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Council approves appointment, PGE contract and an interim manager extension
Summary
At its Sept. 18 meeting Fairview City Council appointed Ben Pointer to a parks committee term, authorized a $51,114.84 Portland General Electric contract for Well 10, and unanimously extended the interim city manager’s contract through Oct. 31.
Fairview City Council approved three measures on Sept. 18: an appointment to the parks committee, a contract authorization for work on the Well 10 site, and an extension of the interim city manager’s employment.
Appointment: Council considered two openings on the parks committee and staff presented a draft resolution appointing Ben Pointer to the longer term (term expiring 12/31/2025). Councilor Marker moved to appoint Pointer to a full term and another councilor seconded. The council voted "aye" and the appointment passed unanimously. Staff referenced the draft resolution as "49 20 24." The council did not record amended conditions in the transcript.
Contract authorization: John (city staff) presented Resolution 50-2024 authorizing the interim city manager to approve a Portland General Electric contract to relocate a utility pole and associated infrastructure at the Wellington/Well 10 site. The contract amount cited in the staff report was $51,114.84. Staff said the relocation is necessary to achieve adequate turning radius for large vehicles and to allow design progress to 100% and an RFP for construction. After brief technical questions about pole placement and engineering, council moved, seconded and approved the resolution unanimously.
Interim city manager extension: The mayor and interim city manager Pete described a mutual agreement to extend Pete’s contract from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31 while the city completes the city manager recruitment process. By adopting Resolution 51-2024, the council approved that extension; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
What happened next: After the votes the council continued with department reports and other business. The items approved are administrative actions that allow staff to proceed with project work and recruitment timelines described during the meeting.
Ending: The council approved all three items by unanimous voice vote and moved on to department reports and committee updates.
