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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -117
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH
JOHANNA KINNEY FOR CITY CLERK SERVICES
WHEREAS, Jean Lewis is leaving her employment as City Clerk at year end after
completion of 30 years; and
WHEREAS, City Council wished to interview Deputy City Clerk Johanna Kinney prior to
any recruitment; and
WHEREAS, after the interview and executive session held on October 25, 2010, the City
Council made a motion to hire Johanna Kinney based on successful salary and contract negotiations;
and
WHEREAS, salary and contract negotiations are completed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the employment agreement, attached
and incorporated herein by reference, between the City Council and Johanna Kinney for the position
of City Clerk.
Section 2. Johanna Kinney will begin this position the day after retirement of Jean A. Lewis,
based on her completion of 30 years with Retirement and Benefits.
Section 3. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 22 day of
November, 2010.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -117
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AYES: Valdatta, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Dunham
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ABSENT: Bardarson
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: December 13, 2010 CoF sF
To: Mayor Dunham, City Council Member
From: Jean Lewis, City Clerk 1j y P
Agenda Item: Approve Employment Agreement with Johanna Kinney for
City Clerk Services
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
City Clerk Jean Lewis is leaving her employment and retiring at year end after completion of
30 years state and local government service. City Council decided to interview Deputy City Clerk
Johanna Kinney prior to active recruitment. After the interview on October 25, 2010, council came
out of executive session and made a motion to hire Johanna Kinney for the City Clerk position based
on successful salary and contract negotiations. Salary and contract negotiations were successful and
completed on October 9, 2010.
INTENT: To approve this employment agreement to begin the day after retirement of City Clerk
Jean Lewis, to insure a seamless transition with no vacancy in that department.
CONSIS 1'ENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this resolution/ordinance is consistent with the
Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council
Rules of Procedures.
Other:
FISCAL NOTE: This has already been factored into the FY 2011 Budget.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES NO X
Approved by Finance Department: � 9 i,Mo
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2010-117, which approves the employment agreement between the Seward City
Council and Johanna Kinney for City Clerk services upon the retirement of Jean A. Lewis.