Rochelle officials are looking for a new city manager.
Following an executive session that lasted just over a half hour yesterday evening, the council approved the severance agreement for City Manager David Plyman.
Plyman had been city manager since May 31st of 2011. He was the 5th city manager for the Hub City. He said he was grateful for the opportunity to serve Rochelle and work with the hard working and talented staff. He believes the city is moving in the right direction.
Rochelle Mayor Chet Olson thanked Plyman for his nearly 6 years with the city. He believed that the city moved in the right direction while he was city manager.
Plyman plans to sign the severance agreement today. He will get 6 months of his salary along with insurance benefits. He said it's the agreement he approved when he was first hired as city manager. Plyman's yearly salary is just under $125,000.
Plyman said he is a career city manager and does not plan to retire.
Mayor Olson said that the city has 14 days to named an interim city manager. They also have 6 months to hired a person for the position.
Following the April Consolidated Election, the 3 winners will begin their term on the council May 1st.
The new council is expected to interview the top candidates for city manager before a final decision is made.
