Franklin County public meetings in 2021

Civil Service Commission

The Franklin County Civil Service Commission unanimously approved an update to its Civil Service Rules, which were reviewed by the Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney's Office. The Commission also certified eligibility lists for entry-level corrections, lateral corrections, commissary/visitation, and entry-level law enforcement, using a coin toss to break a tie on the law enforcement list. Plans for 2022 promotional testing were discussed, and the next meeting was set for January 11, 2022.

• Approved November 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Civil Service Rules update (unanimous)
• Certified eligibility lists for corrections, lateral corrections, commissary/visitation, and law enforcement
• Broke tie on law enforcement eligibility list via coin toss, placing A. Kouf ahead of M. Carneau
• Set next meeting for January 11, 2022 at 2:30 pm

Civil Service Commission

The Commission approved minutes from October 19 and November 4 meetings. It discussed draft rule language to define when a vacancy is considered filled, directing staff to enhance the definition and send it through legal and Sheriff review for possible adoption in December. Eligibility lists for entry-level and lateral corrections were certified. No formal votes were taken on the rule update or staffing discussion.

• Approved October 19, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2021 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified entry-level corrections eligibility list (15 names)
• Certified lateral corrections eligibility list (7 names)
• Directed staff to enhance vacancy definition and send through legal/Sheriff review for December adoption

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission reviewed Sheriff Raymond's request to receive new names for corrections openings and, after discussion, directed the Chief Examiner to continue following the current process per the Prosecuting Attorney's legal opinion. The Commission also directed the Chief Examiner to draft a definition of vacancy/opening for future rule revision consideration.

• Directed Chief Examiner to continue current eligibility list process per legal opinion
• Directed Chief Examiner to draft vacancy/opening definition for next meeting

Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board

This meeting of the Franklin County LEOFF I Disability Board has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any prior actions.

The Franklin County LEOFF I Disability Board approved the July 15, 2021 meeting minutes, reviewed the 2022 budget proposal with no questions, approved a late reimbursement request from a retiree, and approved all Q3 2021 reimbursements. The board also set its 2022 meeting schedule to quarterly meetings in January, April, July, and October, and reappointed Mike Harris as chair for 2022.

• Approved July 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved late reimbursement request from retiree (unanimous)
• Approved Q3 2021 reimbursements (unanimous)
• Set 2022 meeting schedule: quarterly, third Thursday, 2:30 pm
• Reappointed Mike Harris as 2022 chair (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Franklin County Civil Service Commission approved the September 16, 2021 meeting minutes and certified eligibility lists for entry-level deputies, lateral deputies, entry-level corrections, and lateral corrections. The commission also discussed staffing updates and reviewed key takeaways from the Civil Service Conference, including a four-month waiting period for corrections academies and a new virtual physical ability test. The next meeting was set for November 16, 2021.

• Approved September 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified eligibility lists for entry-level deputies, lateral deputies, entry-level corrections, and lateral corrections (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for November 16, 2021 at 2:30 pm

Civil Service Commission

The Franklin County Civil Service Commission unanimously denied C. Ramirez's appeal to be reinstated on the entry-level corrections eligibility list, based on information from the applicant and the Sheriff's Office. The Commission also certified eligibility lists for entry-level and lateral corrections, reviewed the preliminary 2022 Civil Service budget (unchanged from 2021), and set the next meeting for October 19, 2021.

• Approved August 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied C. Ramirez's appeal for reinstatement on entry-level corrections eligibility list (unanimous)
• Certified entry-level corrections eligibility list (11 candidates)
• Certified lateral corrections eligibility list (3 candidates)
• Set next meeting for October 19, 2021 at 2:30 pm

Civil Service Commission

The Franklin County Civil Service Commission approved the renewal of the Public Safety Testing contract, adding financial hardship waivers for candidates on lists with fewer than 10 certified names and for female and minority candidates. The Commission also certified eligibility lists for entry-level deputies, entry-level corrections, and lateral corrections, and set the next meeting for September 16, 2021.

• Approved July 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Provided consensus to send Public Safety Testing contract to Board of County Commissioners with financial hardship waiver criteria
• Certified eligibility lists for entry-level deputies, entry-level corrections, and lateral corrections
• Set next meeting for September 16, 2021 at 2:30 pm

Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board

There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Franklin County Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Disability Board approved the April 15, 2021 meeting minutes and approved all Q2 2021 reimbursements (April 1–June 30) for retirees and vendors, with no objections. The board also set the next regular meeting for October 21, 2021 at 2:30pm, continuing the in-person/telephonic format. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved April 15, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved Q2 2021 reimbursements (April 1–June 30) for retirees and vendors unanimously.
• Set next regular meeting for October 21, 2021 at 2:30pm.

Civil Service Commission

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Franklin County Civil Service Commission certified eligibility lists for entry-level deputies, entry-level corrections, lateral corrections, and sheriff's support specialist. The commission also approved the June 8, 2021 meeting minutes and set the next meeting for August 10, 2021. Staffing updates were discussed, including current and anticipated openings.

• Approved June 8, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Certified eligibility list for entry-level deputies.
• Certified eligibility list for entry-level corrections.
• Certified eligibility list for lateral corrections.
• Certified eligibility list for sheriff's support specialist.
• Set next regular meeting for August 10, 2021 at 2:30 pm.

