Star-Journbal Editor
After a six-year tenure marked by significant accomplishments but marred by unsatisfactory job reviews, Steve Garrett has been removed as Hillsboro city administrator.
At a special meeting with a one-topic agenda, the Hillsboro City Council voted unanimously Jan. 24 to terminate his contract, effective immediately.
Council members are prohibited by law from discussing specifics in personnel files and employee-employer topics discussed in executive session.
In the days after his dismissal, officials praised the strengths Garrett brought to the job; project management, budget preparation, and the ability to work with outside contractors and engineers.
But there was no praise for Garrett's management style or his tact with city employees.
The vote came after the council met in executive session.
After being voted out Garrett offered to help the city get its affairs in order in his absence.
Dalke agreed to his offer, suggesting that Garrett spend Thursday collecting his personal effects from his office and preparing a report for a final meeting Friday.
Garrett's annual salary began at $50,000, increasing over six years to more than $60,000 at the time of his last paycheck, Dalke said.
According to the terms of his contract, Garrett will receive two months severance pay, and all of his accumulated vacation time.
