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Council approves temporary intern to begin digitizing city records
Summary
Council approved hiring an intern at $15 per hour on a temporary internship basis to digitize and index property and municipal records; staff oversight and a plan to use volunteers were discussed.
The council authorized hiring a temporary intern to begin digitizing city files and property records, a staff-led project intended to create searchable digital documents and metadata for permitting, septic and property records.
Staff described a candidate who needs to complete an internship requirement for a four-year degree and who has a background in computer work. The position would be temporary (under six months) and paid $15 per hour; staff said the hire would not create ongoing benefit obligations if kept within a temporary, internship timeframe. The intern will be supervised by city staff (Carrie Frost and city administration) and may coordinate volunteers who can assist with scanning and indexing.
Staff said the work supports broader website updates and long-term goals to make property records searchable and reduce phone inquiries. Council approved the hire and directed staff to finalize scheduling and oversight; staff said they will work with the intern to determine hours required to complete the project in the summer window if possible and to integrate volunteer support where appropriate.
