City Manager
The City Council sets policy, and the City Manager runs the city day to day.
What the city manager does
The city manager is hired by the City Council to carry out its decisions. That means preparing the budget and council agendas, overseeing the city’s departments and staff, and answering questions that don’t belong to one department.
To confirm with the City: Justin to approve the two sentences above (new wording written for this site).
The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City as outlined by the City Charter. Reporting directly to the City Council, it is the City Manager’s responsibility to oversee the City’s long-term development plans as well as prepare and administer the City budget.
City Hall administration
City Clerk: JoAnn Leonard
Elections, public records (FOIA), board applications and the City’s official records. See City Clerk. jleonard@plainwell.org
City Treasurer
The City Treasurer directs the financial accounting, reporting and investment functions of the City. See Assessor and Treasurer.
Personnel Coordinator: Amanda Kersten
The Personnel Coordinator administers a variety of human resource functions for the City of Plainwell. Administers and maintains all benefits and payroll. Acts as liaison between providers and employees and assists in resolving inquiries or problems. Maintains all personnel files. Assists the City Manager with policies, personnel and labor issues and assists with budgeting wages and benefits. Confidential advisor to City Manager, department heads and employees. akersten@plainwell.org
Utility Billing: Penny Soper
This position provides clerical assistance in support of the daily activities of the administrative offices. Prepares and sends monthly water and sewer bills, maintains and creates all utility accounts, prepares other City invoices, processes payments, and assists with accounts payable invoices. Provides support to the Clerk with election duties. Serves as a support to the Community Development Manager in the gathering of information and processing of permits. Schedules park reservations and coordinates the creation of the City calendar each year. psoper@plainwell.org
Accounts Payable and Finance Clerk: Roxanne Branch
This position provides administrative, bookkeeping and clerical assistance in support of the daily activities of the administrative offices. Inputs and processes all payables and assists with utility billing and property tax accounts. When calling or visiting City Hall, Roxanne is one of the first who may be greeting you. rbranch@plainwell.org