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Ms. Lasher stated that the $16.25 amount is what Jason would earn as a temporary employee. <br />She reported that the starting salary for an IT Specialist would be $20.50. She added that Jason <br />is available and he would be looking forward to an opportunity such as this and that he is very <br />interested in career progression. She suggested we could look at him with future potential. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated he heard nothing but good things about Jason from other staff — <br />he feels he is a very promising young man. What concerns him is that we do this and we get him <br />back on a temporary basis — how does this damage him for the applicant pool. <br />Human Resources Manager Lasher replied that Jason would be eligible to apply for the internal <br />recruitment. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated with regard to Captain Katers, it sounds to him like a police <br />officer is working predominantly in the technical field. <br />Chief Way responded that about 50 percent of Katers' time is spent on the County program. The <br />majority of the rest of his time is spent on taking care of the PD updates, laptops, etc. <br />Councilmember McGlone asked if we are duplicating duties. <br />Chief Way stated that all police agencies are required to have an IT person in-house and most of <br />them are police officers. There are certain things Captain Katers has to do to maintain his State <br />connection. <br />Chairperson Tossey stated he is a government worker and an off -site IT person is not feasible — it <br />is not productive — we want efficiency. <br />Councilmember McGlone wanted it noted he is not advocating for sub -contracting. <br />Councilmember Backous arrived — approximately 5:55 p.m. <br />Councilmember McGlone asked how an IT Specialist and LOGIS backfill would work. <br />Ms. Lasher explained how it works with LOGIS — being project based or on a consistent <br />schedule for phone assistance, etc. <br />City Administrator Ulrich added that LOGIS really functions as our contractor. They are <br />independent of us but are there when we need them. <br />Finance Director Lund added that the City did have a contract for technical support with LOGIS <br />a few years ago. <br />Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Strommen to recommend the <br />City Council adopt the resolution to accept the resignation of IT Manager Dean Busch, hire <br />Jason Fredrickson back as a temporary employee at $16.25 per hour, authorize a recruitment for <br />an IT Specialist at Step 1 of the wage scale which is $20.50 per hour, backfill the immediate <br />Personnel Committee / September 11, 2012 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />