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COUNCIL MINUTES May 22, 2017 DRAFT 4 136 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve Resolution No. 17-44 as presented. Council Member 137 Manthey seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 138 139 3B) Consider Appointment of Joseph Widing to the position of Community Development 140 Intern Position – Human Resources Manager Henning reviewed the written report recommending 141 the appointment of Mr. Widing for a six month period. 142 143 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve the appointment of Joseph Widing as recommended. 144 Council Member Manthey seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 145 146 3C) Consider Appointment of Benefits Broker – Human Resources Manager Henning explained 147 the staff’s recommendation, based on the results of a request for proposal, to enter a contract with 148 National Finance Partners to provide the city’s benefit broker services. Staff has determined that the 149 National Finance Partners’ proposal would provide the best value and service level for the city, 150 especially considering the inclusion of free wellness program assistance and GASB review. 151 152 Mayor Reinert remarked that it is usual for the city to seek proposals for services occasionally as it 153 often results in a better value or a confirmation that the city is getting the best deal; this is a change 154 after twenty years with another broker. 155 156 Council Member Kusterman noted that he doesn’t consider this type of service a commodity so he’d 157 like some assurance that the change will not result in a loss of quality. Ms. Henning indicated that 158 she had spoken with two other cities who utilize National Finance Partners and received good 159 reviews. Council Member Kusterman asked that the information be forwarded. 160 161 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve the staff recommendation to appoint National Finance 162 Partners as the city’s benefit broker. Council Member Manthey seconded the motion. Motion 163 carried on a voice vote. 164 165 3D) Consider Resolution No. 17-48, To Censure Councilmember Maher – Mayor Reinert 166 recalled a situation of a member of the council being on social media and leaving comments that were 167 out of bounds. Based on comments received and the responsibility of the council, feels compelled to 168 respond and feels the appropriate action is to censure. A censure is an expressed severe disapproval 169 in a formal statement. The action of a censure will also allow other council members to go on record 170 on the matter. 171 172 Council Member Maher said she is supportive of the council taking this action. It allows the matter 173 to be put to rest. The council discussed the matter at length at the work session previous to the 174 council meeting and she feels this action is fair and just. 175 176 Mayor Reinert noted that Council Member Maher has shown that she is sorry for the comments 177 through apology and through the media and is accepting of this action as a fair response. 178 179