07-14-2025 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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AGENDA ITEM Date: July 14, 2025 Title: Hire Temporary Accounting Technician Presenter: Maggie Jin, Finance Director Section: Consent Agenda Item: 7 Purpose: The purpose of this action item is to gain approval to hire a temporary Accounting Technician. 2. Background: The current Accounting Technician, Kellie Intlekofer, will be out on leave starting around mid - August for approximately three (3) months. This position is critical to the processing of utility bills, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other administrative finance duties. The position is especially critical during this busy time of the year with Finance Department focused on certification, unclaimed property reporting, budgeting and upcoming benefit enrollment and wellness fair planning. Staff is recommending hiring Alicia Johnson as the temporary Accounting Technician for the duration of Kellie's leave, not to exceed six month under PERA exclusion guidelines for temporary hire. Ms. Johnson is a former employee and had left the City on good terms in January 2025. She was in the position prior to Kellie's transition to the role, thus understands the tasks that will need to be completed and requires minimal onboarding time. As a temporary employee, Alicia will not be eligible for vacation leave and benefits, but will be eligible to earn sick and safe leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked. 3. Cost: The cost of the temporary employment is approximately $8,000 with employment taxes included and will be funded by the General Fund. 4. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends hiring Alicia Johnson as the temporary Accounting Technician at the pay rate of $31.09 per hour during Kellie Intlekofer's leave of absence until her return to work. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to hire Alicia Johnson as a temporary Accounting Technician at the rate of $31.09 per hour. 43