Another administrator candidate backs out – Abee now lastman remaining
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Whitman, a Kansas resident, was interviewed for the first time in early December. During that interview, he impressed elected officials with his enthusiasm for McMinnville. His second in-depth interview was scheduled for Jan. 9-10.
Now that Whitman no longer wants the job, the background investigation will begin on the only remaining finalist, Glenn Abee, who had his second interview in mid-December. There is no word as to who will be traveling to Clarksville, Tenn., to speak with his present and past employers and co-workers.
The hunt for a new city administrator has been far from a smooth process. Since Herb Llewellyn was forced out of the job last January, the city has conducted two searches for a replacement.
The first search ended with two finalists: David Jakubiak and David Rutherford. City officials didn?t want to hire Jakubiak and didn?t want to meet the salary demands of Rutherford.
The second search ended with three finalists, but two have since withdrawn their names leaving Abee the last man standing.
Abee?s work history includes:
? Supervising directors, department heads and clerical teams.
? Developing budgets and management forecasts for human resources and chief executive staff.
? Using long-term strategic plans utilizing results-based management.
? Developing staff leadership initiatives.
? Recruiting, interviewing, training and motivating employees.
If the investigation of Abee is unremarkable, talks will begin concerning his employment. Unlike their first search, city officials specified the pay scale in the job description read by the second batch of applicants.
If complications arise with the investigation or talks concerning employment, the interview process will begin again.