 2024, was approved by 3-0 vote.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:28 AM.
Minutes taken by:
Dawn Nations, Civil Service Secretary