MONROE — Monroe officials are poised to hire a facilities coordinator to oversee operations at all municipal buildings.

The measure was on the agenda for the Monday, Aug. 5, common council meeting. The facility coordinator position, which will pay over $61,000 and as high as $69,000, was created in tandem with the city’s McGrath outside consulting group and is designed to address the need created by the retirement of Monroe’s Facilities Tech recently.

“This position performs maintenance work for various City facilities and grounds, and works under the general supervision of the Administrative Services Director,” said a city memo outlining the job description. “This position is expected to perform work efficiently with limited supervision and works closely with other maintenance technicians in a supervisory role.”

Once approved by the Common Council, officials expect the hiring process to begin soon.

“The position has been posted and interviews with highly qualified candidates has occurred,” said Rindy, in a memo to the council.

In other matters, the council was poised to approve renewing/extending the contact with the city’s garbage hauler, Madison-based Pellitteri Waste Systems (PWS). 

In June, city officials noted that Pellitteri has been a good service provider for Monroe taxpayers. The firm opted to extend with PWS instead of putting the garbage contract out for bid this fall.

The city’s contract with Pellitteri for refuse and recycling services expires in July 2025, officials said. Seeking an extension — rather than a formal request for proposals — gives the city time to take advantage of the services offered in its existing deal.

“The advantages of this include a continued relationship with a trusting service provider that is familiar with our community and local to our area,” said City Administrator Brittney Rindy, addressing the council.

Finally, the council also was scheduled to hold public hearings on an annexation request for Sloan Implement, and zoning amendments related to landscaping, exterior design standards for industrial buildings in the city, drive-through window standards, and accessory dwelling units, including so-called “tiny homes.”