Approve 3-year contract for City Attorney Bruce Goodmiller at $16,786 monthly
In Plain English
The city needs to formalize employment terms for its chief legal officer. The contract sets Goodmiller's base pay at $201,432 annually for 3 years. If approved, the city secures consistent legal leadership through 2027.
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Votes
Approve contract with goal-setting meeting with City Attorney Bruce Goodmiller
3 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The council rejected City Attorney Bruce Goodmiller's employment contract in a divided 3-2 vote, with Councilmembers Bates and Boozé dissenting. The proposed three-year contract would have set Goodmiller's annual salary at $201,432 and provided the city with consistent legal leadership through 2027. This rejection is notable because both Bates and Boozé typically vote to approve contracts, supporting them about 87% of the time in past decisions. The city will need to revisit the terms or seek alternative arrangements for formalizing the city attorney's employment.
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Continue item to give Councilmembers Bates and Butt opportunity to informally interview Bruce Goodmiller
2 to 3
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted to move forward with City Attorney Bruce Goodmiller's contract rather than delay it for additional interviews. In a divided 3-2 vote, Councilmembers McLaughlin, Ritterman, and Rogers rejected a motion by Councilmembers Boozé and Bates to postpone the decision. The contract would pay Goodmiller $201,432 annually for three years, securing the city's legal leadership through 2027. This appears to be the next step in formalizing employment terms for the city's chief legal officer.
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Overturn Mayor McLaughlin's decision to continue item
2 to 3
Why This Vote Matters
The council failed to overturn Mayor McLaughlin's decision to delay consideration of City Attorney Bruce Goodmiller's employment contract, which would have set his annual salary at $201,432 for three years through 2027. In a divided 3-2 vote, McLaughlin, Ritterman, and Rogers blocked the attempt by Bates and Boozé to force immediate action on formalizing the city's chief legal officer position. This means the contract remains postponed, leaving the city without finalized employment terms for its top legal advisor. The failed motion keeps the item off the current agenda despite most council members historically supporting contract approvals at high rates.
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