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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: DJG Reviewed By: Ron Olson Approved By: Item No.: 11 Date: March 14, 2022 Item Description: Approval to Hire Mechanic Presenter: DJ Goman Public Works Superintendent Agenda Section: Consent Agenda 1. Purpose. To gain approval of the appointment of Brody Pool to the Mechanic position. 2. Background. The Council approved the filling the position of the Mechanic position at the City Council meeting dated January 10, 2022. 3. Recruitment. The selection process for the position has been completed. The process involved reviewing five applications. Three interviews were conducted, interview panel consisted of DJ, Scott and Mike Woken 4. Recommended Candidate. The top candidate is Mr. Brody Pool. Brody joined the city as a Public Works Maintenance Worker in 2021and has proven himself to be a valuable member of the organization. Brody has prior experience as a Diesel mechanic. 5. Funding. There is adequate funding in the 2022 budget for this promotion. 6. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends the approval of promoting Brody Pool to the position of Mechanic. Brody will be placed at Grade 8 step 3 $ 29.93 of the Local 49 pay scale. Increases will follow the personnel policy / appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Future step increases will happen on the anniversary date of the promotion subject to achievement of the certification listed in the position description. 7. Vacant Position. This appointment will create a vacancy in the public works maintenance staff. Staff will initiate recruiting efforts to fill this position as soon as possible. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to approve appointing Brody Pool to the position of Mechanic at Grade 8 step 3 of the Local 49 pay scale.