Washburn City Commission
Official Special Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 28, 2022
6:30 p.m., City Hall
Members Present: Larry Thomas, Don Simon, Mike Herdt, Timothy Dockter, Kollin Syverson
Absent: None
President Thomas called the Washburn Special City Commission meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
The HR commissioners recommended terminating Lee Larson due to him not moving to Washburn as agreed upon and excessive absenteeism.
Larson was present to defend himself. 2021 was a hard year for him and his family with unexpected occurrences throughout the year. There are times when he was the only one available to take care of his kid and had to be gone from work.
Thomas explained that when he was hired, he agreed to move to Washburn as a requirement of employment. There was a discussion on these issues.
Simon motioned to proceed with termination of Larson. Dockter seconded. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Thomas motioned to continue health insurance for Larson and his family through the month of March. Dockter seconded. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Thomas adjourned the meeting at 6:42 PM.
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Chelsey Brandt, Auditor Larry Thomas, President
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