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Cottonwood County to hire nine seasonal public‑works employees; accepts equipment‑operator retirement
Summary
The board approved recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, authorized hiring nine seasonal Public Works employees pending requirements, accepted the retirement of a Heavy Equipment Operator and authorized posting the vacancy.
County Coordinator Kelly Thongvivong presented personnel items April 2 and the board approved them unanimously.
The board recognized the Telecommunicators Proclamation, declaring April 14–20, 2024, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and authorized the Board Chair to sign the proclamation. Thongvivong said interviews for seasonal Public Works positions were held April 1; although Public Works requested eight hires, the hiring panel recommended nine after interviews. The board voted to hire nine seasonal employees pending successful completion of hiring requirements; Thongvivong said the names will be brought to the next meeting.
The board accepted the retirement resignation of Heavy Equipment Operator Ricky Oeltjenbruns effective April 30, 2024, with payout of benefits. Oeltjenbruns’ last working day is April 9, and he will use comp and vacation time through April 30. The board also authorized the County Coordinator to post and advertise for the Heavy Equipment Operator position.
All personnel actions were recorded as unanimous votes; the minutes do not list the individual names of the seasonal hires or provide a hiring timeline beyond the requirement that candidates complete hiring checks before start dates.
