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CC Regular Session 7. 6. Meeting Date: 11/12/2013 By: Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Information Title: Report from the Personnel Committee - November 12, 2013 Purpose/Background: Ratify or revise the recommendations of the Personnel Committee with regard to the following cases: 1 Resolution to End a Patrol Officer's Probation 2. Resolution to Hire an Economic Development Manager 3. Resolution to Replace the Vacant Fire Marshal position The Personnel Committee met earlier this evening to consider the three cases listed above. The purpose of this report is as follows: Case 1 of 3: To remove Ms Shannon Schlender from probation and to retain her as a regular full-time Patrol Officer effective on November 27, 2013. Case 2 of 3: To hire Mr. Ted LaFrance as the City's new Economic Development Manager, effective November 18, 2013, at $35.17 per hour (step 1 of the revised 2013 wage scale) with a credit of 5 vacation days. Case 3 of 3: To consider options for addressing the vacant Fire Marshal position. Observations/Alternatives: Options: Case 1 of 3: Staff recommends ending Ms. Schlender's probation and retaining her as a regular full-time Patrol Officer. Staff does not recommend any other option. Case 2 of 3: Option #1: As recommended by staff, authorize hiring Mr. Ted LaFrance as the City's new Economic Development Manager, effective November 18, 2013, at $35.17 per hour (step 1 of the revised 2013 wage scale) with a credit of 5 vacation days. Pros: 1)Will allow for better development and implementation of the City's economic development, programs, and services for both commercial and industrial businesses, and 2) Will assist with bringing many of the City Council's strategic goals to fruition. Option #2: (Not recommended by staff) Not fill the position. Pros: Will result in savings of the fixed personnel costs associated with this position. Cons: 1) Will cause a reduction in services to current and future businesses, 2) Will overload existing staff and decrease service levels, 3) May continue to take valuable time away from administrative staff, reducing the likelihood of fully achieving the strategic goals as identified by the City Council.