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Prepared By DJG Reviewed By: Approved By: AGENDA ITEM 1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is Amend the July 24,2023 council action for James Nelson to the position of Utility Worker. The amendment is needed for a error in the wage presented at the July 24th council meeting. The council action was written with a a 2024 start step and not a 2023 start step which it should have. 2. Background. On January 20th the Council accepted the resignation of Barry Rathbun from the position of public works maintenance worker, effective April 23rd, 2023. Staff met with the HR committee in April 5th and the council authorized a reorganization of the public works department at its April 24th council meeting authorizing a utility division within the public works department with 2 designated utility workers under the existing supervisor. Previously the work was done by the maintenance workers. This council action would appoint James Nelson to one of the open positions of utility worker positions. 3. Recruitment. An internal selection process was used to recruit for these positions. James is 1 of 2 employees that applied. The City PW Superintendent and Utility Supervisor interviewed the candidate and concluded that based on demonstrated abilities, and knowledge that James is an excellent fit for 1 of the positions. 4. Recommended Candidate. James has been with the city for 8 months. During his time with the city, he has worked as a maintenance worker James has proven to be a valuable member of the Public Works Department with responsibilities including: Water and Sewer operations including Water Plant testing and maintenance, on call rotations and emergency callouts. James has been able to master responsibilities and improve existing processes. Based on his qualifications and performance for the department, I would like to promote him to the position of Utility Worker. 5. Recommended Compensation. I recommend promoting James Nelson to the position of Utility Worker. Based on his experience and qualifications I recommend that he be placed at the 2023 Grade 8 Start Step ($30.24) of the Local 49 pay scale with a date of July 25th for calculating step increases. With achievement of his Water and Sewer certification, and continued excellent performance department leadership will recommend a step increase at that time. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to approve the hiring of James Nelson as Utility Worker at the 2023 Grade 8 Start Step of the Local 49 wage scale of $ 30.24 and to approve a hiring process to fill the open Public Works Maintenance Worker position and to initiate a hiring process. Item No.: 10 Date: August 14, 2023 Item Description: Amend Wage scale for James Nelson – Utility Worker Presenter: D.J. Goman Public Works Superintendent Agenda Section: Consent Agenda