Norwich chamberlin resigns, council appoints interim hire
NORWICH – Without stating reason in a letter of voluntary resignation, John Zielinski has stepped down from his position as City Chamberlin, and city leaders are considering the impact it may have as they enter talks for the 2017 budget.
After a year on the job, Zielinski submitted his resignation just two weeks ago, giving Norwich officials little heads up in terms of prepping for the change.
In the interim, the Norwich Common Council has appointed Deputy City Chamberlin Dee DuFour to assume responsibilities of the acting city chamberlain through the end of the year. The decision to put off a search for a full-time candidate was made in the best interest of the city, said Mayor Christine Carnrike.
“John’s departure came at an unusual time,” said Carnrike, explaining that the city is just starting the 2017 budgeting process. “Rather than looking for someone new when we have a budget to prepare and a few other issues facing the city, we saw a good option in having Dee who has 26 years of experience working in city government. I think we’re blessed that we can take advantage of it.”
This isn’t the first time DuFour has shouldered responsibilities of City Chamberlin. Last year, she fulfilled duties of the position upon retirement of former Chamberlin William Roberts.
“We thought it’s best not to reinvent the wheel at this point,” Carnrike said, adding that DuFour’s temporary appointment may even be a “positive” for the city. “We feel confident because Dee had done it interim before John was hired. I think she has a good handle on where we are and where we’re going.”
In spite of feeling confident as the city looks toward the 2017 budgeting process, Zielinski’s departure still has an uncertain impact on some of the city’s major projects. The city is currently in the midst of a water storage tank replacement project and has a water filtration facility replacement project on the docket. Zielinski kept the books for both projects.
The city’s also exploring the potential of a solar power initiative, and Zielinski played a major role. With Zielinski out, Carnrike said she’s hoping that project doesn’t stall.
“We’re hoping there isn’t a major impact, but that was one of the key things he was working on,” she said.
Carnrike and members of the Common Council have discussed options for the solar project with the city’s attorney as well as the attorney contracted specifically for the project.
“It’s is an unfortunate effect of his resignation, but we don't have control over that.” Carnrike added. “We still think it’s a viable option for the city.”
The Mayor and the Common Council may delay advertising for the vacancy until late fall. Carnrike said she aims to have someone permanent by January or by the end of the first fiscal quarter.
After a year on the job, Zielinski submitted his resignation just two weeks ago, giving Norwich officials little heads up in terms of prepping for the change.
In the interim, the Norwich Common Council has appointed Deputy City Chamberlin Dee DuFour to assume responsibilities of the acting city chamberlain through the end of the year. The decision to put off a search for a full-time candidate was made in the best interest of the city, said Mayor Christine Carnrike.
“John’s departure came at an unusual time,” said Carnrike, explaining that the city is just starting the 2017 budgeting process. “Rather than looking for someone new when we have a budget to prepare and a few other issues facing the city, we saw a good option in having Dee who has 26 years of experience working in city government. I think we’re blessed that we can take advantage of it.”
This isn’t the first time DuFour has shouldered responsibilities of City Chamberlin. Last year, she fulfilled duties of the position upon retirement of former Chamberlin William Roberts.
“We thought it’s best not to reinvent the wheel at this point,” Carnrike said, adding that DuFour’s temporary appointment may even be a “positive” for the city. “We feel confident because Dee had done it interim before John was hired. I think she has a good handle on where we are and where we’re going.”
In spite of feeling confident as the city looks toward the 2017 budgeting process, Zielinski’s departure still has an uncertain impact on some of the city’s major projects. The city is currently in the midst of a water storage tank replacement project and has a water filtration facility replacement project on the docket. Zielinski kept the books for both projects.
The city’s also exploring the potential of a solar power initiative, and Zielinski played a major role. With Zielinski out, Carnrike said she’s hoping that project doesn’t stall.
“We’re hoping there isn’t a major impact, but that was one of the key things he was working on,” she said.
Carnrike and members of the Common Council have discussed options for the solar project with the city’s attorney as well as the attorney contracted specifically for the project.
“It’s is an unfortunate effect of his resignation, but we don't have control over that.” Carnrike added. “We still think it’s a viable option for the city.”
The Mayor and the Common Council may delay advertising for the vacancy until late fall. Carnrike said she aims to have someone permanent by January or by the end of the first fiscal quarter.
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