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Council revives consideration of Express Employment Services for executive search; places contract on next agenda
Summary
Council members voted to reconsider earlier failed motions and to place a contract with Express Employment Services for executive search services on the next council agenda. Supporters cited Express’s willingness to work with the council on candidate criteria; some members said they preferred other firms but agreed action was needed to avoid further delay.
The council voted to reconsider prior failed motions about selecting an executive search firm and, following discussion, approved placing a contract with Express Employment Services for executive-search services on the next council meeting agenda.
The clerk explained the procedural steps for reconsideration: a prevailing voter must move to reconsider and then the body votes on whether to revive the matter. The motion to reconsider was made and received affirmative votes.
On the underlying question, a council member who moved to place Express on the agenda said they had contacted Express’s representative, Graham, who "agreed that he would ... work with us" to clarify recruitment and interview steps and to meet individually with council members to identify required candidate skills. "He's willing to be flexible in that process," the mover said, adding that the firm would help define hard skills and the interview process so council expectations align with recruitment outcomes.
Other council members expressed reservations: some said an alternate firm (MGT or Kim GT) had presented stronger proposals in their view and questioned whether Express had the necessary resources or relevant experience. Still, several members said action was preferable to further delay in filling the position.
After discussion the council voted; the clerk recorded affirmative roll-call responses. The motion to place the Express contract on the next agenda passed. The item will appear on the next council meeting agenda for formal consideration and potential contract action.
