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Smith Center council approves slate of appointments, hires lifeguards and offers part-time city employment
Summary
The council approved multiple personnel actions May 11: appointed key city officials, hired three seasonal lifeguards, approved Valerie Haskett as Economic Development Director, and offered part-time employment to Brad McCoy on a probationary basis.
The Smith Center City Council approved a slate of appointments and several hires at its May 11 meeting.
Council member Ty Wallgren moved and Don Wick seconded appointments naming Brittany Niles as City Clerk, Melissa Colby as City Treasurer, Michael Kirchoff as City Judge, Tabitha Owen as City Attorney, Steve McNary as Fire Chief and Jamie Marshall as Police Chief; the motion carried. Earlier in the meeting, the council approved hiring Tatum Rentschler, Bailey Fuller and Conor Fitzpatrick as seasonal lifeguards for the municipal pool; council noted Conor Fitzpatrick may be assigned street crew mowing duties if needed. The Economic Development Board offered the position of Economic Development Director to Valerie Haskett at pay scale 17; the council approved that recommendation.
Mayor Bryce Wiehl also noted he had spoken with an applicant for city crew employment. Council member Ty Wallgren moved to offer Brad McCoy part-time employment on a 120-day probationary period at pay scale 4; Tracy Kingsbury seconded the motion, which carried. The minutes record these personnel decisions but do not include start dates, individual employment contracts, or pay-rate details beyond the referenced pay scales.
