Puyallup Civil Service Commission Meeting - August 17, 2026
Puyallup Civil Service Commission Meeting - August 17, 2026
The Civil Service Commission met on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM via Zoom and in person at City Hall. Commissioners discussed and approved routine items, a lateral entry police officer eligibility list with one candidate, and received reports from the chief and chief examiner. The meeting adjourned after setting the next meeting for September 21, 2026.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Agenda: The agenda was approved unanimously by a voice vote with no discussion.
- Approval of Minutes: The minutes from July 6, 2026, were approved unanimously by a voice vote. Commissioner Case was excused.
Discussion Items
- Lateral Entry Police Officer Eligibility List: The chief examiner presented a lateral eligibility list containing one applicant, Randall Levi Sween from Reading, California. The applicant had passed oral board testing and was placed on the list. The chief will use the rule of five to conduct a chief's interview before potentially moving the candidate to a background investigation. The commission approved the list unanimously.
- Chief's Report: Chair Smith noted that the POP Corners Club held a meeting at the new police station, praising the facility and community support.
- Chief Examiner's Report: The chief examiner reported that oral boards for police entry, advanced, and lateral positions had been held the previous week. Corrections oral boards were scheduled between now and the next meeting. Sergeant testing is planned for September, with an eligibility list to be presented then.
Key Outcomes
- Lateral Entry Police Officer Eligibility List Approved: Motion to approve the list of one candidate (Randall Levi Sween) passed by a unanimous voice vote.
- Next Meeting Scheduled: The next Civil Service Commission meeting will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM via Zoom. The October meeting is expected to remain on the third Tuesday of the month unless otherwise notified.
- Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous voice vote after no further business.
Meeting Transcript
Okay, let's get started. It's nine o'clock. Um I'm apologize for the interruption. I believe your microphone is off. Uh when uh it's red, it should be on. There we go. Thank you. It's nine o'clock. Uh I call the meeting to order. Uh we'll start with a roll call. Commissioner Garr. Present. Commissioner Case is excused for this meeting. Commissioner Kelly. Present. Vice Chair Spracklin. Present. Chair Smith. Present. Thank you. With four out of five, we have a quorum. Thank you. Approval of the agenda. The agenda was sent to us last week by email and it's in front of us now. I would entertain a motion to approve the agenda. Motion to approve. Second. All right. Any discussion on the agenda? Okay. I would uh uh all in favor of approving the agenda signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. The agenda has been approved. Consideration of the minutes. The minutes were sent to us last week by email, and of course we have them attached here to our materials this morning. Um I would entertain a motion to approve the minutes from July 6th. A motion to approve and a second. Second. All right. Any discussion on the minutes? Very detailed and very thorough. Good job. Thank you. All uh uh approved. I would add um all in favor of approving the minutes from July 6th, signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Aye.
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