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Westfir hires relief city operator Michael Biwarski at $16/hour

Westfir City Council (work session) · February 19, 2025
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Summary

During a special meeting and executive session, the council approved hiring Michael Biwarski as relief city operator at a $16 starting wage with a step to $16.50 after a successful probationary review; the motion carried by recorded 'Aye' votes.

The council convened a special meeting, recessed to an executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a) to consider employment matters, and reconvened to vote on hiring.

A council member moved to hire Michael Biwarski as the relief city operator at a starting wage of $16.00 per hour and to increase the rate to $16.50 upon a positive probation review. The motion was seconded and the roll call in the minutes shows 'Aye' votes for Mayor Watson and two councilors identified in the record as Healy and Lott; the clerk announced the motion carried.

The council instructed staff to complete onboarding and to return any necessary paperwork to finalize employment and payroll setup.