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Milledgeville city manager announces retirement; council appoints Melba Hilsen Butts as interim
Summary
City Manager Griffith announced his retirement and reviewed accomplishments; after a closed session the council voted to appoint Melba Hilsen Butts as interim city manager and authorized the mayor to sign a temporary employment agreement.
City Manager Griffith announced on Nov. 18 that he will retire after more than 11 years with the city and reflected on projects completed during his tenure.
Griffith listed several capital and operational accomplishments, saying the city "has spent over $4,000,000 in stormwater infrastructure improvements," upgraded SCADA at "over $975,000," completed a federally-mandated service line inventory for about $700,000 and executed IT and facility upgrades. He told the council that "Milledgeville is truly a special place, a place that I love," and presented lapel pins to council members as a personal gift.
Later in the meeting the council entered closed session for a personnel matter and potential litigation. Upon returning to open session the council amended the agenda to reflect action taken in executive session and voted to appoint Melba Hilsen Butts as interim city manager and to authorize the mayor to sign a professional services/temporary employment agreement. The motion carried on a roll-call vote.
Mayor and council members offered remarks of appreciation; Griffith and colleagues noted plans to swear in officials at the Dec. 9 meeting and to maintain continuity during the interim period.
