HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 2020-53, Approving Employment Of Deputy Clerk, Katie Enloe June 23, 2020RESOLUTION 2020-53
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF
DEPUTY CITY CLERK FOR THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA
WHEREAS, The City of Riverdale, Iowa ("City") is a Municipal Corporation, organized and
operating under the laws of the State of Iowa, and;
WHEREAS, the City Council has held numerous public and closed meetings related to
the definition of roles and responsibilities, delineation of duties, evaluation of
candidates, candidate interviews, compensation and benefit structure for the position
of Deputy City Clerk, and;
WHEREAS, during a meeting of the Council on June 16, 2020, Katie Enloe was
determined to be the most suitable candidate for the position of Deputy City Clerk for
the City of Riverdale, and;
WHEREAS, the terms of Ms. Enloe's employment were successfully negotiated including
a starting wage of $26.45 per hour (approximately $55,000, annualized) along with
other benefits described in a letter signed by the Mayor of Riverdale (EXHIBIT "A").
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA,
That the City Council of Riverdale, Iowa agrees to the terms of engagement spelled out
in the attached letter and hereby makes a formal offer of employment to Katie Enloe
for the position of Deputy City Clerk for the City of Riverdale, Iowa.
Passed and approved this 23rd day of June 2020.
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PPROVED ATTEST
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City of Riverdale, Iowa 110 Manor Drive, Riverdale, Iowa 52722 • (563) 355-2511 • www.riverdaleiowa.com
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June 23, 2020
Re: Offer of Employment — Deputy City Clerk Position
Dear Ms. Enloe:
The purpose of this letter is to confirm an offer of employment to you as the Deputy -
City Clerk for the City of Riverdale, Iowa, subject to the confirmation and approval of
the City Council. This letter will summarize our discussions regarding the City's offer
and the terms and conditions, which are as follows:
1. The starting annual salary for the position shall be approximately $55,000 (paid at
a rate of $26.45 per hour). After twelve (12) months of employment, the Mayor and
City Council will conduct an evaluation of your performance as deputy city clerk. If
this performance review is satisfactory, the City may increase your annual salary to
an amount to be determined by the City Council.
2. Your starting date for employment shall be Monday, July 6, 2020, unless a mutually
acceptable date is selected.
3. The City shall make available to you five (5) days or 4o hours of vacation time at the
start of your employment, which shall be used on dates that are mutually agreed
upon by the City- Council and you.
4. You shall accrue additional vacation time at a rate of ten (10) days per year or 80
hours per year at the start of your employment with the City of Riverdale, Iowa and
in accordance with the City of Riverdale Employee Manual.
5. The City shall make available to you five (5) days or 4o hours of sick leave time at
the start of your employment. You shall accrue an additional six (6) personal days
or sick leave days per year, as authorized in the City of Riverdale Employee Manual.
6. If you should need to travel for City business, the City shall reimburse you at the
current mileage rate that is set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Please
remember that under IRS rules, travel to and from the workplace is not considered
a reimbursable expense.
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City of Riverdale, Iowa 110 Manor Drive. Riverdale. Iowa 52722 • (563) 355-2511 • www.riverdaleiowa.can
Katie Enloe Employment Offer:
Deputy City Clerk for Riverdale, Iowa
June 23, 2020
7. After six (6) months of employment, the Mayor, City Council, and City
Administrator shall review and evaluate your performance as Deputy City Clerk and
shall provide you with a written statement thereof. The second evaluation shall be
completed after twelve (12) months of employment. Thereafter, performance
evaluations shall be on an annual basis on your anniversary date of employment.
8. You shall be entitled to the same single benefit plan for health, dental, life, and
vision insurance that is provided to the other employees of the City of Riverdale.
The City shall pay up to $450.0o per month for you to purchase health insurance or
make a contribution to a health savings account (HSA). The City Council is open to
your suggestions regarding the options for a health insurance plan for full time city
employees.
9. The City of Riverdale shall pay your registration fees and travel expenses to attend
the following conferences:
• Iowa League of Cities - Annual Budget Workshop
• Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association (IMFOA) — 2 Conf. per year
• Iowa Municipal Professional Institute — ISU Academy Session
1o. The City shall pay your annual membership dues for the Iowa Municipal Finance
Officers Association (IMFOA). As a member of the IMFOA, you shall abide by the
IMFOA Code of Ethics.
11. The City and you shall make the required contributions to the Iowa Public
Employee Retirement System (IPERS) for your retirement.
12. Since the City intends to change from a three-day per week schedule to a 8:oo AM
to 5: oo PM, five-day per week schedule at city hall, the City is open to your thoughts
regarding office hours, provided that the you and the City Administrator agree upon
a mutually acceptable schedule and that city hall is open the required hours.
13. As the situation warrants and with the approval of the City Administrator, it would
be acceptable for you to occasionally perform some of your City duties from your
residence. This arrangement should be reserved for unusual circumstances or rare
events and not done on frequent basis.
14. It is agreed and understood that you shall maintain a place of residency within the
Quad City Metro Area during your term of employment with the City of Riverdale.
15. This offer of employment is subject to the confirmation and final approval of the
Riverdale City Council, which shall be listed on the City Council agenda for the
meeting scheduled for June 23, 2020 or a mutually agreed upon date.
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City of Riverdale, Iowa 1 10 Manor Drive, Riverdale, Iowa 52722 • (563) 355-2511 • www.riverdaleiowa.com