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CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 3A <br /> <br /> <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Karissa Bartholomew, Human Resources Manager <br /> <br />MEETING DATE: April 22, 2019 <br /> <br />TOPIC: Appointment of Accountant <br /> <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br /> <br /> <br />INTRODUCTION <br /> <br />The Council is being asked to approve the appointment of Tracy Thoma for the vacant Accountant <br />position in the Finance Department. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br /> <br />Previous Accountant Paula Schloer retired the beginning of April. At this time, staff has <br />completed an internal recruitment process, provided a conditional offer, and is recommending <br />the approval of Tracy Thoma for the Accountant position. <br /> <br />Thoma has worked with the City since 2012 as the Accounts Payable/ Payroll Technician, holds <br />a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and has a strong accounting background. Bringing with her <br />over 24 years of applicable experience. Prior to joining the City, Thoma worked as a Finance <br />Office Manager for 15 years; and previous to that, was an Accountant for two years. Thoma is <br />well versed in all major areas the position calls for and also helped fill in for the Accountant <br />position during vacations and an extended FMLA leave. Thoma has proven her ability to <br />perform in the position and comes highly recommended. <br /> <br />The hourly rate of pay would be $33.32, which is step 3 of the Accountant wage scale. The pay <br />scale has 6 steps. With the Council’s approval, Thoma would start in the position on Monday, <br />April 29, 2019. <br /> <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />Approve the appointment of Tracy Thoma for the Accountant position. <br />