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July 13,2001 Emergency Council Meeting Minutes clarified Ms. Bender's comment by stating part time office help. Ms. Bender stated that Staff does need additional office support. If we could increase the current % time position to full time and apply overtime hours from Committees same would assist Staff in day-to-day operations. Council Member Nelson stated that Council just authorized same Consensus was that no voting had been completed on this issue. Ms. Bender stated that Council had consensus on this issue and all members agreed to same. Ms. Bender stated that she had some concerns with Mr. Palzer understanding the Administrative responsibilities; however, she had nothing but good to say about Mr. Palzer, I am aware of his supervisory skills. Council Member Broussard Vickers questioned whether a co-interim work or does Council need to divide stating that Ms. Bender manage the Administrative functions and Mr. Palzer manage Public WorksIBuilding Inspections functions. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that Mr. Palzer is currently supervising Public WorksIBuilding Inspections. Council Member Nelson stated that Mr. PaIzer had difficulty authorizing a vacation for Mr. Tedd Peterson. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that Mr. PaIzer probably had difficulty because Mr. March would not let him do same. Council Member Nelson stated that Council would need to reiterate to him that he would have the authority contingent upon Mr. March's termination date. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that then it would go to Ms. Bender to authorize the office, even though in the past it has been practice to grant same on short notice, a request can be denied. Council Member Travis stated that it may be harsh to mandate same, it may be more to just request to hold off scheduling vacation. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated it is one thing if it is already scheduled and on the books. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that she very much agrees with the Attorney and does not want to be involved with the day- to- day operation. She has not been, she does not want to be, she does not desire daily contact, she does not desire Staff to have daily contact and same is not a Council function to her. Mayor Swedberg questioned whether Staff desired a check in from Council every day and offered to comply with whatever Staff desired of their assistance. Ms. Bender stated that Staff would probably prefer that if needed, Staff contact Council Members. Mayor Swedberg stated that same was fine. Council Member Travis stated that it was a good idea that during the interim of the interim to have Ms. Bender and Mr. Palzer. Ms. Bender the administrative and Mr. Palzer business as usual, does Ms. Bender consult with Mr. Palzer. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that she thinks they consult with each other when they feel like they need to, I think they need to coordinate with one another with staffing issues if there are any, vacation issues so that they are in contact on a regular basis and if this can be accomplished until the next Council meeting when Council can ascertain Mr. March's last day. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that if Mr. March is in the office she did not desire to have him working on day-to-day functions, she would rather have him working on larger projects, ie. outlining large projects that are coming due, outlining every piece of knowledge he has. He does not need to be answer any more day-to-day items. If he is actually going to be in the office, he does not need to take a vacation request any more; he needs to draft information that Council needs to know. Council Member Travis concurred. Mayor Swedberg questioned the signing of checks and stated that he would feel much more comfortable if another individual signing checks with him. Discussion ensued Page 11 of 15