HomeMy WebLinkAboutM072225 CSCRegular Meeting Minutes
Jefferson County Civil Service Commission
Tuesday July 22, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
Jefferson County Courthouse – Commissioners’ Chambers
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Hybrid meeting: Virtual and In-Person
Members
Dan Taylor Chair
Bob Gebo Member
Mark McCauley Member
Sarah Melancon Chief Examiner
Kristen Bennett Secretary
Call to Order: Chairman Taylor called the meeting to order called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
in the presence of Member Bob Gebo, Member Mark McCauley, Chief Examiner Sarah Melancon,
Sheriff Andy Pernsteiner, Secretary Kristen Bennett, and Lindsay Gonzalez.
Public Comment: No comments received.
Approval of Minutes: Member Gebo Motioned to approve the meeting Minutes from June 24, 2025,
as presented. Chairman Taylor seconded the Motion. The Motion carried.
New Business:
1. Welcome Member Mark McCauley
2. Appointment of Chairman for 2025: Member Gebo nominated Member Taylor for the position of
Chair. Member McCauley seconded the Motion. Chairman Taylor abstained from the vote.
Chairman Taylor was reappointed as Commission Chair.
3. Discussion regarding the revision of testing procedures for the Support Services Technician
position: Chief Examiner Melancon provided an update on the revision of the Support Services
testing process. Based on research findings, incorporating an oral board and a skills-based
assessment aligns with Civil Service Rules and is expected to help attract more qualified
candidates. Member McCauley moved to approve the proposed revisions to the previous testing
procedures. Member Gebo seconded the Motion. The Motion carried.
4. Discussion on the Proposed Addition of an Administrative Specialist Position: Sheriff Pernsteiner
presented a detailed briefing on the upcoming Administrative Specialist position to be established
within the Sheriff’s Department. Member Gebo moves to accept position. Member McCauley
seconds the Motion. Chair Taylor agrees and the Motion carried.
Old Business: None
Closing Remarks: No Closing remarks
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Notice of Adjournment: Chair Dan Taylor adjourned the regular meeting at 2:23 p.m. until regular
meeting scheduled August 26, 2025.
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Dan Taylor, Chair
Jefferson County
Civil Service Commission
ATTEST:
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Bob Gebo, Member
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Mark McCauley, Member