Council names interim city administrator and approves up-to-20-hour weekly compensation

The Harrisburg City Council named an interim city administrator and approved compensation tied to the previous city administrator’s rate for up to 20 hours per week.

Council discussion focused on the administrative need for a formal interim title (billing and administrative reasons were cited) and on anticipated weekly hours. One council member said the role would likely be under 20 hours per week going forward after an initially heavier workload. Speaker 5 moved to approve compensation for Derek Blake for additional duties as interim city administrator, specifying 20 hours per week at the prior city administrator’s rate; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call.

In earlier agenda adjustments, council members also discussed moving the appointment onto the agenda and clarifying whether the title change would alter duties or meeting attendance. The council recorded the vote and approved both the interim appointment and the compensation arrangement during the meeting.