Council introduces ordinance to appoint David Busk as city law director; moves measure to second reading

Napoleon City Council on a first reading introduced Ordinance 015-26 to appoint David Busk as the City of Napoleon Law Director and voted to move the measure to a second reading.

Council President Lori introduced the ordinance, saying Mr. Busk had been offered the position vacated by Billy Harmon in March. ‘‘Mr. Busk was offered the law director position that was vacated by Billy Harmon back in March. He accepted and, if approved, he will join the city of Napoleon on July 13,’’ Lori said.

Councilmember Tammy asked to make the start date explicit in the ordinance. ‘‘I can amend that to say the 15th, the ‘on or about’ would be fine, but just to make sure that it matches what everyone believes, I’m going to change it to the 13th. And when we bring it back to second read, you can just note that,’’ Tammy said. Council accepted that clarification.

The ordinance was moved and seconded and, after roll call, was advanced to second reading. Roll-call responses on the first-reading motion were recorded as: Tom — yes; Meredith — yes; Victor — yes; Jordan — yes; Brittney — yes; Ross — yes; Dr. Davis — yes.

The ordinance was introduced under emergency declaration language. The council did not adopt the position at final reading during this meeting; the ordinance will return for its second reading where council may act to adopt it formally.