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3) Authorization to Make the Fire Secretary Position Full-Time Councilmember Cook explained the 2006 budget included the Fire Secretary as a full-time position. The Fire Chief has requested that the Fire Secretary position change to full-time beginning December 14, 2005. He explained the part-time Fire Secretary position was included in the 2005 budget for the full year, but the position did not actually begin until late within the year. Due to this there is additional funding in the budget to fund the Fire Secretary as a full- time position on the requested date. It is the recommendation of staff and the Personnel Committee to make the Fire Secretary position full-time as of December 14, 2005. 4) Authorization to Hire an Investigative Sergeant Councilmember Cook stated Jeffrey Katers was hired earlier this year as an Investigator. It is the recommendation of staff and the Personnel Committee that Mr. Katers be hired as the Investigative Sergeant effective January 1, 2006 at a starting wage of $30.17 per hour. Mr. Kater's probationary period will be six months and all other personnel policies will apply normally. 5) Discussion Regarding the Official Map Board of Appeals Councilmember Cook stated the proper staff was not present to discuss this case. The recommendation of the Personnel Committee was to table this case to the next available meeting. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to ratify the recommendation of the Personnel Committee in Case Nos. 1 through 5 and to adopt Resolution //05-12-434 ending the probationary period for Ms. Hoeffner and granting status as a full-time regular Accountant I; to adopt Resolution #05-12-435 ending the probationary period for Ms. McNallan and granting status as a regular Part-Time Fire Secretary; to adopt Resolution #05-12- 436 to grant authorization to change the Fire Secretary position to full-time effective December 14, 2005, pending inclusion in - and approval of- the 2006 budget; to adopt Resolution #05-12- 437 to grant authorization to hire Jeffrey Katers as the Investigative Sergeant effective January 1, 2006 at a starting wage of $30.17 per hour. Mr. Katers' probationary period will be six months and all other personnel policies will apply normally; and to table the discussion regarding the Official Map Board of Appeals. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Elvig, Jeffrey, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Olson. 6) Consideration of Resolution Reappointing Board and Commission Members Councilmember Cook stated during the December 5, 2005 work session, the Council asked that the Personnel Committee follow the current policy for incumbent Board and Commission members and make their suggestion for changes of the policy after the current appointment or reappointment process. The Personnel Committee looked at the rotation of the individuals leaving commissions and is recommending a more balanced staggering. The dates of the City Council / December 13, 2005 Page 32 of 37