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accomplished by the next commission meeting, such as establishing a refined schedule <br /> with dates. Ms. Englund suggested that the Commission give her a target date for the new <br /> hire, and she would prepare a schedule to accommodate it. <br /> Commissioner Stewart inquired if there would be additional compensation for Ms. <br /> Slominski should she be appointed. Mr. Adams responded that a 10% increase, which is <br /> typical in the industry, should be considered;the increase would be approximately$1,000 <br /> per month. <br /> After discussion,the commission had consensus to approve the appointment of Ms. <br /> Slominski as interim general manager for a four-month period, or until the next GM is <br /> hired. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to appoint <br /> Theresa Slominski as interim general manager for a four-month period, or until the next <br /> general manager is hired. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> Temporary contract services for transition—Mr. Adams stated that the commission may <br /> want to consider having him on retainer to provide consulting and transition support after <br /> his departure. He explained that this is more typical for retirements but is not uncommon <br /> for transition where a general manager is leaving on good terms. <br /> There was discussion on the length of time to retain Mr. Adams and the dollar amount. <br /> Considering what was discussed, Chair Dietz asked Ms. Englund how this potential <br /> arrangement compared to other known transition consulting agreements. Ms. Englund <br /> responded that normally the consultant would receive one month of their normal pay <br /> plus benefits. But given that Mr. Adams would be available to provide consulting to the <br /> interim general manager as well as the new hire, she indicated that an arrangement at <br /> $3,000 per month for a six-month period was in ERMU's favor. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to approve <br /> contracting services from the outgoing general manager at$3,000 per month for a six- <br /> month period. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> Ms. Englund, Attorney Beck, and the commission created a list of action items to take <br /> place before the commission meeting. Ms. Englund will provide an update on those items <br /> at the May 12 commission meeting. <br /> Attorney Beck stated that as we are developing the interview process for this position, <br /> given Commission permission, he would like to consult with ERMU's labor attorney Mark <br /> Mathison to ensure we are abiding by labor laws. The commission was in support. <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> April 28, 2020 <br /> Page 5 <br />