City Council Meeting September 29th 2025

Monday, September 29, 2025

Nepotism policy and hiring of Chief's relative for city position

Part-time vs full-time staffing and benefits considerations

Recycling center weekend staffing and safety concerns

Recycling center budget impact and operational hours

Feasibility of shifting weekday hours to cover weekend staffing

Votes (1)

Approval of hiring Miss Miller for the part-time position

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (3)

I think this position is probably, you know, the bottom of the totem pole within the city.

Swanson
NepotismDownplaying nepotism concerns due to the nature of the job.

If he didn't he wasn't able to get assistance, he would have been able to escape his injury.

Ringo
SafetyDescribing safety risks of working alone with balers.

They would like to have two people on staff on Saturdays.

Johnson
Recycling CenterExplaining the request from staff.

People (8)

NatalieUnspecified

Oversees the position being filled; referenced in nepotism policy discussion.

JohnsonClerk

Requested the second person for Saturday shifts at the recycling center.

MillerCandidate

Wife of the fire chief, hiring candidate for part-time position.

DileiaStaff Support

Currently assigned to the fire department and public works.

Places Mentioned

Recycling Center

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Council meeting regarding staffing and budget
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City Council Meeting September 29th 2025 - Nowthen Recorder