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Loudon City narrows general manager search to three finalists, schedules Oct. 30 interviews
Summary
Loudon City council and utility board selected Gary Palmer, Andrew Cieslak and Kevin Goins as finalists for the general manager role and approved in-person interviews for Oct. 30, with Nov. 12 as a backup; the panels voted by voice to proceed and then adjourned.
Loudon City officials on a special call meeting on Oct. 1 approved three finalists for interviews in the city’s search for a new general manager. An unnamed meeting moderator read nominations and the joint body agreed to bring Gary Palmer, Andrew Cieslak and Kevin Goins in for in-person interviews.
The decision followed a round of nominations from both the city council and the utility board. “The first one is Gary Palmer, and the second one is Andrew Cieslak,” the meeting moderator said while spelling Cieslak’s name aloud for clarity. Council member Newman said several candidates were “highly qualified” and nominated Ryan Moore and Kevin Goins.
Why it matters: The council and utility board limited the special meeting to the general manager search to expedite candidate interviews and a hiring decision. Officials said applications were received in early August and that the process had already been shortened to move forward more quickly.
How the finalists were chosen: A tally of nominations produced three candidates with at least two recommendations. Gary Palmer drew five nominations; Andrew Cieslak and Kevin Goins each received two. The joint body moved to invite all three for interviews; the motion was seconded and advanced amid discussion about interview format.
Scheduling and format: Officials agreed to hold in-person interviews, proposing a morning block for interviews and a late-afternoon special call to decide. The panels targeted Oct. 30 for interviews (10 a.m.–1 p.m., per the discussion) with Nov. 12 as a backup if candidates cannot attend. Members noted travel constraints for some candidates who live in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee and discussed advertising the schedule once dates are confirmed.
Vote and next steps: The interview plan and schedule were approved by voice vote with no opposition recorded on the transcript. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and carried.
What’s next: The city and utility board will notify candidates and proceed with the in-person interviews on the agreed date; a follow-up special call will be used to deliberate and possibly select a finalist. The transcript does not record a hiring decision at this meeting.
