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SPECIAL MEETING OF R~SEY CITY COUNCIL June 26, 1975 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cox. Those present were Mrs. Oliphant, Mr. Reimann, Mayor Cox, Mr. Mickelson, Mr. Gorham, Mr. Steffen and attorney, ~r. Goodrich. }.{rs. Guy ~Tas absent. Mr. Cox stated that the purpose Of this meeting was to discuss the City's staffing. Mr. Stcffen presented the personnel cOmmittee's report, dated June 26, 1975, regarding personnel recommendations. Mr. Reimann moved that the City accept James Thurston's resignation as Building Inspector/ Assessor, the said resignation to be effective June 27, 1975. Motion was seconded by Mr. Gorham. Mrs. Oliphant asked if Jim Thurston had had adequate time to get another position. Mr. Steffen said that M~, Thurston said he had sufficient time with the one-half month's severance pay. Mrs. Oliphant suggested that the City keep Mr. Thurston on for. one month while we advertise for a person to fill his position. She felt that the committee's recommendation of Mr.'Pittmann as temporary Building Inspector was poor because he was not certified by the State. Mr. Gorham stated Mr. Pittmann was certified as he was grandfathered in under State Law. Mrs. Oliphant indicated she didn't think this was sufficient and she further stated that she felt Mr. Thurston would lend some continuity to the City's Building Inspection Department. Mr. Gotham indicated that since he felt that Jim Thurston was asked to resign, he wouldn't put his heart into his job. Mrs. Oliphant responded by indicating that if he didn't have his heart into his job he would so advise the Council. She felt that the Council had'cut him off abruptly, that he was employed only 6 months and had a one-half month's severance. Mrs. Oliphant indicated that she felt it was the lesser of two evils to keep Mr. Thurston on, rather than hire Mr. Pittmann as temporary Building Inspector. Mr. Gorham stated that he felt that the City would be better off to hire Mr. Pittmann as temporary Building Inspector and accept Mr. Thurston's resignation as pres. ented' The question was called. Five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. The next topic for the meeting was the discussion of Mrs; Nelson and her position. Mrs. Oliphant stated, that Mrs. Nelson had not resigned. Mr. Steffen stated that Mrs. Nelson is a County employee and that the City had terminated her position. ~rs. Oliphant pointed out and referred to the personnel committee's June 6, 1975, staff memo. She indicated that the report stated that Mrs. Nelson would be converted to a City employee on July 1, 1975. Mrs. Oliphant felt that this was a major about face by the personnel committee. Mr. Reimann stated that this was a Council action and not a committee action abolishing Mrs. Nelson's position.MOTiON: Mr. Reimann moved that the City abolish the ~o's.ition held by Mrs. Nelson. Seconded by Mr. Mickelson. ~{r. Cox stated that Mrs. Oliphant stated herself that Mrs. Nelson had too much lei'sure time. ~{r. Cox and Mrs. Oliphant exchanged statements regarding personnel relationships and relationships between Council members. The question was called. Mayor Cox, ~r. Gorham, ~{r. Mickelson and Mr. Reimann voted aye; Mrs. Oliphant voted nay. ~otion carried. Mr. Reimann moved that the Administrative Consultant for the City be authorized and directed to advertise for a replacement for the Assessor/ Building Inspector immediately. Seconded by Mrs. Oliphant. Five ayes, no hayes. Motion carried.