Council approves Raftelis for city‑manager search and adopts consent agenda and appointments

At the April 27 meeting the council approved several routine and administrative actions, including a purchase order to Raftelis Financial Consultants to lead the executive search for the city manager and approval of multiple consent‑agenda items and board appointments.

Raftelis selection and approval: staff described a competitive procurement and a small interview subgroup’s process; Raftelis (which previously supported the city’s visioning process) was recommended. Council member (mover) motioned to issue a purchase order to Raftelis for $38,700; the council voted aye and the motion carried.

Consent agenda and contract approvals: Mayor Pro Tem Boulware read consent agenda items that included the third‑quarter financial summary and quarterly investment reports; special event permits; tentative wage reopener agreements with Teamsters and the International Association of Firefighters; award of auditing services (estimated first‑year cost ~$102,750); purchase orders (e.g., cardiac monitors $26,344.52 and rock‑salt bid not to exceed $420,089 for FY26‑27). The full consent agenda was adopted by roll call.

Appointments: council approved appointments to boards and commissions, including Sherry Garrett to the Beautification Commission, Mark Garrett to the Innovation, Energy & Environmental Sustainability Commission, Maya Kishukova to the Commission on Children, Youth & Families, and Stephen J. Hanley to the Historical Commission; terms and effective dates were read on the record.

What’s next: staff will proceed with the executive‑search contract under the authorized purchase order and implement the consent‑agenda contracts and purchases as presented.