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La Cygne council finalizes year‑end transfers, hires new clerk and signs off on wage moves
Summary
As 2018 closed the council authorized year‑end transfers to reserves, appointed a new city clerk (effective Dec. 6), approved pay adjustments and voted to hire or promote multiple public‑works and administrative staff following interviews and executive sessions.
The council completed several personnel and budget actions at year end, transferring excess general‑fund balances into capital and equipment reserves and making operational appointments.
On Dec. 5 the council authorized maximum year‑end transfers from the general fund to capital improvement and equipment reserve accounts, with amounts to be split evenly between those two funds. Councilors also confirmed a clerk appointment: the city appointed long‑time deputy clerk Jodi Wade as city clerk effective Dec. 6, 2018.
Personnel decisions during the year included several hires, promotions and resignations. The council approved new public‑works hires after executive‑session interviews, executed pay adjustments for employees who completed required qualifications and accepted multiple resignations and retirements in 2018. Council members emphasized the importance of training and continuity as new employees complete OQ and other certifications.
