The City of Lloydminster has appointed two of its employees as weed inspectors for the city.
The inspectors assist residents by identifying plant species and presenting solutions based on resident and city experience.
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“This is predominantly used in our agricultural sector, which we have limited lands on,” said Jordan Newton, manager of parks and green spaces. “Controlling the spread of noxious weeds from field to field.”
The two individuals are filling previously existing positions.
“There were two appointments before these two,” said Newton. “It was my predecessor in the manager position as well as the supervisor that was in the department. He took a lateral transfer to another department. These are two new appointments replacing two existing.”
The five-year duration of the term, however, is new to the position.
“The five year is something newish. In the past, they would have been appointed for as long as they were employed with the city,” said Don Stang, executive manager of operations.
“What you’re going to see with the pest control as well, we’re doing both these on a five-year (term). If employees do move around, or we want to make different appointments after the five-year term, we have the ability to look at that.”
Cody Reeves and Patrick Tracey are both city employees and the weed inspector position will be added to their regular duties. Having two weed inspectors gives them the opportunity to collaborate in the work they do and have a back-up if one is unavailable.
Council voted in favour of appointing Reeves and Tracey to a five-year term ending April 30, 2030.
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