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Council approves assistant-to-manager position, DPW generator and auditing services; manager contract talk postponed
Summary
Council approved creation of an assistant to the city manager position, authorized purchase of a backup generator for the DPW building, accepted an auditor's proposal after receiving one bid, and postponed further action on amendments to the city manager’s contract; staff also provided parks and personnel updates.
The Bronson City Council approved several administrative and operational items during the meeting.
Council voted to create and fill an assistant to the city manager position; packet materials included an updated organizational chart and a job description indicating the position would report to the city manager.
Staff presented two quotes for a 24 kW backup generator at the Department of Public Works (DPW) building on Industri Avenue. The council approved the low-cost proposal so the DPW can access equipment and perform essential tasks during power outages.
On auditing services, the city received a single proposal from its incumbent auditor. The proposal listed fees presented in the packet (year one approximately $2,910; year two $3,300; year three $13,700 as reported). Staff recommended approval with an option to renew for two additional years; the council approved the engagement for the 2023–24 audit with renewal options.
Council discussed proposed amendments to the city manager’s contract but several members asked to postpone action to allow fuller council consideration; the item was pushed to a later meeting.
Staff also reported progress on parks and public-works projects, congratulated firefighter Chloe Guard on receiving her EMT license, and recognized Jerry Reinhardt on a promotion to lieutenant. Staff noted the recent pension valuation moved the funded ratio from 83% to 82% after assumption changes and briefed the council on upcoming community events including Polish Fest and associated traffic planning.
Where motions were recorded, votes were taken and items were approved as reflected in the meeting record.
