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Civil Service Commission establishes Fire Captain eligibility list, concurs with candidate removal and approves routine personnel business
Summary
The commission voted 2-0 to establish the Fire Captain eligibility list per ORC 124.45, concurred with the administration's acceptance of one Firefighter candidate's voluntary removal, approved payment of bills and payroll, and scheduled the next meeting for May 21, 2026; several personnel certifications, promotions, retirements and postings were recorded.
On May 12, 2026, the Lorain Civil Service Commission voted to establish the eligibility list for Fire Captain in the Lorain Fire Department under Ohio Revised Code 124.45. President Joseph Smith made the motion to establish the list and Vice‑President Victor Takacs seconded; the motion carried 2-0.
The commission also concurred with the administration's acceptance of one Firefighter candidate's voluntary removal from the current Firefighter eligibility list after a motion by Mr. Takacs and a second by Mr. Smith; that motion also carried 2-0. The record lists multiple personnel transactions requiring no action, including certifications/promotions (e.g., Bret Brown certified for promotional appointment to Fire Captain effective 05/16/2026; Todd Hite certified promotion to Police Sergeant 04/20/2026), new firefighter certifications (Jared Kitinoja and Alexander Oesch), reclassifications, and retirements (Brian Denman effective 05/29/2026; John Marrero effective 05/26/2026).
Staff reported recent job postings for Housing Inspector and Compliance Specialist (both posted 04/22/2026). On motions by Mr. Takacs, seconded by Mr. Smith, the commission approved payment of the bills and approved payrolls for the City of Lorain and the Lorain Board of Education provided they comply with standard Civil Service policy and procedures; both votes passed 2-0. The commission set its next regular meeting for May 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in Lorain Council Chambers and adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
No substantive policy changes or appointments were finalized at this meeting beyond establishing the Fire Captain eligibility list and recording personnel correspondence.
