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Chairperson Jeffrey stated if the precedent has been to send a letter in the past it needs to be dealt with that way. He is not in favor of bringing the individual in for a hearing to ask him to defend himself, saying that he will be off the EDA if they do not like what he says. Councilmember Dehen stated a board member can be dismissed for attendance reasons, and there is also the issue of bringing the City into disrepute. Chairperson Jeffrey's position seems to be that on the attendance issue since warnings have been given in the past they should continue to do that. His issue has been the connection between the stuff accumulating and the connection with the EDA. He understands that things happen where people cannot get to the meetings, and he is not going to condemn him for that. But on the other issue there should be a hearing if everyone thinks there is a connection between the two. Chairperson Jeffrey stated he thinks there is a connection and he is fine with bringing the individual in to talk to him. However, he would be very careful of how they proceed with that and how they allow for questioning, and that he be able to respond. This is not a courtroom and he does not want him put on trial. City Attorney Goodrich advised the hearing could include a statement of the allegations and the facts that may bring disrepute to the City. The City Council would have to act as a judge only so far as continued membership on the EDA. Consensus of the Committee was to direct staff to schedule a hearing as discussed above with the full Council and the individual present. Interim City Administrator Nelson stated with regard to the abatement issue, staff understands the importance of addressing this issue when the ordinance is in effect. With regard to the individual's role on the board, that is where the Committee's input is needed. City Attorney Goodrich advised a bigger picture would be to look at amending the ordinance in relation to at -will appointments. Chairperson Jeffrey directed staff to bring back a recommendation on how to proceed with this type of ordinance amendment. Case #2: Consider Ending the Probationary Period for Patrol Officer Human Resources Manager Reed Kone stated on May 24, 2006, Chris Curtis was hired as a patrol officer with the City. Mr. Curtis has successfully completed his one -year probationary period as a patrol officer and the Police Chief recommends retaining Mr. Curtis as a full -time regular patrol officer. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Dehen, to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution ending the probationary period for Mr. Curtis and granting status as a full -time regular patrol officer. Personnel Committee / July 24, 2007 Page 5 of 6