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Council votes to hire Matthew Stringer as part‑time laborer at $20 an hour
Summary
The Atlanta town council voted to hire Matthew Stringer for part‑time grounds/maintenance work after interviewing three applicants; the council also approved a $20‑per‑hour wage pending paperwork and a drug test.
The Atlanta Town Council voted to hire Matthew Stringer as a part‑time laborer, approving a $20‑per‑hour wage to be recorded in the meeting minutes.
Committee member (speaker 3), who led the interviews with another council member, recommended Stringer after interviewing three applicants and said, “His name is Matthew Stringer. Felt that he was the best qualified for the position.” The candidate was present at the meeting. Council members moved and seconded a hiring motion; the chair noted the hire would proceed once Stringer completed required paperwork and a drug test.
The council also approved a separate, recorded motion to set Stringer’s pay at $20 per hour so the rate could be reflected in the minutes. Jennifer (speaker 5) and the chair discussed onboarding logistics; the chair said the new hire would work alongside the town’s existing staff and help with groundskeeping and mechanical tasks.
The hiring vote was taken by voice; no opposing votes were recorded in the transcript. The council thanked the candidate and directed staff to complete hiring paperwork and testing before his start date.
