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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPOINTING RILEY SHURTLEFF AS THE DEPUTY CITY
CLERK
WHEREAS,on October 23,2017,Council approved Resolution 2017-070 that authorized
the employment agreement for then Deputy City Clerk Brenda Ballou to replace former City Clerk
Johanna Kinney; and
WHEREAS,immediately following this appointment, at the direction of council,the City
Clerk's office posted and advertised the vacated Deputy City Clerk position; and
WHEREAS,throughout the months of November and December 2017, applications were
received,interviews were conducted,and Riley Shurtleff was selected from the pool of applicants;
and
WHEREAS, SCC 2.20.045 (10)requires that any person hired in that position be approved
by a majority vote of the city council.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council approves Riley Shurtleff as the Deputy City Clerk,with
all range and progressive requirements established in the current Deputy City Clerk job description.
Section 2. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 12th
day of February, 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
David Squires, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-010
AYES: Casagranda, Keil, McClure, Towsley, Horn, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: Slater
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 12, 2018
To: City Council
From: Brenda Ballou, City Clerk
Agenda Item: Appoint Riley Shurtleff as Deputy City Clerk
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
On August 14, 2017, the City Council approved Resolution 2017-044 to accept the resignation of
City Clerk Johanna Kinney, effective October 9, 2017. Council directed Kinney to begin advertising
for the City Clerk vacancy immediately. On October 23, 2017 council appointed Deputy City Clerk
Brenda Ballou as the new City Clerk, and directed Ballou to begin advertising for the vacated Deputy
City Clerk position immediately.
On December 19, 2017, Riley Shurtleff was offered the job of Deputy City Clerk, and on December
21, 2017 he accepted. Mr. Shurtleff was a resident of Genoa, New York, and so requested some time
to prepare for his move and transition to Seward. The offer letter provided for a start date of no later
than February 15, 2018.
Seward City Code 2.20.045 (10) states the City Clerk shall have the power to appoint deputies, if
needed, provided that the appointment of all deputies shall be approved by a majority vote of the
council. Riley Shurtleff has been conditionally offered the position of Deputy City Clerk and staff
respectfully requests council approval of this appointment.
INTENT:
To appoint applicant Riley Shurtleff as the new Deputy City Clerk, as required by Seward City Code
Section 2.20.045 (10)
Yes No N/A
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
1. Comprehensive Plan: 11.3 City Government and Finances. X
Strategic Plan : The mission of the City of Seward government is to
2. X
provide quality leadership and economic wellbeing of its citizens
3. Other (list): Seward City Code, Section 2.20.045 X
FISCAL NOTE: Funding for .
Approved by Finance Department: __________________________
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes_____ No__X____ Not Applicable_____
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2018-010, authorizing the City Clerk to appoint Riley Shurtleff as the Deputy
City Clerk.