Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent
Charles Kell, of Little Chute, has been hired as interim city administrator in Clintonville.
The Clintonville Common Council met in closed session Tuesday night and then voted 8-1 to hire Kell at $75 per hour as needed. He will not receive benefits.
Kell had served as the village administrator in Little Chute but retired about a year and a half ago. He will begin working in Clintonville on Monday.
Clintonville has been without a city administrator since May when Lisa Kotter was put on paid administrative leave pending an investigation of undisclosed allegations. Early in September, Kotter submitted her resignation. After weeks of negotiations, the city agreed to pay Kotter through May 15, 2015, and Kotter agreed not to file any complaints against the city. The agreement stated Kotter’s release was not based on any misconduct but rather on “philosophical and stylistic differences.”
Acting Mayor Jeannie Schley said she was excited to have Kell on board to help staff with the budget.
Mayor Judith Magee has taken a leave of absence for health reasons but will resume her duties no later than Nov. 26.