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City of Delaware Civil Service Commission Meeting - October 7, 2026

Meeting Portal — Wednesday, October 7, 2026
BodyDelaware, Ohio
SessionMeeting Portal
DateWednesday, October 7, 2026
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Speaker 1

0:01

Sorry?

Speaker 2

0:01

Already added

Unassigned speaker

0:02

your five.

Speaker 3

0:04

This the uh October 7, 2026 Civil Service Commission meeting to order.

0:09

And I would ask Ms.

0:10

Gebert to please call the roll.

Unassigned speaker

0:12

Ms.

Speaker 2

0:13

Hullingshead Mansell?

Unassigned speaker

0:15

Here.

Speaker 2

0:16

Vice Chair Hurley.

Speaker 1

0:17

Here.

Speaker 2

0:18

Chair Santos.

0:19

Here.

0:20

Would you please stand for

Speaker 3

0:21

the Pledge of Allegiance?

Unassigned speaker

0:25

I

Speaker 4

0:26

pledge

Speaker 3

0:26

allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

0:33

One nation under God.

0:35

Indivisible with liberty and justice for

Unassigned speaker

0:38

all.

Speaker 3

0:40

Thank you.

Unassigned speaker

0:42

Ms.

Speaker 3

0:42

Keppert, would you please read item three into the uh motion summary?

Speaker 2

0:48

Approval of the motion summary.

0:50

Approval of the motion summary from the civil service meeting held on September 2nd, 2026 as recorded and transcribed.

Speaker 3

0:58

Thank you.

1:00

You should have received those minutes when you received your packet.

1:03

Are any questions or concerns from the commission?

1:09

Hearing none, I would ask for a motion to approve.

1:13

A motion to approve.

1:15

Thank you.

1:15

Is there a second?

Speaker 1

1:17

Second.

Speaker 3

1:17

Thank you.

1:19

Hearing new no further discussion, Ms.

1:21

Gabbard, would you please call the roll?

Speaker 2

1:23

Ms.

1:23

Hullings Mansell.

Unassigned speaker

1:25

Yes.

Speaker 2

1:26

Vice Chair Hurley.

Speaker 1

1:28

Yes.

Speaker 2

1:28

Chair Santos.

Speaker 3

1:30

Yes.

Unassigned speaker

1:31

Ms.

Speaker 3

1:31

Gabbard, have we had any uh emails, letters, or petitions?

1:36

We have not.

1:37

Thank you.

1:39

Uh hearing none, would you please read 5a into the summary?

Speaker 2

1:45

Discussion and recommendation.

1:47

A October 2026, police officer certified list.

1:52

Thank you.

1:53

Chief Moore.

Speaker 5

1:55

Madam Chair and Commission, uh, what you have in front of you is a police officer certified list.

2:01

We are adding four candidates to the list.

2:04

Um one is being removed, uh they withdrew and uh took employment elsewhere.

2:09

Another has rolled off without being hired, and then finally, uh there's a memo uh attached with my recommendation to remove another candidate who has been interviewed but will not be hired.

2:20

Uh and then I would also just make the note there are three people that are currently uh on this list that at the next meeting you will get they have been offered conditional employment.

2:31

So um there are three people on the list that have reached that point.

2:34

Um we are looking to fill academy spots in December.

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Summary of Proceedings

City of Delaware Civil Service Commission Meeting - October 7, 2026

The Civil Service Commission of the City of Delaware, Ohio, met on October 7, 2026, at 3:30 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. Chair Santos presided, with Vice Chair Hurley and Commissioner Hullingshead Mansell present. The meeting lasted 7 minutes, ending at 3:37 PM. All votes were unanimous.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Motion Summary: The motion summary from the September 2, 2026 Civil Service Commission meeting was approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No emails, letters, petitions, or public comments were received or presented.

Discussion Items

October 2026 Police Officer Certified List Police Chief Moore presented the list. Four candidates were added to the list, while three were removed: one withdrew and took employment elsewhere, one rolled off without being hired, and one was removed based on Chief Moore's recommendation after being interviewed and determined not to be hired. Three individuals on the list have received conditional employment offers, and the department aims to fill academy spots in December 2026. The motion to approve the list passed unanimously.

Fire Lieutenant Promotional List 2026 Assistant Chief presented the promotional list for fire lieutenant. Five candidates participated in a process that included a written exam, an oral interview with department officers, and an assessment center administered by the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association on September 19, 2026. The list supports the filling of three lieutenant positions anticipated for the opening of Station 305, projected to open in early summer 2027. The candidates will be promoted and trained before the station opens. The motion to approve the list passed unanimously.

Staff Comments

  • Chief Moore updated that the commission had previously approved a process for promotions to captain and sergeant. The application period has been opened and closed, with several candidates forthcoming. The process is underway in anticipation of Captain Rob Pinrod retiring in January 2027. The goal is to have the promotional lists ready for the February 2027 commission meeting.

Key Outcomes

  • Motion to approve October 2026 Police Officer Certified List: Passed (3-0).
  • Motion to approve Fire Lieutenant Promotional List 2026: Passed (3-0).
  • Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 3:37 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Sorry? Already added your five. This the uh October 7, 2026 Civil Service Commission meeting to order. And I would ask Ms. Gebert to please call the roll. Ms. Hullingshead Mansell? Here. Vice Chair Hurley. Here. Chair Santos. Here. Would you please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God. Indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Ms. Keppert, would you please read item three into the uh motion summary? Approval of the motion summary. Approval of the motion summary from the civil service meeting held on September 2nd, 2026 as recorded and transcribed. Thank you. You should have received those minutes when you received your packet. Are any questions or concerns from the commission? Hearing none, I would ask for a motion to approve. A motion to approve. Thank you. Is there a second? Second. Thank you. Hearing new no further discussion, Ms. Gabbard, would you please call the roll? Ms. Hullings Mansell. Yes. Vice Chair Hurley. Yes. Chair Santos. Yes. Ms. Gabbard, have we had any uh emails, letters, or petitions? We have not. Thank you. Uh hearing none, would you please read 5a into the summary? Discussion and recommendation.

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