2017-08-23 CC Minutes - (Approved)

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes August 23,2017 Mayor Paar stated that Chief Lundstrom is concerned about morale; however there is a great deal of pride in the members and you can tell that by the clean equipment, buildings, etc. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Koski to Approve the Centennial Fire District 2018 Budget as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Hiring of Cleaning Services for City Hall & P.W. @ $12.00/hr Not to Exceed 10 hrs./Two Weeks Mayor Paar stated that Mr. Solheid resigned his position to take care of his ailing wife. City Attorney Glaser stated that this position at this rate would be cost neutral and would no affect the budget. Motion made by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Montain to Authorize Filling a Janitorial Position for $12/hr Not to Exceed 10 hrs./two Weeks. Additional discussion ensued regarding the potential for a candidate if they desired to not only fill the position of Janitor but Part-Time, Temporary Office Assistant, concern for taking away from duties of each position, potential for an individual to apply for both positions and the need for keeping duties and responsibilities separated and the Janitorial position being on a regular basis where the Part-Time Office Assistant is a temporary position. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. City Administration Hiring Process Mayor Paar stated that Administrator Ericson retired from his position of City Administrator affective August 18, 2017 and Council would be discussing additional items associated with that separation at the Closed Executive Session. City Attorney Glaser stated that Staff is seeking Council direction regarding the hiring process, salary range, posting for the position, processes to allow for anonymity of those who are not selected for an interview, etc. He also stated that the Personnel Board could collect resumes, honor candidates desires to remain confidential, rate candidates and narrow the field assisting Council in their decision making process. Lengthy discussion took place regarding the hiring of an Interim City Administrator, candidates and compensation; hiring of a Temporary Office Assistant; setting the pay scale for the City Administrator position of $90,000 to $110,000 and later discussing processes for applicants rating and interview selection associated with the hiring for the City Administrator position. Motion by Mayor Paar, seconded by Council Member King to Table this Item to the September 13, 2017 Meeting. All in favor. Motion carried. 6. Part-Time Office Assistance Page 5 of 7