7.0. SR 07-20-1998vity of
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MEMORANDUM
Item #7.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor & City Council
Pat Klaers, City Ad~i~trator
July 20, 1998 ] ~/
Personnel Issue
I have an administration secretarial position and issue to review with the
City Council under the Other Business agenda category. This issue is not in
any way related to the building secretary/receptionist position which the City
Council considered a few weeks ago. A recommendation on an alternative to
meet the building clerical needs will be presented to the City Council in the
near future.
The administrative secretary issue which I need to discuss with the City
Council is the resignation of Joni Pearson. Joni has accepted another
position. I have reviewed this resignation with a number of department
heads and we unanimously agreed that we should try to match the offer in
order to retain Joni's services. Joni is an exceptional employee, has versatile
skills, and it seems appropriate to try to retain her if financially reasonable.
Additionally, ff Joni did leave, a logical replacement for her would be Tina
Allard, the front desk secretary/receptionist, and this would require a pay
grade change (to the secretary level) and I would also be recommending a pay
adjustment. In this regard, we could either essentially match Joni's offer or
pay the same amount in elevating Tina to Joni's position. The increase is
about $1.20 per hour and it is recommended that we adjust Joni's wage to
$12.00 per hour and retain her services as the administrative secretary.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adjust the pay of Administrative
Secretary Joni Pearson to $12.00 per hour effective immediately.
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