4.4a SR 11-06-2023�,
Elk s �-
River
Request for Action
To Item Number
Ma Tor and CinT Council 4.4 a
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent A enda NovembeY 6, 2023 LauYen Wi eY, Human ResouYces Mana eY
Item Description Reviewed by
Hire Street Maintenance Operator Tim Sevcik, Street and Parks Superintendent
Chris Teff, Street Foreman
Reviewed by
Cal Pormer, Ci T Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, byT motion, the hiring of Samuel S�veat to the position of street maintenance operator effective
November 7, 2023.
Background/Discussion
We recentlyr had t�vo resignations in ouY street maintenance division. We went to market to fill these positions and
Yeceived 21 applicarions. We interviewed 17 candidates the first time and invited four back for second interviews.
Following backgYound and refeYence checks, we Yecommend Samuel Sweat for one of these positions.
Mr. Sweat worked as a team associate at Fleet FaYm for t�vo years until he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He served
four yTears active dutyT as a combat engineer and is now a reservist. iVir. Sweat has been working for us as a seasonal
laborer for the past fe`v `veeks.
1VLr. Sweat will start at Step A of the IUOE Local 491aboY contract. All pay and benefits will be consistent with cityr
policyT and union contract.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position.
Mission/Policy/Goal
The Elk River l��ission
Attachments
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The Elk River Vision
A 2a�elcolning co�nlnunity 2a�ith T evolutiona� y and spizzted T esou� cefulness, exceptional
se�vice, and coln�nunity engagelnent that encou�ages and ins�iz•es pTo�pe�zty.
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Update�l• January 2023