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-24- applications were received and five applicants were interviewed on May 15, 2002 by a panel consisting of the Community Development Director, Principal Planner, and the Assistant City Administrator. One phone interview was conducted with a candidate that currently resides in and works for the City of Ventura, California. A follow-up video teleconference interview was conducted with the California candidate, Christopher Anderson. Based on the panel's recommendation, staff is recommending hiring Christopher Anderson for the position of full- time Community Development Assistant at a starting wage of $17.27/hour plus benefits and will accrue two weeks of vacation per year. Mr. Anderson's hiring would be contingent on successful completion of background checks and he must pass an employment physical and drug/alcohol screen. If approved, Cln:istopher Anderson's start date would be July 1, 2002. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to recommend that the City Council hire Christopher Anderson for the position of full-time Community Development Assistant at a starting wage of $17.27/hour plus benefits and two weeks vacation, contingent on successful completion of background checks, employment physical, and drug/alcohol screen. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, Anderson, Hendriksen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #2: Receive Information about Resignation of Full-Time Human Resources Manager and Authorize Recruitment Process to Hire Full-Time Human Resources Manager Assistant City Administrator Nelson reviewed that on June 10, 2002, Rhonda Heryla submitted her resignation with an effective date of June 30, 2002. As a result of Ms. Heryla's resignation, the position of Human Resources Manager will be vacant. Staffis seeking authorization to begin the process to recruit and hire for this full-time position. Rhonda Heryla thanked the City Council for the opportunity to work with the City of Ramsey. She stated her son has remaining health issues so she has decided to resign her position. Councilmember Zimmennan thanked Ms. Heryla for her services to the City of Ramsey, saying she was one of the best employees the City has ever had. Mayor Gamec concurred and stated he enjoyed working with Ms. Heryla and hopes she will come back in the future and apply for a position. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting Rhonda Heryla's resignation, with regret, from the position of Human Resources Manager effective June 30, 2002, and authorize staff to begin the process to fill the Human Resources Manager position. Personnel Committee/June 11, 2002 Page 2 of 4 I i I I I I I I I I I I I