HomeMy WebLinkAbout#10 - Public Works Director HireSTAFF REPORT
DATE: April 2, 2019
CONSENT
TO: Mayor and Council
AGENDA ITEM: Approve Hiring of Public Works Director
SUBMITTED BY: Jake Foster, Assistant City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
At the February 12th special meeting, Council authorized staff to advertise for a public works
director. Five applicants were then interviewed from the candidate pool, and Mr. Marty Powers
was selected as the best candidate.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should the Council approve the hiring of Marty Powers as public works director at the terms described?
PROPOSAL:
Mr. Powers has over 11 years of experience working in a public works capacity within a municipality. He
has an additional 20 years of experience plowing, salting/sanding, relocating, and providing the installation,
repair, and maintenance of sewer and water systems as a private contractor. Based on his experience and
credentials, staff recommends hiring him at step eight of the pay range which is $4,020.80 bi-weekly
($104,540.80 annually). Furthermore, it is recommended that he start with a PTO bank of 40 hours. His
PTO will accrue at the starting point of 5 hours each pay period.
Mr. Powers’s employment will be contingent based upon passing pre-employment background checks and
drug screen. He has a tentative start-date of Friday, May 3 pending Council approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated annual fiscal impact is approximately $135,000 including salary, taxes, and benefits. Mr.
Powers’s time will be allocated as 55% to streets, 20% to parks, 10% to water, 10% to sewer, and 5% to
surface water.
Mr. Powers has a tentative start date of November 5, pending Council approval
OPTIONS:
1. Hire Mr. Powers at the terms described
2. Hire Mr. Powers under different terms
3. Hire another candidate
4. Hire no one
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the consent agenda:
“Move to approve the hiring of Marty Powers as public works director at the terms described.”
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