Council tables hiring decision

The Waynesboro City Council on Monday tabled discussion of the city manager’s request to fill six of 11 vacant full-time positions in various departments.

In September, City Manager Mike Hamp recommended that the city hire a refuse truck driver, a maintenance supervisor, a utility worker, equipment technician, assistant library director and a recreation program coordinator.

Due to a hiring freeze in effect for city employees, Hamp must seek the council’s approval before filling unauthorized vacancies.

The city has saved $48,214 between the general, fleet, water and garbage funds by keeping the positions unfilled, according to a council briefing

The vacant recreation program coordinator in the Parks and Recreation Department, is, in particular, hampering its work, Hamp has said, due to duty changes there over the last two years.