Council approves ordinance adding 'public health planner' position

Pleasantville City Council voted unanimously Aug. 3 to adopt Ordinance No. 9, an amendment to the municipal code that adds the job title "public health planner." The item was presented as a second reading and was approved after a brief public hearing.

"This is the 2nd reading... authorizing the amendment to the municipal code to add the title of public health planner," the City Clerk announced during the reading of the ordinance. The clerk then called the roll and recorded unanimous 'yes' votes, after which the chair and clerk confirmed that the ordinance was approved. The ordinance establishes the job title in the municipal code; staffing, pay grade and recruitment steps were not specified during the meeting.

Council members and staff did not debate policy details at the meeting; the council moved directly from the public hearing to adoption. Next steps will include administrative actions to classify the role and, if the city chooses to hire for the position, budgeting in a subsequent personnel or budget process.