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SPECIAL MEETING
October 26, 1988
12:00 Noon
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pete Cowles.
The Mayor requested that everyone stand for the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The roll of the City Council was called with the following
members present: Raymond, Winder, Houchins, and Straight.
Absent: Jarboe and Mallea.
(APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT)
Mayor Cowles welcomed everyone to the Special Meeting. The
Mayor stated that he would like to make an introduction
before proceeding with the recommendation for the
Administrative Assistant. He explained that the City went
through the process of taking applications for a part -time
Airport Manager position. A group of individuals were
selected to conduct the interviews and the person selected
was well qualified. It was anticipated that he would be a
tremendous asset to the Caldwell Industrial Airport. Mayor
Cowles then introduced the City's new part-time Manager for
the Airport, Mr. Gerald Olson.
Mayor Cowles continued stating that the hiring process for
the Administrative Assistant has been a lengthy one. He
stated that over one hundred and thirty -two resumes were
received for this position. The number was narrowed to six
who were contacted for interviews. Those assisting on the
interview board were: Ron Carter,, Executive Director of the
Chamber of Commerce; Tony Wieczorek, Personnel and Public
Relations Director for West Val-ley Medical; Tammy Rice,
Personnel Analyst for the City of Boise; Rick Youngblood,
First Vice President of First Interstate Bank; Jim Weatherby,
Executive Director of the Association of Idaho Cities and the
Mayor. The applicants were asked a number of tough questions
and an extensive background check was done.
Mayor Cowles addressed the City Council stating that it was
with great pleasure that he presented to them the name of
Teri Brandt of Boise for Caldwell's Administrative Assistant
position. The Mayor further stated that Mrs. Brandt
demonstrated to him how valuable she will be to the people of
this community, to the employees, and to the members of the
City Council. Mayor Cowles then requested action from the
Council on this recommendation.
Councilman Raymond was recognized and stated that he was
pleased to support the selection. He did, however, feel it
important to explain the absence of two of the Council
members. Councilman Jarboe was attending a business meeting
in Boise and was unable to get back to Caldwell in time for
the meeting. Councilwoman Mallea was ill and unable to
attend. Mr. Raymond further said that both of them have been
vitally interested in the decision to fund the position and
for the process just completed.
It was then MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Houchins that the
City Council accept the recommendation from the Mayor to
appoint Teri Brandt as the Administrative Assistant to the
City of Caldwell.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Winder,
Houchins, and Straight. Those voting no: none. Absent and
not voting: Mallea and Jarboe.
MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
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12:10 p.m.
The Mayor informed those present that immediately following
the meeting, he would introduce Mrs. Brandt to members of the
news media. A reception would be held at 4:00 p.m. to give
the employees an opportunity to meet her.
APROVED AS wri tten THIS 7th DAY OF November 1988.
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