Civil Service Commission Minutes - 11/18/2005MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
NOVEMBER 18, 2005
Present:
Bob Monaghan, Chairman §
Dr. Floyd Thornton § Commission Members
Dr. Ernest Dover §
Matt Benoit, ACM/ §
Interim Civil Service Director §
David Winney, Human Resources Director §
Dennis Bachman, Chief of Police § City Staff
Kinley Hegglund, Senior Assistant City Attorney §
Linda Merrill, Recording Secretary §
Robert Morgan, Times Record News § Members of the Public
1. Call to Order
Chairman Monaghan called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes (October 14, 2005)
Commissioner Thornton moved, seconded by Commissioner Dover, that the minutes of
the meeting of October 14, 2005 be approved. The motion carried.
3. Consider Action on Letter of Resignation from Matt Benoit, Interim
Director of Civil Service.
Chairman Monaghan made reference to Matt Benoit's letter of resignation as Interim
Director of Civil Service. Commission Dover moved, seconded by Commissioner Thornton, that
said resignation should be accepted. The motion carried. Chairman Monaghan expressed the
Commission's appreciation for the services provided by Mr. Benoit in this interim period.
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4. Deliberation Of The Appointment Of Civil Service Director, As
Authorized By Section 551.074 Of The Texas Government Code
5. Consider Appointment of Director of Civil Service
Chairman Monaghan remarked that Mr. Benoit recommended the Commission consider
David Winney, the City's Director of Human Resources, as the permanent Director of Civil
Service. Commissioner Thornton stated that he had met with Mr. Winney and was definitely in
favor of his service as the Director. Chairman Monaghan expressed that he, too, had met with
Mr. Winney on an individual basis, and moved that the Commission accept Mr. Benoit's
recommendation. Commissioner Thornton seconded the motion, which carried. Commissioner
Dover stated that while he had not had the opportunity to meet privately with Mr. Winney, he
had the utmost confidence in him, based upon Mr. Benoit's recommendation.
Mr. Winney provided copies of his resume to the Commission members.
6. Update on Police Department (Chief Bachman)
Chief Bachman noted the department is short six officers, and another officer is due to
retire at the end of the month. He has discussed with Mr. Winney the possibility of recruiting at
various colleges in May 2006. The semester would be at an end; the students could complete
their tests and apply with the Department. He anticipates one to two more officers retiring or
leaving the force by that time, so there will probably be 10 -12 in the next class.
Chairman Monaghan asked if the department was happy with the changes in the training
program. Chief Bachman expressed his overall satisfaction.
7. Adjourn
Chairman Monaghan declared the meeting adjourned at 3:36 p.m.