Civil Service Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the minutes, so no decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The Franklin County Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the updated Civil Service rules, which take effect June 8, 2021. The Commission also certified eligibility lists for entry-level deputies and corrections, and set the next meeting for July 13, 2021. Staffing updates and rosters were discussed but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved May 11, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Civil Service rules (unanimous, effective June 8, 2021)
• Certified eligibility lists for entry-level deputies and corrections
• Set next meeting for July 13, 2021 at 2:30 pm

Civil Service Commission

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents should review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Franklin County Civil Service Commission voted unanimously to approve the April 13, 2021 meeting minutes. They reviewed a draft update to civil service rules and gave consensus to finalize and send it for legal and sheriff review, aiming for adoption in June. The Commission did not reach consensus on the Sheriff's request to establish a lateral sheriff's support specialist list, citing concerns about objective criteria. Eligibility lists for deputies, corrections, and support specialists were reviewed and signed.

• Approved April 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to finalize draft civil service rules update and send for legal and sheriff review
• Denied request to establish lateral sheriff's support specialist list (no consensus)
• Certified and signed eligibility lists for deputies, corrections, and support specialists

Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board

The Franklin County LEOFF I Disability Board has no agenda available for its April 15, 2021 meeting. The agenda text indicates there is nothing to report and directs readers to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The Franklin County LEOFF I Disability Board approved the January 21, 2021 meeting minutes, adopted updated Disability Board rules, and approved all Q1 2021 reimbursements totaling $9,391.51. The board also set its next meeting for July 15, 2021 at 2:30pm, continuing the in-person/telephonic format. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved January 21, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updated Disability Board rules (unanimous)
• Approved Q1 2021 reimbursements totaling $9,391.51 (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for July 15, 2021 at 2:30pm

Civil Service Commission

This meeting has no agenda available. The commission is not deciding or discussing any items; the public is directed to review the minutes instead.

The Franklin County Civil Service Commission approved a rule exception allowing applicant E. Langlois to be placed on the lateral corrections eligibility list with 14 months of experience. The commission also approved the March 9 and March 26 meeting minutes, certified multiple eligibility lists, and set the next meeting for May 11, 2021.

• Approved March 9, 2021 and March 26, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved lateral entry exception for applicant E. Langlois (unanimous)
• Certified eligibility lists for entry-level deputies, corrections, lateral corrections, commissary/visitation, sheriff's support specialists, and corrections corporal/sergeant promotions
• Set next regular meeting for May 11, 2021 at 2:30 pm

Civil Service Commission

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Franklin County Civil Service Commission held a special meeting and unanimously approved the certification of the corrections eligibility list, which contains five candidates for four openings. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved corrections eligibility list (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or cancelled.

The Franklin County Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the February 9, 2021 meeting minutes and certified eligibility lists for entry-level deputies, entry-level corrections, lateral corrections, and corrections corporals and sergeants. The commission also discussed staffing updates and legislative matters, including SB 5134, which failed to advance out of committee, and HB 1329, which was reviewed for its minimal impact on meetings. The next meeting was set for April 13, 2021 at 2:30 pm.

• Approved the February 9, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved the presented eligibility lists for entry-level deputies, entry-level corrections, lateral corrections, and corrections corporals and sergeants unanimously.
• Set the next regularly scheduled meeting for April 13, 2021 at 2:30 pm, continuing the in-person/telephonic format.

Civil Service Commission

The Franklin County Civil Service Commission has no agenda available for its February 9, 2021 meeting. The agenda text indicates there is nothing scheduled for public discussion or decision, and directs readers to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The Franklin County Civil Service Commission unanimously denied C. Davis's appeal to be reinstated on the corrections eligibility list after an executive session. The Commission also approved the corrections promotional exam, certified multiple eligibility lists, and set the next meeting for March 9, 2021.

• Approved January 12, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved corrections promotional exam as presented (unanimous)
• Denied C. Davis's appeal for reinstatement on corrections eligibility list (unanimous)
• Approved eligibility lists for entry-level deputies, lateral deputies, entry-level corrections, and lateral corrections (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for March 9, 2021 at 2:30 pm

Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board

The Franklin County LEOFF I Disability Board met telephonically on January 21, 2021. They approved a reimbursement request from Retiree #2 with the condition that it be re-certified every 90 days with health care provider documentation. The board also approved expense reimbursement requests received outside the pre-approval timeframe, approved Q4 2020 reimbursements, and set the 2021 meeting schedule.

• Approved Retiree #2 reimbursement with 90-day recertification condition (unanimous)
• Approved expense reimbursement requests received outside pre-approval timeframe (unanimous)
• Approved Q4 2020 reimbursements totaling $15,970.38 (unanimous)
• Set 2021 meeting schedule: third Thursday of Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct at 2:30pm
• Named Mike Harris as Chairperson for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved October 15, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to draft rule changes allowing 90-day reimbursement submission and HR Director as approver

Civil Service Commission

This meeting of the Franklin County Civil Service Commission has no agenda available. The agenda text indicates there is nothing to report, and the public is directed to review the minutes instead.