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250 East Pine Street
September 4, 1973
Mayor McBee, in special session at 7:00 P. M., called for the presence of all mem-
bers of the Council regarding a personnel matter and to hold an Executive Meeting
in this area only. Present were members Hamer, Mills, Snook, Malot and Tally.
Absent was Hadley. Also present were City Recorder Zander, Planning Commission
members Bowers, Banks and Mayes.
The Mayor advised that this Council is faced with a serious decision and a most
urgent situation involving our City Administrator. The Mayor enlightened members
present-- "That I have taken the action of terminating the services of Mr. Robert
Hutton as our City Administrator after meeting with Mr. Hutton and Howard Tally, on
behalf of Bob Hutton's intolerable dis-interest in City matters." The Mayor pre-
sented the Councilmembers with the 1973-74 Budget forms in a large pile of papers
with none available for the Recorder for filing or to the public upon demand. He
further advised that several discrncies appeared in the Budget as per information
of Jackson County Assessor and the Department of Revenue, State of Oregon (refer
to letter of August 27, 1973). It was determined that the budget is a "mess" and
hopefully, its going to be worked out so the City can function and pay the past due
bills.
Councilmember Howard Tally referred to the meeting with City Hall staff on job
description study. It was at that time that a very close study was being con-
ducted by the Administrative Committee as to Hutton being neglective in his duties,
and allowing the workloads of staff personnel cause a problem to the City of be-
ing "behind in their work". Mayor McBee stated that Mr. Hutton was very personable
and functional, but has shown a lack of interest to the City in recent months.
A lengthy discussion was held.
Motion was made by Tally, seconded by Snook to affirm the action taken by the
Mayor in the dismissal of Robert W. Hutton, City Administrator. Roll call vote;
unanimous, affirmative.
Discussion held regarding the current budget in its present appearance. The
Mayor advised that Lorain Tate, Edward Zander and himself would make the cor-
rections as requested and have it checked by the Auditor to assure the Council
that it would be acceptable. Mayor McBee also advised that he would assist the
staff in the workload.
It was agreed to advertise for a qualified City Administrator setting qualifi-
cations, etc. through the media of the League of Oregon Cities Newsletter and
Western States Magazine.
Discussion held on Mr. Hutton's salary as to a terminating date. Motion was made
by Snook, seconded by Malot to extend the pay period through September 30, 1973.
By roll call vote, all in favor motion was carried.
By no further discussion on the issue, Mayor McBee thanked all members of the
Council for their time and for their interest of the City in seeking out answers
to the problems. [NJ
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Motion was made by Snook, seconded by Mills to adjourn this special-called meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M., September 4, 1973.
Approv-
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Approved by me this It day of C'-•�. , 1973.
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