7. Review resumes for Administrator's lob Position:
Citizens question why this is all happening. Mayor DeCausmaker asks Mercedes Garcia to answer. Mercedes Garcia says that he (Karl Drexel) is unprofessional and untruthful all the time. She states that he is lying and trying to 'cover his butt' in public documents. Mercedes Garcia says that parks are a waste of time, and money. She states that she feels that the Fire Department is more important than parks.
Julie Morgen wants to know the real reason the majority of the council wants to end Karl Drexel's contract. "He is doing the job that we are paying him to do," said Morgen. Kathye Banks said that she understood that he came to help bail the City out of trouble and then he was leaving. She said that he said that he is going to transition out. Kathye Banks states her concern is to have the town to be protected and have the new person trained. Karl Drexel says he is 76 and he intends to work for another three or four years. Sherry Glendenning asks if they know what the facts are and what is not.
Mercedes Garcia directs staff to contact the people that they've selected. There is an interview committee which includes Colleen Baker. Direction given to staff to set up interviews. Deadline is until position is filled.
STAFF COMMENTS: Celeste McFall notes that a Council Member recently posted an election statement on Facebook in which they stated that "nothing is being done." She feels that this is demoralizing to the staff. The Council Member states he will take the post down.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
Kathye Banks notes that Suse LaMarr came into City Hall and approached her and asked if the City could help with funeral costs. She understands that we cannot use public funds. She asks for private donations.
Mark Gepford says that the Masonic Lodge has an upcoming meeting and he will ask the Masons for funds for Mrs. LaMarr
Mayor DeCausmaker said that she attended the Fire Update at the Junior High School and it was fantastic.
Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Attest:
Celeste McFall, City Clerk
Approved:
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Mayor Michelle DeCausmaker