Hiring of City Attorney on Council Agenda

The matter of hiring a city attorney for the city of Grove will be re-visited Tuesday night at the regular Council meeting. Two weeks ago Council met in executive session to discuss five candidates, with one being nominated in public session, Jot Hartley of Vinita. The vote was 3-2 against hiring him and no other candidates were nominated.
At least two councilmen indicated they wanted to interview Hartley in person before reconsidering the matter.
An executive session items is on the agenda, as well as appointments of two trustees to the Grove Planning and Zoning Board. Council will also discuss a request to GRDA to designate all shoreline within the Grove City Limits as a Responsible Growth Area under the new Shoreline Management Plan under final consideration by GRDA.
Council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall.