City of Oak Creek

Common Council Report

 

Meeting Date:  5/6/08

 

Item No.:        

 

Recommendation:  That the Common Council adopt Ordinance No. 2502, renaming the position of Finance Manager to Finance Director and amending the salary range and current salary, effective 5/1/08.

 

Background:  With the impending retirement of the current Finance Manager on 12/31/08, Council discussion was held on 2/18/08 regarding a variety of issues regarding restructuring of the Accounting Department, the qualifications for and hiring of a person to replace the Finance Manager, as well as a revision of the Finance Manager’s salary during the shadowing period.

 

On 2/18/08, the Council did approve restructuring of the Accounting Department, to take effect 5/1/08.  The Council also agreed to begin recruitment of a new Finance Director in sufficient time to allow that person to shadow the current Finance Manager.  The Council also authorized a revision of the current Finance Manager’s salary effective 5/1/08 thru 12/31/08 to be in line with Grade D, Level 1 of the Carlson-Dettmann Study.  A copy of the 2/18/08 Council minutes is attached.

 

Fiscal Impact:  There are sufficient funds available in Account 44-100 Salaries Full-Time to cover the additional wages of approximately $4,500.00 for the remainder of the year.

 

Prepared by & Fiscal Review by:

 

 

 

Pamela S. Bauer, CMC

City Clerk

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Patrick DeGrave

City Administrator