Item 3.10 Hiring Seasonal Utility Maintenance position
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Utilities Utility Manager Neidermeier February 8, 2021
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.10
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
X Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending that the City Council approve the hiring for the Utility Seasonal Maintenance
position.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The 2021 Utility budget includes a six-month Seasonal Maintenance position. Sam Goodman was the top
candidate for the position including previous experience. With the strong job market and experience, City
staff recommends a wage of $17.00 per hour; in line with the Seasonal, Temporary and Part-Time
Employees Pay Plan and the budget. Seasonal positions are not eligible for PTO or benefits.
The required background, alcohol and drug-screening procedures have been completed.
Responsibilities of the position includes operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment
facilities, snow removal, collection and distribution maintenance, hydrant work, valve maintenance,
equipment operation, sampling with process and regulatory labs, lift station rounds and maintenance,
housekeeping, documentation, meter reads and repairs.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
None
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve hiring of Sam Goodman for the Utility Seasonal Maintenance position with pay at
$17.00 per hour.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 601 – Water Utility (25%)
Fund 602 – Sanitary Sewer Utility (75%)
Yes