Enterprise recognizes Parks & Recreation awardees and creates crew‑leader and intern positions

Mayor Cooper and Blake Moore presented certificates recognizing April Dean and Blake Faulk for district awards from the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association. April Dean was honored as ARPA District 6 administrative staff of the year and Blake Faulk received a grounds crew award.

Following the recognition, the council considered and adopted an amendment to the employee classification plan that creates four park maintenance crew leader positions (pay grade 12) and a parks and recreation intern position (pay grade 4, step 15). Speaker 8 explained the change eliminates four Worker II positions and reclassifies them as crew leaders to create supervisory/promotional opportunities without increasing total headcount. The intern position converts an existing rec-leader role to part-time to reduce overtime and provide opportunities for students in relevant degree programs.

Speaker 12 moved to adopt Resolution 10626a amending the classification plan; Speaker 4 seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. Staff said they will monitor the changes for six months and may revert roles if they do not meet operational needs.