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Council discusses flex‑time and personnel changes; approves hiring of CSO
Summary
Council discussed flex‑time tracking and implications of upcoming FLSA changes, considered revamping the Park & Rec director role after a resignation, and voted to hire Police CSO Ryan Willing.
Alderperson Burkhalter raised concerns about employees submitting flex time on short notice and whether forthcoming federal FLSA salary-threshold changes would alter overtime eligibility or flex-time practice. Attorney Schroeder advised the council that the pending rule changes focus on salary thresholds for overtime entitlement and do not eliminate flex time; he said flex-time policies remain distinct from overtime pay rules. Council members discussed current tracking practices, including the Police Department’s use of the Spillman system to log hours.
Separately, Alderperson Baxter said Personnel is seeking direction on how to restructure or review the Park & Rec director role after the recent resignation; Personnel may revamp the job description before recruiting.
On hiring, Police Chief Raupp told the council that candidate Ryan Willing had cleared background checks and interviews for the Community Service Officer position. Alderperson Burkhalter moved to hire Willing, Alderperson Naramore seconded, and the motion carried with all ayes. Chief Raupp said he will introduce Willing to the council at the next meeting.
Why it matters: flex-time policy and FLSA classification can affect payroll costs and staffing logistics; the council’s discussion and Attorney Schroeder’s legal guidance frame how the city will approach any contract or policy updates. Approving a CSO fills a frontline public-safety role the department identified.
Next steps: Personnel will return with recommendations for the Park & Rec director position; Chief Raupp will introduce the newly hired CSO at a future council meeting.
