Council Approves Interim Administration Plan; MGT Employee Leasing Agreement Draws Questions

The committee considered staffing steps Sept. 17 to cover the city administrator role after the incumbent submitted resignation intentions. The council approved appointing Assistant City Administrator Nicole Gleason as acting city administrator for Oct. 1 to Nov. 3 and discussed a proposed six‑month employee‑leasing agreement with MGT Impact Solutions LLC to bring Tim Gleeson on as interim city administrator through May 3, 2026, subject to an option to renew. Why it matters: Leadership continuity at city hall affects ongoing projects and staff oversight. Council members asked procedural questions about the timeline, the interim’s ability to apply for the permanent job, and opportunities for aldermen to meet the interim administrator. The resolution appointing Nicole Gleason as acting city administrator was introduced and met with council expressions of thanks for her willingness to serve. Council then debated the MGT leasing agreement; Alderman Kelly asked for opportunities to meet the prospective interim administrator and for clarification about whether the interim could apply for the permanent job. City staff confirmed meetings would be scheduled and that the agreement does not prevent the interim from applying for the permanent position. Council placed the employee-leasing agreement on the discussion agenda for additional opportunity to meet the candidate and requested staff schedule a meeting with Tim Gleeson next week. No final hiring decision was taken at the Sept. 17 committee meeting.