3.13 Utility Foreperson Hiring Approval
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Utilities Utility Manager Neidermeier January 10, 2022
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent Human Resource/Assistant
Administrator Hille;
Administrator/Finance Director
Flaherty
3.13
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 recommends City Council approve Utility Staffing advancement of internal candidate Nick Beste
to Utility Foreperson.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
A Utility Foreperson position was advertised November 30th – December 14th to formally accept qualified
applicants for an added leadership role and focus of the West WWTF, detailed within the Otsego Water
and Wastewater Utility Staffing Projection technical memorandum: June 2, 2021 by AE2S. Timing is
appropriate as West WWTF design is being completed for WL 1 - liquid capacity expansion and process
modifications to membrane filtration. This role provides added project oversight of operations and
maintenance of the respective system along with initiating a key prerequisite to Class A Wastewater
Operator licensure. Four applicants were interviewed providing recommendation of internal candidate
Nick Beste. The position is recommended effective January 11th pay grade 9 step 4, corresponding to the
adopted position description and compensation plan.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Utility Foreperson job description
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve staffing advancement of Nick Beste to Utility Foreperson.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 601 – Water Utility (25%)
Fund 602 – Sanitary Sewer Utility (75%)
Yes